No. 44

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

1:30 p.m.

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

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

Alexander—present	Foreman—present	McFall—present	Schuette—present
Andrews—present	Fox—present	McKinney—present	Scott—present
Aragona—present	Frisbie—present	Meerman—present	Skaggs—present
Arbit—present	Glanville—present	Mentzer—present	Slagh—present
BeGole—present	Grant—present	Miller—present	Smit—present
Beson—present	Green, P.—excused	Morgan—present	Snyder—present
Bierlein—present	Greene, J.—present	Mueller—present	St. Germaine—present
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—present	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—present
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

Rep. Markkanen, from the 110th District, offered the following invocation:

“Almighty God, bless the public servants in the government of this state of Michigan, that they may do their work in a spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. As they serve the people of this state, drive us all from cynicism and selfishness. Help them use their authority to serve faithfully and to promote our common life, and give us grace to live in unity and peace. We pray this through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.”

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

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4007, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 460.1003), as amended by 2023 PA 235.

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

Roll Call No. 91 Yeas—82

Alexander Farhat Martin Slagh

Andrews Fitzgerald McFall Smit

Aragona Fox Meerman Snyder

Arbit Frisbie Mentzer St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Neeley Steele

Bierlein Harris Neyer Tate

Bohnak Herzberg O’Neal Thompson

Bollin Hoadley Outman Tisdel

Borton Hoskins Paquette VanderWall

Breen Jenkins-Arno Pavlov VanWoerkom

Brixie Johnsen Posthumus Weiss

Bruck Kelly Prestin Wendzel

Carra Kuhn Rigas Whitsett

Carter, B. Kunse Robinson Witwer

Carter, T. Liberati Roth Woolford

Cavitt Lightner Schmaltz Wortz

DeBoer Linting Schriver Wozniak

DeBoyer MacDonell Schuette Xiong

DeSana Maddock Scott Young

Fairbairn Markkanen

Nays—27

Byrnes Grant Morgan Rogers

Coffia Hope Myers-Phillips Skaggs

Conlin Koleszar Paiz Tsernoglou

Dievendorf Longjohn Pohutsky Wegela

Edwards Martus Price Wilson

Foreman McKinney Puri Wooden

Glanville Miller Rheingans

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. Glanville, 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:

I’m voting no on these bills because, in the last session we passed the Clean Energy and Jobs Act. In that bill, there is a very clear process for working through the MPSC to consider cases such as the one this current package addresses. In fact, this exact case is currently working its way through that process and will be before the MPSC this fall. I think it’s important that we stand by the legislation we crafted after much hard work with stakeholders and let the process play out. If we jump ahead, it sets a dangerous precedent related to carve outs in the Clean Energy and Jobs Act legislation. Too often we ‘correct’ legislation before it has a chance to work. This creates confusion and inefficiency that results in unnecessary red tape. If the process reveals that tweaks are needed, we can address that later this year, and create a fix that addresses the process as a whole.”

Rep. Hope, 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:

As much as I empathize with the Upper Peninsula’s unique situation, I cannot support this exception for power generated by internal combustion engines. Iron-ore mining and the industries that rely on it are vulnerable to real threats from high-level economic choices (i.e., tariffs). The threat posed by switching to clean energy pales in comparison.”

House Bill No. 4283, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending sections 28, 29, and 32 (MCL 460.1028, 460.1029, and 460.1032), sections 28 and 29 as amended and section 32 as added by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 34.

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

Roll Call No. 92 Yeas—83

Alexander Farhat Martin Slagh

Andrews Fitzgerald McFall Smit

Aragona Fox Meerman Snyder

Arbit Frisbie Mentzer St. Germaine

BeGole Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Beson Hall Myers-Phillips Steele

Bierlein Harris Neeley Tate

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Thompson

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Tisdel

Borton Hoskins Outman VanderWall

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paquette VanWoerkom

Brixie Johnsen Pavlov Weiss

Bruck Kelly Posthumus Wendzel

Carra Kuhn Prestin Whitsett

Carter, B. Kunse Rigas Witwer

Carter, T. Liberati Robinson Woolford

Cavitt Lightner Roth Wortz

DeBoer Linting Schmaltz Wozniak

DeBoyer MacDonell Schriver Xiong

DeSana Maddock Schuette Young

Fairbairn Markkanen Scott

Nays—26

Byrnes Grant Morgan Rogers

Coffia Hope Paiz Skaggs

Conlin Koleszar Pohutsky Tsernoglou

Dievendorf Longjohn Price Wegela

Edwards Martus Puri Wilson

Foreman McKinney Rheingans Wooden

Glanville Miller

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. Glanville, 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:

Rep. Hope, 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:

House Bill No. 4178, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67.

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

Roll Call No. 93 Yeas—108

Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Schriver

Andrews Foreman McFall Schuette

Aragona Fox McKinney Scott

Arbit Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

BeGole Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Beson Grant Miller Smit

Bierlein Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bohnak Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bollin Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Borton Herzberg Neeley Steele

Breen Hoadley 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 Weiss

Cavitt Kuhn Posthumus Wendzel

Coffia Kunse Prestin Whitsett

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

Nays—1

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. 4072, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539.

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

Roll Call No. 94 Yeas—109

Alexander Foreman McFall Schuette

Andrews Fox McKinney Scott

Aragona Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

Arbit Glanville Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Grant Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neeley Steele

Borton Hoadley Neyer Tate

Breen Hope O’Neal Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Outman Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carra Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Koleszar Pohutsky Wegela

Carter, T. Kuhn Posthumus Weiss

Cavitt Kunse Prestin Wendzel

Coffia Liberati Price Whitsett

Conlin Lightner Puri Wilson

DeBoer Linting Rheingans Witwer

DeBoyer Longjohn Rigas Wooden

DeSana MacDonell Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf Maddock Rogers Wortz

Edwards Markkanen Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Martin Schmaltz Xiong

Farhat Martus Schriver Young

Fitzgerald

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4071, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956” by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025).

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4071, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025).

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

Roll Call No. 95 Yeas—108

Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Schriver

Andrews Foreman McFall Schuette

Aragona Fox McKinney Scott

Arbit Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

BeGole Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Beson Grant Miller Smit

Bierlein Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bohnak Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bollin Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Borton Herzberg Neeley Steele

Breen Hoadley 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 Weiss

Cavitt Kuhn Posthumus Wendzel

Coffia Kunse Prestin Whitsett

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

Nays—1

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4222, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4226, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2024 PA 36.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4227, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308g.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4258, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “Student safety act” by amending section 3 (MCL 752.913), as amended by 2020 PA 401.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4259, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “Student safety act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 752.912), as amended by 2020 PA 401.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4229, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 435, entitled “An act to create the office of school safety and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state entities,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.683).

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4225, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 211, entitled “Save our students act,” by amending the title and sections 3 and 5 (MCL 380.1893 and 380.1895).

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. 4223, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308g.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4315, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308f.

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. Pavlov 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. Young, McKinney, Foreman, Koleszar, Wooden, Hope, Rogers, Weiss, Puri, Breen, Tsernoglou, Wegela, Martus, Neeley, Dievendorf, Fox, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 92.

A resolution to declare May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 4.6 million children in the United States have asthma; and

Whereas, More than twenty-five million people in the United States have asthma and the numbers are increasing each year; and

Whereas, Almost 1 million adults and children in Michigan have asthma; and

Whereas, Asthma is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases among children; and

Whereas, Close to one million individuals per year visit emergency departments because of asthma’s effects; and

Whereas, Asthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations and school absences due to a chronic disease among children; and

Whereas, The total economic cost of asthma in the United States was $81 billion per year from 2008 to 2013. The direct cost of asthma is about $3,266 per person each year; and

Whereas, Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous individuals in the United States face the highest burden of asthma; and

Whereas, Asthma is a manageable disease that claimed the lives of more than 3,500 Americans in 2021, including ninety-four people in Michigan; and

Whereas, More than thirty-three million people in the United States have food allergies, including about 4,300,000 children; and

Whereas, Food allergy has increased among U.S. children over the past 20 years, with the greatest increase in black children; and

Whereas, Children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have asthma or other allergic diseases; and

Whereas, May is an appropriate month to designate as “Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize residents who live with asthma and allergies and to be compassionate of those living with these conditions.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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

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

Reps. Maddock and Hall offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 93.

A resolution to urge all public bodies in the state of Michigan to adopt the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references, and to call for immediate steps to implement this change by July 4, 2025.

Whereas, The terms used in official government documents reflect our identity, priorities, and shared values. Public bodies, including departments, boards, commissions, offices, agencies, and other units of state government, have an obligation to serve the public interest and reflect the values of the people they represent; and

Whereas, The term “Gulf of Mexico,” while historically used to describe the ocean basin along the southeastern coast of the United States, does not fully capture the deep and ongoing connection of the United States to this vital body of water. This inadequacy was recognized by the President of the United States in Executive Order No. 14,172, which directs that the “Gulf of Mexico” be officially renamed the “Gulf of America.” The executive order directs the Secretary of the Interior to take all appropriate actions to effectuate the renaming of the gulf and to update all applicable federal records, signaling a national commitment to restoring place names that reflect American heritage and values; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan should begin using the name “Gulf of America” rather than the name “Gulf of Mexico.” Aligning with federal terminology and naming directives promotes clarity, consistency, and coordination between state and federal agencies. Moreover, the adoption of the term “Gulf of America” in official communications affirms our American identity and reinforces our cultural and geographical ties to the region; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge all public bodies in the state of Michigan – including departments, boards, commissions, offices, agencies, and other governmental units – to adopt the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references by no later than July 4, 2025; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the heads of all other state departments and agencies to take immediate administrative steps to begin implementing this change and ensure consistent usage across all state documents and platforms; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the director of each other state department for immediate consideration and action.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.

A resolution to discourage all public bodies in the state of Michigan from adopting the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references, and to call upon the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the heads of all other state departments and agencies to, in collaboration with the Legislature, take immediate steps to address more pressing issues.

Whereas, The term “Gulf of Mexico” has historically been used to describe the ocean basin along the southeastern coast of the United States; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan should not begin using the name “Gulf of America” rather than the name “Gulf of Mexico” unless and until Congress officially acts to mandate such a change; and

Whereas, Legislative efforts to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America” distract the members of this body from more serious concerns; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we discourage all public bodies in the state of Michigan – including departments, boards, commissions, offices, agencies, and other governmental units – from adopting the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the heads of all other state departments and agencies to, in collaboration with the Legislature, take immediate steps to address the real issues facing Michiganders like protecting Michigan workers in the workplace, lowering the price of groceries, protecting access to health care and affordable medicine, improving birth outcomes, protecting retirement and Social Security benefits for Michigan’s seniors, making housing more affordable, and other more pressing issues; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the director of each other state department for immediate consideration and action.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Conlin moved to substitute (H-2) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the director of each other state department for immediate consideration and action; and be it further

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

(a) Senate Bill No. 3.

(b) Senate Bill No. 4.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Conlin moved to substitute (H-4) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.

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

(a) House Bill No. 4289.

(b) House Bill No. 4290.

(d) House Bill No. 4292.

(e) House Bill No. 4293.

(f) House Bill No. 4294.

(g) House Bill No. 4295.

(h) House Bill No. 4296.

(i) House Bill No. 4297.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-4) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Hope moved to substitute (H-6) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.

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

(a) House Bill No. 4446.

(b) House Bill No. 4447.

(d) House Bill No. 4449.

(e) House Bill No. 4450.

(f) House Bill No. 4451.

(g) House Bill No. 4452.

(h) House Bill No. 4453.

(i) House Bill No. 4454.

(j) House Bill No. 4455.

(k) House Bill No. 4456.

(l) House Bill No. 4457.

(m) House Bill No. 4458.

(n) House Bill No. 4264.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-6) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Weiss moved to substitute (H-5) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.

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

(a) House Bill No. 4435.

(b) House Bill No. 4436.

(d) House Bill No. 4438.

(e) House Bill No. 4439.

(f) House Bill No. 4440.

(g) House Bill No. 4441.

(h) House Bill No. 4442.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-5) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Andrews moved to substitute (H-3) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.

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

(a) House Bill No. 4316.

(b) House Bill No. 4317.

(d) House Bill No. 4319.

(e) House Bill No. 4320.

(f) House Bill No. 4321.

(g) House Bill No. 4322.

(h) House Bill No. 4323.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-3) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Conlin, Arbit, Paiz, Andrews, Pohutsky, Coffia, Weiss, Tsernoglou, Foreman, Glanville, Morgan, Breen, Steckloff, Wooden, Miller, Rheingans, Koleszar, MacDonell, Witwer, Martus, Hope and Wilson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 94.

A resolution to declare May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, May is celebrated as Jewish American Heritage Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of American Jews to the United States and the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Jewish presence in Michigan dates back over 250 years, to 1761, when Ezekiel Solomon settled in Fort Michilimackinac, now Mackinaw City; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to a vibrant Jewish community nearly 100,000 strong that has grown and flourished across the state, with significant Jewish presence in the Metro Detroit communities of West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Huntington Woods, Southfield, Franklin, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Commerce, Ann Arbor, and other communities; and

Whereas, Michigan’s Jewish community has been instrumental in promoting economic growth and development, fostering education and philanthropy, and supporting social justice and civil rights causes; and

Whereas, Jews have made unique and substantial contributions to civics, government, and leadership of the United States and Michigan from the Supreme Court to Congress; and

Whereas, Jews have made unique and substantial contributions to movements for justice and civil rights, including Gloria Steinem, Harvey Milk, Samuel Gompers, Bella Abzug, Rabbi Abraham Joseph Heschel, and countless others; and

Whereas, Jews have made substantial contributions to economic development, business, and philanthropy in Michigan and across the United States, including leaders in the Detroit Jewish community David Hermelin, Max Fisher, William Davidson, and Gary Torgow; and

Whereas, Jews have made invaluable contributions to the arts, culture, sports, and entertainment in America, with notable figures such as Gilda Radner, Hank Greenberg, Joan Rivers, Stephen Sondheim, Stan Lee, Barbra Streisand, Steven Spielberg, among countless others; and

Whereas, Jews have played a vital role in building America’s engine of innovation in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and fashion, with pioneers such as Albert Einstein, Larry Page, Carl Sagan, Levi Strauss, Hedy Lamarr, and Ruth Handler; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We celebrate the countless groundbreaking, unique, and significant contributions of American Jews, which have had a profound impact in shaping the development and character of our state and country.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Morgan, Jaime Greene, Beson, Breen, Dievendorf, MacDonell, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 95.

A resolution to express our commitment to strengthening and deepening ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan.

Whereas, Taiwan shares values of freedom, democracy, human rights, rule of law, peace, and prosperity with the United States and the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Taiwan and the United States are key partners in trade. The United States ranks as Taiwan’s second-largest trading partner, and in 2023, Taiwan was the United States’ eighth-largest goods trading partner. Bilateral goods trade reached over 127.7 billion dollars in 2023 and over 158.6 billion dollars in 2024; and

Whereas, Taiwan is a particularly important market for United States agricultural products. Taiwan imported 3.93 billion dollars’ worth of agricultural products from the United States in 2023, and another 3.8 billion dollars’ worth of agricultural and related products in 2024. In 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture noted that Taiwan was the fourth-largest export market for U.S. agricultural products on a per capita basis. Furthermore, in 2023, Taiwan was our nation’s eighth-largest export market for corn and our sixth-largest export market for soybeans. Due to our nation’s high-quality produce, the United States remains one of Taiwan’s largest sources of agricultural products, supplying nearly a quarter of Taiwan’s agricultural imports in 2023; and

Whereas, Taiwan and the state of Michigan have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship. Michigan has a vibrant Taiwanese American community that has enriched the state’s culture, cuisine, and commerce for decades. Taiwan was Michigan’s tenth-largest export market in Asia in 2024, with over 257 million dollars’ worth of Michigan goods exported to Taiwan that year. In early March 2024, the state of Michigan opened the Michigan Taiwan Office to promote further investment by Taiwanese firms in our state. There is great potential for future growth if we continue to deepen our ties with Taiwan; and

Whereas, In conducting business with Taiwan, Michigan businesses should refer to Taiwan as “Taiwan.” In 1979, the United States enacted the Taiwan Relations Act to provide for the continuation of relations between the people of the United States and the people on the island of Taiwan. Section 4(b)(1) of the act provides: “Whenever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan.” Thus, it is legitimate for Michigan businesses to refer to Taiwan as “Taiwan” when conducting business and establishing ties with Taiwan; and

Whereas, The United States is actively taking steps to strengthen bilateral trade between the United States and Taiwan. On June 1, 2023, representatives of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed a bilateral trade agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, and Congress enacted legislation to approve and implement that agreement in August 2023. The first agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade officially came into effect on December 10, 2024, marking a significant milestone. Negotiations regarding a second agreement are ongoing. While this progress is encouraging, an avoidance of double taxation agreement for Taiwan has not yet been enacted, though legislation on this subject has been approved in the United States House of Representatives. Taiwan also remains excluded from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity; and

Whereas, Taiwan has undertaken a policy of “integrated diplomacy,” highlighting values-based diplomacy, alliance diplomacy, and economic and trade diplomacy. This policy prioritizes mutual assistance and robust relationships with governments that share common values. Taiwan is capable of, and willing to, fulfill its responsibilities and collaborate with the world to deal with the challenges of humanitarian aid and disease control; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express our commitment to the strengthening and deepening of ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all enterprises in Michigan to refer to Taiwan as “Taiwan,” consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the United States and Taiwan to enter into additional bilateral trade agreements and an avoidance of double taxation agreement; and be it further

Resolved, That we support the inclusion of Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity; and be it further

Resolved, That we support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the International Criminal Police Organization, which impact the health, safety, and well-being of not only the people of Taiwan, but the rest of the world; and be it further

Resolved, That we support Taiwan’s aspiration to make more contributions in international societies; and be it further

Resolved, That we support Taiwan in its efforts to increase its international profile.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Xiong, Breen, Fox, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 96.

A resolution to declare May 5–11, 2025, as Mother’s Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Mothers across Michigan and the nation have long served as the heart of families, providing love, guidance, and strength that shape individuals and communities alike; and

Whereas, In 2025, we recognize not only the timeless roles of mothers as caregivers and nurturers but also their growing leadership in the workforce, education, public service, and community activism; and

Whereas, Mothers continue to face and overcome modern challenges, balancing professional careers, family care, and civic responsibilities while navigating social and economic pressures; and

Whereas, The resilience, innovation, and compassion of mothers have contributed significantly to Michigan’s recovery and growth in recent years, especially through difficult times; and

Whereas, It is both fitting and necessary to set aside time to celebrate and honor the immeasurable contributions and sacrifices made by mothers in every corner of our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 5–11, 2025, as Mother’s Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all Michiganders to honor and celebrate the mothers in their lives, recognizing their vital role in building strong families, communities, and a vibrant future for our state.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Bruck, Foreman, McFall, Alexander, Schmaltz, Markkanen, Neyer, Jaime Greene, Outman, Wilson, Kunse, Martin, Frisbie, Longjohn, Linting, Thompson, Wortz, Mentzer, Bierlein, Breen, Fox, Hope, Lightner, MacDonell, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Xiong offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 97.

A resolution to honor Michigan’s veterans.

Whereas, Veterans, along with their families, sacrifice very much to ensure our freedom and liberty. The people of Michigan and the United States are eternally grateful; and

Whereas, We honor those who have fallen in past conflicts in the service of freedom and remember their ultimate sacrifice. We pledge to honor and respect veterans; and

Whereas, Some veterans returned home wounded in defense of our country and many more returned home with scars that cannot be seen; and

Whereas, Gen. MacArthur said “The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war” and

Whereas, We can never truly repay all that veterans have sacrificed for this great country. It is only right that we honor them and their sacrifices; and

Whereas, During the month that we celebrate Veterans Day, we recognize veterans from our humble beginning to current conflicts. Veterans have served our country in the most important role of our government—as protectors of freedom and have formed the foundation upon which we continue to build this nation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor Michigan’s veterans. We express our enduring gratitude and utmost respect for their service to both our great state and our great nation.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Breen, McFall, Tsernoglou, Meerman, Kunse, Price, McKinney, Longjohn, Dievendorf, Arbit, Steckloff, Koleszar, Wegela, Xiong, Foreman, Rheingans, Tyrone Carter, Thompson, Linting, Weiss, Glanville, Posthumus, Borton, Martin, Phil Green, Alexander, Fitzgerald, Hope, MacDonell, Paiz, Rogers and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 98.

A resolution to declare May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The month of May is observed every year as Mental Health Awareness Month across the United States to educate communities about mental illnesses and reduce the stigma that surrounds them; and

Whereas, Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well‐being; and

Whereas, All Americans face challenges in life that can impact their mental health; and

Whereas, The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that over 1.3 million Michiganders have a mental health condition; and

Whereas, Prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and

Whereas, There are practical tools that all people can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency; and

Whereas, With effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and

Whereas, By ignoring the illnesses of our fellow citizens, it will only further stigmatize those who suffer from a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder; and

Whereas, Each business, school, health care provider, organization, and citizen share the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention and treatment efforts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon all citizens, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to commit to increasing the awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps we can take to protect mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Neyer, Alexander, Fox and Rigas offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 99.

A resolution to support President Trump’s policies that are enabling potash mining in Michigan.

Whereas, Potash is a potassium-rich salt and is a critical component of fertilizer, which is essential for healthy plant growth and crop yields; and

Whereas, In the United States, domestic supplies of potash are nearing depletion, making the United States dependent on foreign potash. According to the United States Geological Survey, the country imports ninety-three percent of its potash from foreign countries and eighty-three percent from Canada alone; and

Whereas, Michigan has large deposits of potash reserves that are potentially worth billions of dollars. Accessing these reserves would make Michigan a leading domestic supplier of potash fertilizer; and

Whereas, On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order, entitled Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, which would boost domestic mineral production and reduce reliance on foreign imports of minerals through an expedited permitting process for priority mining projects; and

Whereas, In response to the executive order, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council announced its first wave of priority mineral production projects, which includes Michigan Potash & Salt Company and its mine in Osceola County. The mine aims to tap a 12,500-acre deposit of potash; and

Whereas, Increased mining operations in Michigan, such as the potash mining in Osceola County, will increase jobs and the state’s economy while reducing the nation’s reliance on foreign potash; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we support President Trump’s policies seeking to reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign minerals by increasing the nation’s potash supply and expediting the permitting process for the Michigan Potash & Salt Company; and be it further

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

The resolution was referred to Committee on Agriculture.

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Resolution No. 77.

A resolution urging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to resume construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 41, p. 437.)

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the resolution then be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz

Nays: Reps. Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips

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

House Resolution No. 91.

A resolution to support President Trump’s policies to increase the nation’s energy infrastructure and security, which have facilitated emergency permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 project.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 43, p. 498.)

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the resolution then be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak and Fairbairn

Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden

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

House Bill No. 4010, entitled

A bill to designate Harrison Township as “Boat Town USA”.

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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Wortz, McFall and Scott

Nays: Reps. Weiss and Myers-Phillips

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

House Bill No. 4350, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40111a (MCL 324.40111a), as amended by 2015 PA 265.

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

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Arbit

Excused: Rep. Arbit

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 77, entitled

A resolution urging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to resume construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 41, p. 437.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism on May 7.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Snyder moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4249.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 43, p. 499.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Snyder,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, May 6:

House Bill Nos. 4424 4425 4426 4427 4428 4429 4430 4431 4432 4433 4434 4435 4436 4437 4438 4439 4440 4441 4442 4443 4444 4445 4446 4447 4448 4449 4450 4451 4452 4453 4454 4455 4456 4457 4458 4459 4460 4461 4462 4463 4464

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, May 7:

Senate Bill Nos. 285 286 287 288 289 290 291

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, May 7:

Senate Bill No. 160

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 160, entitled

A bill to enact the uniform premarital and marital agreements act; and to determine how and when a premarital or marital agreement is enforced.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Farhat, Byrnes, Rheingans, Wegela, McFall, Price, Morgan, Foreman, Myers-Phillips, MacDonell, Wilson, Herzberg, Paiz and Liberati introduced

House Bill No. 4465, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 25c to chapter IV.

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

Reps. Jaime Greene, Outman, Rigas, Johnsen, Markkanen, Pavlov, Maddock, Fox, Paquette, Kunse, Martin, Carra, Schriver, Woolford, Wortz and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4466, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209.

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

Reps. Paquette, Outman, Rigas, Johnsen, Markkanen, Pavlov, Maddock, Fox, Jaime Greene, Carra, Kunse, Martin, Schriver, Woolford, Wortz and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4467, entitled

A bill to prohibit chemical and surgical mutilation of minors; to provide remedies; and to provide for the powers of certain state officers and entities.

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

Reps. Kunse, Outman, Rigas, Johnsen, Markkanen, Pavlov, Maddock, Fox, Jaime Greene, Paquette, Martin, Schriver, Woolford, Wortz and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4468, entitled

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

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

Reps. Linting, St. Germaine, Thompson, Prestin, Rigas, DeSana, Jaime Greene, Wortz, Maddock, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Outman, Neyer, Schuette, Woolford, Robinson and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4469, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” (MCL 37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section 405.

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

Reps. Prestin, Markkanen, Cavitt, Bohnak, Rigas, Steele, St. Germaine, Steckloff, Beson, Roth, Borton, Brixie, Farhat, Fairbairn, Liberati, VanderWall and DeBoyer introduced

House Bill No. 4470, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA 305.

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

Reps. Harris, Frisbie, Mueller, DeBoyer, BeGole, St. Germaine, Hoadley, Thompson, Linting, Woolford, Roth, Aragona, Steele, Kuhn and Tisdel introduced

House Bill No. 4471, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

May 7, 2025

Received from Children Trust Michigan the 2025-2026 State Plan, in keeping with the requirements of Public Act 250 of 1982.

Scott E. Starr

Clerk of the House

The Clerk received the following dissent on House Resolution No. 93, from Rep. Paiz:

“This resolution seeks to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. The words ‘Gulf of Mexico’ first appeared on a map (to identify that body of water) in 1550 and should stay as such unless all the countries which border the Gulf of Mexico (Cuba, Mexico, U.S.A.) agree to a change. Additionally, the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ was named before the countries of Mexico and U.S.A. At its core, this resolution seeks to dismiss and denigrate the Hispanic/Latin American countries which share the North American continent. Additionally, the sponsor seeks to make this resolution partisan by denigrating the minority party by blaming it for the name change of Mt. Denali (in his floor speech).”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4328, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 7, by inserting:

“Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	6,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers		0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	6,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues		0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues		0
Total private revenues		0
Total other state restricted revenues		0
State general fund/general purpose	$	6,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Contracted ambulance providers	$	6,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	6,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose	$	6,000,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 5, following line 18, by inserting:

“DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for contracted ambulance providers must be used by the department to reimburse ambulance providers that are in full compliance with section 20921 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20921, and that can verify they are owed payments by a provider of health care services the department of corrections contracted with for services between the years of 2023 and 2024.

Sec. 402. (1) Within 30 days of the effective date of this act, the department shall collaborate with the department of corrections to develop a grant application that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(a) The name of the ambulance provider applying for a grant.

(b) The location of the principal office of the ambulance provider.

(d) Documentation supporting the grant amount sought by the ambulance provider.

(2) The department shall publish the grant application on the department’s publicly accessible website immediately upon development.

(3) The department shall allow 30 days from publication of the application for potential grant recipients to apply for grant funding.

(4) The department shall distribute grant funding not later than 30 days after the grant application window is closed.

Sec. 403. If any recipient of grant funding provided under this section receives reimbursement of services provided through a litigation settlement, funding received through the litigation settlement must be returned to this state.

Sec. 404. (1) Funds distributed to ambulance providers must not exceed the amount agreed to by the former provider of health care services.

(2) Any funds remaining after the debt to ambulance providers has been satisfied must lapse to the state general fund.”.

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

Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 7, by inserting:

“Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	30,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers		0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	30,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues		0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues		0
Total private revenues		0
Total other state restricted revenues		0
State general fund/general purpose	$	30,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Contracted hospital providers	$	30,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	30,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose	$	30,000,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 5, following line 18, by inserting:

“DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for contracted hospital providers must be used by the department to reimburse hospital providers that can verify they are owed payments by a provider of health care services the department of corrections contracted with for services between the years of 2023 and 2024.

(a) The name of the hospital provider applying for a grant.

(b) The location of the hospital provider.

(d) Documentation supporting the grant amount sought by the hospital provider.

(2) The department shall publish the grant application on the department’s publicly accessible website immediately upon development.

(3) The department shall allow 30 days from publication of the application for potential grant recipients to apply for grant funding.

(4) The department shall distribute grant funding not later than 30 days after the grant application window is closed.

Sec. 404. (1) Funds distributed to hospital providers must not exceed the amount agreed to by the former provider of health care services.

(2) Any funds remaining after the debt to hospital providers has been satisfied must lapse to the state general fund.”.

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

Rep. Mentzer moved to amend the bill as follows:

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

“Emergency management assistance

56,000,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 3, line 4, after “grants”, by striking out “$”.

3. Amend page 3, following line 28, by inserting:

“Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for emergency management assistance are to be used by the department to reimburse the state grant program for emergency management disaster relief efforts, including disaster recovery grants, grants for homeland security, nonprofit security, emergency management performance, and hazard mitigation.” and renumbering the remaining sections.

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

Rep. Fairbairn moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Arbit be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4328, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 96 Yeas—107

Alexander Fox McKinney Scott

Andrews Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

Aragona Glanville Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Grant Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neeley Steele

Borton Hoadley Neyer Tate

Breen Hope O’Neal Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Outman Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Carter, B. Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Koleszar Pohutsky Wegela

Cavitt Kuhn Posthumus Weiss

Coffia Kunse Prestin Wendzel

Conlin Liberati Price Whitsett

DeBoer Lightner Puri Wilson

DeBoyer Linting Rheingans Witwer

DeSana Longjohn Rigas Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Robinson Woolford

Edwards Maddock Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Wozniak

Farhat Martin Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Schriver Young

Foreman McFall Schuette

Nays—1

Carra

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received May 7, 2025 and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-6

Naming the “Deborah A. Stabenow Building”

Senator Deborah “Debbie” A. Stabenow has dedicated over five decades to public service, leaving an enduring mark on Michigan and the nation. Throughout her career, Senator Stabenow achieved numerous milestones. She was the first and youngest woman to chair the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, the first woman to preside over the Michigan House of Representatives, and the first woman elected to represent Michigan in the United States Senate, paving the way for future generations of women in leadership.

As a United States Senator, Stabenow consistently championed policies to protect Michigan’s farmers, safeguard its natural resources, expand mental health care, and improve people’s lives. Her landmark achievements include historic, bipartisan farm bills, reforms to lower prescription drug costs, and efforts to rescue Michigan’s auto industry during the global financial crisis.

A tireless advocate for Michigan’s environment, Stabenow authored the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to ensure the protection of our state’s air, land, and water. Her work on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry strengthened Michigan’s agricultural sector and positioned the state as a leader in clean energy innovation.

Senator Stabenow played a pivotal role in shaping health care policy, too. She helped write the Affordable Care Act, including the crucial provision that ensures maternity care is covered as a basic health benefit. Her leadership in this space led to major reforms that lowered the cost of prescription drugs, and she championed successful, bipartisan efforts to strengthen access to, and coverage of, mental health care.

Senator Stabenow tackled seemingly impossible challenges with unrelenting persistence. Whether it was addressing the Flint water crisis or securing millions in funding to fight blight in Detroit and other cities, her determination delivered real, tangible benefits to communities across Michigan. Time and time again, she brought about lasting change, proving that even the most ambitious goals are within reach when centered around a tireless commitment to service.

Throughout her career, Senator Stabenow demonstrated a rare ability to build bipartisan coalitions and enact lasting, transformative change. Her legacy is one of love for the people of Michigan, a fierce commitment to public service, and an unparalleled work ethic. Senator Stabenow leaves behind a state and a nation that are stronger, more resilient, and better positioned for the future. To memorialize her achievement and what it means to all Michiganders – and to remind us of the work that remains – this order extends honors similar to those bestowed on Richard H. Austin, Frank J. Kelly, John A. Hannah, Daisy Elliot, and Melvin Larsen, and other extraordinary public servants.

As directed below, this order renames Constitution Hall as the Deborah A. Stabenow Building. The names we elevate express our values to the workers who enter those halls every day and to the public whom those workers serve.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.

Section 8 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 obligates the governor to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.

Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:

1. In honor of Senator Stabenow’s exemplary service and commitment to the people of this state, the state-owned office building that is currently known as Constitution Hall and is located at 525 W Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933, will hereafter be named the “Deborah A. Stabenow Building.”

2. This order is effective immediately and the Department of Management, Technology, and Budget will begin efforts to implement this order and update the signage as soon as practicable.

Consistent with section 2 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, this Order is effective immediately.

Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.

Date: May 7, 2025

Time: 2:02 p.m

[SEAL] GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

By the Governor

Jocelyn Benson

SECRETARY OF STATE

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Rep. Price 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, May 8, at 12:00 Noon.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives