No. 110

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 13, 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

Rev. Rodrick K. Green, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, offered the following invocation:

“Father in Heaven, on this 13th day of November, in the Year of our Lord, 2025, we take a moment to give thanks. We give thanks for Your Providence; We give thanks for Your Protection; We give thanks for Pre-Eminence…that even in the midst of all our challenges today, You are still King of kings and Lord of Lords.

It is our Prayer, that You will empower, enrich and enlighten each one of the members of this Great Legislative Body. We pray that You would endow them with the attributes of those Biblical Heroes of Renown: Grant them the Faithfulness of Abraham; The Leadership of Moses; The Patience of Job; The Courage of David; The Devotion of Ruth; The Compassion of Christ and the Love of Almighty God. This is our Prayer in Your Holy and Righteous Name, Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Brenda Carter, Conlin, Edwards, Grant, Hope, McFall, Whitsett and Wooden be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Whereas, It is with great admiration for her lifelong dedication to public service that we pause to mark the passing of Irma Clark-Coleman. The members of the Michigan Legislature were shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of such a dedicated, driven individual, who represented the people of Detroit at the state and local levels for decades. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her steadfast belief in the power of public servants to make the world a better place; and

Whereas, Irma Clark-Coleman was born in rural Georgia but moved to Michigan at a young age, attending Pershing High School in Detroit and earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications from Wayne State University. She was the first person in her family to graduate from college. In 1967, she began her career in Wayne County government, starting as an entry-level stenographer and rising to become the Director of Human Relations. She also served as Assistant Director of Public Information for the Road Commission, Media Relations Manager for former Wayne County Executive William Lucas, and Press Secretary to County Executive Edward H. McNamara. In 1991, she was appointed to the Detroit Board of Education, where she served as president from 1996 to 1998; and

Whereas, After three decades of service at the local level, Irma Clark-Coleman turned her attention to state government, being elected to represent the Detroiters of the Eleventh District in the House of Representatives in 1998. Her experience on the Detroit Board of Education was immediately recognized with her appointment to the Committee on Education. During her two terms in the House, she also served on the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism and the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services; and

Whereas, In 2002, Irma Clark-Coleman sought election to the Senate, and she went on to represent the Third District, which included Dearborn, River Rouge, and parts of Detroit, for eight years. During her first term in the Senate, she served as minority vice chair of the Committee on Education and the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, and she was a member of the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions and the Committee on Families and Human Services. In her second term, Irma Clark-Coleman was appointed to the Committee on Appropriations. She continued to lead on education issues, serving as minority vice chair of the Subcommittee on Community Colleges as well as the Subcommittee on History, Arts, and Libraries. In addition, she served as a member of the Capital Outlay Subcommittee, the Federal Stimulus Oversight Subcommittee, the K-12, School Aid, Education Subcommittee, and the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities. During her tenure in the Senate, Irma Clark-Coleman was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to the National Education Commission of the States and the Cherry Commission on Higher Education; and

Whereas, In her 12 years in the Michigan Legislature, Irma Clark-Coleman was an advocate for children and families, with a particular focus on educational reform. She repeatedly sponsored legislation to reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grade and to require school districts to adopt specific standards for the promotion of students to the next grade. In 2004, a package of legislation including one of Clark-Coleman’s bills was enacted to permit students studying theology, divinity, or religion at certain institutions to receive state scholarships and grants. She also successfully shepherded legislation to clarify grandparenting time and to provide assistance to family members acting as guardians for abused or neglected children; and

Whereas, Irma Clark-Coleman embraced a spirit of bipartisanship and, in her farewell speech, mentioned many shared memories, happy and sad, with colleagues from both sides of the aisle. Perhaps the most memorable moment from her time in the Legislature was when she brought the Four Tops – two of whom were her high school classmates – to the Senate floor to celebrate their 50th year together. Clearly Irma Clark-Coleman created strong connections with her fellow Senators; and

Whereas, Following her service in the Legislature, Irma Clark-Coleman returned to Wayne County government. She was elected to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners in 2010, a position she held until her passing. As of 2025, she was serving as chair of the Commission’s Committee on Public Safety, Judiciary and Homeland Security and the Wayne County Community Corrections Advisory Board; and

Whereas, Throughout her lifetime, Irma Clark-Coleman was involved in numerous organizations and received a multitude of awards for her service to the people of Michigan. She was a life member of the NAACP, served on the board of directors for the Travelers Aid Society, and was the co-chair of the Detroit Goodfellows Drive. She was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., an organization she honored with a resolution on their centennial anniversary. While she volunteered with too many organizations to list, these also included the United Way, the National Association of Black County Officials, the National Alliance of Black School Educators, the Civic Center Optimist Club, and the Detroit Works Partnership. Irma Clark-Coleman received the Spirit of Detroit Award from the City of Detroit, a Distinguished Service Award from the Wayne County Clerk, and the 2005 Legislator of the Year Award from the Michigan Association of School Social Workers; and

Whereas, We offer our sincere condolences to Irma Clark-Coleman’s family as they mourn her passing. Wayne County and the state of Michigan have lost an exemplary leader and public servant, but Irma Clark-Coleman’s legacy will live on for years to come; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Irma Clark-Coleman, a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002 and the Senate from 2003 to 2010; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Clark-Coleman family as evidence of our lasting esteem for her memory.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of  

Motions and Resolutions

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 215, entitled

A resolution to declare November 15, 2025, as Hunting Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.

(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on November 12, see House Journal No. 109, p. 1808.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. MacDonell, Miller, Wooden, Mentzer, Paiz, Steckloff, Tyrone Carter, Brenda Carter, Wozniak, Paquette, Prestin, Outman, Jenkins-Arno, Wortz, Rogers, Martus, Hope, VanWoerkom, St. Germaine, Steele, Roth, Byrnes, Glanville, Dievendorf, Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Price, Scott, Witwer, Brixie, Wegela, McKinney, Neeley, Slagh, Jaime Greene, Arbit, Pohutsky, Weiss, Koleszar, Xiong, Young, Alexander, Breen, Hoskins, Kelly and Rheingans offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 218.

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

Whereas, Tens of thousands of children are adopted yearly in the United States; and

Whereas, The National Council for Adoption recognizes three categories of adoption. The first is private domestic adoption, the child’s birth mother voluntarily works with a private adoption agency. The second is adoption from foster care, in which children involved in the child welfare system are adopted by their foster parents. The third is intercountry adoptions, in which children from foreign countries are adopted by American parents; and

Whereas, Over the last five years for which data are available, the most common countries of origin for intercountry adoptees were Colombia, China, Ukraine, and South Korea; and

Whereas, An estimated 2,745 children were adopted in Michigan in 2023. Of these, an estimated 1,610 were adoptions from foster care, 1,099 were private domestic adoptions, and thirty-six were intercountry adoptions; and

Whereas, Adoptees and adoptive parents face unique challenges. Adoptees from foster care are survivors of child abuse or neglect, and many intercountry adoptees were born in countries riven by conflict, hunger, or disease. Adopted children are more likely than non-adoptee children to suffer from mental and emotional issues; and

Whereas, Private domestic and intercountry adoption fees regularly cost between $25,000 and $50,000; and

Whereas, The State of Michigan’s Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Office (AGAO) provides cash assistance to adoptive parents of eligible foster children and reimburses them for their children’s eligible physical or mental health care expenses; and

Whereas, Adoptive parents sacrifice their time and treasure to help some of our most vulnerable children grow up in a loving home; and adoptive children bring joy and light to their new parents’ lives. Adoptive parents and children alike deserve the State of Michigan’s recognition and support; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2025 as Adoption Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 220 out of numerical order.

Reps. Posthumus, Alexander, Breen, Dievendorf, Fox, Miller and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 220.

A resolution to declare November 13, 2025, as Made In Michigan Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michiganders have long been known for being the innovators of this nation. Key contributors to this reputation come directly from our skilled trades workers, small businesses, their employees, and the craftspeople who operate throughout this state; and

Whereas, Our manufacturing industry, which employs more than 590,000 skilled workers, remains one of the cornerstones of our economy. These workers exported 59 billion dollars of product in 2024, demonstrating that Michigan produced goods continue to be in demand all around the world; and

Whereas, Over 983,000 small businesses are operated in Michigan, making up 99.6 percent of businesses throughout the state. These homegrown enterprises support hundreds of thousands of families employing 47.7 percent of the workforce in Michigan, or more than 1.9 million people; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 1,300 craft artists, as well as thousands of additional makers and small-scale artisans, whose skill, creativity, and dedication support local economies, showcase Michigan’s innovation, and preserve the state’s proud tradition of craftsmanship; and

Whereas, Made in Michigan Day celebrates not only the high quality of products made in Michigan, but also the people who make them. These skilled tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and craftspeople drive the innovation and success of Michigan’s economy, and this day serves as a celebration of all they contribute to our economy, families, and communities; and

Whereas, Educational institutions, communities, and citizens throughout the state are encouraged to celebrate this day with events that display all that Michigan products have to offer. Good ways to commemorate Made in Michigan Day are local fairs, pop-up markets, local shopping, and educational activities that continue to inspire Michigan products and those who make them.; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare November 13, 2025, as Made in Michigan Day in the state of Michigan; and, be it further

Resolved, That we offer our sincerest gratitude to the workers, innovators, and small business owners who make Michigan a national leader in manufacturing, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 222 out of numerical order.

Reps. Schriver, Cavitt, DeSana, Maddock, Markkanen, Johnsen, Wozniak, Fox, Woolford, Rigas and Kelly offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 222.

A resolution to declare November 23, 2025, as Christ the King Sunday in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Many Christian communities throughout the state of Michigan and the world recognize the last Sunday of each liturgical year as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, or as Christ the King Sunday; and

Whereas, This is a day when those throughout the world take pause to honor and acknowledge Christ’s Kingship within every aspect of life; and

Whereas, In Daniel 7:14, it is said that “[Christ] received dominion, splendor, and kingship; all nations, peoples and tongues will serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, his kingship, one that shall not be destroyed”; and

Whereas, It is also said throughout scripture that Christ is the ruler of kings on earth, that “On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords”; and

Whereas, This feast day began in 1925, during a time where the world was shrouded in secularism and atheism and when regimes across the world were persecuting Christians for showing their love and fidelity to Christ. Pope Pius XI instituted this day to show that Christ the King was the answer to our challenges and that he would reign forever; and

Whereas, The preamble of the Michigan Constitution states “We, the people of the state of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom”, which acknowledges the importance of divine guidance in civic life, and expresses our gratitude to Almighty God as the source of liberty and order; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 23, 2025, as Christ the King Sunday in the state of Michigan. We encourage Michiganders to join in reflection, service, and acts of kindness that honor the moral and spiritual values exemplified by Christ the King.

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 12:

House Bill Nos. 5246 5247 5248 5249 5250 5251 5252 5253 5254 5255 5256 5257 5258 5259 5260 5261 5262 5263 5264 5265 5266 5267 5268 5269 5270 5271 5272 5273 5274 5275 5276 5277 5278 5279 5280 5281 5282 5283

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, November 13:

Senate Bill No. 703

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, November 13:

Senate Bill Nos. 199 443 529 530 531

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Neyer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4917, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending section 157 (MCL 288.717).

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. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox and Kunse

Nays: Reps. Rheingans and Skaggs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, November 13, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Pavlov

Excused: Rep. Pavlov

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

Senate Bill No. 595, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act,” by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 and Fitzgerald

Nays: None

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 13, 2025

Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald

Absent: Rep. McFall

Excused: Rep. McFall

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

House Bill No. 4501, entitled

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

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 4678, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” (MCL 290.601 to 290.635) by adding section 28g.

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 and Dievendorf

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4679, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and 290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022 PA 273.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 4969, entitled

A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacture of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer

Nays: Rep. Dievendorf

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 13, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant

Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant

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

House Bill No. 4881, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.

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, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4882, entitled

A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled “An act to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; to require certain types of financial security for certain persons under certain circumstances, and to prescribe the procedure for its enforcement; to provide remedies and penalties for violations of the act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 290.451 to 290.466).

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, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4915, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16149.

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, Posthumus and DeBoer

Nays: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg

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 13, 2025

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

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 5092, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 4135, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Jackson County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

The Senate has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 7, following line 15, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 478 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

The Senate has passed the bill as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 199, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 301 (MCL 125.4301).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 443, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 529, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b, 544g, 590i, and 957a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 530, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 531, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 544c, 552a, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.544c, 168.552a, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by 2018 PA 608, sections 544c, 590h, and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, section 552a as added by 1995 PA 261, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Beson introduced

House Bill No. 5284, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 729, 2009, and 2627 (MCL 339.729, 339.2009, and 339.2627), section 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81, section 2009 as amended by 2010 PA 324, and section 2627 as amended by 2006 PA 414, and by adding section 2504b.

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

Reps. Rogers, Price, Rheingans, Tyrone Carter, Andrews, Longjohn, Young, Breen, Foreman, Skaggs, Morgan, Brixie, MacDonell, Weiss, Koleszar, Hoskins, Martus, O’Neal, Byrnes and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5285, entitled

A bill to regulate the possession or use of pneumatic guns; and to provide penalties.

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

Rep. Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5286, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19608a, 19608b, 19609, 19610, 19610a, 19611, 19612, 19613, 20108b, and 21506a (MCL 324.19608a, 324.19608b, 324.19609, 324.19610, 324.19610a, 324.19611, 324.19612, 324.19613, 324.20108b, and 324.21506a), section 19608a as amended and section 19608b as added by 2016 PA 473, sections 19609, 19610, 19611, and 19612 as amended and section 19610a as added by 2016 PA 475, section 19613 as added by 1998 PA 288, section 20108b as amended by 2016 PA 476, and section 21506a as amended by 2017 PA 134, and by adding part 192.

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

Rep. Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5287, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 8a (MCL 125.2658a), as amended by 2023 PA 90.

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

Reps. Posthumus, Outman, Wozniak, Maddock, Bollin, BeGole and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 5288, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2004), as amended by 2020 PA 358, and by adding section 7c.

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

Rep. Posthumus introduced

House Bill No. 5289, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled “Michigan law on notarial acts,” by amending sections 26c and 26d (MCL 55.286c and 55.286d), as amended by 2020 PA 336.

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

Reps. Prestin, Bohnak, Markkanen, Beson, Schmaltz, DeBoyer, Kelly, Morgan, Breen, Andrews, Wooden, Pohutsky, MacDonell, Rheingans, Outman and O’Neal introduced

House Bill No. 5290, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 11 and 15 (MCL 423.211 and 423.215), section 15 as amended by 2023 PA 143.

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

Rep. VanderWall introduced

House Bill No. 5291, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16343a, 18253, and 18257 (MCL 333.16343a, 333.18253, and 333.18257), as added by 2016 PA 403.

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

Reps. Tisdel and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 5292, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 605 and 680 (MCL 206.605 and 206.680), section 605 as amended by 2011 PA 307 and section 680 as amended by 2019 PA 92, and by adding section 670; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Hoadley and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 5293, 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 Finance.

Reps. Maddock, Bollin and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 5294, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2023 PA 174; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Bollin and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 5295, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled “An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred,” by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3), as amended by 2021 PA 143.

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

Reps. Schriver, Bollin and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 5296, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 695 (MCL 206.695), as amended by 2025 PA 24.

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

Reps. Lightner and Bollin introduced

House Bill No. 5297, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2024 PA 117.

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

Reps. Harris and Morgan introduced

House Bill No. 5298, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21.

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

Reps. Morgan and Harris introduced

House Bill No. 5299, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019 PA 22.

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

Reps. Carra, Fox, DeSana, Maddock and Wortz introduced

House Bill No. 5300, entitled

A bill to require the tracking and reporting of federal spending bills; to create a federal elected official accountability office; to require certain elected officials to file annual federal spending disclosure reports; to create a federal spending disclosure form; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state departments and state officials; to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a surcharge on certain elected officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act.

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  

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4397, entitled

A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of judges and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Lightner moved to substitute (H-7) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-7) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Lightner moved to substitute (H-8) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-8) 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. 304 Yeas—84

Alexander Glanville Miller Schuette

Andrews Green, P. Morgan Scott

Aragona Hall Mueller Slagh

Arbit Harris Myers-Phillips Smit

BeGole Herzberg Neeley Snyder

Beson Hoadley Neyer St. Germaine

Bierlein Hoskins O’Neal Steckloff

Bohnak Jenkins-Arno Outman Tate

Bollin Johnsen Paquette Thompson

Borton Kelly Pavlov Tisdel

Breen Koleszar Pohutsky Tsernoglou

Bruck Kunse Posthumus VanderWall

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Lightner Price Weiss

DeBoer Linting Puri Wendzel

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Witwer

Dievendorf Markkanen Robinson Woolford

Fairbairn Martin Rogers Wortz

Farhat Martus Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Meerman Schmaltz Xiong

Frisbie Mentzer Schriver Young

Nays—17

Brixie Foreman Maddock Skaggs

Byrnes Fox McKinney Steele

Carra Greene, J. Paiz Wegela

Coffia Longjohn Rheingans Wilson

DeSana

In The Chair: Smit

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

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

A bill to protect the safety of certain elected officials and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of certain elected officials and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

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

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I fully support protecting elected officials and their families from targeted harassment and violence by protecting their personal identifying information. However, my objection with HB 4397 is that, as written, it contradicts the Personal Financial Disclosure Act and goes against the Michigan Constitution, as per Prop 1 of 2022. Additionally, as is, this legislation allows elected officials to conceal the existence of real estate outside of their primary residence. Permitting elected officials to conceal this information could open latitude for elected officials to take part in less than scrupulous actions regarding the building or improving of real estate outside of their main residence.”

House Bill No. 4220, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18818.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Steele moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 22, by inserting:

“(iii) The veterinarian is not domiciled in this state or a resident of this state.”.

The motion was seconded and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not 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. 305 Yeas—84

Andrews Glanville McKinney Schmaltz

Aragona Green, P. Meerman Schuette

BeGole Hall Mentzer Scott

Bierlein Harris Miller Skaggs

Bohnak Herzberg Mueller Slagh

Borton Hoadley Myers-Phillips Snyder

Breen Hoskins Neeley St. Germaine

Bruck Jenkins-Arno O’Neal Steckloff

Byrnes Johnsen Outman Tate

Carra Kelly Paiz Tisdel

Carter, T. Koleszar Paquette Tsernoglou

Cavitt Kunse Pohutsky VanderWall

Coffia Liberati Posthumus VanWoerkom

DeBoer Lightner Prestin Weiss

DeBoyer Linting Price Wendzel

Dievendorf Longjohn Puri Wilson

Fairbairn MacDonell Rheingans Witwer

Farhat Maddock Rigas Woolford

Fitzgerald Markkanen Robinson Wozniak

Foreman Martin Rogers Xiong

Frisbie Martus Roth Young

Nays—17

Alexander DeSana Neyer Steele

Arbit Fox Pavlov Thompson

Beson Greene, J. Schriver Wegela

Bollin Morgan Smit Wortz

Brixie

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. 4221, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16287 and 18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811), section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406.

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

Roll Call No. 306 Yeas—84

Andrews Frisbie Martus Rogers

Aragona Glanville McKinney Roth

Arbit Green, P. Meerman Schmaltz

BeGole Hall Mentzer Schuette

Bierlein Harris Miller Scott

Bohnak Herzberg Morgan Skaggs

Borton Hoadley Mueller Slagh

Breen Hoskins Myers-Phillips Snyder

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Neeley Steckloff

Byrnes Johnsen O’Neal Tate

Carra Kelly Outman Tisdel

Carter, T. Koleszar Paiz Tsernoglou

Cavitt Kunse Paquette VanderWall

Coffia Liberati Pohutsky VanWoerkom

DeBoer Lightner Posthumus Weiss

DeBoyer Linting Prestin Wendzel

Dievendorf Longjohn Price Wilson

Fairbairn MacDonell Puri Witwer

Farhat Maddock Rheingans Wozniak

Fitzgerald Markkanen Rigas Xiong

Foreman Martin Robinson Young

Nays—17

Alexander Fox Schriver Thompson

Beson Greene, J. Smit Wegela

Bollin Neyer St. Germaine Woolford

Brixie Pavlov Steele Wortz

DeSana

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. 4351, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1087.

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

Roll Call No. 307 Yeas—101

Alexander Fox Meerman Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Mentzer Scott

Aragona Glanville Miller Skaggs

Arbit Green, P. Morgan Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Beson Hall Myers-Phillips Snyder

Bierlein Harris Neeley St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Borton Hoskins Outman Tate

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paiz Thompson

Brixie Johnsen Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Pohutsky VanderWall

Carra Kunse Posthumus VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin Wegela

Cavitt Lightner Price Weiss

Coffia Linting Puri Wendzel

DeBoer Longjohn Rheingans Wilson

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Witwer

DeSana Maddock Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Markkanen Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Martin Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martus Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald McKinney Schriver Young

Foreman

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. 4843, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.

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

Roll Call No. 308 Yeas—86

Alexander Foreman Markkanen Schriver

Andrews Fox Martin Schuette

Aragona Frisbie Martus Scott

Arbit Glanville Meerman Skaggs

BeGole Green, P. Mentzer Slagh

Beson Greene, J. Miller Smit

Bierlein Hall Mueller Snyder

Bohnak Harris Neeley St. Germaine

Bollin Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Borton Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Breen Hoskins Outman Thompson

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tisdel

Carra Johnsen Pavlov Tsernoglou

Carter, T. Kelly Posthumus VanderWall

Cavitt Koleszar Prestin VanWoerkom

Coffia Kunse Puri Wendzel

DeBoer Liberati Rigas Witwer

DeBoyer Lightner Robinson Woolford

DeSana Linting Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Longjohn Roth Wozniak

Farhat MacDonell Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Maddock

Nays—15

Brixie Morgan Price Weiss

Byrnes Myers-Phillips Rheingans Wilson

Dievendorf Paiz Tate Young

McKinney Pohutsky Wegela

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 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.

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

Roll Call No. 309 Yeas—92

Alexander Foreman McKinney Scott

Andrews Fox Meerman Slagh

Aragona Frisbie Mentzer Smit

Arbit Green, P. Miller Snyder

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller St. Germaine

Beson Hall Neeley Steckloff

Bierlein Harris Neyer Steele

Bohnak Herzberg O’Neal Tate

Bollin Hoadley Outman Thompson

Borton Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Byrnes Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carra Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Carter, T. Kunse Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Liberati Price Wendzel

Coffia Lightner Puri Wilson

DeBoer Linting Rigas Witwer

DeBoyer MacDonell Robinson Woolford

DeSana Maddock Roth Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schriver Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Young

Nays—9

Brixie Longjohn Myers-Phillips Rogers

Dievendorf Morgan Rheingans Skaggs

Glanville

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. 4482, 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 5q.

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

Roll Call No. 310 Yeas—92

Alexander Foreman McKinney Scott

Andrews Fox Meerman Slagh

Aragona Frisbie Mentzer Smit

Arbit Green, P. Miller Snyder

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller St. Germaine

Beson Hall Neeley Steckloff

Bierlein Harris Neyer Steele

Bohnak Herzberg O’Neal Tate

Bollin Hoadley Outman Thompson

Borton Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Byrnes Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carra Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Carter, T. Kunse Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Liberati Price Wendzel

Coffia Lightner Puri Wilson

DeBoer Linting Rigas Witwer

DeBoyer MacDonell Robinson Woolford

DeSana Maddock Roth Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schriver Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Young

Nays—9

Brixie Longjohn Myers-Phillips Rogers

Dievendorf Morgan Rheingans Skaggs

Glanville

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. 4483, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 311 Yeas—92

Alexander Foreman McKinney Scott

Andrews Fox Meerman Slagh

Aragona Frisbie Mentzer Smit

Arbit Green, P. Miller Snyder

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller St. Germaine

Beson Hall Neeley Steckloff

Bierlein Harris Neyer Steele

Bohnak Herzberg O’Neal Tate

Bollin Hoadley Outman Thompson

Borton Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Byrnes Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carra Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Carter, T. Kunse Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Liberati Price Wendzel

Coffia Lightner Puri Wilson

DeBoer Linting Rigas Witwer

DeBoyer MacDonell Robinson Woolford

DeSana Maddock Roth Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schriver Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Young

Nays—9

Brixie Longjohn Myers-Phillips Rogers

Dievendorf Morgan Rheingans Skaggs

Glanville

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.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 370, entitled

A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 540, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 542, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of  

Third Reading of Bills

Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 370 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

Senate Bill No. 370, entitled

A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

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

Roll Call No. 312 Yeas—100

Alexander Fox Meerman Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Mentzer Scott

Aragona Glanville Miller Skaggs

Arbit Green, P. Morgan Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Beson Hall Myers-Phillips Snyder

Bierlein Harris Neeley St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Borton Hoskins Outman Tate

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paiz Thompson

Brixie Johnsen Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Pohutsky VanderWall

Carter, T. Kunse Posthumus VanWoerkom

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Wegela

Coffia Lightner Price Weiss

DeBoer Linting Puri Wendzel

DeBoyer Longjohn Rheingans Wilson

DeSana MacDonell Rigas Witwer

Dievendorf Maddock Robinson Woolford

Fairbairn Markkanen Rogers Wortz

Farhat Martin Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Martus Schmaltz Xiong

Foreman McKinney Schriver 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.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 540 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

Senate Bill No. 540, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules.

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

Roll Call No. 313 Yeas—97

Alexander Fox McKinney Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

Aragona Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Arbit Green, P. Miller Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Beson Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bohnak Herzberg Neeley Steele

Bollin Hoadley Neyer Tate

Borton Hoskins O’Neal Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Brixie Johnsen Paiz Tsernoglou

Bruck Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Byrnes Koleszar Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Kunse Posthumus Wegela

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Weiss

Coffia Lightner Price Wendzel

DeBoer Linting Puri Wilson

DeBoyer Longjohn Rigas Witwer

DeSana MacDonell Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Maddock Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—4

Carra Pohutsky Rheingans Scott

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 542 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

Senate Bill No. 542, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33.

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

Roll Call No. 314 Yeas—97

Alexander Fox McKinney Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

Aragona Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Arbit Green, P. Miller Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Beson Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bohnak Herzberg Neeley Steele

Bollin Hoadley Neyer Tate

Borton Hoskins O’Neal Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Brixie Johnsen Paiz Tsernoglou

Bruck Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Byrnes Koleszar Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Kunse Posthumus Wegela

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Weiss

Coffia Lightner Price Wendzel

DeBoer Linting Puri Wilson

DeBoyer Longjohn Rigas Witwer

DeSana MacDonell Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Maddock Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—4

Carra Pohutsky Rheingans Scott

In The Chair: Smit

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to provide for tuition assistance at certain educational institutions for Michigan national guard members; and to prescribe duties for certain state officials,”

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of  

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4420, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364a.

The Senate has amended the House substitute (H-3) to the Senate substitute (S-4) as follows:

1.  Amend page 1, line 3, by striking out “each calendar year in order to be considered”.

2.  Amend page 1, line 3, after “form” by inserting “to be considered”.

The Senate has concurred in the House substitute (H-3) to the Senate substitute (S-4) as amended and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect..

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the amendments to the House substitute (H-3) to the Senate substitute (S-4) made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 315 Yeas—101

Alexander Fox Meerman Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Mentzer Scott

Aragona Glanville Miller Skaggs

Arbit Green, P. Morgan Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Beson Hall Myers-Phillips Snyder

Bierlein Harris Neeley St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Borton Hoskins Outman Tate

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paiz Thompson

Brixie Johnsen Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Pohutsky VanderWall

Carra Kunse Posthumus VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin Wegela

Cavitt Lightner Price Weiss

Coffia Linting Puri Wendzel

DeBoer Longjohn Rheingans Wilson

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Witwer

DeSana Maddock Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Markkanen Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Martin Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martus Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald McKinney Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Smit

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

Senate Bill No. 596, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364.

The Senate has amended the House amendments as follows:

1. Amend House Amendment No. 3, page 1, line 6, after “364a.” by striking out “A request for a legislatively directed spending item does not carry over to a subsequent budget cycle and must be submitted each budget cycle to be considered.” and inserting “A request for a legislatively directed spending item that is submitted for the first fiscal year of a 2-year legislative session applies to both fiscal years of a 2-year legislative session and does not need to be resubmitted or renewed. A request for a legislatively directed spending item that is submitted for the second fiscal year of a 2-year legislative session applies only to that fiscal year and does not carry over to the following 2-year legislative session.”.

2. Amend House Amendment No. 4, page 2, line 26, after “least” by striking out “60 calendar” and inserting “45 calendar”.

3. Amend House Amendment No. 11, page 5, line 27, after “for” by striking out “a corresponding and valid” and inserting “an incurred or intended”.

The Senate has concurred in the House amendments as amended and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

The question being on the concurring in the amendments to the House amendments made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 316 Yeas—101

Alexander Fox Meerman Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Mentzer Scott

Aragona Glanville Miller Skaggs

Arbit Green, P. Morgan Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Beson Hall Myers-Phillips Snyder

Bierlein Harris Neeley St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Borton Hoskins Outman Tate

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paiz Thompson

Brixie Johnsen Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Pohutsky VanderWall

Carra Kunse Posthumus VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin Wegela

Cavitt Lightner Price Weiss

Coffia Linting Puri Wendzel

DeBoer Longjohn Rheingans Wilson

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Witwer

DeSana Maddock Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Markkanen Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Martin Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martus Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald McKinney Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Smit

House Bill No. 5055, entitled

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

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

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

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

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

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

Roll Call No. 317 Yeas—101

Alexander Fox Meerman Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Mentzer Scott

Aragona Glanville Miller Skaggs

Arbit Green, P. Morgan Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Beson Hall Myers-Phillips Snyder

Bierlein Harris Neeley St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Borton Hoskins Outman Tate

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paiz Thompson

Brixie Johnsen Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Pohutsky VanderWall

Carra Kunse Posthumus VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin Wegela

Cavitt Lightner Price Weiss

Coffia Linting Puri Wendzel

DeBoer Longjohn Rheingans Wilson

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Witwer

DeSana Maddock Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Markkanen Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Martin Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martus Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald McKinney Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the full title.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of  

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Mentzer, Brixie, Miller, Price, Wooden, Young, Tsernoglou, Longjohn, Rogers, Snyder, Paiz, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Pohutsky, Witwer, Koleszar, Breen, Rheingans, Foreman, Xiong, Coffia, Byrnes, Morgan, Glanville, Arbit, Fitzgerald, Scott, Martus, Liberati, Dievendorf, Steckloff, Weiss, Wegela, McKinney, O’Neal, MacDonell and Hoskins offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 219.

A resolution urging the federal government to not extend the emergency order preventing the planned closure of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant.

Whereas, On March 11, 2022, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) approved the suspension of three generating units at the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive, Michigan. These suspensions were to occur by June 1, 2025, with permanent cessation of coal combustion occurring by December 31, 2028. In granting approval, MISO projected that there would be a sufficient energy supply to meet consumer demand without the continued operation of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant; and

Whereas, Despite MISO’s findings and approvals, on May 23, 2025, the United States Department of Energy issued an emergency order (Order No. 202-25-3) directing MISO to continue operation of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant until August 21, 2025. The order was issued to combat an alleged energy emergency; and

Whereas, On August 21, 2025, the United States Department Energy issued another order (Order No. 202-25-7) to extend the effect of Order No. 202-25-3 until November 19, 2025. The new order alleges that the emergency conditions that led to the issuance of Order No. 202-25-3 are continuing; and

Whereas, Order 202-25-3 and Order 202-25-7 conflict with Consumers Energy’s decision to stop using coal as a fuel source for electricity by 2025; and

Whereas, Not only do the Department of Energy’s orders conflict with and infringe upon the decision to stop using coal as a fuel source for electricity by 2025, they are also having a financial impact. Continued operation of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant cost Consumers Energy and its ratepayers 29 million dollars in the first 38 days of continued operation alone. The decommissioning of the plant was estimated to save ratepayers 600 million dollars by the year 2040; and

Whereas, In addition to the financial consequences, the continued operation of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant presents both health and environmental concerns. The plant releases millions of pounds of air pollutants annually, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and fine particulate matter. Nearly 9 million tons of climate-harming carbon dioxide are also released annually. The air pollution generated by coal plants has been linked to several negative health impacts such as asthma, cancer, heart conditions, and lung conditions. The J.H. Campbell Power Plant has been estimated to cause between 389 and 879 million dollars in health impacts annually; and

Whereas, The J.H. Campbell Power Plant has also been estimated to release roughly 100,000 pounds of water-polluting substances annually, including 10,000 pounds of toxic metals such as arsenic. A monitoring well near the plant measured arsenic levels 5.7 times the federal limit for drinking in 2017; and

Whereas, Legal challenges have been brought against the Department of Energy’s order, arguing that it is illegal and arbitrary. However, while these legal challenges make their way through the judicial system, the federal government should refrain from extending Order No. 202-25-3 once again to best serve the hardworking people directly impacted by the continued operation of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the federal government to not extend the emergency order which prevented the planned closure of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Secretary of Energy and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. MacDonell, Weiss, Arbit, Coffia, Breen, Mentzer, Paiz, Byrnes, Price, Martus, Brixie, Dievendorf, Morgan, Xiong, McKinney, Rheingans, Young, Hoskins, Miller and Wegela offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 221.

A resolution to urge the federal government to reverse course on expediting denaturalization through civil proceedings.

Whereas, Under Section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1451, a United States attorney may institute civil proceedings to revoke the order naturalizing a citizen if the individual’s U.S. citizenship was “illegally procured” or was “procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation.” Notably, individuals subject to denaturalization via civil proceedings do not have a constitutional right to an attorney or to a trial by jury. The burden of proof in civil denaturalization cases is “clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence,” which may be a lesser standard than the “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” required in criminal cases; and

Whereas, The United States Department of Justice released a memorandum on June 11, 2025, advising attorneys in its Civil Division to “prioritize and maximally pursue” the civil denaturalization of naturalized citizens over various types of alleged unlawful activity. The memorandum gives the Civil Division concerningly broad latitude over which naturalized citizens to target for denaturalization and deportation, including those who have not been accused of any crime, stating in relevant part that the Division should prioritize “[a]ny other cases referred to the Civil Division that the Division determines to be sufficiently important to pursue”; and

Whereas, Certain legal experts have warned that conducting denaturalization proceedings solely via civil litigation could be an unconstitutional violation of naturalized citizens’ due process rights. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides, in relevant part, that “[n]o person shall . . . be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . . .” This includes both procedural due process, which requires individuals to be offered certain procedural protections if the government seeks to deprive them of a protected interest, and substantive due process, which protects fundamental rights from governmental interference. Legal experts have advised that the weaker procedural protections in civil litigation, as opposed to criminal proceedings, are constitutionally insufficient to satisfy procedural due process, and that the government’s interests in regulating naturalization and immigration can be achieved through other, more narrowly tailored means; and

Whereas, According to recent representative polling, overwhelming majorities of Americans do not support the denaturalization of naturalized citizens. In one poll, 70 percent of respondents indicated that the President should not have the power to revoke the citizenship of naturalized citizens, and in another, 64 percent of respondents expressed the opinion that the federal government should not have the power to invalidate the citizenship of naturalized citizens; and

Whereas, Civil denaturalization has the potential to be misused. Powerful elected officials, including the President of the United States and multiple members of Congress, have called for the investigation, denaturalization, or deportation of naturalized citizens simply because they express viewpoints that those in power disagree with. Any attempt on the part of the federal government to denaturalize individuals for engaging in constitutionally protected free speech is fundamentally at odds with our nation’s most sacred values; and

Whereas, In context, the Department of Justice’s decision is properly understood as part of the Trump Administration’s effort to demonize immigrants, including naturalized citizens, by associating them with criminality, when, in fact, naturalized citizens commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens. Given the wide latitude granted to U.S. Attorneys in this memorandum, the Department of Justice does not seem to be focused on improving public safety. Rather, the purpose of this policy seems to be communicating that naturalized citizens are not welcome in the United States; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to over 400,000 naturalized citizens who are valued members of our state. Many naturalized citizens work and pay taxes for years, or even decades, before attaining their citizenship, making significant contributions to our economy and culture. Meaningful numbers of Michigan’s immigrants work in sectors of the workforce suffering from chronic worker shortages, such as healthcare. Naturalized citizens play a key role in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research and development, which is essential for sustaining Michigan’s global competitiveness, and many companies important to the United States were founded by immigrants. Our naturalized citizens should not have to live their lives with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over them, plagued by fears of civil denaturalization proceedings that could be brought at any time and for any reason, including political reasons; and

Whereas, Naturalized citizenship is not second-class citizenship. Once attained, it is not a privilege that can be revoked arbitrarily or capriciously. Naturalized citizens have the same constitutional rights as native-born citizens, including the right to receive due process before being deprived of life, liberty, or property; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the federal government to reverse course on expediting denaturalization through civil proceedings; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Attorney General of the United States, the United States Secretary of State, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Wegela, Farhat, Byrnes, Dievendorf, McFall, Wilson, McKinney, Miller, Pohutsky, Myers-Phillips, Tyrone Carter, Coffia, Rheingans, Liberati and Paiz offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 223.

A resolution to urge Congress to restrict the sale of U.S. arms to Israel and to urge the United States Secretary of State to reinstate the issuance of visitor visas to individuals from Gaza.

Whereas, The United States signed the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, otherwise known as the Genocide Convention, on December 11, 1948. In 1988, Congress passed and the President signed the bipartisan Genocide Convention Implementation Act, leading to the United States’ ratification of the Genocide Convention on November 25, 1988; and

Whereas, A growing number of humanitarian groups and scholars, including Israeli organizations, are concluding that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa has even instituted proceedings against Israel in the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel is committing genocide, has failed to prevent genocide, and has failed to prevent or punish the incitement of genocide; and

Whereas, Our nation has provided billions of dollars’ worth of weapons to Israel, which are being used to facilitate Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The United States obligated over 300 billion dollars in foreign assistance to Israel from 1948 to 2024, adjusting for inflation. Researchers at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs calculate that Congress appropriated at least 17.9 billion dollars in security assistance for Israel between 2023 and 2024. The U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action has calculated that, based on the proportion of federal income tax paid by Michigan residents in fiscal year 2020, Michigan’s share of this 17.9 billion is over 420 million dollars. This is Michigan taxpayers’ money, and it should be used to meet the needs of Michigan residents; and

Whereas, Congress is empowered to prevent certain arms transfers by federal law. Congress can prohibit sales of U.S. arms to specific countries by adopting a joint resolution under Section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act, if a country uses U.S.-origin weapons or defense services for an unauthorized purpose, or under Section 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, after requesting a report from the United States Secretary of State about the country’s “observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom.” Alternatively, Congress can adopt a joint resolution of disapproval to block specific sales of U.S. arms, under Section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act; and

Whereas, Congress can further restrict the provision of military or other foreign aid through the regular legislative process. For example, House Bill 3565 of 2025 would prohibit the sale of certain weapons and related services to the Government of Israel unless “a law is enacted identifying the specific purpose or purposes for which such [weapons] or services may be used” and Israel provides written assurances that such articles will be used “in accordance with international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and relevant bilateral agreements.” This legislation is colloquially known as the “Block the Bombs Act”; and

Whereas, From May to September 2025, over 2,500 Palestinians were killed while attempting to retrieve food. At the time, many of these distribution sites were operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Fund, an organization reportedly established by or in close consultation with Israel and backed by a 30 million dollar grant from the U.S. government. Furthermore, data from an Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Global Famine Review Committee analysis completed in August 2025 confirmed that Gaza has been experiencing a famine, with over 500,000 people facing starvation. In a July 2025 screening, over 2,500 children were diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition, which can require medical stabilization that is difficult to provide in Gaza’s under-resourced hospitals; and

Whereas, A supposed ceasefire went into effect on October 10, 2025, but since that time, Israel has killed hundreds of Palestinians and failed to meet its commitment to allow 600 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza per day. Israel continues to occupy approximately half the territory of Gaza; and

Whereas, Under the Genocide Convention, signatories are obligated to prevent and punish genocide wherever it occurs. Providing humanitarian relief, including access to medical care for children and families, is an essential means by which the United States can fulfill its obligations under international law and uphold its commitment to human rights and dignity. However, in August 2025, the United States Department of State suspended the issuance of all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza, including those for medical treatment. Blocking Palestinian children, injured by U.S.-supplied weapons, from obtaining medical treatment in the United States is unnecessarily cruel, undermines America’s global standing, and contradicts both domestic and international values; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Congress to utilize its existing statutory powers and adopt joint resolutions to prohibit sales of U.S. arms to Israel; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge Congress to enact legislation further restricting the sale of U.S. arms to Israel; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge Congress not to appropriate any additional funds for weapons to Israel until it ends its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and those responsible for committing genocide are prosecuted and held responsible for their crimes; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the United States Secretary of State to immediately reinstate the issuance of visitor visas to individuals from Gaza, with particular priority given to visitor visas for children in urgent need of medical care; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of State, and members of Congress to ensure that the United States remains a safe haven for children whose survival depends on timely medical treatment; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of State, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Minority Leader of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation; and be it further

Resolved, That we request a personal response to this resolution be sent from the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the United States Senate to the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate within one month of receipt.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9

A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 13, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further

Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, November 13, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of  

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns Tuesday, December 2 it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 9, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Fox moved that the House adjourn.

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

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, at 1:30 p.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives