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In that regard, I trust we will spend this term, not debating about parking spots and seating assignments, but instead focus on delivering for the people of Michigan.
We have the chance to advance policies that truly benefit Michigan families. From providing real tax relief to addressing the rising cost of living, to strengthening our education system, and ensuring our communities remain safe– these are issues that transcend party lines. As Speaker, Representative Hall will be bestowed with the responsibility to demonstrate leadership that ensures these priorities are addressed through cooperation and mutual respect. I trust that he will make every attempt to heed this call.
Representative Hall has an opportunity to lead this body with fairness, respect, and a deep commitment to the values we hold dear. His leadership should ensure that the House remains a place where diverse perspectives are valued, and the best ideas rise to the top for the benefit of all Michiganders.
But above all, we must remember that our work is not about us; it’s about the people who send us here. It is about working families struggling to make ends meet, the small business owner facing rising costs, and the child who deserves a better education. It is about communities who have longed for increased funding for their essential services, roads worthy of the cars we build here, and opportunities for those who seek it. Let us work, through thoughtful leadership and genuine collaboration, to ensure our actions reflect the needs and aspirations of those we represent.
It was 44 years ago that a humble peanut farmer from Georgia turned President reminded us of the unique journey we have as a democracy.
‘We know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges.’
This is our moment to rediscover the meaning of democracy in light of our own challenges.
This is a moment where our deeds must meet our dialogue. If we truly are committed to restoring trust in our institutions, building confidence in our state, and aspiring to be the best place to raise a family, it begins by believing in a better politics that puts people first.
It is in the spirit of building a better Michigan, rooted in consensus and collaboration, that I second the nomination of Representative Matt Hall as the next Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Let us come together to build a politics of possibilities for all Michiganders.”
The question being on the election of a Speaker,
The roll of the House was called by the Assistant Clerk and the members voted as follows:


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Rule 76. Upon objection by any Representative or Representative-elect, no Representative-elect shall be given the oath of office or be permitted to be seated as a Member if he or she fails to meet any of the qualifications for office. (See, e.g., Const 1963, Art 4 § 7) Upon a finding by a majority vote of the Members elected and serving in the House that such Representative-elect fails to meet any of the qualifications for office, that person shall be declared to be not qualified for membership in the House, and the office shall be declared vacant. The question of a Member’s qualifications shall be presented only by a Member.
CHAPTER VIII
Equally Divided House.
Rule 77. If at any time during the One Hundred Third Legislature there are 55 Members duly elected and serving as Democrats as evidenced by the party he or she represented on the general or special election ballot from which he or she was elected to the One Hundred Third Legislature, and 55 Members duly elected and serving as Republicans as evidenced by the party he or she represented on the general or special election ballot from which he or she was elected to the One Hundred Third Legislature, then the House of Representatives shall proceed with the election of a Speaker and other officers provided for in Rule 1 by at least 56 votes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Posthumus and Fitzgerald offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 2.
A resolution to provide for Rachelle Smit to be Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Third Legislature.
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That Rachelle Smit is elected to the office of Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Third Legislature.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Edwards Maddock Roth Wozniak
Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong
Farhat Martin Schriver Young
Fitzgerald Martus
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hall
Reps. Posthumus and Fitzgerald offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 3.
A resolution to provide for Scott E. Starr to be the Clerk of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Third Legislature.
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That Scott E. Starr is elected to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Third Legislature.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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voting therefor.
Rep. DeBoyer 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. 4001 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4001, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 138, entitled “Workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending sections 4 and 4b
(MCL 408.414 and 408.414b); 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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following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
There is legislation coming from the Senate also. Both bill packages provide an opportunity to keep
working on this issue, so workers and employers are supported.”
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4002 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4002, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled “Earned sick time act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,
11, and 12 (MCL 408.962, 408.963, 408.964, 408.965, 408.966, 408.967, 408.968, 408.970, 408.971,
and 408.972).
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 this resolution does not take effect unless the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are
enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No. 1.
(b) Senate Bill No. 2.
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,
Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows:


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The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved to amend the resolution as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after “ item ” by adding a comma and inserting “ other than obligated spending, ”.
2. Amend page 2, line 9, after “ item ” by adding a comma and inserting “ other than obligated spending, ”.
3. Amend page 3, following line 27, by inserting:
“ (d) “Obligated spending” means constitutional or statutory revenue sharing with a municipality, constitutional support to a university, or statutorily obligated spending to a university. ”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Miller moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
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. 8, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 4d, 9, and 10 (MCL 408.932, 408.934, 408.934d, 408.939, and 408.940).
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—present
Martus—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Betsy Coffia, from the 103rd District, offered the following invocation:
“ Proverbs 31:9
Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Leviticus 19:33-34
‘When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.’”
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4062, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383.
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.
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Rep. Jaime Greene, 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 because this ban is unnecessary government overreach that restricts career freedom and violates free-market principles. Conservatives believe in limiting government, not individual opportunity. Former legislators should be able to use their expertise in the private sector without excessive regulation. If the concern is undue influence, the solution isn’t banning careers—it’s making government smaller and more transparent. The bigger the government, the more lobbying exists. Instead of limiting people’s choices, we should be limiting government power.”
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 believe that there are several steps we need to take in Michigan to improve transparency in government and to limit the influence of powerful special interest groups over individual constituents. I appreciate the effort here to limit the ability of elected officials becoming lobbyists soon after they end their term. However, without larger ethics reform, particularly the FOIA package that the senate recently passed, this legislation is only a half measure that will accomplish nothing more than requiring a different job title such as ‘consultant’ instead of ‘lobbyist’ within that two year timeframe after a member of the legislature completes their term.”
House Bill No. 4063, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
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. Jaime Greene, 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 because this proposal is unnecessary government interference in the free market. As conservatives, we believe in limiting government, not career opportunities. Former governors should have the same right as anyone else to apply their experience in the private sector. The real issue isn’t former governors becoming lobbyists—it’s big government creating the need for lobbying in the first place. Instead of restricting careers, we should reduce government influence and increase transparency.”
Rep. Young, 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:
Elected officials, not employees or officers within state government should be held to a higher standard as public officials.”
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 believe that there are several steps we need to take in Michigan to improve transparency in government and to limit the influence of powerful special interest groups over individual constituents. I appreciate the effort here to limit the ability of elected officials becoming lobbyists soon after they end their term. However, without larger ethics reform, particularly the FOIA package that the senate recently passed, this legislation is only a half measure that will accomplish nothing more than requiring a different job title such as ‘consultant’ instead of ‘lobbyist’ within that two year timeframe after a member of the legislature completes their term.”
House Bill No. 4064, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c.
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, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-3) made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. Myers-Phillips moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-3) as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 6, by striking out all of subparagraph ( ii ) and renumbering the remaining subparagraphs.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Myers-Phillips moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-3) as follows:
1. Amend page 17, line 27, after “may” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “do any of the following:
(a) Bring a civil action for appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, payment for used earned sick time; rehiring or reinstatement to the employee’s previous job; payment of back wages; reestablishment of employee benefits to which the employee otherwise would have been eligible if the employee had not been subjected to retaliatory personnel action or discrimination; the violation; and an equal additional amount as liquidated damages together with costs and reasonable attorney fees as the court allows.
(b) File a claim with the department, which shall investigate the claim. Filing a claim with the department is neither a prerequisite nor a bar to bringing a civil action.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
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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(b) Senate Bill No. 1.
(c) Senate Bill No. 2.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Wegela 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. 4052 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4052, entitled
A bill to prohibit members of the legislature from entering into certain nondisclosure agreements.
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.
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. Rogers, 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 House Bill 4052 and 4053 because the bills are narrowly written to only regulate the legislature and their staff members and does not include the Governor or Lieutenant Governor. As the Legislature is a co-equal branch of government, I believe we should have similar regulations with regard to non-disclosure agreements. NDAs are often used to protect sensitive and proprietary information (including trade secrets,) and confidential business information. Without the option of NDAs, Michigan could risk losing economic development projects to other states who do allow them and may reduce our competitiveness.”
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4053 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4053, entitled
A bill to provide definitions for the nondisclosure agreement act.
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. Andrews and Edwards be excused 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. 4161 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4161, 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, 2026; 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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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
1. The Majority Party provided us with the budget/bill about 20 minutes before the vote. 2. As such, I’m
unsure if everything that is constitutionally required to be in this budget bill 3. It appears that this bill is
setting up a state government shutdown.”
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4162 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4162, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b
(MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2024 PA 148 and section 17b as amended by
2007 PA 137.
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.
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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:
I have voted NO because this bill seeks to cut school aid funding by $5 BILLION.”
House Bill No. 4032, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16189
(MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.
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. 4018, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA 290.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Mueller 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. 4003 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4003, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1073b.
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 Xiong
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz Young
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. 4046 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4046, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d.
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 Xiong
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz Young
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. 4018 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4018, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA 290.
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. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.94 ll ), as added by 2023 PA 14.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Paquette moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Paquette 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
House Bill No. 4060, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.
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 Rogers Xiong
Farhat Markkanen Roth Young
Fitzgerald Martin Schmaltz
Nays—2
Carra Schriver
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. 4150, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1531h and 1538 (MCL 380.1531h and 380.1538), section 1531h as added and section 1538 as amended by 2007 PA 144.
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. 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:
Opposed to the approx. $8 million in state revenue that would be lost. Would eliminate the funding source for the teacher certification database and eliminate the database.”
Rep. Glanville, 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:
This bill is an example of bending over a dollar to pick up a dime. The true cost of certification is not in the $100 fee that is incurred every 5 years. Rather, it’s in the out of pocket cost to teachers in achieving recertification. Additionally, this bill results in an $8M shortfall in the MDE budget that directly impacts the Office of Educator Excellence and the administration of MOECS (the system designed to track teacher certification). I can not vote in favor of a bill that does not maintain the excellence we strive for in teacher preparation.”
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:
While HB 4150 is well intentioned to lower costs for licensure renewal for teachers, the lack of a plan to backfill the department will have unintended consequences that could actually make it more difficult for teachers to renew their certification. I believe that a better approach for this issue would be to provide an appropriation in the budget to cover that lost revenue. If that were approach were taken, I would support this proposal.”
House Bill No. 4151, 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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Nays—13
Andrews Foreman McKinney Rheingans
Brixie Hope Paiz Skaggs
Dievendorf MacDonell Pohutsky Wegela
Edwards
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. 4153, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a, and 1809 (MCL 380.501, 380.521, 380.551, 380.1231, 380.1233, 380.1311b, 380.1526, 380.1535a, and 380.1809), sections 501 and 551 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 521 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 1231 as amended by 2020 PA 23, section 1233 as amended by 2023 PA 111, section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620, section 1526 as amended by 2023 PA 110, section 1535a as amended by 2016 PA 532, and section 1809 as amended by 2020 PA 384, and by adding section 1531 l .
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 resolution to strongly encourage the Michigan High School Athletic Association to continue to align its eligibility rules for high school athletes with the goal of preserving the integrity of competition and the safety of all athletes equally.
Whereas, The Michigan High School Athletic Association is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by over 1,500 public and private senior high schools and junior high schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. No government funds or tax dollars support the Michigan High School Athletic Association, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools; and
Whereas, President Trump issued Executive Order 14201 which states that it is the policy of the United States to oppose male competitive participation in women’s athletics. Executive Order 14201 further states that Title IX enforcement actions shall be prioritized against educational institutions and athletic associations that require female students to compete with or against men. The Michigan High School Athletic Association is currently reviewing Executive Order 14201 which is confusing, supported only by questionable science, and is being challenged in federal court as unconstitutional; and
Whereas, All lives have value and all Michiganders are deserving of support and continued protection from discrimination in employment; housing; public accommodations; public service; and educational facilities, services, activities and programs. The unilateral executive action attempting to defund participating members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association would put student athletes at risk of irreparable harm; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we strongly encourage the Michigan High School Athletic Association to continue to align its eligibility rules for high school athletes with the goal of preserving the integrity of competition and the safety of all athletes equally; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, and the Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
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,
Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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I do ask Lord that You would bless our state and our country. Thank You for the beauty of Michigan, whose lakes, forests, dunes, and rivers truly do declare Your glory.
Thank You Lord for Your glory in creation and Your glory in the gospel. Your love for the whole world demonstrated in Jesus’s death and resurrection. I pray that each person here today feels and knows Your love.
Thank You for hearing our prayers. In Christ’s name, Amen. ”
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Edwards and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. BeGole moved that Rep. Posthumus be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4025, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.54 ll ), as added by 2023 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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Fitzgerald Martin Roth Young
Nays—11
Brixie Fox Rheingans Wegela
Carra Hoadley Schriver Woolford
DeSana Maddock Thompson
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. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.94 ll ), as added by 2023 PA 14.
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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Pending the Second Reading of
House Bill No. 4021, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL 600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as amended by 2014 PA 124.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4065 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4065, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.
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
DeBoer Fox Meerman Steele
Farhat Green, P. Schriver
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. 4014 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4014, 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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Brixie Glanville Myers-Phillips Wegela
Dievendorf MacDonell Rheingans Weiss
Foreman Morgan 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. 4098 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4098, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437.
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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Brixie Green, P. Paiz Steele
Edwards Greene, J. Skaggs 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.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4099 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4099, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
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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Brixie Green, P. Puri Steele
Edwards Greene, J. Skaggs Wegela
Fitzgerald Paiz
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. 4170 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4170, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4.
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. 4272, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11e), as amended by 2017 PA 120.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Wilson, Paquette, Mentzer, Dievendorf, Morgan, Byrnes, Rheingans, Wegela, Koleszar, Price, Brixie, Conlin, Coffia, Paiz, Miller, Tsernoglou, Andrews, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips and McKinney introduced
House Bill No. 4273, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83.
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. 4180, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.
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 Liberati Pohutsky Wilson
Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong
Edwards Martus Rheingans Young
Fitzgerald McFall Rogers
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. 4181, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24.
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 Liberati Pohutsky Wilson
Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong
Edwards Martus Rheingans Young
Fitzgerald McFall Rogers
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. 4182, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.
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 Liberati Pohutsky Wilson
Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong
Edwards Martus Rheingans Young
Fitzgerald McFall Rogers
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. 4183, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.
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 McFall
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. Xiong, 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:
Michigan families are already struggling with rising gas prices, inflation, and the high cost of living. This bill doubles the state gas tax, increasing it from 26.3 cents per gallon to 51 cents per gallon —a direct hit to the wallets of working families, small businesses, and everyday commuters. While I fully support investing in our roads and infrastructure, we must do so in a way that does not place an unfair burden on those who can least afford it. This tax hike will disproportionately impact low- and middle-income Michiganders, rural residents who rely on driving, and those with long commutes for work. The majority party often says they are against raising taxes, yet this bill does just that. Instead of doubling the gas tax, we should explore more responsible, balanced solutions to fund road repairs —solutions that do not punish hardworking residents at the pump. For these reasons, I cannot support HB 4183. I remain committed to fighting for fiscally responsible policies that protect Michigan families from unnecessary financial strain.”
House Bill No. 4184, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL 259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended by 2015 PA 260.
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.
House Bill No. 4185, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Outman moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “to” by inserting “ section 12 of ”.
2. Amend page 1, line 8, after “MCL” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “ 141.912. ”.
3. Amend page 5, line 8, after “ distributed ” by inserting “ on a per capita population basis ”.
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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Edwards Martus 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. Xiong, 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:
While this bill redirects funding into the School Aid Fund, it does not make up for the $5 billion recently cut by the majority party from that very fund. Furthermore, it fails to provide certainty for Michigan’s students and educators amid federal threats to the Department of Education. By shifting sales tax revenue allocations without a comprehensive plan, this bill operates in a silo, neglecting the broader budgetary concerns, including infrastructure and public services. Instead of piecemeal funding adjustments, we need a holistic, negotiated budget that ensures stability for education, transportation, and essential services. With no guarantees on future federal funding and no plan to reverse the significant cuts made by the majority party, this bill falls short of addressing the real needs of our schools and communities. A responsible budget must be built together —not in fragments. For these reasons, I cannot support House Bill 4185.”
House Bill No. 4186, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and 208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019 PA 90.
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 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Outman moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 5, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out the balance of the line through “ after ” on line 9 and inserting “After”.
2. Amend page 5, line 27, after “part,” by striking out “ up to $2,200,000,000.00 ” and inserting “$50,000,000.00”.
3. Amend page 5, line 28, after “deposited” by inserting “to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and expended as provided under section 58c(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458c, ”.
4. Amend page 6, line 3, after “ deposited ” by inserting “ and up to $2,200,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited ”.
5. Amend page 6, line 22, after “ part, ” by inserting “ $50,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and expended as provided under section 58c(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458c, and ”.
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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Coffia Longjohn Price Witwer
Conlin MacDonell Puri Wooden
Dievendorf Martus Rheingans Xiong
Edwards McFall 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.
House Bill No. 4230, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 13c.
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. Ken Borton, from the 105th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father, we come to You today thankful for the opportunity to convene in this great Chamber and do the business of the people of this great state. We ask for Your divine guidance as we deal with those important issues that affect the lives of every man, woman and child who live in this state. With Your will and in Your way, let us do what is right. Amen.”
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Herzberg, Liberati, Neeley, Snyder and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Witwer be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4115, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending the title and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345.
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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Byrnes Dievendorf Glanville Morgan
Carra Edwards Hope Rheingans
Carter, B. Farhat Koleszar Rogers
Coffia Foreman MacDonell Wegela
Conlin
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. 4116, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 446.208 and 446.209), section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345.
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 joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 4 of article VIII and section 11 of article IX, to update the enumeration of public universities and to prohibit the use of the state school aid fund for any operating expenses of public universities.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Announcements by the Clerk
March 19, 2025
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:
Scott E. Starr
Clerk of the House
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4004, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.
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 Maddock Rogers Xiong
Edwards Markkanen Roth Young
Fairbairn Martin
Nays—3
Greene, J. Schriver 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. 4147, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11x (MCL 388.1611x), as amended by 2023 PA 103.
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 Markkanen Schmaltz Young
Fairbairn
Nays—8
Edwards Grant Myers-Phillips Wegela
Foreman McKinney Rheingans Wilson
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. 4149, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280h.
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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Brixie Grant Myers-Phillips Wegela
Carra Hope Paiz Weiss
Carter, T. Hoskins Price Wilson
Dievendorf McKinney Rheingans Young
Edwards Morgan 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. 4154, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled “Postsecondary enrollment options act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as amended by 2020 PA 131.
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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Point of Order
Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair as to whether under House Rule 27 language of legality is germane in this debate.
The Chair ruled that it is germane.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Breen and Edwards be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Point of Order
Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair as to whether under House Rule 27 debate is confined to the question at hand, so is this discussion germane.
The Chair ruled that it is germane.
Rep. Fitzgerald appealed the decision of the Chair.
The question being, “Shall the judgment of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House?”
The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Byrnes Hoskins O’Neal Tsernoglou
Carter, B. Koleszar Paiz Wegela
Carter, T. Longjohn Pohutsky Weiss
Coffia MacDonell Price Wilson
Conlin Martus Puri Witwer
Dievendorf McFall Rheingans Wooden
Farhat McKinney Rogers Xiong
Fitzgerald Mentzer Scott Young
Foreman
In The Chair: Smit
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then not passed, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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House Bill No. 4158, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 502, 503, 522, 552, and 1279g (MCL 380.502, 380.503, 380.522, 380.552, and 380.1279g), sections 502, 522, and 552 as amended by 2023 PA 34, section 503 as amended by 2024 PA 210, and section 1279g as amended by 2016 PA 170.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Thompson 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. 4013 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4013, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546.
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 Schuette
Nays—1
Maddock
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. 4179 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4179, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68.
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, In 2024, thousands of children across Michigan were reported as victims of abuse or neglect, highlighting the urgent and ongoing need for prevention, early intervention, and sustained community support; and
Whereas, Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness, promote programs that strengthen families, and reaffirm our shared commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of society—our children; and
Whereas, We honor the dedication of social workers, law enforcement officers, educators, health care professionals, and child advocates throughout Michigan who work tirelessly to prevent abuse, support survivors, and help families heal; and
Whereas, Blue ribbons and pinwheel gardens, widely displayed during April, serve as powerful symbols of hope and a collective pledge to create a future where all children can thrive without fear; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge all Michiganders to stand in support of children and families, to learn the signs of abuse and neglect, and to take meaningful action—through mentorship, advocacy, or volunteerism—to help end child abuse and build a safer future for the next generation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4081, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
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, These historic achievements not only brought immeasurable joy to the people of Michigan but also united communities and instilled a sense of resilience and hope during challenging times; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper to honor and recognize these exceptional sporting achievements by designating April 18th as “Champions Day” in Michigan, a day to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the memorable sports season of 1935; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 18, 2025, as Champions Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage the people of our state to commemorate the exceptional accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the historic sports season of 1935.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, April 17:
Senate Bill Nos. 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4157, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 104, 104b, and 104c (MCL 388.1611, 388.1704, 388.1704b, and 388.1704c), section 11 as amended by 2024 PA 148, section 104 as amended by 2024 PA 120, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA 265, and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 104d.
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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Conlin Liberati Pohutsky Wilson
Dievendorf Longjohn Price Witwer
Edwards MacDonell Puri Wooden
Farhat Martus Rheingans Xiong
Fitzgerald McFall Rogers Young
In The Chair: VanderWall
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. 4158, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 502, 503, 522, 552, and 1279g (MCL 380.502, 380.503, 380.522, 380.552, and 380.1279g), sections 502, 522, and 552 as amended by 2023 PA 34, section 503 as amended by 2024 PA 210, and section 1279g as amended by 2016 PA 170.
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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Conlin Liberati Pohutsky Wilson
Dievendorf Longjohn Price Witwer
Edwards MacDonell Puri Wooden
Farhat Martus Rheingans Xiong
Fitzgerald McFall Rogers Young
In The Chair: VanderWall
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. 4159, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170.
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 the passage of the bill,
Rep. Paquette moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 14, line 3, after “(b)” by striking out “ For students who entered high school before the 2029-2030 school year, at ” and inserting “At”.
2. Amend page 14, line 6, after “section” by inserting a period and striking out the balance of the line through “ section. ” on line 11.
3. Amend page 14, line 13, by striking out “ or ”.
4. Amend page 14, line 13, after “physics” by inserting a comma and “anatomy, or agricultural science, or successfully completing a program or curriculum that provides the same content as the chemistry or physics benchmarks, as determined by the department”.
5. Amend page 14, line 16, after “the” by striking out “ requirements ” and inserting “requirement”.
6. Amend page 14, line 23, after “ remaining ” by striking out “ credits ” and inserting “ credit ”.
7. Amend page 15, line 24, after “ ( xviii ) ” by striking out “ Up to 2 credits ” and inserting “ 1 credit ”.
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. 4256, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Bollin 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. 4077 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4077, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 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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Fitzgerald McKinney
Nays—2
Carra Maddock
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. 4078 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4078, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled “An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 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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Fitzgerald McKinney
Nays—2
Carra Maddock
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. 4260 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4260, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.
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 Schmaltz Young
Nays—4
Carra Rheingans Skaggs 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.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4261 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4261, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 12.252), the title as amended by 2005 PA 232 and section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 174, and by adding sections 11a and 11b.
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 Schmaltz Young
Nays—4
Carra Rheingans Skaggs 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.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4122 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4122, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 1111, and 4102 (MCL 289.1105, 289.1111, and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 1111 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178.
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
Arbit Grant Myers-Phillips Skaggs
Foreman Hope Pohutsky
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. 4245 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4245, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
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. Edwards and Foreman be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Kuhn be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Grant be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4207, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3701
(MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276.
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 Schuette Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
Nays—0
In The Chair: DeBoyer
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. 4208, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 608
(MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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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.
House Bill No. 4033, entitled
A bill to allow certain fiduciaries to convert income trusts to unitrusts, convert express unitrusts to income
trusts, and change the percentage or method used to calculate unitrust amounts.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Wozniak 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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Farhat McFall Schuette Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
Nays—0
In The Chair: DeBoyer
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. 4034, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled “Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities,” by amending
sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73 and 554.75), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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sections 3, 5, and 6 (MCL 554.73, 554.75, and 554.76), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11.
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. 4255, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7401, 7410, and 7417
(MCL 333.7401, 333.7410, and 333.7417), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7410 as
amended by 2016 PA 128, and section 7417 as added by 2012 PA 183, and by adding sections 7410b
and 7417a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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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.
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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:
Laws already exist (they are second harshest in this nation) to address these concerns.”
House Bill No. 4256, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to provide for remedies.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Carra moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 16, after “is” by striking out “not”.
2. Amend page 4, line 19, after “fake” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.
3. Amend page 7, line 20, after “is” by striking out “not”.
4. Amend page 7, line 23, after “fake” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.
The motion was seconded and the amendments were 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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Fitzgerald Martus Schmaltz Young
Nays—1
Carra
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Meerman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4048, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 17b of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28.
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. 4422, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Rogers, Conlin, O’Neal, Morgan, Miller, Bierlein, Mentzer, Robinson, Markkanen, Martin, Schmaltz, Longjohn, Tate, Brenda Carter, Weiss, Price, Koleszar, Byrnes, Wilson, Paiz, Young and Foreman introduced
House Bill No. 4423, 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, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4338, entitled
A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.
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 Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Puri Wooden
Edwards McFall Rheingans Xiong
Fitzgerald McKinney Rogers 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. 4339, entitled
A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits peace officers or local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials, officers, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.
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 Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Puri Wooden
Edwards McFall Rheingans Xiong
Fitzgerald McKinney Rogers 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. 4342, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled “Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971,” by amending section 21 (MCL 141.921), as added by 1980 PA 275.
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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Conlin MacDonell Price Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Puri Wooden
Edwards 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.
House Bill No. 4340, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 1d.
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 McKinney Rogers
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:
Today, I voted NO on House Bills 4340 and 4341, legislation which aims to prohibit services to Michigan’s undocumented persons. These bills seek to prevent anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or ‘qualified alien’ from receiving services, grants or participation in any program covered under the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act and the Social Welfare Act. To legislate to prohibit any person from having access to essential housing and social services – any human rights – is abhorrent and unnecessary. I was elected to office to represent everyone who lives in my district, House District 10 – doesn’t matter who they are, where they’re from, how they got there, if they live in a house or a car or on the street, whether they’re registered to vote or not. My duty is in service to all who live HD-10.”
House Bill No. 4341, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 13.
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 McKinney Rogers
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:
Today, I voted NO on House Bills 4340 and 4341, legislation which aims to prohibit services to Michigan’s undocumented persons. These bills seek to prevent anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or ‘qualified alien’ from receiving services, grants or participation in any program covered under the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act and the Social Welfare Act. To legislate to prohibit any person from having access to essential housing and social services – any human rights – is abhorrent and unnecessary. I was elected to office to represent everyone who lives in my district, House District 10 – doesn’t matter who they are, where they’re from, how they got there, if they live in a house or a car or on the street, whether they’re registered to vote or not. My duty is in service to all who live HD-10.”
House Joint Resolution B
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 1 and 4 of article II, to require the verification of an elector’s United States citizenship and to modify voter identification requirements.
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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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. 4288, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain hiring practices by state agencies and prescribe civil sanctions.
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 how speech and debate must be relevant to the bill and in the absence of any diversity, equity or inclusion in the content of the bill, is the speech relevant.
The Chair ruled Rep. Rigas’s comments are relevant to the merits of the bill.
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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Martus—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Gregory J. Markkanen, from the 110th District, offered the following invocation:
“Almighty God, bless the public servants in the government of this state of Michigan, that they may do their work in a spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. As they serve the people of this state, drive us all from cynicism and selfishness. Help them use their authority to serve faithfully and to promote our common life, and give us grace to live in unity and peace. We pray this through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.”
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Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Phil Green be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4007, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 460.1003), as amended by 2023 PA 235.
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.
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Rep. Glanville, 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’m voting no on these bills because, in the last session we passed the Clean Energy and Jobs Act. In that bill, there is a very clear process for working through the MPSC to consider cases such as the one this current package addresses. In fact, this exact case is currently working its way through that process and will be before the MPSC this fall. I think it’s important that we stand by the legislation we crafted after much hard work with stakeholders and let the process play out. If we jump ahead, it sets a dangerous precedent related to carve outs in the Clean Energy and Jobs Act legislation. Too often we ‘correct’ legislation before it has a chance to work. This creates confusion and inefficiency that results in unnecessary red tape. If the process reveals that tweaks are needed, we can address that later this year, and create a fix that addresses the process as a whole.”
Rep. Hope, 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:
As much as I empathize with the Upper Peninsula’s unique situation, I cannot support this exception for power generated by internal combustion engines. Iron-ore mining and the industries that rely on it are vulnerable to real threats from high-level economic choices (i.e., tariffs). The threat posed by switching to clean energy pales in comparison.”
House Bill No. 4283, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending sections 28, 29, and 32 (MCL 460.1028, 460.1029, and 460.1032), sections 28 and 29 as amended and section 32 as added by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 34.
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.
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Rep. Glanville, 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’m voting no on these bills because, in the last session we passed the Clean Energy and Jobs Act. In that bill, there is a very clear process for working through the MPSC to consider cases such as the one this current package addresses. In fact, this exact case is currently working its way through that process and will be before the MPSC this fall. I think it’s important that we stand by the legislation we crafted after much hard work with stakeholders and let the process play out. If we jump ahead, it sets a dangerous precedent related to carve outs in the Clean Energy and Jobs Act legislation. Too often we ‘correct’ legislation before it has a chance to work. This creates confusion and inefficiency that results in unnecessary red tape. If the process reveals that tweaks are needed, we can address that later this year, and create a fix that addresses the process as a whole.”
Rep. Hope, 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:
As much as I empathize with the Upper Peninsula’s unique situation, I cannot support this exception for power generated by internal combustion engines. Iron-ore mining and the industries that rely on it are vulnerable to real threats from high-level economic choices (i.e., tariffs). The threat posed by switching to clean energy pales in comparison.”
House Bill No. 4178, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67.
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 Xiong
Farhat Martin Schmaltz Young
Nays—1
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. 4072, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539.
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 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956” by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Insurance,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Brenda Carter 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. 4071, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025).
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 and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Fairbairn 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.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Arbit 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. 4328, 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, 2025; 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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Rep. Posthumus 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. 4118 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4118, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 151, 154, 280, 468,
and 520 (MCL 280.151, 280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520), section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281,
section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and sections 468 and 520 as amended by 2018 PA 644.
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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Skaggs 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.
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 99 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 99, entitled
A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled “Public officers financial disclosure act,” by amending sections 3, 5,
7, 11, 13, and 15 (MCL 15.703, 15.705, 15.707, 15.711, 15.713, and 15.715).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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adding section 6.
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 Senate Bill No. 100 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 100, entitled
A bill to amend 2023 PA 282, entitled “Candidate for office financial disclosure act,” by amending
sections 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 169.303, 169.305, 169.307, 169.311, and 169.313).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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and by adding section 6.
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. 4103 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4103, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding
section 16188.
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. 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. 4104 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4104, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16345, 18301, and
18305 (MCL 333.16345, 333.18301, and 333.18305), as amended by 2008 PA 523, and by adding
sections 18303a and 18303b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
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Nays—2
Carra 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.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4076 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4076, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129).
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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Arbit Myers-Phillips Price
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. 4276 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4276, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541
(MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434.
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. 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. 4309 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4309, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18001
(MCL 333.18001), as amended by 2018 PA 355, and by adding sections 16188, 17011b, 17511b, and
18011b.
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 Bill No. 4222, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1308b
(MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Wortz moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-3) 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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Rep. Young, 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:
This legislation, though well intended, extends reporting requirements from two to three years, thus
potentially having a negative outcome because needed changes won’t be identified for an additional
12 months. Also, schools are also required to have behavioral threat assessment teams which I believe is
sufficient and does not mandate additional costs.”
House Bill No. 4226, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as
amended by 2024 PA 36.
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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one mandatory drill happens during passing time and it’s not necessary to add one specifically for lockdown
drills. I also have concerns about having one less fire drill.”
House Bill No. 4225, entitled
A bill to amend 2020 PA 211, entitled “Save our students act,” by amending the title and sections 3 and 5
(MCL 380.1893 and 380.1895).
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Johnsen 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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Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4258, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “Student safety act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 752.913), as
amended by 2020 PA 401.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Rigas 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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Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4259, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “Student safety act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 752.912), as
amended by 2020 PA 401.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Steckloff 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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Nays—6
Carra Fox Rheingans Wegela
DeSana Maddock
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. 4229, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 435, entitled “An act to create the office of school safety and prescribe its powers and
duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state entities,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.683).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows: