No. 54

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 5, 2025.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

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

 

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

 

Alexander—present

Foreman—present

McFall—present

Schuette—present

Andrews—excused

Fox—present

McKinney—present

Scott—present

Aragona—present

Frisbie—present

Meerman—present

Skaggs—present

Arbit—present

Glanville—present

Mentzer—present

Slagh—present

BeGole—present

Grant—present

Miller—present

Smit—present

Beson—present

Green, P.—present

Morgan—present

Snyder—present

Bierlein—present

Greene, J.—present

Mueller—present

St. Germaine—excused

Bohnak—present

Hall—present

Myers-Phillips—present

Steckloff—present

Bollin—present

Harris—present

Neeley—present

Steele—present

Borton—present

Herzberg—present

Neyer—present

Tate—present

Breen—present

Hoadley—excused

O’Neal—present

Thompson—present

Brixie—present

Hope—present

Outman—present

Tisdel—present

Bruck—present

Hoskins—present

Paiz—present

Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present

Jenkins-Arno—present

Paquette—present

VanderWall—present

Carra—present

Johnsen—present

Pavlov—present

VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—present

Kelly—present

Pohutsky—present

Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present

Koleszar—present

Posthumus—present

Weiss—present

Cavitt—present

Kuhn—present

Prestin—present

Wendzel—present

Coffia—present

Kunse—present

Price—present

Whitsett—excused

Conlin—present

Liberati—present

Puri—present

Wilson—present

DeBoer—present

Lightner—present

Rheingans—present

Witwer—present

DeBoyer—present

Linting—present

Rigas—present

Wooden—present

DeSana—present

Longjohn—present

Robinson—present

Woolford—present

Dievendorf—present

MacDonell—present

Rogers—present

Wortz—present

Edwards—present

Maddock—present

Roth—present

Wozniak—present

Fairbairn—present

Markkanen—present

Schmaltz—present

Xiong—present

Farhat—present

Martin—present

Schriver—present

Young—present

Fitzgerald—present

Martus—present

 

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Pastor Brian Grothe, Pastor of Lighthouse Ministries in Tipton, offered the following invocation:

 

“Our Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in this legislative gathering, inviting Your grace and peace to be a covering that envelopes us. Grace each one here with divine wisdom to discern Your will, and the moral courage and integrity to diligently pursue it.

Lord, we invite Your presence to guide all deliberations and actions, bringing them into alignment with Your perfect will.

Father as these legislators dedicate their work to You today, may it be honoring and pleasing to You.

May every decision made and every word spoken reflect Your divine character and nature.

Help and strengthen these men and women to uphold integrity and righteousness in all their endeavors. 

Thank You Father, for Your unfailing love and guidance.

May Your peace have preeminence in each heart and mind throughout this meeting, bringing clarity and harmony to their discussions.

May all the results and outcomes of this legislative meeting bring Glory to Your Name!

In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.”

 

 

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Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Andrews, Hoadley, St. Germaine and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4464, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3403, 3406z, 3406bb, 3406hh, and 3406ii (MCL 500.3403, 500.3406z, 500.3406bb, 500.3406hh, and 500.3406ii), section 3403 as amended by 2023 PA 158, section 3406z as added by 2023 PA 159, section 3406bb as added by 2023 PA 160, section 3406hh as added by 2024 PA 41, and section 3406ii as added by 2023 PA 157.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 141                                   Yeas—106

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  McFall                                   Schriver

Aragona                            Fox                          McKinney                              Schuette

Arbit                                 Frisbie                     Meerman                               Scott

BeGole                              Glanville                  Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Beson                                Grant                       Miller                                     Slagh

Bierlein                             Green, P.                  Morgan                                  Smit

Bohnak                             Greene, J.                 Mueller                                  Snyder

Bollin                                Hall                         Myers-Phillips                        Steckloff

Borton                               Harris                      Neeley                                   Steele

Breen                                Herzberg                  Neyer                                     Tate

Brixie                                Hope                       O’Neal                                   Thompson

Bruck                                Hoskins                   Outman                                  Tisdel

Byrnes                              Jenkins-Arno            Paiz                                        Tsernoglou

Carra                                 Johnsen                   Paquette                                 VanderWall

Carter, B.                           Kelly                       Pavlov                                   VanWoerkom

Carter, T.                           Koleszar                  Pohutsky                                Wegela

Cavitt                                Kuhn                       Posthumus                             Weiss

Coffia                                Kunse                      Prestin                                   Wendzel

Conlin                               Liberati                    Price                                      Wilson

DeBoer                              Lightner                   Puri                                        Witwer

DeBoyer                            Linting                     Rheingans                              Wooden

DeSana                              Longjohn                 Rigas                                      Woolford

Dievendorf                        MacDonell               Robinson                               Wortz

Edwards                            Maddock                 Rogers                                   Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Markkanen              Roth                                       Xiong

Farhat                                Martin                     Schmaltz                                Young

Fitzgerald                          Martus                                                                  

 

 

                                                               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. 4023, entitled

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 142                                   Yeas—104

 

 

Alexander                          Fitzgerald                 Martin                                    Schmaltz

Aragona                            Foreman                  Martus                                   Schriver

Arbit                                 Fox                          McFall                                   Schuette

BeGole                              Frisbie                     McKinney                              Scott

Beson                                Glanville                  Meerman                               Skaggs

Bierlein                             Grant                       Mentzer                                 Slagh

Bohnak                             Green, P.                  Miller                                     Smit

Bollin                                Greene, J.                 Morgan                                  Snyder

Borton                               Hall                         Mueller                                  Steckloff

Breen                                Harris                      Myers-Phillips                        Steele

Brixie                                Herzberg                  Neeley                                   Tate

Bruck                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Thompson

Byrnes                              Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Tisdel

Carra                                 Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Tsernoglou

Carter, B.                           Johnsen                   Paiz                                        VanderWall

Carter, T.                           Kelly                       Pavlov                                   VanWoerkom

Cavitt                                Koleszar                  Pohutsky                                Weiss

Coffia                                Kuhn                       Posthumus                             Wendzel

Conlin                               Kunse                      Prestin                                   Wilson

DeBoer                              Liberati                    Price                                      Witwer

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Puri                                        Wooden

DeSana                              Linting                     Rheingans                              Woolford

Dievendorf                        Longjohn                 Rigas                                      Wortz

Edwards                            MacDonell               Robinson                               Wozniak

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Rogers                                   Xiong

Farhat                                Markkanen              Roth                                       Young

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Paquette                            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. 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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 143                                   Yeas—104

 

 

Alexander                          Foreman                  Martus                                   Schmaltz

Aragona                            Fox                          McFall                                   Schriver

Arbit                                 Frisbie                     McKinney                              Schuette

BeGole                              Glanville                  Meerman                               Scott

Beson                                Grant                       Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Bierlein                             Green, P.                  Miller                                     Slagh

Bohnak                             Greene, J.                 Morgan                                  Smit

Bollin                                Hall                         Mueller                                  Snyder

Borton                               Harris                      Myers-Phillips                        Steckloff

Breen                                Herzberg                  Neeley                                   Steele

Brixie                                Hope                       Neyer                                     Tate

Bruck                                Hoskins                   O’Neal                                   Thompson

Byrnes                              Jenkins-Arno            Outman                                  Tisdel

Carter, B.                           Johnsen                   Paiz                                        Tsernoglou

Carter, T.                           Kelly                       Paquette                                 VanderWall

Cavitt                                Koleszar                  Pavlov                                   VanWoerkom

Coffia                                Kuhn                       Pohutsky                                Weiss

Conlin                               Kunse                      Posthumus                             Wendzel

DeBoer                              Liberati                    Prestin                                   Wilson

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Price                                      Witwer

DeSana                              Linting                     Puri                                        Wooden

Dievendorf                        Longjohn                 Rheingans                              Woolford

Edwards                            MacDonell               Rigas                                      Wortz

Fairbairn                           Maddock                 Robinson                               Wozniak

Farhat                                Markkanen              Rogers                                   Xiong

Fitzgerald                          Martin                     Roth                                       Young

 

 

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Carra                                 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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Borton, Alexander, Fox, Paiz and Schuette offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 123.

A resolution to declare June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, including over 100 state parks and recreation areas, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 13,000 miles of state-designated trails, and access to four of the five Great Lakes; and

Whereas, The great outdoors of Michigan provide countless opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, camping, wildlife observation, and more. These outdoor experiences not only enhance physical and mental well-being, but also help make Michigan one of the most rewarding and enjoyable places to live, work, and raise a family; and

Whereas, Michigan’s vast trail system plays a crucial role in connecting residents and visitors to the great outdoors, and among these, the North Central State Trail stands out as a treasured 62-mile route from Gaylord to Mackinaw City, offering scenic opportunities for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and wildlife observation through some of the state’s most beautiful natural landscapes; and

Whereas, The outdoor recreation industry is a major contributor to Michigan’s economy, generating over $13.9 billion in value-added economic activity and supporting over 118,000 jobs across the state, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ 2023 report; and

Whereas, Michigan’s natural lands and waters are vital to environmental health, conservation education, and the stewardship ethic passed from one generation to the next; and

Whereas, Great Outdoors Month, celebrated nationwide each June, encourages all Americans to explore the outdoors, participate in recreational activities, and appreciate the natural beauty and resources of their communities; and

Whereas, Public and private partners across Michigan play a key role in protecting access to these spaces and expanding outdoor opportunities for all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all Michiganders to experience and enjoy our unparalleled outdoor spaces.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 125 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Wozniak, Alexander, Fox, Lightner, Paiz and Schuette offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 125.

A resolution to declare June 8-14, 2025, as National Flag Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The flag of the United States of America was first authorized by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, and has since stood as a powerful emblem of the American spirit, representing liberty, democracy, and the sacrifices made in defense of those ideals; and

Whereas, Flag Day, observed annually on June 14, commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes and serves as a time for Americans to reflect on our shared history, values, and responsibilities as citizens; and

Whereas, The origin story of the first American flag remains subject to historical debate, though one popular account attributes its creation to Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross; and

Whereas, The design choices of the American flag carry symbolic significance. The red symbolizes hardiness and valor, while the white symbolizes purity and innocence, and the blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice; and

Whereas, The American flag has accompanied our nation through moments of great challenge and triumph, serving as a beacon of hope to generations at home and abroad; and

Whereas, This week provides an opportunity to honor not only the flag itself, but also the service members, veterans, public servants, and everyday citizens who uphold the values it represents; and

Whereas, Communities across Michigan can use this observance to promote civic education, celebrate national pride, and foster a deeper understanding of our nation’s founding principles; and

Whereas, The period of June 8 through June 14 is recognized as National Flag Week, during which Americans are encouraged to display the flag proudly at their homes, schools, and workplaces as a visible expression of unity and patriotism; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 8-14, 2025, as National Flag Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage all residents to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and the prominent display of the American flag.

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, June 4:

House Bill Nos.     4548   4549  4550

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, June 5:

Senate Bill Nos.      349    350    351    352    353    354    355

 

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4246, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238, and 17201 (MCL 333.16170a, 333.16222, 333.16231, 333.16238, and 333.17201), section 16170a as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16222 as amended by 2014 PA 97, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17201 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding sections 16187, 17225, and 17225a.

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, 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, June 5, 2025

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

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4257, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503), as amended by 2022 PA 243.

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

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

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov

Nays: Reps. Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4265, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11506 and 11568 (MCL 324.11506 and 324.11568), section 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244 and section 11568 as added by 2022 PA 249.

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

Nays: Reps. Dievendorf 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, June 5, 2025

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

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4352, entitled

A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.

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

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

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4353, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled “An act to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers,” by amending section 1 (MCL 15.391), as amended by 2016 PA 302.

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, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant

Nays: None

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4354, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.

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, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant

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. 4355, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 2a of chapter IV (MCL 764.2a), as amended by 2016 PA 326.

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, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, June 5, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Hoadley and Whitsett

Excused: Reps. Hoadley and Whitsett

 

 

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, June 5, 2025

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

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received June 5, 2025 and read:

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-7

Declaration of State of Emergency

 

On May 15, 2025, a strong system of severe storms brought tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rains and flash flooding, which impacted many areas of the state. In the Upper Peninsula, localized heavy rainfall in Baraga County, up to four inches in the overnight hours, created flash flooding that flooded and washed out many roads and caused overflow issues and release into public waterways at a nearby wastewater treatment plant. Downstate, these severe storms brought a total of 11 confirmed tornadoes across lower Michigan. In the City of Lansing, a confirmed EF-1 tornado combined with straight-line winds caused significant damage to the utility infrastructure in a heavily populated area of the capital city. Power poles were snapped and lines brought down, affecting thousands of residents. Trees and other vegetative debris blocked roads and created obstacles for first responders and utility crews. In Allegan County, two EF-1 tornadoes and straight-line winds of up to 95 miles per hour caused significant damage to thousands of residents in 11 communities. Power poles and lines fell as well as trees, causing damage to homes and public infrastructure throughout these communities.

Two weeks after this storm system, all communities are still cleaning up and recovering from the event. Local officials in Baraga and Allegan counties, as well as the City of Lansing, have taken several actions to respond to the situation, including but not limited to issuing local declarations. Despite these efforts, local resources have proven insufficient to address the situation. State assistance and other outside resources are necessary to effectively respond to and recover from the impacts of this emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor. Under the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.403(4), “[t]he governor shall, by executive order or proclamation, declare a state of emergency if he or she finds that an emergency has occurred or that the threat of an emergency exists.”

Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.401 to 30.421, I find it reasonable and necessary to order the following:

   1.  A state of emergency is declared for Baraga County, Allegan County, and the City of Lansing.

   2.  The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the Department of State Police must coordinate and maximize all state efforts and may call upon all state departments to use available resources to assist in the designated areas pursuant to the Michigan Emergency Management Plan.

   3.  The state of emergency is terminated at such time as the threats to public health, safety, and property caused by the emergency no longer exist, and appropriate programs have been implemented to recover from the effects of this emergency, but in no case later than July 3, 2025, unless extended as provided by the Emergency Management Act.

Date:  June 3, 2025

Time: 2:29 pm

                                         [SEAL]                                  GRETCHEN WHITMER

                                                                                       GOVERNOR

                                                                                       By the Governor

                                                                                       Jocelyn Benson

                                                                                       SECRETARY OF STATE

The message was referred to the Clerk.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4012, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20925 (MCL 333.20925), as added by 2018 PA 600.

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.

House Bill No. 4044, entitled

A bill to designate the official duck of the state of Michigan.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4141, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4011, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of technology, management, and budget to convey or transfer state-owned property in Arenac County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance or transfer; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

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.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Conlin, MacDonell and Paiz offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 124.

A resolution to declare June 2-6, 2025, as Survival Flight Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Survival Flight services provide a critically important benefit to the people of Michigan, offering rapid, lifesaving transport for patients in acute medical crisis, including the transport of critically ill or injured individuals, donor organs, and lifesaving equipment such as ECMO systems; and

Whereas, These services support health systems and residents across the state, delivering timely and specialized care that often determines the difference between life and death for Michigan’s patients; and

Whereas, On June 4, 2007, a Survival Flight aircraft tragically crashed into Lake Michigan while returning from an organ procurement mission in Milwaukee. Aboard the aircraft were six dedicated professionals, returning with donor lungs for a transplant candidate awaiting care at the University of Michigan Transplant Center. The six lives lost that day were: David Ashburn, M.D., Richard Chenault II, Dennis Hoyes, Rick LaPensee, Bill Serra, Martin Spoor, M.D. These exemplary individuals had committed their lives to the service of others—saving and improving lives through organ donation, critical care, aviation safety, and transplant surgery. Their selfless dedication represents the very highest values of the medical profession and public service. The Survival Flight and transplant communities were forever changed by this profound loss, which continues to be remembered with deep respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 2-6, 2025, as Survival Flight Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize and celebrate the enduring impact of Survival Flight services and the ongoing sacrifices made by its team members in the service of health and humanity throughout Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the families of those lost, the leadership of Michigan Medicine, and the University of Michigan Transplant Center as a symbol of our enduring appreciation.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Rep. Posthumus moved to suspend that portion of Rule 40 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.

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

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Mueller, Beson, Harris, BeGole and Tyrone Carter introduced

House Bill No. 4551, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.603), as amended by 2016 PA 289.

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

 

 

Reps. Paquette, Smit, Kelly, Fox, Schmaltz, Rigas, Maddock, Outman, Carra, Johnsen and DeSana introduced

House Bill No. 4552, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9215 and 9227 (MCL 333.9215 and 333.9227), section 9227 as amended by 2006 PA 91, and by adding section 5115a.

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

 

 

Reps. DeSana, Rigas, Maddock, Kelly, Carra, Johnsen and Paquette introduced

House Bill No. 4553, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1177 (MCL 380.1177), as amended by 2013 PA 121.

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

 

 

Reps. Fairbairn, Markkanen, Kunse, Prestin, Roth, Kelly, Borton, Woolford, Pavlov, Harris, BeGole, Rigas, Bohnak, Robinson, St. Germaine, Mueller, Outman, Wortz, Fox, Cavitt, DeSana, Alexander, Maddock, Paquette, Linting, Schuette, Beson, VanderWall and Jaime Greene introduced

House Bill No. 4554, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43531 (MCL 324.43531), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

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

 

 

Reps. Dievendorf, Pohutsky, Wegela, Andrews, Brenda Carter, Rheingans, Miller, Edwards, Wilson, Breen, Price, Hope, Brixie and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4555, entitled

A bill to provide for the income rate program; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain providers of retail water, sewerage, and stormwater management services in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of retail water, sewerage, and stormwater management services; and to provide for remedies and penalties for certain violations of this act.

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

 

 

Reps. Kunse, Koleszar, Weiss and Johnsen introduced

House Bill No. 4556, 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.

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

 

 

Reps. Koleszar, Weiss, Johnsen and Kunse introduced

House Bill No. 4557, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024 PA 120 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. VanderWall, Wozniak, Meerman, Borton and Roth introduced

House Bill No. 4558, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5553, 5555, 5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553, 333.5555, 333.5557, and 333.5561), as added by 2014 PA 269, and by adding sections 5560 and 5562.

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

 

 

Reps. Carra, Pavlov, Kelly, Martin, Rheingans, Frisbie, Outman, Maddock, Paquette, Schriver, DeSana, Alexander, Meerman, Johnsen, Schuette, DeBoyer, Bierlein, Fox, DeBoer, Roth, Schmaltz, Woolford and Linting introduced

House Bill No. 4559, entitled

A bill to regulate the use of certain terminology in the promotion of state or local governmental services.

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

 

 

Reps. Pavlov, Fox, Tisdel, Phil Green, Thompson, Woolford, Linting and Johnsen introduced

House Bill No. 4560, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by repealing section 472a (MCL 168.472a).

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

 

 

Rep. Phil Green introduced

House Bill No. 4561, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. VanWoerkom introduced

House Bill No. 4562, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Roth introduced

House Bill No. 4563, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Slagh introduced

House Bill No. 4564, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Slagh introduced

House Bill No. 4565, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

Rep. Beson introduced

House Bill No. 4566, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Beson introduced

House Bill No. 4567, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Cavitt introduced

House Bill No. 4568, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Kuhn introduced

House Bill No. 4569, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of the attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Jenkins-Arno introduced

House Bill No. 4570, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Mueller introduced

House Bill No. 4571, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Robinson introduced

House Bill No. 4572, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Borton introduced

House Bill No. 4573, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Borton introduced

House Bill No. 4574, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

Rep. Steele introduced

House Bill No. 4575, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Kelly introduced

House Bill No. 4576, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Kelly introduced

House Bill No. 4577, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2024 PA 148 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

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

 

 

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4578, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4579, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 206 (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1806), as amended by 2024 PA 120.

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

 

 

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4580, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 241 (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841), as amended by 2024 PA 120.

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

 

 

Reps. Farhat, Miller, Rheingans, Schriver and Byrnes introduced

House Bill No. 4581, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled “Credit reform act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 445.1854).

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

 

 

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Rep. O’Neal moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:55 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, June 10, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives