No. 108

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 6, 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.

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Joe Tate, from the 9th District, offered the following invocation:

“Lord God,

Please give us the strength and wisdom to make the best decisions possible for our constituents.

Let us adhere to what Jesus said in the book of Matthew by taking care of the ‘least of these’.

We ask this in Your holy name.

Amen.”

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Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Coffia, Conlin, Edwards, Foreman, Grant, Hoskins, Meerman, Rheingans, Schriver and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 134.

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 134, entitled

A resolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 60, p. 736.)

(The resolution was discharged from the Committee on Government Operations on November 6.)

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, November 5:

House Bill Nos. 5215 5216 5217 5218 5219 5220 5221 5222 5223 5224 5225

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, November 6:

Senate Bill Nos. 699 700 701 702

Senate Joint Resolution F

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 4926, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16211, 16216, and 16238 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, and 333.16238), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79 and section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and by adding section 16211a.

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

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, 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, November 6, 2025

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

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

House Bill No. 4805, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled “An act to establish the state children’s trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306.

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. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4806, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811j (MCL 257.811j), as amended by 2006 PA 562.

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. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4807, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled “Child abuse and neglect prevention act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 12 (MCL 722.602, 722.603, 722.604, 722.609, 722.610, and 722.612), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 60 and section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 82.

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. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4808, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.

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. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 349, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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

Senate Bill No. 350, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, November 6, 2025

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

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, November 6, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant

Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant

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, November 6, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Grant and Coffia

Excused: Reps. Grant and Coffia

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Breen, McFall, Wooden, Skaggs, Foreman, Glanville, Rheingans, MacDonell, Steckloff, Cavitt, Conlin and Weiss introduced

House Bill No. 5226, entitled

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

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

Reps. Fairbairn, Cavitt, Liberati and Pavlov introduced

House Bill No. 5227, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024 PA 122.

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

Reps. Hoadley, Cavitt, Fairbairn, Liberati and Pavlov introduced

House Bill No. 5228, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008 PA 91.

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

Reps. Liberati, Cavitt, Fairbairn and Pavlov introduced

House Bill No. 5229, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016 PA 502.

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

Reps. Hoadley, Kunse and Kelly introduced

House Bill No. 5230, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 684, 695, and 907 (MCL 257.684, 257.695, and 257.907), section 695 as amended by 2006 PA 14 and section 907 as amended by 2024 PA 164, and by adding sections 1e and 688a.

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

Reps. Johnsen, Pavlov, Kelly, Woolford, St. Germaine, Roth, Jaime Greene, Martin, Cavitt, Bohnak, Beson, Miller, Schmaltz, Markkanen, Paquette, Prestin, BeGole, Outman, Jenkins-Arno, DeBoyer, Linting, Thompson, Mueller, Robinson, Bruck and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 5231, entitled

A bill to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the official emblem of remembrance of the state of Michigan.

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

Reps. Koleszar, Robinson, Breen, McFall, Mentzer, BeGole, Mueller, Tate, Andrews, Hoadley, Herzberg, St. Germaine, Martus and Tyrone Carter introduced

House Bill No. 5232, entitled

A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled “An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States,” by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8.

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

Reps. Robinson, Koleszar, Breen, McFall, Mentzer, Woolford, BeGole, Mueller, Tate, Andrews, Hoadley, Herzberg, St. Germaine, Martus and Tyrone Carter introduced

House Bill No. 5233, entitled

A bill to require certain employers to provide paid military leave for certain members of those employers; and to provide certain conditions for the use of paid military leave.

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

Reps. BeGole, Borton, Rigas, Neyer, DeBoyer, Thompson, Pavlov, Mueller, Woolford, Robinson, Schuette, Roth, Wozniak, St. Germaine, Harris, Outman, Aragona, Johnsen, Meerman, Rogers, McFall, McKinney, Hoadley, Paquette, Liberati, Frisbie, Schmaltz and Prestin introduced

House Bill No. 5234, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224.

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

Reps. Schuette, Woolford and Robinson introduced

House Bill No. 5235, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 510 (MCL 206.510), as amended by 2011 PA 172.

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

Reps. Schuette, Woolford and Robinson introduced

House Bill No. 5236, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 508 (MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.

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

Reps. Bollin, Borton, Kelly, Rigas, Aragona, Slagh, DeBoyer, Woolford, BeGole, Steele, Harris, Bruck, Neyer and Maddock introduced

House Bill No. 5237, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2018 PA 676.

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

Reps. Neyer, Borton, Bollin, Kelly, Rigas, Slagh, DeBoyer, Woolford, Steele, Harris, Bruck, BeGole, Aragona and Maddock introduced

House Bill No. 5238, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” (MCL 487.11101 to 487.15105) by amending the title, as amended by 2016 PA 175, and by adding section 4101a.

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

Reps. Meerman, Borton, Bollin, Kelly, Rigas, Aragona, DeBoyer, Steele, Harris, Bruck, Slagh, Neyer, Woolford, Kuhn and BeGole introduced

House Bill No. 5239, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled “Savings bank act,” by amending section 210 (MCL 487.3210), as amended by 2000 PA 481, and by adding section 401a.

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

Reps. Lightner, Borton, Bollin, Kelly, Slagh, DeBoyer, Maddock, BeGole, Steele, Harris, Bruck, Rigas, Aragona, Neyer and Woolford introduced

House Bill No. 5240, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled “Credit union act,” by amending section 220 (MCL 490.220) and by adding section 401a.

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

Reps. Cavitt, Borton, Bollin, Kelly, Slagh, DeBoyer, Woolford, Steele, Harris, Bruck, Rigas, Aragona, Neyer, Maddock and BeGole introduced

House Bill No. 5241, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241c (MCL 18.1241c), as added by 2016 PA 527.

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

Reps. Kelly, Bollin, Rigas, Aragona, Slagh, DeBoyer, Woolford, BeGole, Steele, Harris, Neyer and Maddock introduced

House Bill No. 5242, entitled

A bill to prohibit accrediting agencies from reviewing or considering diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, programs, or practices when making accreditation decisions related to institutions of higher education in this state; and to provide remedies.

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

Reps. Carra, Fox, Maddock, DeBoyer, DeSana, Kelly, Schuette, Woolford, Meerman, Rigas and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 5243, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 125.2004, 125.2005, and 125.2007), sections 4 and 7 as amended by 2020 PA 358 and section 5 as amended by 2023 PA 24, and by adding section 15; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. DeBoyer, Carra, Maddock, DeSana, Fox, Schuette, Bollin, Woolford, Meerman, Rigas and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 5244, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled “Urban cooperation act of 1967,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 124.504, 124.505, and 124.507), section 4 as amended by 2002 PA 439 and sections 5 and 7 as amended by 2014 PA 36.

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

Reps. Meerman, Kelly, Borton, Thompson, Johnsen, Frisbie and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 5245, entitled

A bill to prohibit certain state officers from obtaining employment with certain persons for a designated time after leaving public office; and to provide penalties.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 206, entitled

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

(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on November 5, see House Journal No. 107, p. 1776.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. DeSana, Jaime Greene, Maddock, Fox, Arbit, Kelly and Xiong offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 208.

A resolution to declare November 7, 2025, as Victims of Communism Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, November 7 marks the anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, which ushered in the world’s first totalitarian communist regime and set in motion a century of oppression, mass murder, and human suffering; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan recognizes the immeasurable human toll caused by communist regimes throughout the twentieth century, which collectively claimed the lives of more than one hundred million men, women, and children worldwide; and

Whereas, According to The Black Book of Communism, a historical study on the crimes of communist governments, these deaths include an estimated 20 million victims in the Soviet Union through purges, gulags, and forced collectivization; 65 million in the People’s Republic of China through mass starvation and political persecution; 2 million in North Korea through executions, labor camps, and famine; 2 million in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge; 1 million in Vietnam through reeducation camps and purges; 1 million across Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe; 1.5 million in Ethiopia; and roughly 100,000 in Cuba through executions, imprisonment, and escape attempts. Together these reflect one of history’s most catastrophic assaults on human freedom; and

Whereas, Each of these numbers represents not mere statistics, but individual human beings, sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, who perished under systems that denied their most basic rights to life, liberty, and human dignity; and

Whereas, The United States of America, founded upon the principles of liberty, justice, and individual sovereignty, has long stood as a beacon of freedom in defiance of communist tyranny; and

Whereas, Michigan holds a unique and deeply personal connection to this cause, as thousands of our residents and their families have fled communist oppression from nations such as Poland, Ukraine, Vietnam, Cuba, and others in pursuit of liberty and a better life. Michigan communities have been strengthened by these survivors, whose stories of courage, perseverance, and faith in freedom serve as living testimony to the blessings of our Republic and a warning against the perils of totalitarian ideologies; and

Whereas, It is vital that Michiganders remember the truth about the atrocities committed under communism so that the cause of liberty may endure and tyranny never again prevail; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 7, 2025, as Victims of Communism Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That the people of Michigan are encouraged to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and educational activities to honor the memory of those who suffered and perished under communist regimes and to reaffirm our state’s commitment to the cause of human freedom and constitutional liberty.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Rigas, Borton, Neyer, Kuhn, Harris, Koleszar, Outman, Wortz, Jenkins-Arno, DeBoer, Fox, Linting, Thompson, Prestin, Breen, Frisbie, Woolford, Meerman, Schmaltz, MacDonell, Mentzer, Bohnak, Cavitt, Posthumus, Kunse, Markkanen, Aragona, VanderWall, Jaime Greene, Arbit, Glanville, Kelly, Miller, Paiz, Paquette, Skaggs, Weiss, Witwer, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 209.

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

Whereas, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause for individuals aged sixty-five and older; and

Whereas, More than 6.9 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number projected to rise to thirteen million by 2050 without medical breakthroughs; and

Whereas, In Michigan alone, over 200,000 residents are living with Alzheimer’s and more than 385,000 family members and friends provide unpaid care to those affected; and

Whereas, There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease and it remains the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed; and

Whereas, November has been nationally recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month since 1983, when President Ronald Reagan first made the designation; and

Whereas, Raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease is critical to increasing early detection, reducing stigma, and supporting caregivers and families; and

Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives recognizes the importance of supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers, and of those promoting research, education, and public awareness; now, therefore, be it

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

Resolved, That we honor the strength and resilience of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, and reaffirm our appreciation to those advancing research, improving care, and finding a cure.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Frisbie, Borton, Paquette, Neyer, Cavitt, Witwer, Pavlov, St. Germaine, Harris, Roth, Wozniak, Aragona, Hope, McKinney, Kunse, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Tate, Myers-Phillips, Koleszar, McFall, Xiong, Longjohn, Wooden, Pohutsky, Price, Young, O’Neal, Bruck, Rogers, Linting, Bohnak, Bierlein, BeGole, Rigas, Phil Green, Arbit, Breen, Glanville, Kelly, Miller and Skaggs offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 210.

A resolution to declare November 12–18, 2025, as Community Foundation Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Community Foundation Week was established in 1989 to celebrate the vital role community foundations play in strengthening communities across America through collaborative, innovative partnerships with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors; and

Whereas, For over a century, community foundations have served as trusted stewards of community assets and catalysts for change, improving the lives of millions and helping communities and families thrive by growing local assets to address local issues; and

Whereas, Michigan’s more than 60 community foundations, affiliates, and area funds serve communities across Michigan, urban, suburban, and rural, building strength, resilience and connection in all communities regardless of their size and empowering individuals from all walks of life to be philanthropists and contribute to the well-being of their communities; and

Whereas, Michigan community foundations convene nonprofit, governmental, and civic leaders, including partners from private foundations, local and county governments, community colleges and more to co-create innovative solutions to pressing social challenges and advance opportunities that strengthen our state; and

Whereas, Michigan community foundations have demonstrated leadership and responsiveness in times of crisis, including their coordinated support following disasters in recent years, such as tornadoes and ice storms in Gaylord, southwest Michigan and northern Michigan; and.

Whereas, Michigan community foundations are committed to excellence and continuous improvement through active membership in the Council of Michigan Foundations and adherence to the rigorous standards of Community Foundations National Standards; and

Whereas, It is essential to recognize and celebrate the enduring impact of Michigan’s community foundations, including their investment, partnership, and leadership that continue to shape a resilient future for all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 12–18, 2025, as Community Foundation Week in the state of Michigan.

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. Price, Mentzer, Breen, Weiss, Young, Frisbie, McFall, Brenda Carter, Longjohn, Scott, Miller, Arbit, Glanville, Kelly, Paiz, Rogers, Skaggs, Witwer and Xiong offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 211.

A resolution to declare November 2025 as Michigan Assisted Living Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Assisted living communities across Michigan provide high-quality care and supportive environments for older adults, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and purpose; and

Whereas, Michigan’s assisted living homes are mission-driven, community-focused organizations committed to the wellbeing of the seniors who helped build and shape our state; and

Whereas, In response to the growing needs of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, many assisted living communities have expanded to include specialized memory care programs; and

Whereas, Research shows that by 2029, 14.4 million middle-income seniors nationwide will require assisted living, and an estimated 72 percent of them will have less than $65,000 in income and assets—the average cost of one year of assisted living; and

Whereas, Assisted living communities across Michigan provide critical support to seniors and their families by alleviating the burden on caregivers and improving quality of life for residents and loved ones alike; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 4,300 assisted living facilities, employing over 32,000 Michiganders in direct care and many more in dining services, administration, and support roles; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 2 million residents over age 60, about 25 percent of the state’s population, and Michiganders 85 and older represent the fastest-growing age segment; and

Whereas, The assisted living and retirement community industry in Michigan contributes significantly to our state’s economy, with a market size projected at $2.5 billion in 2025. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Michigan is approximately $4,559; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designate the month of November 2025 as Michigan Assisted Living Month in the state of Michigan, in recognition of the essential services, compassionate care, and economic contributions of assisted living communities throughout our state.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Mentzer, Hoadley, Price, Fitzgerald, Breen, Longjohn, Xiong, Martus, Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Weiss, Glanville, Young, Andrews, Rogers, Byrnes, Tyrone Carter, Tate, Woolford, Robinson, Jaime Greene, Aragona, DeBoyer, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Meerman, Wozniak, Scott, MacDonell, Puri, Miller, Paiz, McFall, Myers-Phillips, Alexander, Kunse, Mueller, Snyder, Rigas, St. Germaine, Roth, Frisbie, Borton, Kuhn, VanderWall, Neyer, BeGole, Cavitt and Arbit offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 212.

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to adopt the language of Section 143 of House Bill 3838 of the 119th Congress, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, to strengthen protections against the early retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fleet.

Whereas, The Selfridge Air National Guard Base located near Mount Clemens in Macomb County has been in operation since 1917 and maintains approximately 5,000 personnel. It is also home to the 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard, which currently operates, among other things, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-10 Thunderbolts at Selfridge were set to begin a multi year divestment in 2026; and

Whereas, As part of its 2026 budget plan, the United States Air Force announced that it was looking to retire all of its A-10 aircraft in fiscal year 2026, a significant acceleration of the previously outlined divestment schedule. However, the fighter mission set to replace the A-10 Thunderbolts at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the F-15EX fighters, are not set to arrive until 2028; and

Whereas, The early divestment of the A-10 Thunderbolt fleet could result in a significant and sizeable gap between the two fighter missions at Selfridge, putting workforce readiness in jeopardy as skilled and devoted pilot training, maintenance, and other staff could be reassigned elsewhere; and

Whereas, House Bill 3838 of the 119th Congress, which passed the United States House of Representatives in September 2025 and is entitled the “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026,” addresses some of the concerns surrounding the early divestment of A-10 aircraft. Specifically, Section 143 proposes limitations on the ability of the Secretary of the Air Force to retire A-10 aircraft or decrease the total aircraft inventory of A-10s below 162 aircraft, the number currently in the Air Force fleet, except under limited circumstances. It also requires the Secretary of the Air Force to brief the Committees on Armed Services for both the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the status of A-10 aircraft inventory and the proposed plan for the divestment of such aircraft prior to fiscal year 2029. This briefing must include an explanation of how the Secretary plans to minimize adverse personnel impacts and scheduling gaps during the transition to a different aircraft mission; and

Whereas, Section 143 will help ensure a smooth transition between the two fighter missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base without a significant or sizeable gap. Retaining the A-10 aircraft until a replacement mission is scheduled to arrive will ensure uninterrupted missions and maintain fighter capacity amid global instability; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress to adopt the language of Section 143 of House Bill 3838 of the 119th Congress, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, to strengthen protections against the early retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fleet; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Roth, Arbit, Breen, DeSana, Fox, Glanville, Kelly, Miller, Paiz, Paquette, Rigas, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 213.

A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Whereas, November 10, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which occurred on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of all twenty-nine crew members aboard; and

Whereas, The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a 729-foot Great Lakes freighter, was one of the largest and most famous vessels of its time, and its sinking remains one of the most enduring maritime tragedies in the history of the Great Lakes; and

Whereas, The crew members aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald—Captain Ernest M. McSorley, First Mate Michael J. Armagost, and the remaining twenty-seven men—gave their lives in service to the Great Lakes maritime industry, leaving a legacy of courage, professionalism, and commitment; and

Whereas, The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald has profoundly impacted the families, friends, and communities of the crew members, as well as the entire maritime industry and the people of the Great Lakes region; and

Whereas, The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on that fateful night, during a fierce storm, highlighted the dangers faced by those who work on the Great Lakes and the need for continued advancements in safety measures, weather forecasting, and maritime technology; and

Whereas, The memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew lives on through the dedication of institutions like the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, which serves as a site of remembrance and education; and

Whereas, The song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” written and performed by Gordon Lightfoot, has become an iconic tribute to the tragedy, immortalizing the lives lost and ensuring that future generations remember the significance of the event; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. We honor the memory of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and its twenty-nine crew members on the 50th anniversary of its sinking by recognizing the sacrifice, courage, and indomitable spirit of those who perished; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all citizens, organizations, and institutions, particularly those in the Great Lakes region, to observe this solemn anniversary through acts of remembrance, education, and reflection, ensuring that the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald continues to be told for generations to come; and be it further

Resolved, That this resolution be widely distributed and read aloud at ceremonies, gatherings, and events dedicated to the remembrance of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and that a permanent record of this resolution be kept as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the vessel and its crew.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Third 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.

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

Roll Call No. 293 Yeas—99

Alexander Frisbie McKinney Skaggs

Andrews Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Aragona Green, P. Miller Smit

Arbit Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

BeGole Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Beson Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bierlein Herzberg Neeley Steele

Bohnak Hoadley Neyer Tate

Bollin Hope O’Neal Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Breen Johnsen Paiz Tsernoglou

Brixie Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Bruck Koleszar Pavlov VanWoerkom

Byrnes Kuhn Pohutsky Wegela

Carter, B. Kunse Posthumus Weiss

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin Wendzel

Cavitt Lightner Price Wilson

DeBoer Linting Puri Witwer

DeBoyer Longjohn Rigas Wooden

DeSana MacDonell Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Maddock Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Young

Fox McFall Scott

Nays—1

Carra

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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.

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

Roll Call No. 294 Yeas—97

Alexander Frisbie Mentzer Skaggs

Andrews Glanville Miller Slagh

Aragona Green, P. Morgan Smit

Arbit Greene, J. Mueller Snyder

BeGole Hall Myers-Phillips St. Germaine

Beson Harris Neeley Steckloff

Bierlein Herzberg Neyer Steele

Bohnak Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Bollin Hope Outman Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tisdel

Breen Koleszar Paquette Tsernoglou

Brixie Kuhn Pavlov VanderWall

Bruck Kunse Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Byrnes Liberati Posthumus Wegela

Carter, B. Lightner Prestin Weiss

Carter, T. Linting Price Wendzel

Cavitt Longjohn Puri Wilson

DeBoer MacDonell Rigas Witwer

DeBoyer Maddock Robinson Wooden

DeSana Markkanen Rogers Woolford

Dievendorf Martin Roth Wortz

Fairbairn Martus Schmaltz Wozniak

Farhat McFall Schuette Xiong

Fitzgerald McKinney Scott Young

Fox

Nays—3

Carra Johnsen Kelly

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. 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.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Carra moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 28, after “than” by striking out “20” and inserting “15”.

The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 295 Yeas—75

Alexander Frisbie Markkanen Slagh

Aragona Green, P. Martin Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Martus Snyder

Beson Hall McFall St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Mentzer Steckloff

Bohnak Herzberg Miller Steele

Bollin Hoadley Mueller Tate

Borton Hope Neyer Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carra Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Koleszar Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Witwer

DeBoer Kunse Rigas Wooden

DeBoyer Liberati Robinson Woolford

DeSana Lightner Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Linting Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Longjohn Schmaltz Xiong

Fox Maddock Schuette

Nays—25

Andrews Glanville O’Neal Skaggs

Arbit MacDonell Paiz Tsernoglou

Brixie McKinney Pohutsky Wegela

Byrnes Morgan Price Weiss

Carter, B. Myers-Phillips Puri Wilson

Dievendorf Neeley Scott Young

Farhat

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. 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 third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Carra moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 7, after “peace” by striking out “20” and inserting “15”.

The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 296 Yeas—75

Alexander Frisbie Markkanen Slagh

Aragona Green, P. Martin Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Martus Snyder

Beson Hall McFall St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Mentzer Steckloff

Bohnak Herzberg Miller Steele

Bollin Hoadley Mueller Tate

Borton Hope Neyer Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carra Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Koleszar Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Witwer

DeBoer Kunse Rigas Wooden

DeBoyer Liberati Robinson Woolford

DeSana Lightner Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Linting Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Longjohn Schmaltz Xiong

Fox Maddock Schuette

Nays—25

Andrews Glanville O’Neal Skaggs

Arbit MacDonell Paiz Tsernoglou

Brixie McKinney Pohutsky Wegela

Byrnes Morgan Price Weiss

Carter, B. Myers-Phillips Puri Wilson

Dievendorf Neeley Scott Young

Farhat

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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

Reps. Hall, DeBoer, DeSana, Fox, Jaime Greene, Jenkins-Arno and Rigas offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 214.

A resolution to urge the United States Senate to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government.

Whereas, The federal government shutdown has now stretched beyond 35 days, bringing hardship to millions of Michiganders and marking the longest shutdown in United States history; and

Whereas, While Michigan families are tightening their belts, Senate Democrats in Washington are tightening their grip on gridlock. The government shutdown, now dragging into its second month, isn’t just a headline. It’s a punch in the gut to every Michigan worker, every small business owner, and every military family wondering if their next paycheck will come; and

Whereas, The shutdown poses disruptions to critical services such as food assistance programs, impediments to public safety in our airports, and administrative delays with Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs benefits; and

Whereas, Despite these serious and growing consequences, Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have failed 14 times to approve a clean continuing resolution that would reopen the government and protect families from further harm. United States Senate rules require a three-fifths supermajority vote to invoke cloture, allowing the chamber to hold a vote on the continuing resolution. To date, the requisite number of Senate Democrats have refused to vote in favor of this motion. The continued inaction of Senate Democrat leadership has unnecessarily prolonged this government shutdown; and

Whereas, The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the counterproposal authored by Democrats to end the shutdown for one month in exchange for various policy changes would add 1,500,000,000,000 dollars to the national debt over the next decades. This list of demands includes healthcare subsidies for illegal immigrants and certain non-U.S. citizens, allowing able-bodied adults without dependents to receive Medicaid benefits without seeking a job or enrolling in school, and permanently extending COVID-19-era tax credits that are propping up a failing healthcare system that is desperately in need of reform; and

Whereas, While the people of Michigan expect cooperation and problem-solving from their elected officials, partisan grandstanding in Washington has replaced leadership with political theater; and

Whereas, The Michigan Legislature has demonstrated that, even with divided government, it is possible to reach agreement on balanced, responsible budgets that serve the people first, proof that principled compromise and effective governance are achievable when leaders put citizens ahead of radical party politics; and

Whereas, When Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Every day gets better for us,” he clearly wasn’t talking about the people of Michigan. Every additional day the federal government remains shut down means more missed paychecks, delayed benefits, and uncertainty for families, farmers, service members, and small businesses across Michigan and the nation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Senate to take immediate bipartisan action to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government, restore stability to Michigan families, and put an end to this unnecessary hardship; and be it further

Resolved, That, to end the government shutdown and alleviate the pain being felt across our state and our nation, we urge the United States Senate to pursue any and all available pathways to immediately initiate a vote on a clean continuing resolution; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate and United States Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Xiong moved to amend the resolution as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 22, by inserting:

“Resolved, That this resolution does not take effect unless the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law: 

(a) Senate Bill No. 182.

(b) House Bill No. 5193.

(c) House Bill No. 5194.

(d) House Bill No. 5195.”.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Point of Order

Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on if impugning the motives of a member does not apply to only members of this Chamber, and I believe the members comments could be seen as impugning the motives of the elected Representatives of this state, and ask that that member be called to order.

The Chair ruled the Representative is in order and germane to the resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 297 Yeas—54

Alexander Frisbie Markkanen Schuette

Aragona Green, P. Martin Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Beson Hall Neyer St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Outman Steele

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

DeBoer Kunse Robinson Woolford

DeBoyer Lightner Roth Wortz

Fairbairn Linting Schmaltz Wozniak

Fox Maddock

Nays—46

Andrews Glanville Morgan Snyder

Arbit Herzberg Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Breen Hope Neeley Tate

Brixie Koleszar O’Neal Tsernoglou

Byrnes Liberati Paiz Wegela

Carra Longjohn Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, B. MacDonell Price Wilson

Carter, T. Martus Puri Witwer

DeSana McFall Rogers Wooden

Dievendorf McKinney Scott Xiong

Farhat Mentzer Skaggs Young

Fitzgerald Miller

In The Chair: Smit

Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Wednesday, November 12, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Glanville moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, November 12, at 1:30 p.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives