House Journal 107

No. 107

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, November 5, 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—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—excused
Bollin—present	Harris—present	Neeley—excused	Steele—present
Borton—present	Herzberg—excused	Neyer—present	Tate—present
Breen—present	Hoadley—present	O’Neal—present	Thompson—present
Brixie—present	Hope—present	Outman—present	Tisdel—present
Bruck—present	Hoskins—excused	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—present
Cavitt—present	Kuhn—present	Prestin—present	Wendzel—present
Coffia—excused	Kunse—present	Price—present	Whitsett—excused
Conlin—excused	Liberati—present	Puri—present	Wilson—present
DeBoer—present	Lightner—present	Rheingans—excused	Witwer—present
DeBoyer—present	Linting—present	Rigas—present	Wooden—present
DeSana—present	Longjohn—present	Robinson—present	Woolford—present
Dievendorf—present	MacDonell—present	Rogers—present	Wortz—present
Edwards—present	Maddock—present	Roth—present	Wozniak—present
Fairbairn—present	Markkanen—present	Schmaltz—present	Xiong—present
Farhat—present	Martin—present	Schriver—excused	Young—present
Fitzgerald—present	Martus—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Jason Woolford, from the 50th District, offered the following invocation:

“Isaiah 1:17 says, ‘Learn to do right; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, correct the oppressor, defend the fatherless, and plead the widow.’ The word of prayer is given to the heart of God, and with that, let us pray:

Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, and we thank You, God, that You are the God of the beginning and the end. The Most High God, our Father Who sent His Son, Jesus, that all might be saved in and through that name. You are the God of Genesis, the God of the Bible, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.

Father, You have mention in Your Word that the purpose of government is to protect, to punish, and to promote. Let the men and women in this chamber carry out their duties in accordance with Your Word and the Constitution, which has long served as the

foundation and the pillars of this great nation. You said Father, that upon the giving of Your Son, the government would be upon His shoulders, and that His name would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

So, Father, with that said, I know the responsibility and authority that resides in these men and women, an authority that ultimately comes from You. Your Word says, ‘Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities.’

Lord, we know that with responsibility comes great accountability, both to the people they serve, but most importantly, to You Father. Lord, give each and every man and woman here Your mind, that they would uphold Your principles, that they would find favor with You first, and then with the people they serve. Let them find favor because they chose to do what is right in both the significant and the ordinary moments.

Give them the wisdom and knowledge beyond their own. Let these chambers be filled with men and women who are filled with Your love and Your justice. Lord, we thank You that we are still one nation under God, and not a nation under political correctness.

We pray that we will be guided by Your moral law and not intimidated by any man. We ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Rep. BeGole moved that Reps. Coffia, Conlin, Grant, Herzberg, Hoskins, Neeley, Rheingans, Schriver, Steckloff and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

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.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4726, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5079, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code” by amending section 479b (MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5080, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Mueller 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

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4930, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16177 (MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA 481.

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

Roll Call No. 291 Yeas—100

Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Schuette

Andrews Foreman McFall Scott

Aragona Fox McKinney Skaggs

Arbit Frisbie Meerman Slagh

BeGole Glanville Mentzer Smit

Beson Green, P. Miller Snyder

Bierlein Greene, J. Morgan St. Germaine

Bohnak Hall Mueller Steele

Bollin Harris Myers-Phillips Tate

Borton Hoadley Neyer Thompson

Breen Hope O’Neal Tisdel

Brixie Jenkins-Arno Outman Tsernoglou

Bruck Johnsen Paiz VanderWall

Byrnes Kelly Paquette VanWoerkom

Carra Koleszar Pavlov Wegela

Carter, B. Kuhn Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, T. Kunse Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Wilson

DeBoer Lightner Price Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Puri Wooden

DeSana Longjohn Rigas Woolford

Dievendorf MacDonell Robinson Wortz

Edwards Maddock Rogers Wozniak

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Xiong

Farhat Martin Schmaltz Young

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. 4929, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16201 (MCL 333.16201), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding section 16202.

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

Roll Call No. 292 Yeas—99

Alexander Foreman McFall Scott

Andrews Fox McKinney Skaggs

Aragona Frisbie Meerman Slagh

Arbit Glanville Mentzer Smit

BeGole Green, P. Miller Snyder

Beson Greene, J. Morgan St. Germaine

Bierlein Hall Mueller Steele

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Tate

Bollin Hoadley Neyer Thompson

Borton Hope O’Neal Tisdel

Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman Tsernoglou

Brixie Johnsen Paiz VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Paquette VanWoerkom

Byrnes Koleszar Pavlov Wegela

Carter, B. Kuhn Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, T. Kunse Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Wilson

DeBoer Lightner Price Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Puri Wooden

DeSana Longjohn Rigas Woolford

Dievendorf MacDonell Robinson Wortz

Edwards Maddock Rogers Wozniak

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Xiong

Farhat Martin Schmaltz Young

Fitzgerald Martus Schuette

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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Martus, Hope, Andrews, Paiz, Longjohn, Skaggs, Breen, Glanville, MacDonell, Miller, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden and Xiong offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 206.

A resolution to declare November 10–16, 2025, as Michigan Historical Music Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan has made a profound and lasting impact on American and global music, producing transformative artists, pioneering new genres, and shaping cultural movements that resonate across generations; and

Whereas, Michigan is the birthplace of Motown, founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit, which became one of the most successful and influential music labels in history. In the 1960s alone, Motown artists achieved seventy-nine Billboard Top 100 hits, elevating Black artists into the mainstream and bringing messages of unity, soul, and love to homes around the world; and

Whereas, Michigan musicians have defined and transformed rock music across eras, from early rock icons such as Bob Seger, Grand Funk Railroad, Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes, and Alice Cooper to trailblazing punk innovators like The Stooges and MC5, who helped spark a global punk movement; and

Whereas, In the early 1980s, Detroit DJs and electronic visionaries helped create techno, a genre that revolutionized electronic dance music and continues to influence artists worldwide, solidifying Detroit as a global hub of musical innovation; and

Whereas, Michigan has also contributed significantly to the rise of hip-hop, pop, and alternative music, producing world-renowned artists such as Eminem, Madonna, The White Stripes, Kid Rock, Big Sean, Sufjan Stevens, and Greta Van Fleet; and

Whereas, Michigan’s musical heritage spans gospel, jazz, folk, country, R&B, soul, and blues, with influential artists such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Anita Baker, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Glenn Frey, Mitch Ryder, Jack Scott, and gospel choirs and folk musicians from communities across the Upper Peninsula and throughout the state; and

Whereas, Thirty artists and groups from the city of Detroit alone have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a testament to Michigan’s extraordinary artistic output and global cultural influence; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to renowned institutions that preserve, teach, and celebrate its musical heritage, including the Motown Museum in Detroit, Interlochen Center for the Arts in Grand Traverse County, the Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame, which collectively support both historical preservation and the next generation of artists; and

Whereas, Michigan’s music heritage not only entertains but also tells stories of resilience, social change, cultural pride, industrial identity, and community spirit, inspiring generations of artists and audiences alike; and

Whereas, Michigan Historical Music Week provides an opportunity for residents, educators, museums, libraries, and cultural institutions to celebrate Michigan’s musical heritage, educate new generations, and support the growth of future musicians and creators; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 10–16, 2025, as Michigan Historical Music Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we honor the musicians of Michigan—past, present, and future—whose innovation, creativity, and cultural impact have shaped the soundscape of our state, our nation, and the world; and be it further

Resolved, That the members of this legislative body encourage educational institutions, higher education institutions, community organizations, music educators, historical societies, and cultural venues to observe this week with appropriate programs, events, and educational activities recognizing Michigan’s rich musical heritage.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Posthumus moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. Fitzgerald, Pohutsky, Glanville, Miller, Snyder, Wooden, Witwer, Hope, Byrnes, Breen, Longjohn, Dievendorf, MacDonell, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss and Xiong offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 207.

A resolution to declare November 2025 as Children’s Grief Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, One in twelve children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling before graduating from high school; and

Whereas, Every child who has known love is capable of deep grief, and every grieving child deserves understanding, support, and compassion; and

Whereas, Children who experience the death of a loved one often feel isolated, different from their peers, and may struggle to express or process complex emotions; and

Whereas, Without proper support, childhood grief can have long-term effects on emotional well-being, academic success, and social development; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to compassionate organizations, professionals, and volunteers who provide critical grief support to children and families—offering safe spaces to share, heal, and build resilience after loss; and

Whereas, As the holiday season approaches and feelings of grief can become especially intense, it is important to raise awareness of the unique needs of grieving children and to recognize the individuals and organizations working tirelessly to help them heal; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2025 as Children’s Grief Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all Michiganders to support grieving children and their families, and to promote greater understanding of childhood bereavement and the importance of compassionate care and community support.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 196, entitled

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

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 102, p. 1685.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Election Integrity on October 28.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Fox moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 196.

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 and the Attorney General of the United States.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Aragona, BeGole, Beson, Bierlein, Bohnak, Bollin, Borton, Hall, Harris, Kuhn, Kunse, Meerman, Neyer, Posthumus, Prestin, Roth, Schmaltz, Schuette, Steele, Thompson, Tisdel, VanWoerkom and Wozniak were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

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, November 4:

House Bill Nos. 5199 5200 5201 5202 5203 5204 5205 5206 5207 5208 5209 5210 5211 5212 5213 5214

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 4399, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17201, 17210, 17211a, and 17212 (MCL 333.17201, 333.17210, 333.17211a, and 333.17212), sections 17201 and 17212 as amended and section 17211a as added by 2016 PA 499 and section 17210 as amended by 2021 PA 53, and by adding section 17210a.

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, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman

Nays: Rep. DeBoer

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. 4593, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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 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. 4594, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16605 (MCL 333.16605), as amended by 2021 PA 12.

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. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer 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, November 5, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins

Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins

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

House Bill No. 4211, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 83 (MCL 791.283), as amended by 2016 PA 344.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4481, 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,” (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5p.

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 and Scott

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4482, entitled

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 and Scott

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4483, entitled

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 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, November 5, 2025

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

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

House Bill No. 4813, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled “An act entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042).

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

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 4895, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314).

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 4922, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k.

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 and Pavlov

Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

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

House Bill No. 5049, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1179a (MCL 380.1179a), as added by 2013 PA 187.

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, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5050, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17744a and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 5051, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 312, entitled “Law enforcement and firefighter access to epinephrine act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.821, 28.822, and 28.823).

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, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5052, 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 17a (MCL 722.127a), as added by 2005 PA 120.

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, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5053, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2019 PA 37.

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, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5054, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1178 and 1179 (MCL 380.1178 and 380.1179), section 1178 as amended by 2020 PA 320 and section 1179 as amended by 2018 PA 243.

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, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

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, November 5, 2025

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

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

House Bill No. 4822, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501).

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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4855, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 4937, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Arbit

Excused: Rep. Arbit

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O’Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn

Absent: Reps. DeSana, Steckloff and Edwards

Excused: Reps. DeSana, Steckloff and Edwards

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Kuhn introduced

House Bill No. 5215, entitled

A bill to prohibit an employer from discriminating against an employee who is or who intends to become a candidate; to provide remedies; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

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

Reps. Young, Byrnes, Wilson, McKinney, Martus, Rheingans, MacDonell, Miller, Edwards, Price, Conlin, Weiss, O’Neal, Grant, Neeley, Brenda Carter, Hope, Breen, Brixie, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Paiz, Scott and Myers-Phillips introduced

House Bill No. 5216, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64a.

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

Reps. Maddock, Robinson, Schriver, Rigas, Fox, Cavitt, Martin, Pavlov, Kelly, St. Germaine, Woolford, Schuette, Jaime Greene, Kunse, DeSana, Bohnak, BeGole, Tisdel, Markkanen, Johnsen, Smit, DeBoer, Bruck, Posthumus, Hoadley, Beson, Outman, Fairbairn, Borton, Alexander, Slagh, Paquette, Herzberg, VanderWall, Meerman, DeBoyer and Harris introduced

House Bill No. 5217, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled “Grade A milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136.

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

Reps. Maddock, Robinson, Schriver, Rigas, Fox, Cavitt, Martin, Pavlov, Schuette, St. Germaine, Woolford, Jaime Greene, Kunse, DeSana, Bohnak, BeGole, Tisdel, Markkanen, Johnsen, Smit, DeBoer, Bruck, Hoadley, Beson, Outman, Fairbairn, Borton, Alexander, Posthumus, Slagh, Paquette, Kelly, VanderWall, Meerman, DeBoyer, Harris and Herzberg introduced

House Bill No. 5218, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 111 and 136 (MCL 288.671 and 288.696), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 70a.

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

Reps. Maddock, Robinson, Schriver, Rigas, Fox, Cavitt, Martin, Pavlov, St. Germaine, Woolford, Kelly, Schuette, Jaime Greene, Kunse, DeSana, Bohnak, BeGole, Tisdel, Markkanen, Johnsen, Smit, DeBoer, Bruck, Hoadley, Beson, Outman, Fairbairn, Borton, Alexander, Posthumus, VanderWall, Slagh, Paquette, Herzberg, Meerman, DeBoyer and Harris introduced

House Bill No. 5219, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b.

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

Reps. Rigas and Pohutsky introduced

House Bill No. 5220, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 3b (MCL 722.623b), as added by 2023 PA 46.

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

Reps. Aragona, Kelly and Woolford introduced

House Bill No. 5221, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 1117a (MCL 339.6117a), as added by 2024 PA 172.

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

Reps. Morgan, Herzberg, Rheingans, Miller, Mentzer, Price, Hope, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips, Arbit, Dievendorf, Young, Byrnes, Foreman, Hoskins and Wegela introduced

House Bill No. 5222, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 5102.

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

Reps. Morgan, Herzberg, Paiz, Rheingans, Miller, Mentzer, Price, Hope, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips, Arbit, Dievendorf, Young, Byrnes, Foreman, Hoskins and Wegela introduced

House Bill No. 5223, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3p.

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

Reps. Morgan, Herzberg, Paiz, Rheingans, Miller, Mentzer, Price, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips, Arbit, Dievendorf, Young, Byrnes, Foreman, Hoskins and Wegela introduced

House Bill No. 5224, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152.

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

Reps. Hoskins, Edwards, Breen, MacDonell, Martus, O’Neal, Grant, Brenda Carter, Young, Scott, Outman and Wortz introduced

House Bill No. 5225, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 51 (MCL 211.51), as amended by 2012 PA 57.

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

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Rep. Phil Green moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:20 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, November 6, at 12:00 Noon.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives