No. 101

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

 

1:30 p.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—excused

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—excused

Steckloff—present

Bollin—present

Harris—present

Neeley—present

Steele—present

Borton—present

Herzberg—present

Neyer—present

Tate—present

Breen—present

Hoadley—present

O’Neal—excused

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—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—excused

Edwards—present

Maddock—present

Roth—present

Wozniak—present

Fairbairn—present

Markkanen—present

Schmaltz—present

Xiong—present

Farhat—present

Martin—present

Schriver—present

Young—excused

Fitzgerald—present

Martus—present

 

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Pastor Pat Bossio Jr., Pastor of CHRISTfamily Church in Brownstown Township, offered the following invocation:

 

“Dear Father in heaven, I thank You for Your presence, divine guidance, wisdom, and grace.

You have always been with us wherever we are and whatever is happening to us. You are here right now and we welcome You. Have Your way, please lead us so may we be mindful of the things that You love. Help us to care about the people that You have made and their many needs. Meet the needs of the hurting and the poor in our community. Strengthen and comfort them. Use the people of Michigan as a source of Your love, a conduit of Your grace. Through Jesus on the cross, You showed us mercy so may we be merciful too. 

Today this chamber is filled with leaders. May these leaders experience guidance by Your Holy Spirit to do what is right. No matter what the cost. May they know that they are prayed for, thought about, and loved. May these leaders know that they are more valuable than what they do because of the character of their hearts. Let holy Light shine upon us today to do good. 

Thank You for Your wonderful state of grace in our wonderful state. May Your Name Be Praised Today. In Jesus Name. Amen.”

 

 

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Andrews, Brenda Carter, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal, Whitsett and Young be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Education and Workforce, by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4665, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.

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. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov and Koleszar

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, of the Committee on Education and Workforce, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

Absent: Rep. Wilson

Excused: Rep. Wilson

 

 

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6.

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the Legislature learned about the passing of Virgil Clark Smith. A dedicated public servant for over 40 years, he was a trailblazer who served his community with courage, dignity, compassion, and integrity. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and justice-seeker by his constituents in Wayne County and the people of our great state; and

Whereas, A Detroit native, Virgil Clark Smith graduated from Pershing High School in 1965. He remained in Michigan to continue his education, receiving a bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University and a juris doctor from Wayne State University Law School; and

Whereas, After law school, Virgil Clark Smith began his long career in public service, which included serving as a legal advisor to community groups for Wayne County Legal Services and as senior assistant corporation counsel for the City of Detroit Law Department; and

Whereas, In 1976, Virgil Clark Smith won a tough primary, defeating the incumbent, and made his way to the Capitol the following year to serve in the House of Representatives, where he would represent the people of the Tenth District for nearly twelve years. During his time in this chamber, he would serve on numerous committees, including as chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Energy and majority vice chair of the Committees on Judiciary and Taxation, while also serving on the Committees on Colleges and Universities, Corrections, Elections, Insurance, Labor, and Tourist Industry Relations, as well as the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. In addition to his service on standing committees, Virgil Clark Smith was appointed chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on State Assumption of Trial Court Operation, the House Special Committee to Study State Financing of the Courts, and the House Ad Hoc Special Committee to Study State Financing of the Courts. Known as a champion of Detroit, he used those same skills to reorganize the court system. His leadership qualities were recognized by his caucus where he served as a Majority Floor Whip from 1979 to 1982 and as an Assistant Majority Floor Leader from 1983 to 1988. He would remain in the House until 1988 when he was elected in a special election to represent the Second District in the state Senate; and

Whereas, While in the Senate, Virgil Clark Smith represented part of East Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Noted for his quick grasp of issues, his knowledge of the legislative process, and a sensitivity to the needs of Michigan citizens, he was a significant figure while serving in the minority. Moreover, he was known for his pursuit of fairness through the law and being a strong voice on policy questions. Never afraid of a challenge, he worked in a bipartisan fashion to reorganize Detroit Public Schools despite immense pressure. His work continued through the committee process where he served as minority vice chair of the Committees on Families, Mental Health and Human Services; Finance; Gaming and Casino Oversight; and Government Operations. Additionally, he served on the Committees on Banking and Financial Institutions; Family Law, Criminal Law, and Corrections; Judiciary; and Local Government and Veterans; as well as the Committee on Appropriations and its Capital Outlay, Regulatory, and Transportation Subcommittees. He also served on the Legislative Council and was a member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. From 1995 to 2000, he served as the Senate Democratic Floor Leader, the first African American to hold the position. Recognized with numerous awards, in 1996 he was voted Legislator of the Year by both the Michigan Judges Association and the Police Officers Association of Michigan; and

Whereas, After leaving the Legislature, Virgil Clark Smith served in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, where he was appointed as a division chief of legislation and community outreach. In 2004, he was appointed as a judge to the Wayne County Circuit Court by Governor Jennifer Granholm. From 2009 to 2014, Virgil Clark Smith served as the chief judge, once again blazing a trail by becoming the first African American to hold such a position. Virgil Clark Smith would serve on the bench until he retired in 2018; and

Whereas, Virgil Clark Smith’s dedication to his community went beyond the nine-to-five jobs that he held. He served as the chair of the Mayor of Detroit’s Task Force on Arson, as the secretary of Consolidated Black Economic Development Inc., and as the vice president of the Seven-Mile-Ryan Emery Block Club. Virgil also served as an executive board member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Inner City Drug Abuse Inc., and New Detroit. Additionally, he was a member of the NAACP, the National Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, and the Detroit Strategic Planning Commission; and

Whereas, Virgil Clark Smith is remembered by his friends, family, and colleagues as a tenacious man who was not afraid to fight for his constituents or what he thought was right. Throughout his illustrious career, Virgil Clark Smith always maintained a high level of professionalism and conducted himself with dignity. Respected by colleagues and staff on both sides of the aisle, many considered him to be the ideal political mentor; and

Whereas, Outside of his work, Virgil Clark Smith enjoyed riding his motor scooter, kayaking on the Detroit River, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; four children, Virgil, Adam, Anthony, and Jordan; and two grandchildren; and

Whereas, Upon Virgil Clark Smith’s passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. His contributions to these chambers and the state of Michigan will be remembered; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Virgil Clark Smith, a member of Michigan’s House of Representatives from 1977 to 1988 and the Michigan Senate from 1988 to 2000; and be it further

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

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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. 4665, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Witwer moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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 second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Election Integrity,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Election Integrity,

The substitute (H-1) 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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 189 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Robinson, DeBoyer, Maddock, Aragona, McKinney, Schuette, Slagh, Tate, Fitzgerald, Phil Green, Wozniak, Kelly, St. Germaine, BeGole, Markkanen, Fairbairn, Prestin, Steele, Tisdel, Beson, Woolford, Posthumus, Rigas, Mentzer, Jaime Greene, Kuhn, Morgan, Steckloff, Harris, Frisbie, Linting, Kunse, Roth, Farhat, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Lightner, Miller, Paiz, Paquette, Rheingans, Rogers, Skaggs, Witwer and Wooden offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 189.

A resolution to commemorate the Detroit Red Wings on their 100th season.

Whereas, The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 as part of what would later be recognized as the “Original Six” era of the National Hockey League. The team was first called the Detroit Cougars, then the Detroit Falcons, before adopting their iconic name, the Detroit Red Wings, in 1932; and

Whereas, The organization has long embodied the heart and spirit of both the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan. Their winged wheel logo is a homage to the strength, speed, and industrious legacy of Detroit’s automotive workforce. For a century, the Red Wings have reflected the resilience of Detroiters and the grit of Michiganders alike; and

Whereas, Since their founding, the Detroit Red Wings have become the most successful American-based team in NHL history, earning 11 Stanley Cup titles in 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008. They have also recorded more than 3,000 wins and made twenty-five consecutive playoff appearances, a record that underscores their lasting excellence; and

Whereas, The enduring success of the Detroit Red Wings has been built by generations of legendary owners, coaches, players, and staff. Since 1926, more than 1,000 players have donned the winged wheel and the franchise remains one of the most honored organizations in the Hockey Hall of Fame with eighty-three iconic inductees; and

Whereas, Though the Red Wings are known for their accolades and on the ice accomplishments, their influence has extended far beyond the rink. The team has become a cultural institution, inspiring generations of devoted fans and drawing recognition from across the sports and entertainment world. From celebrities proudly wearing the winged wheel to appearances in film and media, the Red Wings have helped shape Michigan’s identity as the home of Hockeytown and the pinnacle of hockey excellence; and

Whereas, The Red Wings also reflect the best of Michigan through their steadfast commitment to service. Through the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, the team has consistently provided support and resources to programs that strengthen local communities and foster youth development through hockey across the state; and

Whereas, As the Red Wings enter their 100th season, it is fitting to honor the enduring legacy they have built over the past century. Thorough triumphs and challenges, this team has remained a source of pride, unity, and identity for generations of Michiganders. They have stood not only as a symbol of sporting excellence, but also of the spirit and strength within our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the Detroit Red Wings on their 100th season. We honor a century of excellence, resilience, and service to the people of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Detroit Red Wings organization as a token of our esteem and appreciation.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 190 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Snyder, Breen, Glanville, Jaime Greene, Mentzer, Miller, Paiz, Rogers, Witwer and Wooden offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 190.

A resolution to declare October 8, 2025, as National APEX Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The APEX program, originally established as Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) in the early 1980s, was created to assist businesses in navigating the complex federal procurement process and to increase small business participation in government contracting; and

Whereas, 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the APEX program, which was formally authorized by Congress in 1985, recognizing its vital role in strengthening the nation’s industrial base and supporting small businesses in accessing government contracts; and

Whereas, Over the past four decades, the program has evolved and expanded nationally, providing essential expertise, counseling, and training that enables businesses to compete successfully for government contracts, thereby promoting economic growth and job creation across Michigan and the United States; and

Whereas, The Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators (MAAA) serves as a statewide network of procurement assistance centers dedicated to helping Michigan businesses access contracting opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels; and

Whereas, Last year Michigan APEX Accelerators supported 3,420 businesses, helping to create 24,180 jobs throughout the state and assisting businesses in securing $2.23 billion in prime and subcontract awards, significantly contributing to Michigan’s economic vitality; and

Whereas, The State of Michigan acknowledges the value and contribution of APEX Accelerators in strengthening the local and national defense industrial base, expanding procurement opportunities, and supporting the overall prosperity of Michigan’s economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 8, 2025, as National APEX Day in the state of Michigan. We honor the outstanding work of Michigan APEX Accelerators and their commitment to supporting the growth and success of small businesses across the state and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the APEX program’s congressional authorization in 1985.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 191 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Rigas, Outman, Neyer, Jaime Greene, Linting, Paquette, Bierlein, Bohnak, DeBoyer, Kunse, Steckloff, Breen, Brixie, Dievendorf, Fox, Glanville, Lightner, Longjohn, Mentzer, Miller, Paiz, Posthumus, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Wooden offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 191.

A resolution to declare October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Each year, approximately one million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn baby; and

Whereas, Recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day acknowledges the occurrence of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss; and

Whereas, The observance of this day may support those affected by such losses; and

Whereas, Public awareness and education regarding miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss can facilitate informed and compassionate responses from families, professionals, and communities. Professionals such as physicians, clergy, emergency medical technicians, funeral directors, police officers, public health nurses, educators, and employers who interact with families experiencing these losses may provide more effective support with increased understanding; and

Whereas, Recognizing this day offers an opportunity for the people of Michigan to increase their awareness regarding pregnancy and infant loss; and

Whereas, The observance may encourage individuals and communities to consider ways to address the needs of bereaved families and support efforts to prevent such losses; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. We support the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day; and be it further

Resolved, That we acknowledge the experiences of families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, with the intent to provide support and resources to women and families across the state to understand and process their experiences.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 192 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Cavitt, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Jaime Greene, Longjohn, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Skaggs, Weiss and Wooden offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 192.

A resolution to declare October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) are medical conditions that affect children following an infection, leading to a sudden and severe onset of obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, tics, eating disorders, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms; and

Whereas, PANDAS and PANS can have devastating impacts on children and families, often leading to significant educational, emotional, and social challenges; and

Whereas, Increased public awareness and understanding of PANDAS and PANS can lead to earlier diagnosis, improved treatment, and better outcomes for affected children; and

Whereas, Families, physicians, and researchers continue to work diligently to improve recognition, support, and research for PANDAS and PANS, and to provide resources for children who suffer from these disorders; and

Whereas, October 9th has been recognized nationally and by many states as PANDAS Awareness Day to highlight the importance of educating the public, medical professionals, and policymakers about these conditions; and

Whereas, It is fitting and proper that we in Michigan join in this recognition to support affected children and their families, and to encourage further research and awareness; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 193 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Cavitt, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Skaggs and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 193.

A resolution to commemorate October 15, 2025, as a day of remembrance for the Burt Lake Burnout in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, On October 15, 1900, in what has come to be known as the Burt Lake Burnout, members of the Cheboiganing Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (Burt Lake Band) were forcibly removed from their homes on Indian Road near Burt Lake in northern Michigan; and

Whereas, The eviction was carried out under orders of the Cheboygan County Sheriff, acting on behalf of a land speculator who sought to take possession of the Band’s property, despite the Burt Lake Band having lived on and maintained the land since recorded history; and

Whereas, During this tragic event, the homes of the Burt Lake Band families were burned to the ground, forcing men, women, and children into the cold of October without shelter, marking one of the most shameful episodes of forced displacement in Michigan’s history; and

Whereas, The Burt Lake Burnout is a solemn reminder of the struggles, injustices, and resilience of Indigenous people in Michigan, as well as a call to reflect on the importance of truth, recognition, and healing; and

Whereas, Today, the Burt Lake Band continues to honor the memory of their ancestors while working toward the preservation of their culture, heritage, and pursuit of justice; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that the state of Michigan recognize October 15th as a day to memorialize the Burt Lake Burnout, to acknowledge the injustices committed, and to honor the endurance of the Burt Lake Band; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate October 15, 2025, as a day of remembrance for the Burt Lake Burnout in the state of Michigan. We extend our deepest respect to the Burt Lake Band and reaffirm our commitment to truth, justice, and reconciliation; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the leadership of the Burt Lake Band as a symbol of this recognition.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. DeBoer, Paquette, Kuhn, Markkanen, Fox, Bierlein, Neyer, Pavlov, Jenkins-Arno, Kunse, Phil Green, Wortz, Meerman, St. Germaine, Jaime Greene, Thompson, Kelly, Schmaltz, Linting, VanderWall, Paiz and Posthumus offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 188.

A resolution to declare October 12-October 18, 2025, as Homeschool Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Our state recognizes the importance of education in shaping the future of its citizens; and

Whereas, Section 380.10 of the Michigan School Code states: “It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal Guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children”; and

Whereas, Homeschooling provides an opportunity for individualized instruction tailored to the unique needs and abilities of each student; and

Whereas, Homeschooling families contribute significantly to the educational landscape of Michigan, fostering a sense of community and diversity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 12-October 18, 2025, as Homeschool Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of home educator parents and guardians in providing quality education to their children and acknowledge the right of parents and guardians as outlined in the Michigan school code to choose homeschooling as a legitimate educational alternative and emphasizes the importance of respecting the diversity of educational choices available to Michigan families; and be it further

Resolved, That Homeschool Week aims to promote and celebrate the benefits of homeschooling as a viable educational option for families in Michigan. We commend homeschooling parents and guardians for their dedication to their children’s education and for contributing positively to the overall educational fabric of our state.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

 

House Bill No. 4484, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 256                                   Yeas—102

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martin                                    Schriver

Aragona                            Fox                          Martus                                   Schuette

Arbit                                 Frisbie                     McFall                                   Scott

BeGole                              Glanville                  McKinney                              Skaggs

Beson                                Grant                       Meerman                               Slagh

Bierlein                             Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Smit

Bohnak                             Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Snyder

Bollin                                Hall                         Morgan                                  St. Germaine

Borton                               Harris                      Mueller                                  Steckloff

Breen                                Herzberg                  Neeley                                   Steele

Brixie                                Hoadley                   Neyer                                     Tate

Bruck                                Hope                       Outman                                  Thompson

Byrnes                              Hoskins                   Paquette                                 Tisdel

Carra                                 Jenkins-Arno            Pavlov                                   Tsernoglou

Carter, T.                           Johnsen                   Pohutsky                                VanderWall

Cavitt                                Kelly                       Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

Coffia                                Koleszar                  Prestin                                   Wegela

Conlin                               Kuhn                       Price                                      Weiss

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Puri                                        Wendzel

DeBoyer                            Liberati                    Rheingans                              Wilson

DeSana                              Lightner                   Rigas                                      Witwer

Dievendorf                        Linting                     Robinson                               Wooden

Edwards                            Longjohn                 Rogers                                   Woolford

Fairbairn                           MacDonell               Roth                                       Wozniak

Farhat                                Maddock                 Schmaltz                                Xiong

Fitzgerald                          Markkanen                                                           

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Paiz                                                                                                                

 

 

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. Paiz, 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 no because I believed that Speech Pathologists should have certification beyond licensing to qualify to receive Medicaid reimbursement. Currently, that Certification is Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). However, in retrospect, I may have made an incorrect vote about codification based on the belief that I mentioned above, and also by my misunderstanding which was that the CCC is offered through a non-profit or not-for-profit and not the state.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4690, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2012 PA 60.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

 

Rep. St. Germaine moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 257                                    Yeas—59

 

 

Alexander                          Fox                          Markkanen                             Schuette

Aragona                            Frisbie                     Martin                                    Slagh

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Smit

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Bierlein                             Hall                         Neyer                                     Steele

Bohnak                             Harris                      Outman                                  Thompson

Bollin                                Hoadley                   Paquette                                 Tisdel

Borton                               Jenkins-Arno            Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Bruck                                Johnsen                   Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

Carra                                 Kelly                       Prestin                                   Wendzel

Cavitt                                Kuhn                       Rigas                                      Witwer

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Robinson                               Woolford

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Roth                                       Wozniak

DeSana                              Linting                     Schmaltz                                Xiong

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Schriver                                

                                                              Nays—44

 

 

Arbit                                 Foreman                  McFall                                   Rogers

Breen                                Glanville                  McKinney                              Scott

Brixie                                Grant                       Meerman                               Skaggs

Byrnes                              Herzberg                  Miller                                     Snyder

Carter, T.                           Hope                       Morgan                                  Steckloff

Coffia                                Hoskins                   Neeley                                   Tate

Conlin                               Koleszar                  Paiz                                        Tsernoglou

Dievendorf                        Liberati                    Pohutsky                                Wegela

Edwards                            Longjohn                 Price                                      Weiss

Farhat                                MacDonell               Puri                                        Wilson

Fitzgerald                          Martus                     Rheingans                              Wooden

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4691, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602a (MCL 257.602a), as amended by 1999 PA 73.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

 

Rep. St. Germaine moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 258                                    Yeas—59

 

 

Alexander                          Fox                          Markkanen                             Schuette

Aragona                            Frisbie                     Martin                                    Slagh

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Smit

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Bierlein                             Hall                         Neyer                                     Steele

Bohnak                             Harris                      Outman                                  Thompson

Bollin                                Hoadley                   Paquette                                 Tisdel

Borton                               Jenkins-Arno            Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Bruck                                Johnsen                   Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

Carra                                 Kelly                       Prestin                                   Wendzel

Cavitt                                Kuhn                       Rigas                                      Witwer

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Robinson                               Woolford

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Roth                                       Wozniak

DeSana                              Linting                     Schmaltz                                Xiong

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Schriver                                

                                                              Nays—44

 

 

Arbit                                 Foreman                  McFall                                   Rogers

Breen                                Glanville                  McKinney                              Scott

Brixie                                Grant                       Meerman                               Skaggs

Byrnes                              Herzberg                  Miller                                     Snyder

Carter, T.                           Hope                       Morgan                                  Steckloff

Coffia                                Hoskins                   Neeley                                   Tate

Conlin                               Koleszar                  Paiz                                        Tsernoglou

Dievendorf                        Liberati                    Pohutsky                                Wegela

Edwards                            Longjohn                 Price                                      Weiss

Farhat                                MacDonell               Puri                                        Wilson

Fitzgerald                          Martus                     Rheingans                              Wooden

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4422, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 259                                    Yeas—93

 

 

Alexander                          Fox                          Markkanen                             Schmaltz

Aragona                            Frisbie                     Martin                                    Schuette

BeGole                              Glanville                  Martus                                   Scott

Beson                                Grant                       McFall                                   Skaggs

Bierlein                             Green, P.                  McKinney                              Slagh

Bohnak                             Greene, J.                 Meerman                               Smit

Bollin                                Hall                         Mentzer                                 Snyder

Borton                               Harris                      Miller                                     St. Germaine

Breen                                Herzberg                  Morgan                                  Steckloff

Brixie                                Hoadley                   Mueller                                  Steele

Byrnes                              Hope                       Neeley                                   Tate

Carra                                 Hoskins                   Neyer                                     Thompson

Carter, T.                           Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Tisdel

Cavitt                                Johnsen                   Paquette                                 Tsernoglou

Conlin                               Kelly                       Pavlov                                   VanderWall

DeBoer                              Koleszar                  Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

DeBoyer                            Kuhn                       Prestin                                   Wendzel

DeSana                              Kunse                      Price                                      Wilson

Dievendorf                        Liberati                    Puri                                        Witwer

Edwards                            Lightner                   Rigas                                      Wooden

Fairbairn                           Linting                     Robinson                               Woolford

Farhat                                Longjohn                 Rogers                                   Wozniak

Fitzgerald                          MacDonell               Roth                                       Xiong

Foreman                                                                                                        

                                                              Nays—10

 

 

Arbit                                 Maddock                 Rheingans                              Wegela

Bruck                                Paiz                         Schriver                                 Weiss

Coffia                                Pohutsky                                                              

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Paiz, 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:

Increases the fee paid by the Liquor Control Commission to vendors of spirits and authorized distribution agents. I voted No because, according to House Fiscal Analysis, the bill would cost the state about $4 ‑ $5 million dollars in lost revenue. Given that our state budget will be a deficit next year, I’m trying to keep revenue loss to a minimum. If we were in better economic times, my vote would have been yes.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4823, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 260                                   Yeas—100

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martin                                    Schmaltz

Aragona                            Frisbie                     Martus                                   Schriver

Arbit                                 Glanville                  McFall                                   Schuette

BeGole                              Grant                       McKinney                              Scott

Beson                                Green, P.                  Meerman                               Skaggs

Bierlein                             Greene, J.                 Mentzer                                 Slagh

Bohnak                             Hall                         Miller                                     Smit

Bollin                                Harris                      Morgan                                  Snyder

Borton                               Herzberg                  Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Breen                                Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Brixie                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Steele

Bruck                                Hoskins                   Outman                                  Tate

Byrnes                              Jenkins-Arno            Paiz                                        Thompson

Carter, T.                           Johnsen                   Paquette                                 Tisdel

Cavitt                                Kelly                       Pavlov                                   Tsernoglou

Coffia                                Koleszar                  Pohutsky                                VanderWall

Conlin                               Kuhn                       Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Prestin                                   Weiss

DeBoyer                            Liberati                    Price                                      Wendzel

DeSana                              Lightner                   Puri                                        Wilson

Dievendorf                        Linting                     Rheingans                              Witwer

Edwards                            Longjohn                 Rigas                                      Wooden

Fairbairn                           MacDonell               Robinson                               Woolford

Farhat                                Maddock                 Rogers                                   Wozniak

Fitzgerald                          Markkanen              Roth                                       Xiong

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Carra                                 Fox                          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 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998” by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2025 PA 9, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804.

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4824, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 261                                    Yeas—99

 

 

Alexander                          Frisbie                     Martus                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Glanville                  McFall                                   Schuette

Arbit                                 Grant                       McKinney                              Scott

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Meerman                               Skaggs

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Mentzer                                 Slagh

Bierlein                             Hall                         Miller                                     Smit

Bohnak                             Harris                      Morgan                                  Snyder

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Breen                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Steele

Brixie                                Hoskins                   Outman                                  Tate

Byrnes                              Jenkins-Arno            Paiz                                        Thompson

Carter, T.                           Johnsen                   Paquette                                 Tisdel

Cavitt                                Kelly                       Pavlov                                   Tsernoglou

Coffia                                Koleszar                  Pohutsky                                VanderWall

Conlin                               Kuhn                       Posthumus                             VanWoerkom

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Prestin                                   Weiss

DeBoyer                            Liberati                    Price                                      Wendzel

DeSana                              Lightner                   Puri                                        Wilson

Dievendorf                        Linting                     Rheingans                              Witwer

Edwards                            Longjohn                 Rigas                                      Wooden

Fairbairn                           MacDonell               Robinson                               Woolford

Farhat                                Maddock                 Rogers                                   Wozniak

Fitzgerald                          Markkanen              Roth                                       Xiong

Foreman                            Martin                     Schmaltz                               

 

 

                                                               Nays—4

 

 

Bruck                                Carra                       Fox                                        Wegela

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4045, entitled

A bill to enact the uniform public expression protection act; and to provide protections and remedies to persons sued for exercising rights to expression and other constitutionally protected rights.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 262                                   Yeas—103

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martin                                    Schriver

Aragona                            Fox                          Martus                                   Schuette

Arbit                                 Frisbie                     McFall                                   Scott

BeGole                              Glanville                  McKinney                              Skaggs

Beson                                Grant                       Meerman                               Slagh

Bierlein                             Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Smit

Bohnak                             Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Snyder

Bollin                                Hall                         Morgan                                  St. Germaine

Borton                               Harris                      Mueller                                  Steckloff

Breen                                Herzberg                  Neeley                                   Steele

Brixie                                Hoadley                   Neyer                                     Tate

Bruck                                Hope                       Outman                                  Thompson

Byrnes                              Hoskins                   Paiz                                        Tisdel

Carra                                 Jenkins-Arno            Paquette                                 Tsernoglou

Carter, T.                           Johnsen                   Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Cavitt                                Kelly                       Pohutsky                                VanWoerkom

Coffia                                Koleszar                  Posthumus                             Wegela

Conlin                               Kuhn                       Prestin                                   Weiss

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Price                                      Wendzel

DeBoyer                            Liberati                    Puri                                        Wilson

DeSana                              Lightner                   Rheingans                              Witwer

Dievendorf                        Linting                     Rigas                                      Wooden

Edwards                            Longjohn                 Robinson                               Woolford

Fairbairn                           MacDonell               Rogers                                   Wozniak

Farhat                                Maddock                 Roth                                       Xiong

Fitzgerald                          Markkanen              Schmaltz                               

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

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.

 

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 had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, October 21:

House Bill Nos.     5099   5100  5101

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Harris, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4666, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2082 (MCL 500.2082).

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. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Harris, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4860, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.

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. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4840, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8031 (MCL 600.8031), as amended by 2017 PA 101.

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. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

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.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute be referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman

Nays: None

The further recommendation was concurred in and the bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Rules.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

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.

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. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman

Nays: None

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4857, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20981 and 20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982), section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40.

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. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman

Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley

Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley

 

 

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 22, 2025

Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden

Absent: Reps. Wortz and Myers-Phillips

Excused: Reps. Wortz and Myers-Phillips

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Rep. Kuhn introduced

House Bill No. 5102, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16620 (MCL 333.16620), as added by 2006 PA 429; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Rep. VanWoerkom introduced

House Bill No. 5103, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 32510a.

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

 

 

Reps. Grant, Aragona, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wozniak and Neyer introduced

House Bill No. 5104, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161.

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

Reps. Wendzel, Aragona, Borton, Fairbairn, Wozniak and Neyer introduced

House Bill No. 5105, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.

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

 

 

Reps. Neyer, Aragona, Borton, Fairbairn and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 5106, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166.

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

 

 

Reps. Hoadley, Aragona, Borton, Fairbairn, Wozniak and Neyer introduced

House Bill No. 5107, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 5 and 15 (MCL 333.27955 and 333.27965).

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

 

 

Reps. Farhat and Rheingans introduced

House Bill No. 5108, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5111, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17724a, 17744, 17744a, 17751, 17757, and 17763 (MCL 333.5111, 333.17703, 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17724a, 333.17744, 333.17744a, 333.17751, 333.17757, and 333.17763), section 5111 as amended by 2016 PA 64, sections 17703, 17707, 17708, 17744, 17751, and 17757 as amended by 2024 PA 242, section 17724a as added by 2023 PA 97, section 17744a as amended by 2020 PA 311, and section 17763 as amended by 2016 PA 49, and by adding section 17744h.

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

 

 

Rep. Outman introduced

House Bill No. 5109, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 233, 234, 239, and 240 (MCL 257.233, 257.234, 257.239, and 257.240), section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493.

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

 

 

Reps. Bohnak, Prestin and Outman introduced

House Bill No. 5110, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 257.227), as amended by 2011 PA 92.

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

 

 

Reps. Frisbie and Outman introduced

House Bill No. 5111, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81105 (MCL 324.81105), as amended by 2018 PA 519.

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

 

 

Reps. Prestin, Bohnak and Outman introduced

House Bill No. 5112, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 80304 (MCL 324.80304), as amended by 2018 PA 678.

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

Rep. Outman introduced

House Bill No. 5113, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by 2015 PA 3.

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

 

 

Reps. Pavlov, Kelly, Smit, Linting, Rigas, Woolford, Schriver, Bierlein and DeBoyer introduced

House Bill No. 5114, entitled

A bill to designate October 14 of each year as Charlie Kirk Day.

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

 

 

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Rep. Jenkins-Arno moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, October 23, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives