No. 91

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

12:01 a.m.

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—present	Scott—present
Aragona—present	Frisbie—present	Meerman—present	Skaggs—present
Arbit—present	Glanville—present	Mentzer—present	Slagh—present
BeGole—present	Grant—present	Miller—present	Smit—present
Beson—present	Green, P.—present	Morgan—present	Snyder—present
Bierlein—present	Greene, J.—present	Mueller—present	St. Germaine—present
Bohnak—present	Hall—present	Myers-Phillips—present	Steckloff—present
Bollin—present	Harris—present	Neeley—present	Steele—present
Borton—present	Herzberg—e/d/s	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.—present	Kelly—present	Pohutsky—present	Wegela—present
Carter, T.—present	Koleszar—present	Posthumus—present	Weiss—e/d/s
Cavitt—present	Kuhn—present	Prestin—present	Wendzel—present
Coffia—present	Kunse—present	Price—present	Whitsett—excused
Conlin—present	Liberati—present	Puri—present	Wilson—present
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—present	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. Mark Tisdel, from the 55th District, offered the following invocation:

“God of Abraham, give me grace to accept with serenity

the things that cannot be changed,

Courage to change the things

which should be changed,

and the Wisdom to distinguish

the one from the other.

Living one day at a time,

Enjoying one moment at a time,

Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,

Taking, as Jesus did,

This sinful world as it is.

Not as I would have it,

Trusting that You will make all things right,

If I surrender to Your will,

So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,

And supremely happy with You forever in the next.

This we pray in the name of the Devine Spirit that lives

Within us all. Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4161, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies and the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 and for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to make interim general appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the legislative branch, the judicial branch, and certain other purposes, for the period of October 1, 2025 to October 8, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by various state departments and agencies, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch; and to declare the effect of this act.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 41, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 235 Yeas—103

Alexander Foreman McKinney Schuette

Andrews Fox Meerman Scott

Aragona Frisbie Mentzer Skaggs

Arbit Glanville Miller Slagh

BeGole Grant Morgan Smit

Beson Green, P. Mueller Snyder

Bierlein Hall Myers-Phillips St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Neeley Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley Neyer Steele

Borton Hope O’Neal Tate

Breen Hoskins Outman Thompson

Brixie Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Paquette Tsernoglou

Byrnes Kelly Pavlov VanderWall

Carter, B. Koleszar Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Kuhn Posthumus Wegela

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Wendzel

Coffia Lightner Price Wilson

Conlin Linting Puri Witwer

DeBoer Longjohn Rheingans Wooden

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Woolford

Dievendorf Maddock Robinson Wortz

Edwards Markkanen Rogers Wozniak

Fairbairn Martin Roth Xiong

Farhat Martus Schmaltz Young

Fitzgerald McFall Schriver

Nays—4

Carra DeSana Greene, J. Kunse

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title as amended.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

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Rep. Posthumus moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Weiss entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4962.

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

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5055.

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

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Reps. Fox, Smit, Borton, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Cavitt, Schriver, Martin, Kelly, Outman, Fairbairn, Woolford, Jaime Greene, Pavlov, VanderWall, Alexander, Lightner and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 180.

A resolution to declare October 2025 as Pastor Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Pastor Appreciation Month was established in 1922 to recognize clergymen and clergywomen across the United States for their contributions to churches, congregations, and Christ-followers; and

Whereas, The Apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, charges the body of Christ to honor those who labor in preaching and teaching as worthy of double honor; and

Whereas, Pastors admonish and teach with all wisdom, so that Christians may reach full maturity in Christ; and

Whereas, These wise counselors declare Christ’s power to the next generation by speaking the truth of God’s word into the hearts of new and devout believers alike; and

Whereas, Pastors raise up laborers for the kingdom of God, equipping the saints for works of ministry; exhibit the fruits of the Spirit, consistent with a disciple of Jesus, for the encouragement of fellow Christians; and suffer greatly for their boldness, facing persecution and spiritual warfare which may impact their ministry and family, sometimes even to the extent of martyrdom; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2025 as Pastor Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan. We commend pastors and other clergy across the state of Michigan and uplift their commitment to proclaiming the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has died for all sinners by taking our rightful place on the cross, now reigning in the heavenly realms until his triumphant return.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Wozniak, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Lightner, MacDonell, Paiz, Rogers and Wooden offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 181.

A resolution to declare October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Polish American Heritage Month was first established by the Congress of the United States in 1981 to honor the contributions of Polish immigrants and their descendants to the growth and prosperity of our nation; and

Whereas, In 2023, there was an estimated 784,200 Michiganders who identified as Polish. That is nearly 8% of the state’s population, making Michigan have the second largest population of Polish Americans in America; and

Whereas, Polish Americans have played an essential role in shaping the history, culture, and values of the United States, bringing with them traditions of hard work, faith, community, and resilience; and

Whereas, Distinguished individuals of Polish heritage—such as General Casimir Pulaski, who is remembered as the “Father of the American Cavalry,” and General Tadeusz Kościuszko, a brilliant military engineer and strategist—contributed greatly to America’s struggle for independence and freedom; and

Whereas, Polish immigrants and their descendants have enriched American society in every field, including science, education, business, the arts, public service, and the armed forces; and

Whereas, Millions of Polish Americans continue to preserve and share their cultural heritage, language, faith, and traditions, strengthening the diverse fabric of the United States; and

Whereas, The celebration of Polish American Heritage Month in October provides an opportunity to honor these achievements, foster greater understanding of Polish culture, and recognize the enduring bonds of friendship between the United States and the people of Poland; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of the legislative body declare October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the contributions of Polish Americans to our communities, state, and nation.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Rogers, Jaime Greene, Bierlein, Schriver, Lightner, Steckloff, Rheingans, Robinson, Wozniak, Prestin, Beson, BeGole, Outman, Wilson, Kunse, Slagh, Breen, Roth, Koleszar, Foreman, Price, Longjohn, Bruck, Fitzgerald, Hope, Brixie, Tsernoglou, Glanville, Pohutsky, Weiss, McKinney, Byrnes, Mentzer, VanderWall, Herzberg, Andrews, Young, Conlin, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Phil Green, Martus, Dievendorf, Fox and Wooden offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 182.

A resolution to declare October 2025 as Physical Therapy Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Physical therapy is an essential healthcare profession that plays a vital role in promoting health and well-being in our community; and

Whereas, Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Michigan work tirelessly to provide high-quality, patient-centered care, helping individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall physical function; and

Whereas, Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients of all ages, from children to seniors, by restoring and maintaining their mobility and functionality; and

Whereas, Physical therapy is a critical component of healthcare that reduces the need for opioid medication, surgery, and other invasive treatments while improving patients’ overall health outcomes; and

Whereas, October is recognized nationally as Physical Therapy Month, a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to the health and well-being of Michigan’s residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2025 as Physical Therapy Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all residents to take this opportunity to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy, express gratitude for the dedicated professionals in the field, and explore how physical therapy can contribute to their health and well-being.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 166, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 11x, 11z, 12d, 15, 20, 20d, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22k, 22l, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 27a, 27c, 27g, 27k, 27p, 27r, 28, 29, 30d, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 31aa, 32d, 32n, 32p, 32t, 33, 35a, 35d, 35m, 39, 39a, 41, 41b, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51e, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 55, 56, 61a, 61b, 61d, 61j, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 67d, 67f, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 94d, 97a, 97g, 97k, 98, 98d, 99, 99c, 99h, 99i, 99s, 99x, 99aa, 99ee, 99ff, 99hh, 99ii, 99jj, 101, 104, 104b, 104h, 107, 111, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, 147g, 152a, and 161a (MCL 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611s, 388.1611x, 388.1611z, 388.1612d, 388.1615, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1621f, 388.1621h, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622c, 388.1622d, 388.1622k, 388.1622l, 388.1622m, 388.1622p, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1626d, 388.1627a, 388.1627c, 388.1627g, 388.1627k, 388.1627p, 388.1627r, 388.1628, 388.1629, 388.1630d, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631j, 388.1631n, 388.1631aa, 388.1632d, 388.1632n, 388.1632p, 388.1632t, 388.1633, 388.1635a, 388.1635d, 388.1635m, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1641b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651e, 388.1651g, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654b, 388.1654d, 388.1655, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1661d, 388.1661j, 388.1662, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1667a, 388.1667d, 388.1667f, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1694d, 388.1697a, 388.1697g, 388.1697k, 388.1698, 388.1698d, 388.1699, 388.1699c, 388.1699h, 388.1699i, 388.1699s, 388.1699x, 388.1699aa, 388.1699ee, 388.1699ff, 388.1699hh, 388.1699ii, 388.1699jj, 388.1701, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1704h, 388.1707, 388.1711, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1747e, 388.1747g, 388.1752a, and 388.1761a), sections 6, 97g, and 99ii as amended by 2023 PA 320, sections 11 and 31aa as amended by 2024 PA 148, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 11z, 15, 20, 20d, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22l, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 27a, 27c, 27g, 27k, 27p, 28, 29, 30d, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 32d, 32n, 32p, 33, 35a, 35d, 39, 39a, 41, 41b, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51e, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61d, 61j, 62, 65, 67, 67f, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 97a, 97k, 98, 98d, 99h, 99s, 99x, 99aa, 99ee, 99ff, 99hh, 99jj, 104, 104h, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, and 152a as amended and sections 12d, 27r, 35m, 55, 67a, 67d, 94d, 99, 99c, 99i, and 147g as added by 2024 PA 120, sections 11x, 21f, 32t, and 101 as amended and section 22k as added by 2023 PA 103, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA 265, section 111 as amended by 1997 PA 93, and section 161a as amended by 2006 PA 342, and by adding sections 12e, 12f, 18d, 31c, 32y, 35e, 35f, 61v, 97n, 99o, 99p, 99q, and 99mm; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Bollin moved to substitute (H-5) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-5) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4962, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan National Guard member benefit fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Robinson moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5055, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 185, entitled “Legislative sergeant at arms police powers act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 4.382), as amended by 2016 PA 303.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Lightner moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Brixie moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 14, after “licensure” by inserting “or certification”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Herzberg entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 166 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

Senate Bill No. 166, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 236 Yeas—108

Alexander Fitzgerald Martin Schmaltz

Andrews Foreman Martus Schriver

Aragona Fox McFall Schuette

Arbit Frisbie McKinney Scott

BeGole Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Beson Grant Mentzer Slagh

Bierlein Green, P. Miller Smit

Bohnak Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bollin Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Borton Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Breen Herzberg Neeley Steele

Brixie Hoadley Neyer Tate

Bruck Hope O’Neal Thompson

Byrnes Hoskins Outman Tisdel

Carra Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carter, T. Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Cavitt Koleszar Pohutsky Weiss

Coffia Kuhn Posthumus Wendzel

Conlin Kunse Prestin Wilson

DeBoer Liberati Price Witwer

DeBoyer Lightner Puri Wooden

DeSana Linting Rheingans Woolford

Dievendorf Longjohn Rigas Wortz

Edwards MacDonell Robinson Wozniak

Fairbairn Maddock Rogers Xiong

Farhat Markkanen Roth Young

Nays—1

Wegela

In The Chair: Smit

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, 206, 236, and 241 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, 388.1806, 388.1836, and 388.1841), section 11 as amended by 2024 PA 148, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201, 206, 236, and 241 as amended by 2024 PA 120.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4706, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 41, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 237 Yeas—2

Carra DeSana

Nays—107

Alexander Fox McFall Schuette

Andrews Frisbie McKinney Scott

Aragona Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Arbit Grant Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neeley Steele

Borton Hoadley Neyer Tate

Breen Hope O’Neal Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Outman Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carter, B. Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Koleszar Pohutsky Wegela

Cavitt Kuhn Posthumus Weiss

Coffia Kunse Prestin Wendzel

Conlin Liberati Price Wilson

DeBoer Lightner Puri Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Rheingans Wooden

Dievendorf Longjohn Rigas Woolford

Edwards MacDonell Robinson Wortz

Fairbairn Maddock Rogers Wozniak

Farhat Markkanen Roth Xiong

Fitzgerald Martin Schmaltz Young

Foreman Martus Schriver

In The Chair: Smit

Third Reading of Bills

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4962 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4962, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan National Guard member benefit fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund.

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

Roll Call No. 238 Yeas—93

Alexander Fox Markkanen Schriver

Andrews Frisbie Martin Schuette

Aragona Glanville Martus Skaggs

Arbit Grant McFall Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Meerman Smit

Beson Greene, J. Mentzer Snyder

Bierlein Hall Miller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Morgan Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Mueller Steele

Borton Hoadley Neeley Tate

Breen Hope Neyer Thompson

Brixie Hoskins O’Neal Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Outman Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carter, B. Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Cavitt Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Coffia Kuhn Prestin Wendzel

Conlin Kunse Puri Witwer

DeBoer Liberati Rigas Wooden

DeBoyer Lightner Robinson Woolford

DeSana Linting Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Longjohn Roth Wozniak

Farhat Maddock Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald

Nays—16

Carra Foreman Paiz Scott

Carter, T. MacDonell Pohutsky Weiss

Dievendorf McKinney Price Wilson

Edwards Myers-Phillips Rheingans Young

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.

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Rep. Myers-Phillips, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Unfortunately, the national guard is being politicized and mobilized for police actions against U.S citizens and civilians across the nation in ways that courts have deemed to be illegal. I am unable to support this legislation at this time. However, it’s important to note that the Michigan National Guard already offers competitive benefits. Instead, I am motivated to pass legislation that provides a framework to increase access to tuition assistance and childcare assistance for low- to moderate-income Michiganders across the State.”

Rep. Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

As the Chair of the Detroit Caucus, I would be remiss not to consider the current political posture around sending the National Guard into my city, uninvited. The last time the National Guard was deployed to Detroit was disastrous. This is poor timing for this legislation, particularly because Michigan’s current National Guard force is comparable to other states with similar populations.”

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5055 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 5055, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 185, entitled “Legislative sergeant at arms police powers act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 4.382), as amended by 2016 PA 303.

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

Roll Call No. 239 Yeas—61

Alexander Fox Markkanen Schriver

Andrews Frisbie Martin Schuette

Aragona Green, P. Meerman Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mentzer Smit

Beson Hall Mueller Snyder

Bierlein Harris Neyer St. Germaine

Bohnak Hoadley Outman Steele

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Paquette Thompson

Borton Johnsen Pavlov Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Posthumus VanderWall

Carra Kuhn Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kunse Rigas Wendzel

DeBoer Lightner Robinson Woolford

DeBoyer Linting Roth Wortz

DeSana Maddock Schmaltz Wozniak

Fairbairn

Nays—48

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Miller Skaggs

Brixie Grant Morgan Steckloff

Byrnes Herzberg Myers-Phillips Tate

Carter, B. Hope Neeley Tsernoglou

Carter, T. Hoskins O’Neal Wegela

Coffia Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Conlin Liberati Pohutsky Wilson

Dievendorf Longjohn Price Witwer

Edwards MacDonell Puri Wooden

Farhat Martus Rheingans Xiong

Fitzgerald McFall Rogers Young

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.

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Rep. Brixie, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against House Bill 5055 because my amendment reinstating certification was not adopted.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Thursday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, October 1, for her approval of the following bill:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4161 at 3:26 a.m.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism, by Rep. Martin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4427, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled “Emergency management act,” (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by adding section 10a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Martin, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden

Absent: Reps. Arbit and Foreman

Excused: Reps. Arbit and Foreman

Messages from the Governor

Date: October 1, 2025

Time: 3:50 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4161 (Public Act No. 14, I.E.), being

An act to make interim general appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the legislative branch, the judicial branch, and certain other purposes, for the period of October 1, 2025 to October 8, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by various state departments and agencies, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch; and to declare the effect of this act.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 1, 2025, at 4:07 a.m.)

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 5089, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 106 (MCL 250.1106), as added by 2020 PA 293.

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

Reps. Thompson, McFall, Rheingans, Wooden, Byrnes, Price, Frisbie and Linting introduced

House Bill No. 5090, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 2022 PA 266.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

September 30, 2025

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

· Performance audit on the Office of Recipient Rights, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (391-0120-24), September 2025.

Scott E. Starr

Clerk of the House

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Notices

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4706 Reps. Bollin, Maddock and Farhat.

Rep. Kuhn moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives