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Regulatory Reform
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- Meeting date
- 2025-12-11
- Scheduled start
- 2025-12-11 09:00:00.000000
- Documented start
- Not recorded
- Documented end
- 2025-12-11 09:56:00.000000
- Location
- Room 519, House Office Building
- Official minutes
- Open official source ↗
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- Actual end
- 2025-12-11 09:56:00.000000
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- Chamber
- house
- Committee id
- committee-33
- Committee name
- Regulatory Reform
- Evidence text
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 11, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Rigas, Tyrone Carter and Whitsett. Excused: None. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 23 before the committee: SB 23 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Matt Black, representing the office of Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 23. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out SB 23 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 512 and SB 513 before the committee: SB 512 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and 436.2025), section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804. SB 513 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2025 PA 9, and by adding section 604. Kris Young, representing the office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 512. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 512 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 513 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98 before the committee: SB 96 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i. SB 97 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154. SB 98 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m. Ian Mays, representing the office of Senator Jeremy Moss, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98, but did not wish to speak: Joe and Jack Taylor, representing Nightlock. Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 96. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 96 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out SB 97 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 98 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4911. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5059. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5059 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid SB 25 before the committee: SB 25 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 25, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Representative Linting moved to report out SB 25 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907 before the committee: HB 4897 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 939 (MCL 339.5939) and by adding sections 926, 926a, and 926b. HB 4898 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 941 (MCL 339.5941) and by adding sections 928, 928a, and 928b. HB 4907 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 907 (MCL 339.5907), as amended by 2020 PA 89. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4897. Jessica Reia-Ashley, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4898. Cam Bruneau, representing the office of Representative Prestin, testified in support of HB 4907. Mack Jones and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5206 and HB 5207 before the committee: HB 5206 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1201 and 1203a (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1203a), section 1201 as amended by 2024 PA 160 and section 1203a as amended by 2018 PA 387, and by adding section 1207a. HB 5207 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1109 and 1206 (MCL 339.1109 and 339.1206), section 1109 as amended by 1988 PA 463 and section 1206 as amended by 2024 PA 78. Noah Sliwa, representing the office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, both representing the Douglas J Institute, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Stacey Wells, representing the L'esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 5206. David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 5206. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5343, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
- Location
- Room 519, House Office Building
- Media count
- 2
- Meeting date
- 2025-12-11
- Meeting id
- meeting-304
- Meeting state
- held
- Minutes url
- Open official source ↗
- Quorum state
- quorum not determined
- Scheduled start
- 2025-12-11 09:00:00.000000
- Session name
- 2025-2026
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