No. 29

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

1:30 p.m.

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

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

e/d/s = entered during session

Dr. Miracle Nored, Minister of New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Warren, offered the following invocation:

“Heavenly Father,

We come before You this day with thanksgiving. Thank You for the positions and opportunities You have provided within the state of Michigan. We are grateful for our governor, state representatives, senators, and other state officials, who tirelessly work for the good of all people. Thank You for the resources and responsibilities You have entrusted to them as Your servant leaders. Let forgiveness and mercy be our portion as we continue pressing toward the high calling You’ve given us.

We thank You for the divine shifts occurring in our educational, cultural, and economic climates, knowing they work together for our good. We are grateful for Your guidance through divine strategy and innovative ideas and partnerships that enable us to triumph internally. Empower us as a people to break through barriers, overcoming territorial strongholds and psychological challenges that might hinder our progress.

We lift up our leaders and residents, acknowledging that all authority comes from You, God. Fill the hearts of Michigan’s leaders and communities with grace, integrity, and care as they lead, serving with compassion, wisdom, discernment, and strength. May their leadership honor You and foster a spirit of unity and excellence among us all.

Instill brotherly kindness, compassion, and healing within our communities, nurturing reconciliation and cooperation. Provide our leaders with the resources needed to empower every resident of Michigan, from the youngest children to the leaders of major corporations, ensuring each decision promotes the well-being and prosperity of all.

We pray specifically for our governor, members of the Senate, House of Representatives, and other officials placed in positions of influence, power, and authority. Guide each of them to align with Your will, Your way, and Your timing, ensuring their actions are honorable in Your sight. We pray that You will order their steps in righteousness, justice, and equality for the good of all. We offer this prayer in the spirit of love and truth. Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Herzberg and Neeley be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, March 18:

House Bill Nos. 4243 4244 4245 4246 4247 4248 4249 4250 4251 4252 4253 4254 4255 4256 4257 4258 4259 4260 4261 4262 4263 4264 4265 4266

House Joint Resolution G

Senate Bill Nos. 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, March 19:

Senate Bill Nos. 187 188 189

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, March 19:

Senate Bill Nos. 51 82 83 105 116

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Joint Resolution E, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article VIII, to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction.

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

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov

Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, of the Committee on Education and Workforce, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley

Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter

Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 51, entitled

A bill to declare the powers and duties of the Black leadership advisory council; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 82, 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 Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 83, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 27c (MCL 388.1627c), as amended by 2024 PA 120.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 105, entitled

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

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 116, entitled

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

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Rigas, Johnsen, Harris, Outman, Fairbairn, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schuette, Linting, BeGole, Cavitt, Beson, Smit, Martin, Jenkins-Arno, DeBoer, Bohnak, Prestin, Markkanen, DeBoyer, Frisbie, Roth, Hoadley, Pavlov, Steckloff, Robinson, Meerman, Alexander, Woolford, Thompson, St. Germaine, Fox, McKinney, Wegela, Neeley, Wooden, Aragona, Borton, Fitzgerald, Jaime Greene, Martus, Wilson, Conlin, Herzberg, Mentzer, Morgan, Xiong, Glanville and Neyer introduced

House Bill No. 4267, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 94a.

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

Reps. Byrnes, Mentzer, Dievendorf, Morgan, Koleszar, Brixie, Conlin, Price, Rheingans, Wegela, Hoskins, Coffia, Paiz, Wilson, Miller, Tsernoglou, Andrews, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4268, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.

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

Reps. Brixie, Paquette, Mentzer, Martus, Wegela, Rheingans, Dievendorf, Morgan, Byrnes, Koleszar, Price, Conlin, Coffia, Paiz, Wilson, Miller, Tsernoglou, Andrews, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4269, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding sections 29a and 29b.

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

Reps. Morgan, Paquette, Mentzer, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Rheingans, Wegela, Koleszar, Price, Conlin, Brixie, Coffia, Paiz, Wilson, Miller, Tsernoglou, Andrews, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4270, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 2 and 5 (MCL 169.202 and 169.205), section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 264 and section 5 as amended by 2019 PA 93.

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

Reps. Coffia, Paquette, Morgan, Mentzer, Dievendorf, Byrnes, Wilson, Rheingans, Wegela, Koleszar, Price, Brixie, Conlin, Paiz, Miller, Tsernoglou, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4271, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 27.

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

Reps. Hope, Paquette, Morgan, Mentzer, Dievendorf, Byrnes, Wilson, Rheingans, Wegela, Koleszar, Price, Brixie, Conlin, Coffia, Paiz, Miller, Tsernoglou, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4272, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11e), as amended by 2017 PA 120.

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

Reps. Wilson, Paquette, Mentzer, Dievendorf, Morgan, Byrnes, Rheingans, Wegela, Koleszar, Price, Brixie, Conlin, Coffia, Paiz, Miller, Tsernoglou, Andrews, Arbit, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4273, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83.

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. 4180, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

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

Roll Call No. 33 Yeas—65

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neyer Steele

Bierlein Harris Outman Tate

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Carra Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

Cavitt Kunse Robinson Whitsett

DeBoer Lightner Roth Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Schmaltz Woolford

DeSana Maddock Schriver Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schuette Wozniak

Farhat

Nays—43

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Miller Snyder

Byrnes Hope Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hoskins O’Neal Wegela

Carter, T. Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Coffia Liberati Pohutsky Wilson

Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong

Edwards Martus Rheingans Young

Fitzgerald McFall Rogers

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. 4181, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24.

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

Roll Call No. 34 Yeas—65

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neyer Steele

Bierlein Harris Outman Tate

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Carra Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

Cavitt Kunse Robinson Whitsett

DeBoer Lightner Roth Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Schmaltz Woolford

DeSana Maddock Schriver Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schuette Wozniak

Farhat

Nays—43

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Miller Snyder

Byrnes Hope Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hoskins O’Neal Wegela

Carter, T. Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Coffia Liberati Pohutsky Wilson

Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong

Edwards Martus Rheingans Young

Fitzgerald McFall Rogers

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. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

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

Roll Call No. 35 Yeas—65

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neyer Steele

Bierlein Harris Outman Tate

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Carra Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

Cavitt Kunse Robinson Whitsett

DeBoer Lightner Roth Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Schmaltz Woolford

DeSana Maddock Schriver Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schuette Wozniak

Farhat

Nays—43

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Miller Snyder

Byrnes Hope Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hoskins O’Neal Wegela

Carter, T. Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Coffia Liberati Pohutsky Wilson

Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong

Edwards Martus Rheingans Young

Fitzgerald McFall Rogers

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. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.

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

Roll Call No. 36 Yeas—62

Alexander Frisbie Meerman Smit

Andrews Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

Aragona Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

BeGole Hall Neyer Steele

Beson Harris Outman Tate

Bierlein Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bohnak Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Bollin Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Borton Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Bruck Kuhn Rigas Wegela

Cavitt Kunse Robinson Wendzel

DeBoer Lightner Roth Whitsett

DeBoyer Linting Schmaltz Woolford

Fairbairn Maddock Schuette Wortz

Farhat Markkanen Slagh Wozniak

Fox Martin

Nays—46

Arbit Fitzgerald McKinney Schriver

Breen Foreman Mentzer Scott

Brixie Glanville Miller Skaggs

Byrnes Grant Myers-Phillips Snyder

Carra Hope O’Neal Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hoskins Paiz Weiss

Carter, T. Koleszar Pohutsky Wilson

Coffia Liberati Price Witwer

Conlin Longjohn Puri Wooden

DeSana MacDonell Rheingans Xiong

Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young

Edwards McFall

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan families are already struggling with rising gas prices, inflation, and the high cost of living. This bill doubles the state gas tax, increasing it from 26.3 cents per gallon to 51 cents per gallon —a direct hit to the wallets of working families, small businesses, and everyday commuters. While I fully support investing in our roads and infrastructure, we must do so in a way that does not place an unfair burden on those who can least afford it. This tax hike will disproportionately impact low- and middle-income Michiganders, rural residents who rely on driving, and those with long commutes for work. The majority party often says they are against raising taxes, yet this bill does just that. Instead of doubling the gas tax, we should explore more responsible, balanced solutions to fund road repairs —solutions that do not punish hardworking residents at the pump. For these reasons, I cannot support HB 4183. I remain committed to fighting for fiscally responsible policies that protect Michigan families from unnecessary financial strain.”

House Bill No. 4184, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL 259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended by 2015 PA 260.

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

Roll Call No. 37 Yeas—62

Alexander Frisbie Meerman Smit

Andrews Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

Aragona Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

BeGole Hall Neyer Steele

Beson Harris Outman Tate

Bierlein Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bohnak Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Bollin Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Borton Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Bruck Kuhn Rigas Wegela

Cavitt Kunse Robinson Wendzel

DeBoer Lightner Roth Whitsett

DeBoyer Linting Schmaltz Woolford

Fairbairn Maddock Schuette Wortz

Farhat Markkanen Slagh Wozniak

Fox Martin

Nays—46

Arbit Fitzgerald McKinney Schriver

Breen Foreman Mentzer Scott

Brixie Glanville Miller Skaggs

Byrnes Grant Myers-Phillips Snyder

Carra Hope O’Neal Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hoskins Paiz Weiss

Carter, T. Koleszar Pohutsky Wilson

Coffia Liberati Price Witwer

Conlin Longjohn Puri Wooden

DeSana MacDonell Rheingans Xiong

Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young

Edwards McFall

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. 4185, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Outman moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “to” by inserting “section 12 of”.

2. Amend page 1, line 8, after “MCL” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “141.912.”.

3. Amend page 5, line 8, after “distributed” by inserting “on a per capita population basis”.

The motion was seconded and the amendments were 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. 38 Yeas—64

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neyer Steele

Bierlein Harris Outman Tate

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wegela

DeBoer Kunse Robinson Wendzel

DeBoyer Lightner Roth Whitsett

DeSana Linting Schmaltz Woolford

Fairbairn Maddock Schriver Wortz

Farhat Markkanen Schuette Wozniak

Nays—44

Arbit Fitzgerald McFall Rogers

Breen Foreman McKinney Scott

Brixie Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Byrnes Grant Miller Snyder

Carra Hope Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hoskins O’Neal Weiss

Carter, T. Koleszar Paiz Wilson

Coffia Liberati Pohutsky Witwer

Conlin Longjohn Price Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong

Edwards Martus Rheingans Young

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

While this bill redirects funding into the School Aid Fund, it does not make up for the $5 billion recently cut by the majority party from that very fund. Furthermore, it fails to provide certainty for Michigan’s students and educators amid federal threats to the Department of Education. By shifting sales tax revenue allocations without a comprehensive plan, this bill operates in a silo, neglecting the broader budgetary concerns, including infrastructure and public services. Instead of piecemeal funding adjustments, we need a holistic, negotiated budget that ensures stability for education, transportation, and essential services. With no guarantees on future federal funding and no plan to reverse the significant cuts made by the majority party, this bill falls short of addressing the real needs of our schools and communities. A responsible budget must be built together —not in fragments. For these reasons, I cannot support House Bill 4185.”

House Bill No. 4186, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and 208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019 PA 90.

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

Roll Call No. 39 Yeas—61

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Hall Mueller Steckloff

Beson Harris Neyer Steele

Bierlein Hoadley Outman Thompson

Bohnak Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tisdel

Bollin Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Borton Kelly Posthumus VanWoerkom

Bruck Kuhn Prestin Wegela

Carra Kunse Rigas Wendzel

Cavitt Lightner Robinson Whitsett

DeBoer Linting Roth Woolford

DeBoyer Maddock Schmaltz Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Schuette Wozniak

Farhat

Nays—47

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Miller Snyder

Byrnes Greene, J. Myers-Phillips Tate

Carter, B. Hope O’Neal Tsernoglou

Carter, T. Hoskins Paiz Weiss

Coffia Koleszar Pohutsky Wilson

Conlin Liberati Price Witwer

DeSana Longjohn Puri Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Rheingans Xiong

Edwards Martus Rogers Young

Fitzgerald McFall Schriver

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. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Outman moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out the balance of the line through “after” on line 9 and inserting “After”.

2. Amend page 5, line 27, after “part,” by striking out “up to $2,200,000,000.00” and inserting “$50,000,000.00”.

3. Amend page 5, line 28, after “deposited” by inserting “to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and expended as provided under section 58c(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458c,”.

4. Amend page 6, line 3, after “deposited” by inserting “and up to $2,200,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited”.

5. Amend page 6, line 22, after “part,” by inserting “$50,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and expended as provided under section 58c(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458c, and”.

The motion was seconded and the amendments were 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. 40 Yeas—63

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neyer Steele

Bierlein Harris Outman Thompson

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Tisdel

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov VanderWall

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanWoerkom

Bruck Kelly Prestin Wegela

Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

DeBoer Kunse Robinson Whitsett

DeBoyer Lightner Roth Woolford

DeSana Linting Schmaltz Wortz

Fairbairn Maddock Schriver Wozniak

Farhat Markkanen Schuette

Nays—45

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Miller Snyder

Byrnes Hope Myers-Phillips Tate

Carra Hoskins O’Neal Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Carter, T. Liberati Pohutsky Wilson

Coffia Longjohn Price Witwer

Conlin MacDonell Puri Wooden

Dievendorf Martus Rheingans Xiong

Edwards McFall Rogers Young

Fitzgerald

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. 4230, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 13c.

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

Roll Call No. 41 Yeas—63

Alexander Fox Martin Slagh

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Smit

Aragona Green, P. Morgan St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neyer Steele

Bierlein Harris Outman Tate

Bohnak Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

DeBoer Kunse Robinson Whitsett

DeBoyer Lightner Roth Woolford

DeSana Linting Schmaltz Wortz

Fairbairn Maddock Schriver Wozniak

Farhat Markkanen Schuette

Nays—45

Arbit Foreman McKinney Scott

Breen Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Miller Snyder

Byrnes Hope Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou

Carra Hoskins O’Neal Wegela

Carter, B. Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Carter, T. Liberati Pohutsky Wilson

Coffia Longjohn Price Witwer

Conlin MacDonell Puri Wooden

Dievendorf Martus Rheingans Xiong

Edwards McFall Rogers Young

Fitzgerald

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

House Bill No. 4004, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4147, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11x (MCL 388.1611x), as amended by 2023 PA 103.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4149, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280h.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4154, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled “Postsecondary enrollment options act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as amended by 2020 PA 131.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4115, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending the title and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4116, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 446.208 and 446.209), section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Liberati 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. Wooden, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Jaime Greene, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 45.

A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Whereas, The mission of the Ronald McDonald Charities is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare; and

Whereas, In October 1974, the first Ronald McDonald House Charity opened its doors in Philadelphia and has since transformed into a network of over 385 Ronald McDonald Houses, 270 Family Rooms, and more than 40 Care Mobiles across the globe; and

Whereas, The Ronald McDonald House Charities have five locations across Michigan, Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids and two in Ann Arbor, offering families a place to stay, enjoy hot meals, and support to families while their child is receiving care; and

Whereas, The Ronald McDonald Family Rooms allow for families to rest and find comfort within the hospital where their child is receiving care; and

Whereas, The Ronald McDonald House Charities go beyond helping those at hospitals by taking the care to the communities in need with their Care Mobiles, which provide dental care, medical diagnosis and treatment, and health education and resources to underserved communities; and

Whereas, Since opening their doors, the Ronald McDonald House Charities has provided 2.7 million overnight stays to families in need in 2023 alone and has fostered the creation of over one thousand programs in sixty-two countries; and

Whereas, From October 2024 to October 2025, the Ronald McDonald House Charities is celebrating 50 years since it opened its doors; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. We honor all the work they have done to help those in need.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Steckloff, Breen, Byrnes, Glanville, Hope, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 46.

A resolution to declare March 22, 2025, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Since 1993, the United Nations has designated March 22nd as World Water Day; and

Whereas, The theme of World Water Day 2025 is glacier preservation. Glaciers played a fundamental role in shaping Michigan’s landscape and continue to contribute to freshwater supplies through their remnants in the Upper Peninsula; and

Whereas, While we recognize the interconnectedness of humanity and appreciate global challenges, we also recognize our duty as Michiganders in protecting our natural resources and instilling a sense of pride in ourselves and our children for our Great Lakes; and be it further

Whereas, We cherish and acknowledge the special responsibility of protecting Michigan’s waters for current and future generations, being mindful of the role glaciers played in our state’s freshwater heritage and of assuring access to clean water and sanitation for all Michigan residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 22, 2025, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan. It is with great honor and appreciation that we take this time to join other states and nations in expressing our commitment to ensuring that clean drinking water is available to all Michiganders and commit ourselves to promotion of public awareness to prevent our precious water from pollution and depletion. On this day, we will celebrate and honor the pure water in our state, our country, and our world.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Reps. Hope, Breen, Byrnes, Glanville, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 47.

A resolution to declare March 16-22, 2025, as Sunshine Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Sunshine Week is a national initiative spearheaded by the American Society of News Editors to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of excessive and unnecessary secrecy. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first nationwide Sunshine Week, which took place March 13-19, 2005; and

Whereas, Sunshine Week was established to spark a discussion about the importance of open government and public access to government documents and meetings. Sunshine Week was also a way to draw attention to the media’s role in advocating for government transparency; and

Whereas, The American public has relied on a free press for more than two centuries to stay informed about the many activities in which our government engages. Thomas Jefferson penned in his letter to Elbridge Gerry on January 26, 1799, that “I am ... for freedom of the press, and against all violations of the Constitution to silence by force and not by reason the complaints or criticisms, just or unjust, of our citizens against the conduct of their agents.” Six U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled in favor of the Freedom of the Press in New York Times Co. v. United States, with Justice Black concurring, “Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government;” and

Whereas, Without the diligent work of a free press, many Americans would not have access to accurate information that directly impacts their daily lives. Many institutions promoting a free press have been targeted by high profile and unwarranted attacks discrediting their viability through a new era of misinformation; and

Whereas, An open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining the people’s trust and confidence in their government and in the government’s ability to effectively serve its citizens and free press is an essential part of that mission; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 16-22, 2025, as Sunshine Week in the state of Michigan. The House of Representatives realizes every citizen in our participatory democracy has an inherent right to access to government meetings and public records and is committed to openness and transparency in all aspects of its operations and seeks to set a standard in this regard.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Weiss, Koleszar, Rheingans, Arbit, Skaggs, Xiong, Foreman, Puri, Coffia, Longjohn, Tsernoglou, Wooden, Myers-Phillips, Pohutsky, Dievendorf, Price, Mentzer, Young, Hope, MacDonell, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, McKinney, Paiz, Miller, Scott, Witwer, Martus, Brixie, Andrews, O’Neal, Wegela, Wilson, Steckloff, Neeley, Grant, Brenda Carter, Farhat, Liberati, Herzberg, Rogers, Glanville, McFall, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Morgan, Byrnes, Tate, Snyder and Edwards offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 48.

A resolution to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to promptly present to the Governor nine bills that were passed by both houses of the Legislature and ordered enrolled in December 2024.

Whereas, Article XI, Section 1 of the Michigan Constitution provides, in part, that “[a]ll officers, legislative, executive and judicial, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of .......... according to the best of my ability.” Every member and officer of the House of Representatives, including the Speaker and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, swore this oath and is bound to uphold the Michigan Constitution; and

Whereas, Article IV, Section 33 of the Michigan Constitution states, in part, “Every bill passed by the legislature shall be presented to the governor before it becomes law, and the governor shall have 14 days measured in hours and minutes from the time of presentation in which to consider it”; and

Whereas, On February 3, 2025, after Speaker Matt Hall and the Clerk of the House of Representatives failed to present to the Governor nine bills in their possession, which were passed by both houses of the Legislature and ordered enrolled in December 2024, the Senate and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, in her official capacity, filed a lawsuit to obtain a declaratory judgment, a writ of mandamus, and an injunction to compel the presentation of the nine enrolled bills; and

Whereas, The Court of Claims issued a decision on February 27, 2025, stating that “[t]he text [of Article IV, Section 33] is unequivocal: ‘[e]very bill passed by the legislature shall be presented to the governor before it becomes law . . . .’” The court emphasized that “[t]he language is mandatory and leaves no room for the exceptions” that Speaker Hall and Republicans claim. The court further explained that the Michigan Constitution “requires that all bills passed by the Legislature be presented to the Governor in sufficient time to allow her 14 days to review the bills prior to the earliest date that the legislation may take effect . . . . This includes the nine bills that are currently under [the House’s] control.” The House of Representatives does not have the discretion to withhold bills passed by both houses of the Legislature in December 2024; and

Whereas, Now that the Court of Claims has spoken, unequivocally interpreting Article IV, Section 33 of the Michigan Constitution to require the presentation of the nine outstanding bills passed by both houses of the Legislature to the Governor, it is incumbent upon the House to comply with this constitutional mandate and order the Clerk of the House to present the nine bills to the Governor; and

Whereas, On March 12, 2025, the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Hall and the Republican Caucus, adopted House Resolution 41 of 2025, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to only present to the Governor enrolled House bills finally passed by both houses of the One Hundred Third Legislature, deliberately circumventing both the Court of Claims’ decision and the Michigan Constitution. However, House Resolution 41 does not accurately reflect the will of all the duly elected members of the House of Representatives, only that of the House Republican Caucus; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to promptly present to the Governor nine bills that were passed by both houses of the Legislature and ordered enrolled in December 2024; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Governor, and the President of the Senate.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4.

A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 20, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further

Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, March 27, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 15, 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.

Notices

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Appropriations from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 55.

Rep. Farhat

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Appropriations from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 56.

Rep. Farhat

Rep. Skaggs moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:05 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 12:00 Noon.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives