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Meeting date: 2026-06-25
Scheduled start: 2026-06-25 09:00:00.000000
Documented start: Not recorded
Documented end: 2026-06-25 10:28:00.000000
Location: Room 519, House Office Building
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Actual end: 2026-06-25 10:28:00.000000
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 25, 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, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Whitsett. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5033. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5518 before the committee: HB 5518 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5518. The motion prevailed 13-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5518 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 13-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. 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 Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4894. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4894 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 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 157 before the committee: SB 157 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to regulate pet cemeteries; to regulate the sale of pet cemetery merchandise and services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. Senator Bayer testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed. Andrea McMillan, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed. Eric Wexler, representing himself, testified in support of SB 157. Ann Griffin, representing the Michigan Humane and Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of SB 157, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Lisa Barnett, representing herself. The Chair laid HB 5905 and HB 5906 before the committee: HB 5905 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 10 (MCL 125.1510), as amended by 2016 PA 409. HB 5906 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 731 (MCL 339.5731), as amended by 2018 PA 151. Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906. Questions and discussions followed. David Squires, representing Vincent's Heating and Plumbing, testified in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4494 and HB 4495 before the committee: HB 4494 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 303 and 310b (MCL 750.303 and 750.310b), section 303 as amended by 1996 PA 129 and section 310b as amended by 2010 PA 219. HB 4495 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o), as amended by 2012 PA 169. Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Jasmine Tompkins and Aaron Pongracz, both representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board, testified in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Eric Eggan, representing the Michigan Redemption Gaming Association, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Nick Farley, representing Eclipse Compliance Testing, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Todd Wodzinski, representing Ron Richardson / VFW / Armada, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Jamie Garcia, representing themself. John Hager, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Raymond J. Millen, representing the Bath American Legion Ray Barker Post 412. Joshua Meyle, representing themself. Carl Olson, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Pat Fischer, representing Putt Putts. Jennifer VanderBoon, representing Putt Putts. Kyle Meyle, representing themself. Kathy Fischer, representing Putt Putts Bar. Kathleen Homan, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Andrew David Balgarella, representing themself. Dave Phillips, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Jeremy Mitchell, representing themself. Ken Natah, representing Universal Video. Mitchell Barman, representing Universal Video. James Shaw, representing Universal Video. George H. Barndollar, representing Universal Video. Julie Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Tammy Slater, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Steve Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Cindy Griswold, representing themself. Robert Gerling, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Nathan Donselar, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community. John Drake, representing the Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Eric Rodriguez, representing the GA Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (Soaring Eagle). Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi (Firekeepers). Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Coin Machine Operators Association. Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Gun Lake Tribe. Bruce Dall, representing the MotorCity Casino. Matt Buckley, representing the MGM Grand Detroit. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Martha Zehnder, representing the Bavarian Inn. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494, but did not wish to speak: Max Klumper, representing themself. Emily Boruta, representing themself. Ines Novak, representing themself. Zoey Barman, representing themself. Norm Barman, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Kim Barman, representing themself. Brian Ellsworth, representing themself. Jill Thieme, representing themself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Brian Tuer, representing themself. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone Carter and 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 10:28 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: 2026-06-25
Meeting id: meeting-502
Meeting state: held
Minutes url: Open official source ↗
Quorum state: quorum not determined
Scheduled start: 2026-06-25 09:00:00.000000
Session name: 2025-2026

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