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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 25, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119 before the committee: HB 6116 (Rep. Hall) A bill to create a hospital cost review board and to prescribe its powers and duties; to regulate certain hospital functions; to provide for certain grants; to impose assessments against certain hospitals; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 6117 (Rep. Harris) A bill to create the health care cost reduction fund; to provide for the distribution of money from the fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 6118 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to regulate certain health facility acquisitions and mergers; to require certain approvals from the hospital cost review board; to impose a tax on certain health facility acquisitions and mergers; to provide for the levy, collection, and administration of the tax; to provide for the distribution of the proceeds of the tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies; and to provide for the promulgation of rules. HB 6119 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan antitrust reform act," by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6116. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Harris, Representative DeBoyer, and Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, and Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare, testified in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition, testified in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Ashley Meyers. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the Detroit Medical Center. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Dakota Baker, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Sonny Hoogendorn, representing Corewell Health. Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health. Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6118, but did not wish to speak: Peter Theut, representing the Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan. Jonathan Dunford, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association. Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6119, but did not wish to speak: Vicki Baron, representing the Pediatrix Medical Group. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2026-06-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-500
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    2026-06-25 09:00:00.000000
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    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6009 before the committee: HB 6009 (Rep. Roth) A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to require the disclosure or publication of certain public employment contracts. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 6009 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5145 before the committee: HB 5145 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10h. Representative Harris offered the following amendment to HB 5145: 1. Amend page 1, line 5, after "under" by striking out "the" and inserting "any". Representative Harris moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5145. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 5145. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Representative Harris moved to report HB 5145, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5713 before the committee: HB 5713 (Rep. Martin) A bill to designate April 19 of each year as Patriots' Day. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5713. Questions and discussions followed. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5713 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald. The Chair laid HB 5283 before the committee: HB 5283 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the official symbol of remembrance of the state of Michigan. Representative Johnsen and Sam Larey, representing the Office of Representative Frisbie, testified in support of HB 5283. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5283 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:33 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-488
    Meeting state
    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2026-06-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 102 before the committee: SB 102 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2022 PA 215. Representative Harris moved to report out SB 102 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5506 before the committee: HB 5506 (Rep. Kuhn) 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. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5506. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5506 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6009 before the committee: HB 6009 (Rep. Roth) A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to require the disclosure or publication of certain public employment contracts. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 6009. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:11 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
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    2
    Meeting date
    2026-06-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-478
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    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2026-06-11 09:00:00.000000
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    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 4, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5123 and HB 5124 before the committee: HB 5123 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301). HB 5124 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 12 (MCL 484.3312). The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Shawn Ryan, representing Clarkston Community Schools. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Renee Bivens, representing Dish. Hamlin Wade, representing DirecTV. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124, but did not wish to speak: Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5123 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5124 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Nays: Rep. McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 102 before the committee: SB 102 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2022 PA 215. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 102. Beth Wanless, representing Zillow, testified in support of SB 102. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 102, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 5506 before the committee: HB 5506 (Rep. Kuhn) 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. Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 5506. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:13 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
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    2
    Meeting date
    2026-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-465
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2026-06-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 770 before the committee: SB 770 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending section 6 (MCL 288.476), as amended by 2018 PA 623. Representative Harris moved to report out SB 770 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee: HCR 7 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HCR 7 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5123 and HB 5124 before the committee: HB 5123 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301). HB 5124 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 12 (MCL 484.3312). Representative Harris and Jason Colella, representing the office of Representative Snyder, testified in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124. Damon Stewart, representing Dish Network and DirecTV, testified in support of HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Doug Matthews, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Watza, representing the City of Warren, PROTEC, and MICMA, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Norton, representing WKTV, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Ian Locke, representing Orion Township, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Hamlin Wade, representing DirecTV and DirecTV Stream, testified in support of HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Teri Stiles, representing Oxford Community TV. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124, but did not wish to speak: Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-453
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2026-05-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, and HB 5879 before the committee: HB 5872 (Rep. Bollin) 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. HB 5873 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to repeal 1993 PA 331, entitled "State education tax act," (MCL 211.901 to 211.906). HB 5874 (Rep. Linting) A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled "State real estate transfer tax act," (MCL 207.521 to 207.537). HB 5875 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment financing act," by amending section 228a (MCL 125.4228a). HB 5876 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as amended by 2017 PA 215. HB 5877 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 3912 (MCL 700.3912). HB 5878 (Rep. Schriver) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 19 (MCL 211.19), as amended by 2023 PA 176, and by adding section 9q. HB 5879 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5872 was previously adopted at the April 30, 2026, meeting. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5872 (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5872 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5873 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5874 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5875 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5876 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5877 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5878 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5879 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, and HB 5879, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 1:05 PM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-448
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2026-05-20 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 770 before the committee: SB 770 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending section 6 (MCL 288.476), as amended by 2018 PA 623. Senator Cherry and Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of SB 770. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on SB 770, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Ashley Meyers. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 770, but did not wish to speak: Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America. Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association. The Chair laid HB 5570 and HB 5571 before the committee: HB 5570 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4i. HB 5571 (Rep. Wooden) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4j. Representative Fairbairn and Representative Wooden testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571. Linlin Liang, representing Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571. Thomas Reder, representing the American Institute of Architects, testified in opposition to HB 5570 and HB 5571. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to speak: Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Matt Sowash, representing Zillow. Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundation. Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Steve Liedel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to speak: Nicholas Cook, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5571, but did not wish to speak: Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5570. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5571. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5570 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5571 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee: HCR 7 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. At 9:20 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Meerman and Sarah Santana, representing Convention of States Michigan, testified in support of HCR 7. Bryan Rubingh testified in support of HCR 7. Nicholas Richardson testified in support of HCR 7. The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 7, but did not wish to speak: Eric Phillips. Robin Riddell. Carolyn Berger. James Carter. Vickie Dillon. Susan Loubert. Iva Karwick. Chet Grant, representing Convention of States Michigan. Charles Johns. John Poelstra. Laura Murphy. David Tarnowski. Michele Connolly. Kelly Oldford, representing Convention of States Michigan. Russ Morey. John Phillips. Bob Simpson. Rick Bell. Jerry and Valerie Woodruff. Marilynn Grant. Debra and John Oresko. Rick Taylor. The Chair laid HB 5797 before the committee: HB 5797 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5797. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representatives Fairbairn, Prestin, Cavitt, and Steele, testified in support of HB 5797. Questions and discussions followed. Justin Gluesing, representing the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD, testified in support of HB 5797. Bill Valima, representing Superior Central Schools, testified in support of HB 5797. Spencer Byrd, representing Cheboygan Community Schools, testified in support of HB 5797. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5797, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of School Administrators. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Upper Peninsula Education Consortium. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5797 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585 before the committee: HB 5529 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending sections 109, 148, and 186 (MCL 560.109, 560.148, and 560.186), section 109 as amended by 2019 PA 23 and section 186 as amended by 1992 PA 214. HB 5530 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 201 (MCL 125.3201) and by adding section 205f. HB 5531 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 501 (MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12. HB 5532 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 403 (MCL 125.3403). HB 5581 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 201 (MCL 125.3201) and by adding section 205e. HB 5582 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 205b. HB 5583 (Rep. Longjohn) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 205c. HB 5584 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 102 (MCL 125.3102), as amended by 2022 PA 206, and by adding section 517. HB 5585 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 102 (MCL 125.3102), as amended by 2022 PA 206, and by adding sections 207a and 516. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5532, HB 5581 and HB 5582. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 5529 and HB 5530. Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 5531. Representative Longjohn testified in support of HB 5583. Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 5584. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5585. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Joe LaRussa, representing the City of Farmington. Frank Viviano, representing Macomb Township and SEMCOG. Karyn Stickel. Ron Picard. The Honorable Scott Benson, representing the City of Detroit. Jennifer Hodges, Muskegon County Housing Coordinator, representing Muskegon Charter Township. Ben Carlisle, representing Carlisle/Wortman Associates. Adam Elenbaas, representing the Allendale Charter Township. Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, representing Canton Township. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5531, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: David Northern, representing the Flint Housing Commission. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5532, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Ashley Meyers. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 5583, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Kathryn Malone. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5585, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Kathryn Malone. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5585, but due to the time constraints unable to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing AARP Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak: Marjorie Steele, representing the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak: Chris Roosen. George and Charlotte Gillen. Ken H. Carol Gordos. R. Brent Savidant. Christian Hauser, representing the Rochester City Council. Dan Marsh, representing the Southgate City Council. Daniel King. Claudia Frenette. David Luks, Precinct Delegate, representing Macomb Township. Maria Taylor, representing the Farmington City Council. Richard Pedersen. Henry Yanez. Tim Wrona. Tim Pittman. Brandon Grysko, representing the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority. Bill Richardson, representing Waterloo Township. Garyth. Louise Weglarz. Jim Ross. Rhonda Lange, representing the Osceola County Planning Commission. Susan Loubert. Linda Brydges. Kenson Siver, representing the City of Southfield. Linda and Brian Clark. Bill Brydges. Dennis Hennen, representing the Berkley City Council. Madelyn Thomas. JoEllen Rudolph. Jo Garza. Lynn M. Brondiak-Hull. Melissa Ford. Thatcher Waller Jr.. Matthew Bacon. Kelly VanMarter, representing the Genoa Charter Township. Eileen Giesbrecht, representing Southfield Township. Eric Waara, representing the City of Houghton. Lynn McCarthy, representing the City of Lapeer. Kathy Niemiec, representing the Bay County Commission. Ellen Macrae Waller. Robin DeHaan, representing Cooper Township. Rod Weersing, representing the Gaines Charter Township. Jennifer E. Wilson, representing the Bath Charter Township. Lorrelei A. Natke, representing the City of Yale. Joshua Atwood, representing the City of Lapeer. Janet Beebe, representing Milton Township. Dana Buchanan. John Williams, representing the Groveland Township Fire Department. Alexa Steffes, representing Fruitland Township. Robert A. DeSana, representing the City of Wyandotte. Robert Britigan, representing the City of Parchment. Jennifer Simmons. Donald Clark. Stephanie Carroll, representing the City of Auburn Hills. David Elya. Marrion J. Chard, representing Moffatt Township. Wexford Joint Planning Commission. Michael Burns, representing the City of Lowell. Catherine Cheff. Mike Womack, representing the City of Lapeer. Shay P. Gallagher, representing the City of Walker. Wendy Reeve and Pierre Bittar. James Wickman, representing the Saginaw Charter Township. Steve Store, representing the Township of Ontonagon. Susan J. Olson, representing Colfax Township. Deanna Robson, representing the City of Howell. Angela Barnes, representing the Norwich Township Planning Commission. Leslie Pisarzewski. Ann Marie Boyce. Susan K. Dionne, representing Moran Township. Mark Janeczko. Mary Margaret Abood. James Breuckman, representing the City of Pleasant Ridge. Chris McLeod, representing the City of Rochester Hills. Steven Read. Brian McDuffie. Steve Bulthuis, representing the Holland Charter Township. Vance Price, representing the City of New Buffalo. JoAnne Havican, representing the Village of Parma. Jennifer MacDonald, representing the City of Rochester Hills. Bret Scott, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge. Barry and Rebecca Baccus. Chris Stritmatter. Susan MaCauley. Robin Overlay, representing Blendon Township. Kathy Marshal, representing Frankenmuth Township. Beccy Friesner, representing Lockport Township. Kim M. Arter, representing Laketon Township. Tim and Bonnie Krauss. Deidre Frollo, representing Thomas Township. Nan and Greg Mautz. Valisa L. Bristle. Jenna Morse, representing the Monroe County Drain Commission. David Hayward, representing Independence Township. Susan Martinez, representing Hersey Township. Catherine Anne Richter. Wilma Sujdak. Carol L. Morganroth. Jody L. Hansen, representing the Allendale Charter Township. Joan Zeerip, representing Park Township. Dean Martin, representing the Mackinaw City Village Council. John Allison, representing the Ann Arbor Charter Township. Janell Van Divner, representing Friendship Township. Steve Kiss. Jeff Marcinkowski, representing Fruitland. Nancy Tyree, representing Ogemaw Township. Pam Chaffee, representing Everett Township. Donna Janzowski. Precia L. Garland, representing the City of Ionia. Christian Robinson. Terry Croad, representing the City of Southfield. Pete Walters. Allison Larson. Connie Watt, representing Thomas Township. Maureen Murphy, representing Pentwater Township. Wendy Walz, representing Waterloo Township. Ed Gawlik Jr., representing the Southgate City Council. Thad Beard, representing the City of Rockford. Allison Watkins, representing the Village of Newberry. Carly Lindahl, representing the City of Farmington Hills. Merlin Steffes. Sarah Berry. Troy Goodno. Candie Hovarter, representing the Genoa Charter Township. Beth Cassidy. Patty Pozios. Sherry Kolacz. Darren Nash, representing North Plans Township. Marguerite A. Demmer. Thomas Koth, representing Ada Township. Adam Moceri. Chris and Sarah Riopelle. Gary Lazette. Kevin T. Spicher, representing the Genoa Charter Township. Mary Jane Jenkins. Jeff Jarvi. Jason Rogers. Kirsten Dye. David Hunstad. Chad Johnson, representing the City of Coldwater. Beth Friend. Eddie Sabatini, representing the City of Ferndale. Barry Cox, representing the City of Sturgis. Barbara Barber. Bruce Kantor, representing the Village of Lathrup. Carrie Ruitet. Victor Cardenas, representing the City of Novi. Katherine Bussard. Chelsea Hoppes, representing Eagle Township. Tom Hall, representing St. Clair County. Mayor Robert E. Clark, representing the City of Monroe. Adam de Angeli, representing the Coalition to Rescue Michigan. Jake Parcell, representing the City of Sterling Heights. Building our Communities Together. Michael Spence, representing SEMCOG. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Mayor Kevin Coleman, representing the City of Westland. Supervisor Rick Stathakis, representing Shelby Township. Nick Fiani, representing the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Shannon Price, representing the City of Warren, Redford Township, and Northville Township. Emily Bauman, representing the City of Westland. Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak, representing Grosse Pointe. Jordyn Sellek, representing the Conference of Western Wayne. Bryan Barnett, representing the City of Rochester Hills. Paul Gieleghem, representing the Clinton Township. Jim Gammicchia, representing the City of Roseville. Christina Sheppard-Decius, representing the Michigan Downtown Association. Brad Kersten, representing Chesterfield Township. Ivery Toussant Jr, representing the City Council of Harper Woods. Sheryl Landgraf, representing the City of DeWitt. Ryan Monroe, representing the City of Roseville. Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Shannon Morgan, representing Renovare Development. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak: Nicholas Cook, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak: Tran Hoang Calvin, representing NODEHAUS Media LLC. YIMBY Plymouth. Ted Tansley, representing the Alter Road 48215 Block Club. Jaimie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation. Claire Grob. Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Mary Tavarozzi. Greg Matthews. JoJo Tompkins, representing the Institute for Justice. Jacob Herald, representing Strong Towns Detroit. Joel Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc. Lauren Strickland, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. Madyson Quick and Travis Gilbert, representing Strong Towns Flint. Mick Tobin, representing the Young Peoples Alliance. Grover Norquist, representing Americans for Tax Reform. Andrew Carley. Kirk Westphal. YIMBY Oakland County. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Nathan Biller, representing Michigan Backyard Build. Linlin Liang, representing Pew Charitable Trusts. Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundation. Steve Liedel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan. Matt Sowash, representing Zillow. Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices. Melissa Hall, representing the Welcome Home Group LLC. Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Housing Association. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Marta Johnson, representing the Sierra Club. Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregate Association. Allen Marecki, representing YIMBY Plymouth. Jennifer Bowman, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. John LoPorto, representing Airbnb. Matt Monroe. Ariana Dawer, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Chris Kosloski, representing the Home Builders Association of Greater Lansing. Joel Arnold. Glenn Wilson, representing Communities First, Inc. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. Aaron Hovestadt, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Catherine Distelrath, representing the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Steph White, representing the Ozone House. Mark Reister, representing Laumstein Hardwood Floors and Harper Hill Forestry. Joel Arnold, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. Eboni Harmon, representing The Harmon ReDevelopment Group. Nat M. Zorach, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. Dave Bulkowski, representing Disability Advocates of Kent County. Kameka Jones, representing House Mothers of All Times. Madyson Quick, representing Strong Towns Flint. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532, but did not wish to speak: Eliza Terzien and Christina Mojica, representing the Reason Foundation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532, but did not wish to speak: Holly Jeffery. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a Presentation by Ryan Kilpatrick from Flywheel on Housing Opportunities in Michigan. Ryan Kilpatrick, representing Flywheel, gave a presentation on Housing Opportunities in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5570 and HB 5571 before the committee: HB 5570 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4i. HB 5571 (Rep. Wooden) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4j. Representative Wooden, and Scott Ray, representing the office of Representative Fairbairn, testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571. Questions and discussions followed. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, and Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571. Jeffrey Ferweda, representing the American Institute of Architects, testified in opposition to HB 5570 and HB 5571. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5570 and HB 5571, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Gabe Kravitz, representing Pew Charitable Trusts. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Rick Boisvert, representing the Brighton Area Fire Authority. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to speak: Jan Culbertson, representing the American Institute of Architects, Michigan. Terrence Chesney, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to speak: Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Kent Wood, representing Housing North. Mariah Walton, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association. Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association. Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity-Michigan. Marta Johnson, representing the Sierra Club and Climate Cabinet. Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan. Shawon Cecil, representing Michigan Realtors. Lauren Strickland, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5570, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5571, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. The Chair laid HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, HB 5879 and HJR T before the committee: HB 5872 (Rep. Bollin) 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. HB 5873 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to repeal 1993 PA 331, entitled "State education tax act," (MCL 211.901 to 211.906). HB 5874 (Rep. Linting) A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled "State real estate transfer tax act," (MCL 207.521 to 207.537). HB 5875 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment financing act," by amending section 228a (MCL 125.4228a). HB 5876 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as amended by 2017 PA 215. HB 5877 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 3912 (MCL 700.3912). HB 5878 (Rep. Schriver) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 19 (MCL 211.19), as amended by 2023 PA 176, and by adding section 9q. HB 5879 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231. HJR T (Rep. Bollin) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article IX, to limit the amount by which the taxable value of property owned and used as a principal residence may increase upon the transfer of that property. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJR T. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5872. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5872 and HJR T. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 5873. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Linting and Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 5874 and HB 5875. Representative Kuhn and Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 5876 and HB 5877. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Schriver testified in support of HB 5878. Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5879. Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, HB 5879 and HJR T. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5873 and HB 5874, but did not wish to speak: Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878 and HJR T, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5878 and HJR T, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Hannah Sweeney, representing the Capital Area Regional Education Strategy. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5878 and HJR T, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, HB 5879 and HJR T, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Ashley Meyers. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2026-04-30
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee: HB 5407 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5407 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. The Chair laid HB 5167 before the committee: HB 5167 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 11531a. Noah Sliwa, representing the Office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5167. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5167, but did not wish to speak: Pat McGinnis, representing the City of Portage. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 5836 before the committee: HB 5836 (Rep. Schriver) A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled "An act to designate January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day, March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez Day, July 14 of each year as President Gerald R. Ford Day, and July 30 of each year as Henry Ford Day," (MCL 435.301 to 435.304) by amending the title, as amended by 2023 PA 32; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Schriver testified in support of HB 5836. Representative Paiz testified in support of HB 5836. Questions and discussions followed. Ashley Meyers testified with a neutral position on HB 5836. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5836 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2026-04-23
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4848 before the committee: HB 4848 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1509. A substitute (H-1) to HB 4848 was previously adopted at the March 12, 2026, meeting. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4848 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4471 before the committee: HB 4471 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4471. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4471 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee: HB 5407 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150. Representative Bruck and Melissa Alex testified in support of HB 5407. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 5652 before the committee: HB 5652 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5652, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5652 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4848 before the committee: HB 4848 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1509. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4848. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4848. Questions and discussions followed. Marquette County Sheriff George Zyburt testified in support of HB 4848. Questions and discussions followed. South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey testified in support of HB 4848. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4848. Emily and Doug Sluiter testified in support of HB 4848. Stephanie Rodriguez-Torres and Brittany Millan-Torres testified in support of HB 4848. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4848, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Kevin Polston, representing Kentwood Public Schools. Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. The Chair laid HB 4471 before the committee: HB 4471 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4471. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4471. Dan Pfannes, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough, and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association, testified in support of HB 4471. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4471, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. Emily Corwin, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:03 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5340 before the committee: HB 5340 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 427. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 5340, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Ashley Meyers. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5340. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5340 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald. The Chair laid HB 5652 before the committee: HB 5652 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a. At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order. Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5652. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease. At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Tierra Hubbard, representing the Performance Racing Industry, testified in support of HB 5652. Questions and discussions followed. Woody Sloan, representing the Sloan Onondaga Dragway, testified in support of HB 5652. Questions and discussions followed. Ashley Meyers testified in opposition to HB 5652. Brandon Hamby, representing the Flat Rock Speedway, testified in support of HB 5652. Dennis Wheeler, representing the Owosso Speedway, testified in support of HB 5652. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5151 and HCR 2 before the committee: HB 5151 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to prohibit a commissioner representing this state at a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States from exceeding that commissioner's scope of authority; to prohibit an individual from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing a commissioner; and to prescribe penalties. HCR 2 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5151 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Rep. Fitzgerald. Pass: Rep. McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HCR 2 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Rep. Fitzgerald. Pass: Rep. McFall. The Chair laid HB 5340 before the committee: HB 5340 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 427. Mei Bowers, representing the Office of Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 5340. Questions and discussions followed. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5340. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5232 and HB 5233 before the committee: HB 5232 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8. HB 5233 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to require certain employers to provide paid military leave for certain members of those employers; and to provide certain conditions for the use of paid military leave. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5233, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5233. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5232 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5233 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 2 and HB 5151 before the committee: HCR 2 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention. HB 5151 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to prohibit a commissioner representing this state at a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States from exceeding that commissioner's scope of authority; to prohibit an individual from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing a commissioner; and to prescribe penalties. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Meerman, and Sarah Santana, representing the Convention of States, testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Questions and discussion followed. Robert Bonhag testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Chester Grant testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Kurt O’Keefe testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Natalie Hansen testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2, but did not wish to speak: Marilynn Grant. Kelly Oldford. Laura Murphy. Rick Taylor. Charles Johns. John Poelstra. Michelle Connolly. Robert Simpson. Susan Loubert. George Moorman. James Gallant. Michael Mallon. John Phillips. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:35 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2026-02-19
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, January 22, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219 before the committee: HB 5217 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136. HB 5218 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by amending sections 111 and 136 (MCL 288.671 and 288.696), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 70a. HB 5219 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Jesse Meerman, representing Green Pastures Dairy. Julie K Byrnes. Bea Sturges. Cynthia Zimber. Eileen Augustine. Andrew Petricca. Luke Stephenson. Roberta Noss. Paula Dombrowski. Dougal Stevenson. Barb Skorie. Laura Smith. Jim Gregor. Kathy Wojtalewicz. Cynthia Ksiazek. Kurt Ulrich. Terry Ring. Christiana Zingas. Dawn Johnson. Judy Egglesfield. Leslie Zawada. Cynthia Ulrich. Susan Newman. Larry Rodriguez. Eric Pulleybank. Thomas O'Connor. Kimberly Carey. Karen Mason. Carmela Giampietro. David Vanharn. Ralph Leino. Kristina Hyland. Evelyn Wujcik. Cheryl Wisdom Murphy. Denise Bigelow. Laura Pennaia. Mary Eskola. Kimberly Ziegler. Jillian Bashi. Lynn Moretti. Mark McCaffrey. Jessica Kenyon. Katie Sohacui. Cassidy Schoof. Alex Mutchler. Amanda Temmen. Tami Munsell. Shawn Saputo. Jessila Uipela. Megan Russell. Linda Zompanti. Aly Mills. Jim Thomas. Jordyn Henry. Caitlin Olvera. Samantha Piggins. Shelby Zehnder. Ashley Maxfeilt. LeeAnn Blazejewski. Erika Nixon. Holly Doully. Bowen Reppen. Zach Parsons. Sophie Hunter. Krystal Siminski. Alina Helminen. Austin Pickens. Jodi Laakso. Gerry Whitcomb. Shelly Pesta. Angie Anspaugh. Stephanie Taylor. Mark Ryan. Molly Saputo. Stephanie Chwalik. Stephanie Lopez. Michaela Harter. Anna Smith. Daley Sowards. Madison Stoddard. Faith Beazley. Tina Brookhouse. Jaelle Marken. Rachelle Munro. Rachel Brooks. Martha Van Raaphorst. Judy Von Dobschutz. Lacie Latson. Hannah Stachowiak. Randy Zawada. Sabrina Atto. Hope Kerr. Heidi Langenderfer. J Schils. Jennifer Hazelton. Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5218. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5219. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5217 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5218 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5219 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5232 and HB 5233 before the committee: HB 5232 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8. HB 5233 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to require certain employers to provide paid military leave for certain members of those employers; and to provide certain conditions for the use of paid military leave. Representative Koleszar and Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233. Questions and discussions followed. Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union, and Robert Casamatta, representing the Northville Township Fire Local Union, testified in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233, but did not wish to speak: Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 5232 and HB 5233, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2026-01-22
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219 before the committee: HB 5217 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136. HB 5218 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by amending sections 111 and 136 (MCL 288.671 and 288.696), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 70a. HB 5219 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b. Representative Maddock, Chelsie Boles, and Ashley Armstrong testified in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219. Questions and discussions followed. Rick Hitchcock testified in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association. Jackie Klippenstein and Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Sheila Burkhardt, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Judith Robare. Morgen Baer. Isaac Tobin. Christine Gordon. Lorraine Beavon. Rick Steiger. Paul Walker. Bonnie Lorenz. Dean Hauersperger. Vickye Harvey. Shelby Zehnder. Markita Henige. Thomas Rollman. Steve von Dobschutz. Terry Neumann. Jill Brege. Maurita Gregor. James Barker. Heather Buffone. Michael Goergen. Erin Johnson. Carla Karel. Jaclyn De Lyon. Denise Martineau. Paul Jandermoa. Ben Reck. Matthew Wixey. Megan Hogan. James Tobin. Karen Murphy. Dianne Tobin. Ganesh Kumar. Kate Porter. Roderik Arnson. Gibson Tobin. TJ Mendiola. David Herkowitz. Makenzie Sylvester. Eli Tobin. McKenna Moulton. Ben Moulton. Carrie Tobin. Jill Sharbono. Timothy Bell. Susan Wascha. Sherri Throop. Travis Peitz. Adrienne Bryan. Ellen Tobin. Joe Drossos. Jerry Throop. Sarah Embree. Michelle Harmondy. Cathy Bethel. Nicole Asher. Gregory Guy. John Soper. Charles Embree. Steven Byle. Ana Maria Tutulan. Rick Embree Jr.. Elizabeth Crabtree. Marc Palazzo. Margaret Walsh. David Micoff. Paul Heimerdinger. Leah Kaschalk. Serita Oates. David Dunayczan. Theresa Conarty. Kristy DeVos. Brandon Johnson. Jennifer Cicotte. Carol Socks-Parker. Kimberly Schmitt. Judy Huffman. Marybeth Durland. Christine Landaal. Lynn Tapper. Samantha Bowers. Tracy Stokes. William Watson. Linda Nash. Teresa Gregor. Connie Demkowicz. Stephen Barry. Sarah Hewines. Kelly Embree. Nicole Koop. Linda Dehordt. Richard Embree. Melissa Wagner. Carolyn Armstrong. Kristen Nelson-Zyrek. Dennis Wasko. Stephen Walsh. Misty Kirkconnell. Mandy Jenkins. Erin Sich. Sierra Turman. Kelly Sheldon. Wendy Smith. Julie Acosta. Kevin Dolan. Robert Boles. Karen Vanderdonck. Lucas Brill. Gregory Wojciak. Terra Miller. Carol Oudsema. Gayle Boles. Mark Cicotte. Marcus Delamerced. Brandon Embree. Kendall Tewell. Ken Kemske. Steven Adams. John Servino Gawaran. Amanda Babcock. Jacquelynn Arnold. Sherry Middaugh. Madison Asher. Diane Coleman-Rogers. Panagiota Thanasas. Noam Grunes. Christine Brill. Kathie Sigmon. Bonita Esch. Scott Anson. Kimberly Harsh. Debbie Hogan. Vera Embree. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Jesse Meerman, representing Green Pastures. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:44 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
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    2026-01-15
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 18, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 304 before the committee: SB 304 (Sen. Damoose) A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled "An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County," by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum. Senator Damoose testified in support of SB 304. Dr. Ted Bolema, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to SB 304. Mike Cavanagh and Dennis Cawthorne, representing the City of Mackinac Island, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Sonny Koch, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 304. Steven Liedel, representing Shepler's Incorporated, testified in opposition to SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Ware, representing Mission Point Resort, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Hygh, representing Mackinac Island, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Landen Chulski testified in opposition to SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Lance Elliot Griffin testified in opposition to SB 304. Katherine Brussard testified in opposition to SB 304. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on SB 304, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Farage. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 304, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Frank Foster, representing the Grand Hotel. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to SB 304, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Angie Morthland, representing the Mackinaw Area Historical Society, Mackinaw Woman's Club, Mackinaw City Area Arts Council, Mackinaw City Park Board. John Lemanski, a Mackinaw City Council Trustee. Kelsey Gamble, a Mackinaw City Resident. Lisa Rivera, a Mackinaw City Resident. Chuck Ball, the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce Director, and the Mackinaw City Planning Commission Vice President. Jeff Metternich, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission trustee, and Shepler’s Boat Captain. Sandy Planisek, representing the Mackinaw City Newspaper. Jeff Curth, the Mackinaw City School Superintendent. George Ranville, the Mackinaw City Council, Pro-Tem, Business Owner. Jim Tamlyn, representing the Mackinaw City Lighthouse Society President, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission Trustee, and Former Emmet County Commissioner. Jim Draze, a St. Ignace Resident. Kathy Paquet, a Mackinaw City Council Trustee. Patrick Marshall, a Mackinaw City Business Owner. Tom Chastain, the Mackinaw City American Legion, Commander. Phil Siebigteroth, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission trustee. Danny Ranville, representing the Biere de Mac Brew Works, a Mackinac City Planning Commissioner, and a member of the Mackinac City Chamber of Commerce. Dean Martin, the Village of Mackinaw City, Manager. Cyndi Twichell. Tim Ross. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:30 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 11, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 423 before the committee: SB 423 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2020 PA 256 and section 78q as amended by 2020 PA 33. Senator Chang and Representative Myers-Phillips testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussion followed. Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. James Berry, representing the Wayne County Treasurer, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 423. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in support of SB 423. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB 423. Todd Skowronski, representing the Community Associations Institute, testified in support of SB 423. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5234 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 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Absent: Rep. McFall. Excused: Rep. McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative McFall from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 595 before the committee: SB 595 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled "Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act," by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator Lindsey testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed. Paige Fults and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 595, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Bartora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 595. The motion prevailed 3-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald. Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 595 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4669 before the committee: HB 4669 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 7b. Rep. Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed. Eden Kinlock, representing Families Against Mandatory Minimums, testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed. Jim Townsend, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support of HB 4669. Ben Eikey, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support of HB 4669. Kyle Kominski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in opposition to HB 4669. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4669, but did not wish to speak: Lily Merizon, representing the American Civil Liberties Union Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224. At 9:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order. Rep. BeGole testified in support of HB 5234. Chief Matthew Bade, representing the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County, testified in support of HB 5234. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease. At 9:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    2025-11-13
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, November 6, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4757 before the committee: HB 4757 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled "An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments," by amending sections 1, 5, 7, and 7a (MCL 129.91, 129.95, 129.97, and 129.97a), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 152, section 5 as added by 1997 PA 196, section 7 as added by 2008 PA 220, and section 7a as added by 2008 PA 404. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4757. John Globensky, City Treasurer of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4757. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Anderson, representing the Michigan Class Local Government Investment Pool. The Chair laid HB 4085 and HB 4087 before the committee: HB 4085 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 515. HB 4087 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 351 (MCL 18.1351) and by adding section 351a. Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussion followed. Kevin Wysocki, representing Anchorage Digital, testified in support of HB 4087. Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action, testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussions followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 4085. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085 and HB 4087, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808 before the committee: HB 4805 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled "An act to establish the state children's trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306. HB 4806 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811j (MCL 257.811j), as amended by 2006 PA 562. HB 4807 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 12 (MCL 722.602, 722.603, 722.604, 722.609, 722.610, and 722.612), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 60 and section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 82. HB 4808 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4805 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4806 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4807. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4807 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4808 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 349 and SB 350 before the committee: SB 349 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. SB 350 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. Representative Harris moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 350 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    2025-11-06
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 30, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: Rep. Harris. Excused: Rep. Harris. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808 before the committee: HB 4805 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled "An act to establish the state children's trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306. HB 4806 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811j (MCL 257.811j), as amended by 2006 PA 562. HB 4807 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 12 (MCL 722.602, 722.603, 722.604, 722.609, 722.610, and 722.612), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 60 and section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 82. HB 4808 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214. Representative Posthumus and Amy Tattrie Loepp, representing the Children Trust Michigan, testified in support of HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808, but did not wish to speak: Matt Gillard, representing Michigan's Children. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield-Michigan. Megan Blue, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Harris from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    2025-10-30
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 21, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4515 and HB 4746 before the committee: HB 4515 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k. HB 4746 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14n. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4515. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4746. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4746. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4746. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4746, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4515 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4746 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    2025-08-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-199
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4515 before the committee: HB 4515 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4515. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: Maureen Bolger, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:22 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    2025-06-05
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4303 before the committee: Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4303. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4303, but did not wish to speak: Martin Manna, representing the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 4390 and HB 4391 before the committee: Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building HB 4303 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to designate the month of May of each year as Chaldean American Month. HB 4390 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 43b and 319b (MCL 257.43b and 257.319b), section 43b as added by 2016 PA 243 and section 319b as amended by 2023 PA 39, and by adding section 36d. HB 4391 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 625a, 625c, and 625g (MCL 257.625a, 257.625c, and 257.625g), sections 625a and 625g as amended by 2021 PA 85 Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4391. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order. Representative BeGole and Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:27 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease. At 9:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Thomas Chapman, representing the National Transportation Safety Board, testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Gabrielle Dresner and Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. Brian Swift testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. Troy Medor, Chief of Police of the Village of Chesaning, testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. Kristen Burke, representing the Regional Toxicology Liaisons, testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4391, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tim Beck, representing the Michigan Republican Cannabis Caucus. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4303. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4303 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. and section 625c as amended by 2014 PA 315. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4390 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4391 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 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis , representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Craig Ryan, representing the AAA Auto Club Group. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sherrifs' Association. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Alex Otte, representing the Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Darinn Gondel, representing the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving. Sergeant Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-147
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-05-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4066 and HB 4469 before the committee: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469. Peyton McNabb testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed. Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building HB 4066 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290. HB 4469 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," (MCL 37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section 405. Emme Zanotti, representing the Equality Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed. Alexandria Stamm and Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Sarah Antaya testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed. Kye Campbell-Fox testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed. Anthony Dunkley testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed. Andrew Hoepner testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Susan Estep, testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Ella Scott testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed. Judi Suess testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Representative Wortz, representing the 35th District, testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4066 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4469 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469, but did not wish to speak: Matt Maddock, representing the 51st District. The following people submitted cards in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Wilson Joseph Garris Kade Fitzgerald Melissa Gray Bridget Simone Verena Courtney Rain Perkins Ashe Reese Ashley Jones Teresa Mahaffey Josh Epperly David Rosenfeld Dani Jones Viva Rosenfeld Sarah Malnar Rebecca Starr Devin Cordray Stella Klein Kimberly Glass Anna Flaherty Tina DeLafe Megan Scott Ella Scott Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices Jenna Bazzell Katelyn Day Scott Ellis Kelly Doyle Rachel Hayes Karlene Ketola, representing The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians Abby Cherry, representing Equality Michigan Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network Marcia and Dave Bird Sheryl Anderson Gabrielle Sheets Noah Martin Teresa Mahaffey Michaela Hundersmarck Grace Lambert Christine Poirier Lauren Curneliussen Zachary Moreno Tyler Schmid Beckett Flint Audrey Lester Julia Maslar Susan Dziadzio Carolyn Vonvaltier Lindsey Prange Erin Meyers Joseph Grinnan Mary Rudzinski Eleanore Schroeder Patricia Rinvelt Constance Ferguson Janice Wheelock Peggy Roberts James Horst Halene Waytes Sara Braun Joanie Abrams Kami Michels Brenda Maqdasi Melissa J. Heinig Michael Manichanh Mary C Sherzer Joaquin Tittle Kate Husband Karen Parsons Denise Waytes Theodore Place Alison Luk Jennifer Playstead Joanna Lesher There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-05-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-133
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    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-05-15 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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