No. 102

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 23, 2025.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

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

 

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

 

Alexander—present

Foreman—present

McFall—present

Schuette—present

Andrews—present

Fox—present

McKinney—present

Scott—present

Aragona—present

Frisbie—present

Meerman—present

Skaggs—present

Arbit—present

Glanville—present

Mentzer—present

Slagh—present

BeGole—present

Grant—excused

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—present

Neyer—present

Tate—present

Breen—present

Hoadley—present

O’Neal—present

Thompson—present

Brixie—present

Hope—present

Outman—present

Tisdel—present

Bruck—present

Hoskins—present

Paiz—present

Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present

Jenkins-Arno—present

Paquette—present

VanderWall—present

Carra—present

Johnsen—present

Pavlov—present

VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—present

Kelly—present

Pohutsky—present

Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present

Koleszar—present

Posthumus—present

Weiss—excused

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—present

Fitzgerald—present

Martus—present

 

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rev. Alice Fleming Townley, Elder of The United Methodist Church in East Lansing, offered the following invocation:

 

“O, Good and gracious God,

We thank You for the splendor of fall

For crisp mornings

For trees aglow with reds, yellows, and browns

We give thanks for the fall harvest

For a new budget and all the labor involved.

We thank You for those committed to public service and the common good,

For state representatives, and their staff

We pray for Your protection and blessing on each of them.

Renew their wisdom, courage, and strength,

day by day, and night by night.

We pray that where there is division,

understanding of one another might deepen,

and that neighbors might come to respect,

possibly even love one another.

We pray for the very young and the aged,

those who are vulnerable and marginalized

that they might feel heard and seen and protected.

We pray for the sick and the dying, and those who care for them.

that they might be comforted, access care, and renew their strength.

May the power of Your Spirit

continue to move across the deep

and bring forth life.

Amen.”

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Grant, Weiss and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4124, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 677a and 717a.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4125, entitled

A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4126, entitled

A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4127, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4128, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Energy,

The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

 

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4129, entitled

A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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).

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Brenda Carter 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

 

 

Reps. Paiz, Breen, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Miller, Myers-Phillips, Rheingans, Rogers and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 194.

A resolution to declare October 25th, 2025, as World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect compatible with life, affecting thousands of people across the United States, including many Michigan residents; and

Whereas, Spina bifida occurs when the spinal column does not close completely during early pregnancy, leading to a range of physical and neurological challenges that can include mobility limitations, hydrocephalus, and other health complications; and

Whereas, Advances in medical care, early interventions, and therapies have significantly improved the quality of life and life expectancy for individuals living with spina bifida; and

Whereas, Raising awareness about spina bifida promotes earlier detection, better understanding, and stronger support networks for individuals and families affected by the condition; and

Whereas, Organizations such as the Spina Bifida Association and local support groups in Michigan work tirelessly to provide education, advocacy, and resources for families while also supporting research for better treatments and prevention; and

Whereas, Recognizing October 25th as World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day in Michigan helps shine a light on the resilience of those living with the condition, encourages compassion within our communities, and emphasizes the importance of continued research and support services; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, The members of this legislative body declare October 25th, 2025, as World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day in the state of Michigan. We honor those living with spina bifida and recognize ongoing efforts to improve quality of life and access to care.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Johnsen, Borton, Martin, Aragona, DeBoyer, Wozniak, Meerman, Pavlov, Rigas, Fox, Cavitt, Paquette, Hoadley, Bollin, Beson, DeBoer, Woolford, Carra, Kelly, Phil Green, Smit, Alexander, Bierlein, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Schriver, Frisbie, VanderWall, Fairbairn, Neyer, Outman, Slagh, Wendzel and Steele offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 195.

A resolution to oppose the proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework and urge the Michigan Department of Education to redraft or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject these standards.

Whereas, Article VIII, Section 1 of the Michigan Constitution affirms that “[r]eligion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” Section 10 of the Revised School Code (MCL 380.10) makes clear that “[i]t is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children. The public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment”; and

Whereas, Section 1507 of the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1507) establishes clear standards for sex education, requiring local control, parental involvement, and opt-out provisions to protect the rights of families and ensure transparency in instruction. The Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan State Board of Education should not include topics related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation within health standards outside of elective sex education. It is imperative that these legal protections remain intact to ensure that religious and parental rights of Michigan families are secure; and 

Whereas, The proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework includes content that goes well beyond the appropriate scope of classroom instruction. The Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan State Board of Education should ensure that such material is not included within statewide academic standards; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we oppose the proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework and urge the Michigan Department of Education to redraft or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject these standards; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan State Board of Education, and the Governor of the state of Michigan.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Oversight.

Reps. Fox, Carra, DeSana, Smit, Rigas, Johnsen, Alexander, Markkanen, Martin, Cavitt, Maddock, Paquette, Pavlov, Fairbairn, Kelly, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Woolford, Outman, DeBoyer, Jenkins-Arno, Schriver and VanderWall offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 196.

A resolution to demand that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with the United States Department of Justice’s request for an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list, as required by section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and section 8(i)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent permitted by law.

Whereas, The administration of voter registration for elections for federal office is regulated, in part, at the federal level; and

Whereas, The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) was enacted to “protect the integrity of the electoral process” and “ensure that accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained,” and this purpose was furthered by the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), which requires states to conduct voter registration list maintenance “on a regular basis”; and

Whereas, Federal law also imposes transparency requirements related to voter registration. Under Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960, state election officers are required to retain and preserve “all records and papers which come into [their] possession relating to any application, registration, payment of poll tax, or other act requisite to voting” in an election for federal office for a period of 22 months from the date of the election. Section 303 of the Civil Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20703, further provides that any such record “shall, upon demand in writing by the Attorney General or his representative . . . be made available for inspection, reproduction, and copying at the principal office” of the custodian of the record. Furthermore, section 8(i)(1) of the NVRA, 52 U.S.C. § 20507(i)(1), requires each state to maintain for at least two years and make available for public inspection “all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters,” with limited exceptions; and

Whereas, The Attorney General of the United States is entitled to certain state election records under these laws and has the power to bring suit against the state to obtain them. Section 303 of the Civil Rights Act expressly requires records relating to voter registration to be made available upon the demand of the Attorney General, and section 401 of the HAVA, 52 U.S.C. § 21111, grants the Attorney General civil enforcement authority for that act. Under the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, these federal requirements take precedence over state laws, even when they conflict. Federal law authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action against a state “to carry out the uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements” of the HAVA, including requirements to conduct voter registration list maintenance in compliance with the NVRA; and

Whereas, On July 21, 2025, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice wrote a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to request “information regarding the State’s procedures for complying with the statewide voter registration list maintenance provisions of the [NVRA] and the voter verification requirements of the [HAVA].” One specific piece of information requested by the Department was “[t]he current electronic copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list.” The United States Department of Justice sent an additional letter to Secretary Benson on August 14, describing the Department’s authority under the NVRA and the HAVA and further requesting an unredacted copy of the statewide voter registration list pursuant to Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960; and

Whereas, On September 2, 2025, the Michigan Department of State provided a partial response to the request of the United States Department of Justice. However, the Michigan Department of State refused to provide an unredacted copy of the statewide voter registration list, instead providing the United States Department of Justice with the public version of our statewide voter registration list, the Qualified Voter File (QVF), citing the Michigan Election Law and Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act and disputing the United States Department of Justice’s arguments about privacy protections under federal law. The Michigan Department of State reiterated that it would only be providing the public version of the QVF in a further response to the United States Department of Justice on September 9, 2025; and

Whereas, On September 25, 2025, the United States filed suit against the Michigan Secretary of State, seeking an order compelling the state to provide an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list. The federal government has indicated that each registrant’s date of birth and their driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number are necessary for the Attorney General of the United States to determine whether Michigan is complying with the voter registration list maintenance requirements of the NVRA and the HAVA; and

Whereas, While the QVF does contain personal information, the United States Department of Justice has provided the Michigan Department of State options for sharing this data in a secure manner. The Department has indicated that the data “will be kept securely and treated consistently with the Privacy Act” of 1974, which provides strong safeguards against improper disclosure of information; and

Whereas, As the state’s chief election officer, the Michigan Secretary of State has a duty to administer and enforce Michigan election laws, including laws on voter registration list maintenance. The United States Department of Justice and the Michigan Department of State thus share a common goal in ensuring that elections held in Michigan are free and fair, which is facilitated by the careful review of voter registration records to confirm they are as accurate and up to date as possible. Compliance with federal law supports this shared goal; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we demand that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with the United States Department of Justice’s request for an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list, as required by section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and section 8(i)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent permitted by law; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Secretary of State, the Attorney General of the United States, and the clerk of each county, city, and township in Michigan.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Election Integrity.

 

 

Reps. Tate, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Miller, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 197.

A resolution to declare October 23, 2025, as Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, On November 3, 1930, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel officially opened to traffic following a historic telegraphic signal from President Herbert Hoover, becoming the first and only underwater vehicular tunnel in the world to connect two sovereign nations; and

Whereas, Conceived through cross-border vision and cooperation beginning in 1919 between Detroit Mayor James Couzens and Windsor Mayor Edward Blake Winter, the tunnel was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, marking one of the great engineering achievements of the 20th century; and

Whereas, For 95 years the tunnel has served as a vital economic and cultural artery, linking Downtown Detroit, Michigan and Downtown Windsor, Ontario, and facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services between our two nations; and

Whereas, More than 3.7 million vehicles traveled through the tunnel in 2023 alone, including over 11,600 passenger and nearly 240 commercial vehicles daily—supporting a regional supply chain for auto parts, steel, agriculture, and medical services; and

Whereas, The tunnel supports over 325 jobs in Detroit and contributes more than $595 million annually in economic impact to the City of Detroit, helping to fuel tourism, workforce mobility, and binational commerce; and

Whereas, The tunnel stands as a model of cross-border collaboration and a symbol of the enduring partnership between Michigan and Ontario; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 23, 2025, as Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Day in the state of Michigan. We recognize the importance of this unique infrastructure asset as it celebrates its 95th anniversary and looks ahead to its continued role in linking our communities and driving our shared future.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, October 22:

House Bill Nos.     5102   5103   5104   5105  5106   5107   5108   5109   5110  5111   5112   5113 5114

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, October 23:

Senate Bill Nos.      616    617    618    619    620    621    622    623

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, October 23:

Senate Bill Nos.      314    515

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4306, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 309 (MCL 257.309), as amended by 2022 PA 45, and by adding section 309a.

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

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

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer

Nays: None

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4402, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5431 and 5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section 5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding section 5143.

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

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

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 23, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Posthumus

Excused: Rep. Posthumus

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4711, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled “Self-service storage facility act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 570.523), as amended by 2014 PA 61.

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

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

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4825, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 679.

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

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

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 23, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Present: Reps. Neyer, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs

Absent: Reps. Wortz and Pavlov

Excused: Reps. Wortz and Pavlov

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 23, 2025

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

 

 

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

     October 21, 2025

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

·         Performance audit report on Licensing and Surveys of Hospice Facilities, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, and Bureau of Survey and Certification Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (641-0454-24), October 2025.

                                                                                  Scott E. Starr

                                                                                       Clerk of the House

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

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4666 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

 

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).

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 263                                   Yeas—104

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martus                                   Schmaltz

Andrews                           Fox                          McFall                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Frisbie                     McKinney                              Schuette

Arbit                                 Glanville                  Meerman                               Scott

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Slagh

Bierlein                             Hall                         Morgan                                  Smit

Bohnak                             Harris                      Mueller                                  Snyder

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Myers-Phillips                        St. Germaine

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Breen                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Steele

Brixie                                Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Tate

Bruck                                Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Thompson

Byrnes                              Johnsen                   Paiz                                        Tisdel

Carter, B.                           Kelly                       Paquette                                 Tsernoglou

Carter, T.                           Koleszar                  Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Cavitt                                Kuhn                       Pohutsky                                VanWoerkom

Conlin                               Kunse                      Posthumus                             Wegela

DeBoer                              Liberati                    Prestin                                   Wendzel

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Price                                      Wilson

DeSana                              Linting                     Puri                                        Witwer

Dievendorf                        Longjohn                 Rheingans                              Wooden

Edwards                            MacDonell               Rigas                                      Woolford

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Robinson                               Wozniak

Farhat                                Markkanen              Rogers                                   Xiong

Fitzgerald                          Martin                     Roth                                       Young

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Carra                                                                                                              

 

 

In The Chair: Smit

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 264                                   Yeas—101

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martus                                   Schmaltz

Andrews                           Fox                          McFall                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Frisbie                     McKinney                              Schuette

Arbit                                 Glanville                  Meerman                               Scott

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Smit

Bierlein                             Hall                         Morgan                                  Snyder

Bohnak                             Harris                      Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Myers-Phillips                        Steckloff

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steele

Breen                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Tate

Brixie                                Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Thompson

Bruck                                Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Tisdel

Byrnes                              Kelly                       Paiz                                        Tsernoglou

Carter, B.                           Koleszar                  Paquette                                 VanderWall

Carter, T.                           Kuhn                       Pavlov                                   VanWoerkom

Cavitt                                Kunse                      Pohutsky                                Wegela

Conlin                               Liberati                    Posthumus                             Wendzel

DeBoer                              Lightner                   Prestin                                   Wilson

DeBoyer                            Linting                     Price                                      Witwer

DeSana                              Longjohn                 Puri                                        Wooden

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Rheingans                              Woolford

Edwards                            Maddock                 Rigas                                      Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Markkanen              Rogers                                   Xiong

Farhat                                Martin                     Roth                                       Young

Fitzgerald                                                                                                       

 

 

                                                               Nays—4

 

 

Carra                                 Johnsen                   Robinson                               Slagh

 

 

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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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore DeBoyer to the Chair.

 

 

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.

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

Roll Call No. 265                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martus                                   Schmaltz

Andrews                           Fox                          McFall                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Frisbie                     McKinney                              Schuette

Arbit                                 Glanville                  Meerman                               Scott

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Slagh

Bierlein                             Hall                         Morgan                                  Smit

Bohnak                             Harris                      Mueller                                  Snyder

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Myers-Phillips                        St. Germaine

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Breen                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Steele

Brixie                                Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Tate

Bruck                                Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Thompson

Byrnes                              Johnsen                   Paiz                                        Tisdel

Carra                                 Kelly                       Paquette                                 Tsernoglou

Carter, B.                           Koleszar                  Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Carter, T.                           Kuhn                       Pohutsky                                VanWoerkom

Cavitt                                Kunse                      Posthumus                             Wegela

Conlin                               Liberati                    Prestin                                   Wendzel

DeBoer                              Lightner                   Price                                      Wilson

DeBoyer                            Linting                     Puri                                        Witwer

DeSana                              Longjohn                 Rheingans                              Wooden

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Rigas                                      Woolford

Edwards                            Maddock                 Robinson                               Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Markkanen              Rogers                                   Xiong

Farhat                                Martin                     Roth                                       Young

Fitzgerald                                                                                                       

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: DeBoyer

 

 

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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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.

 

 

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 266                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martus                                   Schmaltz

Andrews                           Fox                          McFall                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Frisbie                     McKinney                              Schuette

Arbit                                 Glanville                  Meerman                               Scott

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Slagh

Bierlein                             Hall                         Morgan                                  Smit

Bohnak                             Harris                      Mueller                                  Snyder

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Myers-Phillips                        St. Germaine

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Breen                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Steele

Brixie                                Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Tate

Bruck                                Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Thompson

Byrnes                              Johnsen                   Paiz                                        Tisdel

Carra                                 Kelly                       Paquette                                 Tsernoglou

Carter, B.                           Koleszar                  Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Carter, T.                           Kuhn                       Pohutsky                                VanWoerkom

Cavitt                                Kunse                      Posthumus                             Wegela

Conlin                               Liberati                    Prestin                                   Wendzel

DeBoer                              Lightner                   Price                                      Wilson

DeBoyer                            Linting                     Puri                                        Witwer

DeSana                              Longjohn                 Rheingans                              Wooden

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Rigas                                      Woolford

Edwards                            Maddock                 Robinson                               Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Markkanen              Rogers                                   Xiong

Farhat                                Martin                     Roth                                       Young

Fitzgerald                                                                                                       

 

 

                                                               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.

 

 

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 267                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martus                                   Schmaltz

Andrews                           Fox                          McFall                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Frisbie                     McKinney                              Schuette

Arbit                                 Glanville                  Meerman                               Scott

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Beson                                Greene, J.                 Miller                                     Slagh

Bierlein                             Hall                         Morgan                                  Smit

Bohnak                             Harris                      Mueller                                  Snyder

Bollin                                Herzberg                  Myers-Phillips                        St. Germaine

Borton                               Hoadley                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Breen                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Steele

Brixie                                Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Tate

Bruck                                Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Thompson

Byrnes                              Johnsen                   Paiz                                        Tisdel

Carra                                 Kelly                       Paquette                                 Tsernoglou

Carter, B.                           Koleszar                  Pavlov                                   VanderWall

Carter, T.                           Kuhn                       Pohutsky                                VanWoerkom

Cavitt                                Kunse                      Posthumus                             Wegela

Conlin                               Liberati                    Prestin                                   Wendzel

DeBoer                              Lightner                   Price                                      Wilson

DeBoyer                            Linting                     Puri                                        Witwer

DeSana                              Longjohn                 Rheingans                              Wooden

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Rigas                                      Woolford

Edwards                            Maddock                 Robinson                               Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Markkanen              Rogers                                   Xiong

Farhat                                Martin                     Roth                                       Young

Fitzgerald                                                                                                       

 

 

                                                               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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4039, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as amended by 2011 PA 239.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 268                                    Yeas—59

 

 

Alexander                          DeSana                    Linting                                   Schmaltz

Andrews                           Fairbairn                  Maddock                                Schriver

Aragona                            Fox                          Markkanen                             Schuette

Arbit                                 Frisbie                     Martin                                    Slagh

BeGole                              Green, P.                  Meerman                               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                                      Woolford

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Robinson                               Wozniak

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Roth                                      

 

 

                                                              Nays—46

 

 

Breen                                Herzberg                  Morgan                                  Skaggs

Brixie                                Hope                       Myers-Phillips                        Snyder

Byrnes                              Hoskins                   Neeley                                   Steckloff

Carter, B.                           Koleszar                  O’Neal                                   Tate

Carter, T.                           Liberati                    Paiz                                        Tsernoglou

Conlin                               Longjohn                 Pohutsky                                Wegela

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Price                                      Wilson

Edwards                            Martus                     Puri                                        Witwer

Farhat                                McFall                     Rheingans                              Wooden

Fitzgerald                          McKinney               Rogers                                   Xiong

Foreman                            Mentzer                   Scott                                      Young

Glanville                           Miller                                                                   

 

 

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

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 314, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 515, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1e.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Martin, Prestin and Pohutsky introduced

House Bill No. 5115, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Rep. Mueller introduced

House Bill No. 5116, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending section 41 (MCL 432.141), as added by 2019 PA 159.

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

Reps. Fairbairn, Wozniak, Roth, Kelly, Aragona, Tyrone Carter, Linting, Rigas, Prestin, Beson, Bierlein, Liberati, Outman, Skaggs and VanderWall introduced

House Bill No. 5117, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.

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

 

 

Reps. Bierlein, Hoskins, Mentzer, Breen, Schmaltz and Beson introduced

House Bill No. 5118, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 679.

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

 

 

Reps. Hoskins, Bierlein, Mentzer, Breen, Schmaltz and Beson introduced

House Bill No. 5119, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 714.

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

 

 

Reps. Scott, Lightner, Rogers, Steckloff, Edwards, Mentzer, Weiss, Snyder, Wooden, Wilson, Hoskins, Breen, Glanville, Brixie, Pohutsky, Jaime Greene, Koleszar, Foreman, Witwer, Conlin, Arbit, Tsernoglou, Xiong, Byrnes, Longjohn, Coffia, McFall, MacDonell, Dievendorf, Morgan, Price, Grant, Paiz, Phil Green, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Miller, Liberati, Rheingans, Herzberg, Neeley, McKinney, Hope, Martus, Fitzgerald, Skaggs, Slagh and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5120, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146.

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

 

 

Reps. Lightner, Scott, Rogers, Mentzer, Weiss, Snyder, Wooden, Edwards, Wilson, Hoskins, Breen, Glanville, Brixie, Pohutsky, Jaime Greene, Koleszar, Foreman, Witwer, Conlin, Arbit, Tsernoglou, Xiong, Byrnes, Longjohn, Coffia, Fitzgerald, McFall, MacDonell, Dievendorf, Morgan, Price, Grant, Paiz, Phil Green, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Miller, Liberati, Rheingans, Herzberg, McKinney, Hope, Martus, Skaggs, Slagh and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5121, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.

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

 

 

Reps. St. Germaine, Jaime Greene, Aragona and BeGole introduced

House Bill No. 5122, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 202.

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

 

 

Reps. Harris, Tsernoglou, DeBoyer, Outman, Mentzer, Slagh, Mueller, Tate, Snyder, Byrnes, Bierlein, BeGole, Bruck, Scott and Liberati introduced

House Bill No. 5123, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301).

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

Reps. Snyder, Byrnes, Harris, Tsernoglou, DeBoyer, Outman, Mentzer, Slagh, Mueller, Weiss, Tate, Bierlein, BeGole, Bruck, Scott and Liberati introduced

House Bill No. 5124, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 484.3312).

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

 

 

Reps. Harris, Frisbie, Rigas, Outman, Wozniak, Jaime Greene, Linting and Kunse introduced

House Bill No. 5125, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 356e.

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

 

 

Reps. Frisbie, Roth, BeGole, Phil Green, Schriver, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Kunse, Kelly, Robinson, Outman, Woolford, Harris, Rigas, Wozniak, Jaime Greene and Linting introduced

House Bill No. 5126, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as amended by 2002 PA 279.

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

 

 

Reps. Schuette, Wozniak, Johnsen, Bierlein, DeBoyer, Woolford and Harris introduced

House Bill No. 5127, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8e (MCL 722.118e), as added by 2022 PA 113.

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

 

 

Reps. Carra, DeSana, Fox, Pavlov and Kelly introduced

House Bill No. 5128, entitled

A bill to provide for specie legal tender in this state; to create certain rights related to specie legal tender; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Reps. Pavlov, DeSana, Fox, Carra and Kelly introduced

House Bill No. 5129, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4s (MCL 205.54s), as amended by 2004 PA 173.

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

 

 

Reps. Kelly, DeSana, Fox, Pavlov and Carra introduced

House Bill No. 5130, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4u (MCL 205.94u), as added by 1999 PA 225.

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

 

 

Reps. Kelly, DeSana, Fox, Pavlov and Carra introduced

House Bill No. 5131, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

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

Reps. DeSana, Fox, Pavlov and Carra introduced

House Bill No. 5132, entitled

A bill to prohibit governmental entities from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person; to prohibit the imposition of certain taxes and tax reporting requirements; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Reps. Carra, DeSana, Fox and Pavlov introduced

House Bill No. 5133, entitled

A bill to prohibit the use, offer, and acceptance of central bank digital currency as legal tender; to provide remedies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Reps. Bruck, McKinney, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Fox, Schriver and Bierlein introduced

House Bill No. 5134, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3, 8, and 11 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27958, and 333.27961), sections 3 and 8 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. McKinney, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Fox, Schriver, Bierlein and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 5135, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 102 and 206 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27206), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 206 as amended by 2020 PA 207, and by adding section 506.

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

 

 

Reps. Meerman, Johnsen, Wooden, Mentzer, Wozniak, MacDonell, Breen, Glanville and Skaggs introduced

House Bill No. 5136, entitled

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

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

 

 

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Rep. Hoskins moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives