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Meeting date: 2026-06-11
Scheduled start: 2026-06-11 09:00:00.000000
Documented start: Not recorded
Documented end: 2026-06-11 10:03:00.000000
Location: Room 519, House Office Building
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Actual end: 2026-06-11 10:03:00.000000
Actual start: Not recorded
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, June 11, 2026 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, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5033 before the committee: HB 5033 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 5a (MCL 388.855a), as amended by 2020 PA 45. Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and discussions followed. John Prescott, representing Success VLC, testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and discussions followed. Eric Hoppstock, representing the Berrien RESA, testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and discussions followed. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in opposition to HB 5033. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak: Mike Frederick, representing the Berrien Springs Public Schools. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5033, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 5116 before the committee: HB 5116 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 41 (MCL 432.141), as added by 2019 PA 159. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Christopher, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussions followed. Kim Spalsbury, representing the Grand Ledge Lions Club / MiCGA, testified in support of HB 5116. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Jasmine Tompkins, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The Chair laid HB 6007 before the committee: HB 6007 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 3105, 3113, 3129, 3139, 4101, 4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL 289.3105, 289.3113, 289.3129, 289.3139, 289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and 289.6103), sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by 2012 PA 178, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 3139 as amended by 2007 PA 113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA 112, and section 4105 as amended by 2025 PA 43. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 6007. Questions and discussions followed. The Mielke Family testified in support of HB 6007. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6007, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MiFMA). The Chair laid HB 5789 before the committee: HB 5789 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to require that covered materials that were produced in the United States be procured for certain projects; to provide for waivers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5789. Questions and discussions followed. Justin Kurth, representing Amrize, testified in support of HB 5789. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5789, but did not wish to speak: Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Management and Budget. Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4894 before the committee: HB 4894 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 207 (MCL 339.5207) and by adding section 1020. Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 4894. Questions and discussions followed. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4894. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. The Chair laid HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038 before the committee: HB 5936 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. HB 5937 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112, and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections 1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667. HB 5938 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30307 (MCL 324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. HB 6038 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30306 (MCL 324.30306), as amended by 2018 PA 631. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038, but did not wish to speak: Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Tim Langholz, representing the NIFB. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber. Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5936 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5937 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed 14-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Rep. Grant. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5938 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6038. The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 6038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA 721. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5931 before the committee: HB 5931 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA 318. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5931. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Grant. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5931 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:03 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
Location: Room 519, House Office Building
Media count: 1
Meeting date: 2026-06-11
Meeting id: meeting-479
Meeting state: held
Minutes url: Open official source ↗
Quorum state: quorum not determined
Scheduled start: 2026-06-11 09:00:00.000000
Session name: 2025-2026

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