No. 74

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, August 21, 2025.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

Alexander—present

Foreman—present

McFall—present

Schuette—present

Andrews—present

Fox—present

McKinney—excused

Scott—present

Aragona—present

Frisbie—present

Meerman—present

Skaggs—present

Arbit—present

Glanville—present

Mentzer—present

Slagh—present

BeGole—present

Grant—excused

Miller—excused

Smit—present

Beson—present

Green, P.—excused

Morgan—present

Snyder—present

Bierlein—present

Greene, J.—present

Mueller—present

St. Germaine—present

Bohnak—present

Hall—present

Myers-Phillips—excused

Steckloff—present

Bollin—present

Harris—present

Neeley—excused

Steele—present

Borton—present

Herzberg—present

Neyer—present

Tate—present

Breen—present

Hoadley—present

O’Neal—present

Thompson—present

Brixie—present

Hope—present

Outman—present

Tisdel—present

Bruck—present

Hoskins—present

Paiz—present

Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present

Jenkins-Arno—present

Paquette—present

VanderWall—present

Carra—present

Johnsen—present

Pavlov—present

VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—excused

Kelly—present

Pohutsky—present

Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present

Koleszar—present

Posthumus—present

Weiss—present

Cavitt—present

Kuhn—present

Prestin—present

Wendzel—present

Coffia—excused

Kunse—present

Price—present

Whitsett—present

Conlin—present

Liberati—present

Puri—present

Wilson—excused

DeBoer—present

Lightner—present

Rheingans—present

Witwer—present

DeBoyer—present

Linting—present

Rigas—present

Wooden—present

DeSana—present

Longjohn—present

Robinson—present

Woolford—present

Dievendorf—present

MacDonell—present

Rogers—present

Wortz—present

Edwards—excused

Maddock—present

Roth—present

Wozniak—present

Fairbairn—present

Markkanen—present

Schmaltz—present

Xiong—present

Farhat—present

Martin—present

Schriver—present

Young—present

Fitzgerald—present

Martus—present

 

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. John Roth, from the 104th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“We gather here today in service to our community and to the greater good. Grant us clarity of thought, calmness of spirit, and strength of purpose as we deliberate on matters that impact the lives of those we represent.

May we be guided by principles of fairness, compassion, and integrity. Let our differences lead not to division, but to dialogue. Help us listen with open minds, speak with respectful voices, and act with hearts devoted to justice and peace.

May our efforts today honor the trust placed in us and contribute to a more flourishing society for all.

Amen.”

 

 

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Brenda Carter, Coffia, Edwards, Grant, McKinney, Miller, Myers-Phillips, Neeley and Wilson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Phil Green be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 157 out of numerical order.

 

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 157.

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Thomas Leo Brown, former Ingham County Judge and member of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, It is with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Thomas Leo Brown. He will be remembered as a dedicated, lifelong public servant not only by his constituents in the city of Lansing and Ingham County at large, but by the people of the State of Michigan; and

Whereas, In 1931, Thomas Leo Brown was born to Leo and Maurine Brown in Hillsdale, Michigan. Alongside his siblings, he was raised on a farm in Leslie, Michigan. After graduating from Leslie High School in 1949, he honorably served in the United States Navy until 1952. Thomas continued his education in Michigan following Navy service, attending Jackson Junior College then graduating from Michigan State University in 1957. He began his legal career at the University of Detroit Law School, where he graduated in 1961 as a member of the first night school class. He then worked as an assistant prosecutor in Ingham County before transitioning into private practice at the Weed, Hildebrandt, and King Law Firm; and

Whereas, Thomas Leo Brown left private legal practice in 1966 when he was elected to the Fifty-seventh House District seat, representing the people of Lansing for two consecutive terms. During his tenure in this chamber, his extensive legal experience was invaluable during his service as the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Conservation & Recreation, Education, Retirement, and Urban Affairs committees; and

Whereas, Thomas Leo Brown’s time in the Legislature was only the beginning of his long and storied career in public service. In 1971, he was appointed by Governor William Milliken to serve as Probate and Juvenile Judge, an office he held until 1974 when he was elected as Circuit Court Judge for the Thirtieth Circuit Court in Ingham County. Judge Brown loved his job as a jurist, serving for over thirty years until retiring due to age limits in 2004. He presided over countless civil and criminal cases during his time on the bench, opining on a wide array of legal issues. He was respected not only by the citizens of Ingham County, but by his fellow judges as well, holding the position of President of the Michigan Judges Association in 1990 as well as Secretary of the State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Conference; and

Whereas, Thomas Leo Brown’s commitment to serving others was evident not only in his work as judge but in his dedication to family. “Father Tom”, as he was known, relished spending quality time with his children, teaching each of them to swim, ride bikes, play cards, drive a stick shift, and troll for walleye with a red and white flatfish. He never missed an opportunity to take the family on Coleman tent adventures in state, national, and Canadian parks. Thomas Leo Brown’s judicial wisdom was also directly applied to family matters, as he was a great teacher of virtues and never missed the opportunity to teach his children that there was a “right time to do the right thing,” imparting many lessons through his “moral of the story” bedtime fables; and

Whereas Thomas Leo Brown is survived by his second wife, six children, José, Suzanne, Catherine, Ramón, María, and Tomás, stepdaughter Stacey, eighteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, as well as a brother and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, María Mercedes “Mercha”; and

Whereas, Upon Thomas Leo Brown’s passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. His contributions to this chamber and the State of Michigan will be remembered; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Thomas Leo Brown, a member of the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1970; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Brown family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

 

 

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4303, entitled

A bill to designate the month of May of each year as Chaldean American Month.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Kuhn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4303, entitled

A bill to designate the month of May of each year as Chaldean American Month.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 179                                    Yeas—99

 

 

Alexander                          Fox                          McFall                                   Skaggs

Andrews                           Frisbie                     Meerman                               Slagh

Aragona                            Glanville                  Mentzer                                 Smit

Arbit                                 Greene, J.                 Morgan                                  Snyder

BeGole                              Hall                         Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Beson                                Harris                      Neyer                                     Steckloff

Bierlein                             Herzberg                  O’Neal                                   Steele

Bohnak                             Hoadley                   Outman                                  Tate

Bollin                                Hope                       Paiz                                        Thompson

Borton                               Hoskins                   Paquette                                 Tisdel

Breen                                Jenkins-Arno            Pavlov                                   Tsernoglou

Brixie                                Johnsen                   Pohutsky                                VanderWall

Bruck                                Kelly                       Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

Byrnes                              Koleszar                  Prestin                                   Wegela

Carter, T.                           Kuhn                       Price                                      Weiss

Cavitt                                Kunse                      Puri                                        Wendzel

Conlin                               Liberati                    Rheingans                              Whitsett

DeBoer                              Lightner                   Rigas                                      Witwer

DeBoyer                            Linting                     Robinson                               Wooden

DeSana                              Longjohn                 Rogers                                   Woolford

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Roth                                       Wortz

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Schmaltz                                Wozniak

Farhat                                Markkanen              Schriver                                 Xiong

Fitzgerald                          Martin                     Schuette                                 Young

Foreman                            Martus                     Scott                                     

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Carra                                                                                                              

 

 

In The Chair: Smit

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. DeBoyer, Harris, Hoadley, Aragona, St. Germaine, Beson, Borton, Prestin, Rigas, Neyer, Bierlein, BeGole, Thompson, Woolford, Kelly, Cavitt, Roth, Robinson, Linting and Morgan introduced

House Bill No. 4781, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled “The whistleblowers’ protection act,” by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 15.364 and 15.365).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. DeBoyer, Harris, Hoadley and Beson introduced

House Bill No. 4782, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 246, entitled “An act to regulate the service, rates, fares and charges of carriers by water within this state,” by amending section 1 (MCL 460.201), as amended by 2017 PA 240.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Bohnak, Prestin, Markkanen, Fairbairn, Rigas, Borton, BeGole, Outman, Cavitt, Neyer, Roth, Beson, Alexander and Martin introduced

House Bill No. 4783, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 48701, 48703, and 48703a (MCL 324.48701, 324.48703, and 324.48703a), section 48701 as amended by 2008 PA 291, section 48703 as amended by 2018 PA 529, and section 48703a as amended by 2016 PA 382.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.

Reps. Markkanen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Rigas, Borton, BeGole, Outman, Cavitt, Neyer, Beson, Roth, Alexander and Martin introduced

House Bill No. 4784, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40110, 40110a, 40110b, and 40113a (MCL 324.40110, 324.40110a, 324.40110b, and 324.40113a), section 40110 as amended by 2016 PA 382, section 40110a as added by 2010 PA 366, section 40110b as added by 2012 PA 520, and section 40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.

 

 

Reps. Fairbairn, Prestin, Bohnak, Markkanen, Rigas, Borton, BeGole, Outman, Cavitt, Neyer, Beson, Roth, Alexander and Martin introduced

House Bill No. 4785, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 301, 40102, and 40103 (MCL 324.301, 324.40102, and 324.40103), section 301 as amended by 2018 PA 240, section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, and section 40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.

 

 

Reps. Prestin, Bohnak, Markkanen, Fairbairn, Rigas, Borton, BeGole, Outman, Cavitt, Neyer, Beson, Roth, Alexander and Martin introduced

House Bill No. 4786, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 501b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.

 

 

Reps. Wendzel, Pavlov, Prestin, Wozniak and Smit introduced

House Bill No. 4787, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7yy.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Smit, Pavlov, Prestin and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 4788, entitled

A bill to provide for the exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax on the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide penalties.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Thompson, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Wozniak, Schmaltz, Steckloff, Linting, Herzberg, Morgan, Kunse, Maddock, Frisbie, Alexander, Roth, Prestin, Posthumus and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4789, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 345, entitled “Right to try act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 333.26451, 333.26452, 333.26453, 333.26454, 333.26455, 333.26456, and 333.26457), and by adding section 2a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Reps. Thompson, Pavlov, Wozniak, Steckloff, Schmaltz and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4790, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17033 and 17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as amended by 1994 PA 234.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Reps. Steckloff, Pavlov, Thompson, Wozniak, Schmaltz and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4791, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9135.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Reps. Herzberg, Snyder, McFall, Tsernoglou, MacDonell and Mentzer introduced

House Bill No. 4792, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811kk.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

Reps. Hoadley, Smit, Rigas and Woolford introduced

House Bill No. 4793, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309 and 168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA 288 and section 310 as added by 2003 PA 302.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Election Integrity.

 

 

Reps. Rigas, Hoadley, Smit and Woolford introduced

House Bill No. 4794, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Election Integrity.

 

 

Reps. Smit, Hoadley, Rigas and Woolford introduced

House Bill No. 4795, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 861 (MCL 380.861), as amended by 2008 PA 1.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Election Integrity.

 

 

Reps. Pohutsky, Rheingans, Mentzer, Price, Rogers, Dievendorf, Wegela, Hoskins, McFall, Myers-Phillips, Byrnes, Breen, Weiss, Morgan, Young, Skaggs, Arbit, Foreman, Wilson, Scott, MacDonell and Tyrone Carter introduced

House Bill No. 4796, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by amending the title, as amended by 1998 PA 212, and by adding section 132.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Hoskins, Breen, McFall, Byrnes, Glanville, Mentzer, Steckloff, Arbit, Price, Skaggs, MacDonell, Paiz, Dievendorf, Foreman, Wilson, Brenda Carter and Conlin introduced

House Bill No. 4797, entitled

A bill to provide for a grant program for certain public broadcast stations; to create the public media fund and provide for the distribution of money from the public media fund; to make appropriations for the grant program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

House Joint Resolution M, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 31 of article IV, section 18 of article V, and section 17 of article IX, to require certain state budget bills to be enacted into law on or before a certain date and to suspend the compensation of state legislators and the governor if those state budget bills are not enacted on or before that date.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title.

Pending the reference of the joint resolution to a committee,

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rules 40 and 41 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the joint resolution be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, August 21:

House Bill Nos.     4781   4782   4783   4784  4785   4786   4787   4788   4789  4790   4791   4792 4793       4794        4795        4796        4797

House Joint Resolution      M

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Joint Resolution M, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 31 of article IV, section 18 of article V, and section 17 of article IX, to require certain state budget bills to be enacted into law on or before a certain date and to suspend the compensation of state legislators and the governor if those state budget bills are not enacted on or before that date.

The joint resolution was read a second time.

Rep. Thompson moved that the joint resolution be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. St. Germaine, Thompson, Alexander and Fox offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 156.

A resolution to declare August 2025 as Water Quality Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan is home to four of the five Great Lakes, all of which are connected through waterways, such as Lake St. Clair. Together, they form the largest fresh surface water system on earth which is why these lakes are a sense of pride for generations of Michiganders; and

Whereas, Michigan’s rich natural resources are central to our heritage, economy, and outdoor traditions, supporting tourism, agriculture, and recreation across the great state; and

Whereas, The quality of our water is shaped by the care and stewardship of our lakes, rivers, streams, and aquifers, which support Michigan’s unique identity and way of life; and

Whereas, Communities across Michigan play an important role in protecting and monitoring water quality, and public awareness and engagement are key to ensuring safe and sustainable water access; and

Whereas, August is recognized nationally as Water Quality Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the freshwater that surrounds our two peninsulas and encourage continued public participation in its care; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare August 2025 as Water Quality Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend the efforts of individuals, communities, and organizations across Michigan who work to protect and preserve the quality of our state’s waters for current and future generations.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, August 20:

House Bill Nos.     4774   4775   4776   4777  4778   4779  4780

 

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, August 21, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4048 at 9:28 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4047 at 9:30 a.m.

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Aragona, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4598, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled “Organized retail crime act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 752.1084).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Aragona, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4599, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled “Organized retail crime act,” (MCL 752.1081 to 752.1087) by adding section 3a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Aragona, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf

Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant

Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. BeGole, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4515, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall

Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. BeGole, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4746, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14n.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. BeGole, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

 

 

The Committee on Rules, by Rep. Schuette, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4352, entitled

A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. DeBoer

 

 

The Committee on Rules, by Rep. Schuette, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4354, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. DeBoer

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Schuette, Chair, of the Committee on Rules, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hoadley, Chair, of the Committee on Economic Competitiveness, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Brixie and Tate

Absent: Reps. Outman, Grant and Coffia

Excused: Reps. Outman, Grant and Coffia

 

 

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

     August 21, 2025

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

·         Performance audit report on the Disaster Recovery of IT Systems, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (171-0511-24), August 2025.

                                                                                  Scott E. Starr

                                                                                       Clerk of the House

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Joint Resolution M be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

House Joint Resolution M

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 31 of article IV, section 18 of article V, and section 17 of article IX, to require certain state budget bills to be enacted into law on or before a certain date and to suspend the compensation of state legislators and the governor if those state budget bills are not enacted on or before that date.

Was read a third time and not adopted, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 180                                    Yeas—70

 

 

Alexander                          Fitzgerald                 Martin                                    Schriver

Aragona                            Fox                          Martus                                   Schuette

BeGole                              Frisbie                     McFall                                   Slagh

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Meerman                               Smit

Bierlein                             Hall                         Mentzer                                 St. Germaine

Bohnak                             Harris                      Morgan                                  Steele

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Mueller                                  Thompson

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neyer                                     Tisdel

Brixie                                Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  VanderWall

Bruck                                Johnsen                   Paquette                                 VanWoerkom

Carra                                 Kelly                       Pavlov                                   Wendzel

Cavitt                                Koleszar                  Posthumus                             Whitsett

Conlin                               Kuhn                       Prestin                                   Witwer

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Rigas                                      Woolford

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Robinson                               Wortz

DeSana                              Linting                     Roth                                       Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Schmaltz                                Xiong

Farhat                                Markkanen                                                           

 

 

                                                              Nays—30

 

 

Andrews                           Hope                       Price                                      Steckloff

Arbit                                 Hoskins                   Puri                                        Tate

Breen                                Liberati                    Rheingans                              Tsernoglou

Byrnes                              Longjohn                 Rogers                                   Wegela

Carter, T.                           MacDonell               Scott                                      Weiss

Dievendorf                        O’Neal                     Skaggs                                   Wooden

Foreman                            Paiz                         Snyder                                   Young

Glanville                           Pohutsky                                                              

 

 

In The Chair: Smit

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Martus moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:55 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, August 26, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives