No. 63
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of
Representatives
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION
OF 2025
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House
Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, July 1, 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.—present |
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—excused |
Kunse—present |
Price—present |
Whitsett—excused |
Conlin—present |
Liberati—present |
Puri—present |
Wilson—present |
DeBoer—present |
Lightner—present |
Rheingans—present |
Witwer—present |
DeBoyer—present |
Linting—present |
Rigas—present |
Wooden—present |
DeSana—present |
Longjohn—present |
Robinson—present |
Woolford—present |
Dievendorf—present |
MacDonell—present |
Rogers—present |
Wortz—present |
Edwards—present |
Maddock—present |
Roth—present |
Wozniak—present |
Fairbairn—present |
Markkanen—present |
Schmaltz—present |
Xiong—present |
Farhat—present |
Martin—present |
Schriver—present |
Young—present |
Fitzgerald—present |
Martus—present |
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e/d/s = entered during session
Minister Yolanda Stinson, Minister of First Baptist World
Changers International Ministries in Detroit, offered the following invocation:
“Our Father, Which art in heaven hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, here on earth as it already is in heaven.
Today God, we say thank You and ask for Your wisdom and
guidance in this House, for these humbled servants who have committed to
serving the citizens of the great state of Michigan by honoring the laws of our
government to help enforce and facilitate a more peaceable union. I pray that
You would protect our STATE and our land, those who fight to protect us both on
the battle field and those in the court rooms or here at the table. We pray for
peace, wealth, healing, prosperity and safety with wisdom for this session, our
state, and Your people. We pray for the peace between Israel, Iraq, Iran and
the nations. God be with us and protect us in Jesus’s name, with respect to any
other religion represented here.
Amen.”
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Coffia and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been
reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, June 26:
House Bill Nos. 4692 4693 4694 4695 4696 4697 4698 4699 4700 4701 4702 4703 4704 4705
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint
resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Friday,
June 27:
Senate Bill Nos. 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473
Senate Joint Resolution D
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Smit,
Chair, of the Committee on Election Integrity, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander,
Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. DeBoyer, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received
and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Present: Reps. DeBoyer,
Bierlein, Meerman,
Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford,
Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou
and Wegela
Messages from the Governor
Date:
June 27, 2025
Time:
9:30 a.m.
To the
Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4090 (Public Act No. 6, I.E.),
being
An act to authorize the state administrative board to
convey state-owned property in Wayne County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies,
and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue
derived from the conveyance.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 27, 2025, at
10:20 a.m.)
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the
Department of State Budget were received and read:
June 30, 2025
Transmitted under this cover is a schedule
entitled “Statement of Revenue Subject to Constitutional Limitation - Legal
Basis.” The statement is submitted pursuant to Sections 18.1350(a) through
18.1350(e) of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of demonstrating
compliance with Article 9, Sections 26 and 33 of the Michigan Constitution for
the fiscal year 2024.
The statement has been reviewed by the Office
of the Auditor General and a copy of the independent accountant’s review is
enclosed.
If you have questions regarding this report,
please contact Heather Boyd, Director, Office of Financial Management, at (517)
241-4010.
June
30, 2025
This letter transmits the “Statement of the
Proportion of Total State Spending From State Sources Paid to Units of Local
Government - Legal Basis” for fiscal year 2024, which has been prepared in
accordance with Sections 18.1115(5), 18.1303-18.1305, 18.1349, 18.1350,
18.1497, and 18.1498 of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of
demonstrating compliance with Article 9, Section 30 of the Michigan
Constitution.
The statement has been reviewed by the Office
of the Auditor General and a copy of their independent accountant’s review
letter is enclosed.
If you have questions regarding this report,
please contact Heather Boyd, Director, Office of Financial Management, at (517)
241-4010.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
L. Flood
State
Budget Director
The communications were referred to the
Clerk.
The following communications from the
Michigan State Police were received and read:
June 30, 2025
The 2024 Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit provides
detailed information concerning traffic fatalities and injuries, as well as
arrest activities that are part of ongoing efforts to reduce drunk driving in
our state. Alcohol and drug-related fatal crashes remain a significant traffic
safety issue, with approximately 40.7 percent of traffic crash fatalities
involving alcohol and/or drugs.
The crash data displayed for each county are 2024 traffic
crash statistics. The Michigan Department of State Police (MSP), Criminal
Justice Information Center (CJIC), maintains the
state’s central repository for all crash data collected in Michigan. The crash
data is housed in the Traffic Crash Reporting System (TCRS)
and the Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit is created using this data.
A reportable crash in Michigan is defined as: a motor
vehicle that is in transport on the roadway that results in death, injury, or
property damage of $1,000 or more. In addition, a crash is reported for any
snowmobile or off- road vehicle with damage of $100 or more, whether on the
roadway or off the roadway.
The Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit was compiled with
information and data provided by the MSP, along with the Michigan Department of
State (MDOS), and the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT). We appreciate the teamwork,
assistance, and dedication of each of these departments in helping to make
Michigan’s roads safe. We look forward to our continued partnership. Questions
regarding Section I (Traffic Crash and Arrest Data) should be directed to the
MSP, CJIC, Traffic Crash Reporting Unit (TCRU) at 517-241-1699. Questions regarding Section II
(Conviction Disposition Data) should be directed to the MDOS
at 517-322-1598.
As you review this report, please feel free to contact
the TCRU at 517-241-1699 with any suggestions
and ideas.
June 30, 2025
I am pleased to present to the Michigan Legislature the
32nd annual Asset Forfeiture Report. Michigan’s asset forfeiture laws provide
for the seizure of cash and property assets of drug traffickers and other
criminal organizations when that property is obtained through illegal activity.
The report this year is submitted under the Uniform Forfeiture Reporting Act,
Public Act (PA) 148 of 2015, and the conviction requirements of PA 7 and
PA 9 of 2019.
PA 148 added reporting requirements and submission of a
summary to the Michigan Department of State Police of the reporting agency’s
activities regarding forfeiture of property under four sections of law: Public
Health Code, MCL 333.7521-MCL 333.7533 (Controlled Substances); the Identity
Theft Protection Act, MCL 445.79d; Revised Judicature Act of 1961, MCL
600.4701-600.4709 (Omnibus); and Revised Judicature Act of 1961, MCL
600.3801-600.3840 (Public Nuisance). Additionally, the type of information to be
reported for each seizure and forfeiture of property was expanded to provide
for greater transparency regarding the government seizure of private property.
Effective August 7, 2019, a criminal conviction became
required before certain property seized under the Public Health Code can be
forfeited to law enforcement.
This report covers the period from January 1, 2024,
through December 31, 2024. This is the seventh report in which all reporting
agencies submitted forfeiture data based upon the calendar year. Over $9
million in cash and assets amassed by drug traffickers was forfeited. Asset
forfeiture funds were utilized to support law enforcement by providing
resources for equipment, personnel, vehicles, training, and supplies. Assets
seized pursuant to this program also allowed some agencies to contribute monies
to non-profit organizations that assist in obtaining information from citizens
for solving crimes.
I submit this report for your information and review.
Col.
James F. Grady II, Director
Michigan
Department of State Police
The communications were referred to the
Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Bollin introduced
House Bill No. 4706, 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, 2026; to
provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Smit, St. Germaine, Martin, Kuhn, Fox, Prestin, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Schriver,
Outman, Meerman, Jenkins-Arno, Wortz,
Jaime Greene, Kelly, Steele, Woolford and Pavlov introduced
House Bill No. 4707, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election
law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 642e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Election Integrity.
Reps. St. Germaine, Roth, Wozniak, Pavlov and DeBoyer introduced
House Bill No. 4708, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled “Michigan marina
and boatyard storage lien act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended
by 2016 PA 286.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.
Reps. DeBoyer, Martin,
Schmaltz, Rigas, Hoadley, Roth, Schuette, Wozniak,
Maddock, Beson, Bierlein, Kunse, Steele, Frisbie, Markkanen, Cavitt,
Bohnak, Prestin, Harris,
Alexander, Jenkins-Arno, Wortz, Fox, DeBoer, Tisdel, Kuhn, Smit, St. Germaine, Borton,
Neyer, Outman, Fairbairn, Kelly, Johnsen, BeGole, Thompson, Robinson, Paquette, Posthumus,
Aragona, Wendzel, VanWoerkom, Carra, Jaime Greene,
Pavlov, DeSana, Linting, VanderWall,
Woolford, Bollin, Lightner, Phil Green and Slagh introduced
House Bill No. 4709, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by
amending the title, as amended by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 55.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Energy.
Reps. Snyder, Wooden, Miller, Martus,
Byrnes, Tyrone Carter, Mentzer, Rheingans, Liberati and DeBoyer introduced
House Bill No. 4710, entitled
A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled “An act
establishing the minimum ages for contracting
marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration;
to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide a penalty for
the violation of this act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 551.103), as amended by
2023 PA 121.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Hoadley introduced
House Bill No. 4711, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled “Self-service
storage facility act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 570.523), as amended by
2014 PA 61.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Cavitt,
Markkanen, Bohnak, Rigas,
Martin, Alexander, Frisbie, Fox, Kuhn, Tisdel,
DeBoer, Borton, BeGole, Prestin, Harris, Schuette, St. Germaine, Hoadley, Linting,
Roth, Conlin, O’Neal, Mentzer, Fairbairn, Brenda
Carter, Paiz, Bierlein,
Robinson, Rheingans, VanderWall
and Andrews introduced
House Bill No. 4712, entitled
A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program;
and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Families and Veterans.
Reps. Robinson, Brenda Carter, McFall, Tate, Fitzgerald,
Foreman, Scott, Aragona, Lightner and Harris
introduced
House Bill No. 4713, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled “The health care
false claim act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 752.1002).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Harris, Brenda Carter, McFall, Fitzgerald, Tate,
Foreman, Aragona, Scott, Lightner and Robinson
introduced
House Bill No. 4714, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of
criminal procedure,” by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as
added by 2002 PA 206.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Fitzgerald, Tate, Foreman,
Harris, Scott, Lightner, Aragona and Robinson
introduced
House Bill No. 4715, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code
of 1956,” by amending section 4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA
276.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. McFall, Brenda Carter, Fitzgerald, Tate, Foreman,
Scott, Lightner, Aragona, Robinson and Harris
introduced
House Bill No. 4716, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code
of 1956,” by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA
276.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Lightner, Brenda Carter, McFall, Tate, Fitzgerald, Foreman,
Scott, Aragona, Robinson and Harris introduced
House Bill No. 4717, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal
code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Tate, Brenda Carter, McFall, Fitzgerald, Foreman,
Scott, Aragona, Lightner, Robinson and Harris
introduced
House Bill No. 4718, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code
of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 4506.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Aragona, Brenda Carter,
McFall, Tate, Fitzgerald, Foreman, Scott, Robinson, Lightner and Harris
introduced
House Bill No. 4719, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code
of 1956,” by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Smit, Fox, Hoadley, DeBoyer
and Woolford introduced
House Bill No. 4720, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election
law,” by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a),
section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA
215.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Election Integrity.
Reps. Alexander, Witwer, Bierlein,
Neyer, Cavitt, Markkanen, Kunse, Schmaltz, Martin, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Fox, DeBoyer, Wortz, Harris, Pavlov, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Snyder, Foreman, Weiss and
Fitzgerald introduced
House Bill No. 4721, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of
1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 679.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Witwer, Alexander, Bierlein,
Neyer, Cavitt, Markkanen, Kunse, Schmaltz, Martin, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Fox, DeBoyer, Harris, Pavlov, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Snyder, Foreman, Weiss and Fitzgerald introduced
House Bill No. 4722, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of
1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 279.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Witwer introduced
House Bill No. 4723, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health
code,” by amending sections 20106, 20109, 20155, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106,
333.20109, 333.20155, and 333.20161), sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by
2024 PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015 PA 156, and section 20155 as
amended by 2022 PA 187, and by adding part 219A.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Posthumus, Morgan,
Fitzgerald, Johnsen, Rigas, Meerman,
Skaggs, Grant, Wooden, Glanville and Outman introduced
House Bill No. 4724, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
convey state-owned real property in Kent County; to prescribe conditions for
the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments regarding
the property; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the
conveyance.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Rheingans, Andrews,
Price, Brenda Carter, Tate and Wegela introduced
House Bill No. 4725, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit
strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action
with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the
holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of
public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining
agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation
of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section
1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2024 PA 145.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcements by the
Clerk
June 25, 2025
Received
from the Auditor General a copy of the:
·
Report on internal control, compliance, and
other matters of the State of Michigan Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (071-0010-25).
Scott
E. Starr
Clerk
of the House
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and
Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had
been received on Tuesday, July 1:
Senate Bill Nos. 69 70 274 304 397 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 414 415
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial
highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 6d.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senate Bill No. 70, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial
highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 115.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senate Bill No. 274, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial
highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 111.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senate Bill No. 304, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled “An act to vacate
the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of
Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said
Mackinac County,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of
chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum.
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. 397, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare
act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as amended by 2022 PA 19.
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. 399, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health
code,” by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
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. 400, 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 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. 401, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health
code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2024 PA
232.
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. 402, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare
act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248.
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. 403, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health
code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7333c.
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. 404, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school
code,” by amending section 1178 (MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2020 PA 320,
and by adding section 1179c.
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. 405, entitled
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of
opioid antagonists act,” by amending section 101 (MCL 15.671).
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. 414, 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. 415, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare
act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred
to the Committee on Insurance.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Neeley, Hope
and McKinney be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4391,
entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle
code,” by amending sections 625a, 625c, and 625g (MCL 257.625a, 257.625c, and
257.625g), sections 625a and 625g as amended by 2021 PA 85 and section 625c as
amended by 2014 PA 315.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 13, by inserting:
“(g) A private entity that performs chemical testing
on a sample of an individual’s oral fluid shall protect the individual’s
personally identifying information from unnecessary and improper dissemination
including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(i) Destruction of oral
fluid samples as soon as practicable after collection of chemical test results
and analysis.
(ii) Prohibiting DNA samples from being entered
into a database.
(iii) Except as required for necessary licensure
functions and internal data storage, prohibiting chemical test results and
analysis from being entered into a database.” and relettering the remaining
subdivision.
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a
majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 168 Yeas—61
Alexander Frisbie Martin Schriver
Aragona Green, P. Meerman Schuette
BeGole Hall Mentzer Slagh
Bierlein Harris Mueller Smit
Bohnak Hoadley Neyer St.
Germaine
Bollin Jenkins-Arno Outman Steele
Borton Johnsen Paquette Tisdel
Breen Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou
Brixie Kuhn Posthumus VanderWall
Bruck Kunse Prestin VanWoerkom
Cavitt Lightner Rigas Wendzel
DeBoer Linting Robinson Woolford
DeBoyer Longjohn Rogers Wortz
Fairbairn Maddock Roth Wozniak
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong
Fox
Nays—44
Andrews Fitzgerald McFall Skaggs
Arbit Foreman Miller Snyder
Beson Glanville Morgan Steckloff
Byrnes Grant Myers-Phillips Tate
Carra Greene, J. O’Neal Thompson
Carter,
B. Herzberg Paiz Wegela
Carter,
T. Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Conlin Koleszar Price Wilson
DeSana Liberati Puri Witwer
Dievendorf MacDonell Rheingans Wooden
Edwards Martus Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved
that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
House
Bill No.
4390, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
“Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 43b and 319b (MCL 257.43b
and 257.319b), section 43b as added by 2016 PA 243 and section 319b as amended
by 2023 PA 39, and by adding section 36d.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 169 Yeas—61
Alexander Frisbie Martin Schriver
Aragona Green, P. Meerman Schuette
BeGole Hall Mentzer Slagh
Bierlein Harris Mueller Smit
Bohnak Hoadley Neyer St.
Germaine
Bollin Jenkins-Arno Outman Steele
Borton Johnsen Paquette Tisdel
Breen Kelly Pavlov Tsernoglou
Brixie Kuhn Posthumus VanderWall
Bruck Kunse Prestin VanWoerkom
Cavitt Lightner Rigas Wendzel
DeBoer Linting Robinson Woolford
DeBoyer Longjohn Rogers Wortz
Fairbairn Maddock Roth Wozniak
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong
Fox
Nays—44
Andrews Fitzgerald McFall Skaggs
Arbit Foreman Miller Snyder
Beson Glanville Morgan Steckloff
Byrnes Grant Myers-Phillips Tate
Carra Greene, J. O’Neal Thompson
Carter,
B. Herzberg Paiz Wegela
Carter,
T. Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Conlin Koleszar Price Wilson
DeSana Liberati Puri Witwer
Dievendorf MacDonell Rheingans Wooden
Edwards Martus Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved
that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
House
Bill No.
4369, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food
law,” (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7134.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 170 Yeas—58
Alexander Frisbie Markkanen Schriver
Aragona Green, P. Martin Schuette
BeGole Greene, J. Meerman Slagh
Beson Hall Mueller Smit
Bierlein Harris Neyer St.
Germaine
Bohnak Herzberg Outman Steele
Bollin Hoadley Paquette Thompson
Borton Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel
Bruck Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall
Cavitt Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom
DeBoer Kuhn Rigas Wendzel
DeBoyer Kunse Robinson Woolford
DeSana Lightner Roth Wortz
Fairbairn Linting Schmaltz Wozniak
Fox Maddock
Nays—47
Andrews Fitzgerald Miller Snyder
Arbit Foreman Morgan Steckloff
Breen Glanville Myers-Phillips Tate
Brixie Grant O’Neal Tsernoglou
Byrnes Hoskins Paiz Wegela
Carra Koleszar Pohutsky Weiss
Carter,
B. Liberati Price Wilson
Carter,
T. Longjohn Puri Witwer
Conlin MacDonell Rheingans Wooden
Dievendorf Martus Rogers Xiong
Edwards McFall Scott Young
Farhat Mentzer Skaggs
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved
that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Farhat and Wegela offered
the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 140.
A resolution to urge the United States Congress and the
President of the United States to take all appropriate diplomatic steps to
de-escalate violence and avoid further military conflict in the Middle East
involving Iran and Israel.
Whereas, The Constitution of the United States grants
Congress the sole authority to declare war, and any engagement of U.S. forces
in armed conflict must be approached with the utmost caution, transparency, and
respect for constitutional process. The American people have consistently
expressed concern about entanglements in overseas conflicts, particularly in
the Middle East, and support efforts to resolve disputes through diplomacy,
rather than military escalation; and
Whereas, Escalation of military conflict with Iran and
Israel could result in devastating loss of life, economic disruption, and
increased instability in neighboring countries, including harm to civilians,
refugees, and minority communities already facing hardship. Diplomatic
engagement, de-escalation, and multilateral cooperation are essential to
preserving global peace, protecting American lives and interests, and upholding
international norms; and
Whereas, Congress must assert congressional authority to
prevent the escalations in violence involving Iran and Israel which risk
widespread humanitarian consequences, disruption of global energy markets, and
potential entanglement of U.S. military forces in prolonged conflict; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call on
the United States Congress and the President of the United States to prioritize
diplomatic channels, international engagement, conflict prevention, and a
permanent ceasefire in responding to the current crisis involving Iran and
Israel; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge all federal officials to exercise
restraint, engage international allies and institutions in constructive
dialogue, and avoid unnecessary or unauthorized military action; and be it
further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted
to the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of
State, the United States Secretary of Defense, the Majority and Minority
Leaders of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the
United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan
congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to Committee on Government
Operations.
Rep. BeGole 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. Brenda Carter, Fitzgerald, Paiz
and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 141.
A resolution to declare July 1, 2025, as
Invisible Wounds Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, When a traumatic event occurs, psychological
injuries can linger longer than the initial moment of crisis. Most people
wouldn’t know just by looking, but the effects are there through symptoms like
flashbacks, avoidance, and sleepless nights; and
Whereas, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a
well-documented mental health condition that can develop after traumatic
experiences like war, abuse, and serious accidents. PTSD is one of the most
recognized responses to trauma affecting both civilians and those who have
served in the military, but that doesn’t mean that people always understand it;
and
Whereas, Studies estimate that six out of every one
hundred adults in the United States will experience PTSD in their lifetime,
with the condition appearing slightly more often among veterans than civilians;
and
Whereas, While PTSD may be invisible to the eye, its
symptoms, such as hypervigilance, intrusive memories, and emotional numbness,
have the ability to impact every aspect of a person’s life, from their
relationships to their employment and beyond; and
Whereas, The pain and isolation of PTSD are compounded by
the stigma that too often surrounds mental health struggles, leaving many
individuals feeling misunderstood, ashamed, or alone; and
Whereas, Fortunately, there are a
range of effective treatments that exist for those suffering from PTSD.
Behavioral therapies help individuals develop coping tools, where cognitive
therapies aim to reframe negative thought patterns. In some cases, medication
can also be used to manage symptoms and support recovery. While these
treatments don’t always work the same for everyone, they’ve made a difference
for many; and
Whereas, Invisible Wounds Day is an opportunity to shine
a light on these hidden injuries, validate the experiences of those affected,
and serve as a reminder to our communities that healing is possible with
understanding and support; and
Whereas, We honor the courage of those who live with
PTSD, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the professionals, caregivers, and
advocates who walk beside them; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the
members of this legislative body declare July 1, 2025, as Invisible Wounds Day
in the state of Michigan. Let us commit to listening without judgment, speaking
with compassion, and working to ensure that no one bears these wounds alone.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Posthumus
moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, July
15, at 1:30 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus
moved that when the House adjourns Tuesday, July 15 it stand adjourned until
Tuesday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been
reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, July 1:
Senate Bill Nos. 474 475 476 477 478 479
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the
Department of Treasury were received and read:
July 1, 2025
MCL 206.718 establishes a reporting
requirement for the research and development credits created under sections 677
and 717 of the Income Tax Act of 1967. Specifically, subsection (1) provides,
By July 1 of each year,
the department [of treasury], in cooperation with the board of directors of the
Michigan strategic fund, shall submit to each member of the legislature, the
governor, the clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the
senate, and the senate and house fiscal agencies an annual report concerning
the operation and effectiveness of the research and development tax credits
created under sections 677 and 717. The report shall include all of the
following:
(a) A brief assessment of the overall
effectiveness of the research and development tax credits created under
sections 677 and 717. The department may use the applicable provisions of the
economic development incentive evaluation prepared under the economic
development incentive evaluation act, 2018 PA 540, MCL 18.1751 to 18.1759, to
satisfy this subdivision.
(b) The number of authorized businesses
filing tentative claims for a research and development tax credit for the
immediately preceding calendar year.
(c) The name of each authorized business
submitting claims for a research and development credit with an annual return
and the amount of the research and development tax credit allowed for the
immediately preceding calendar year.
(d) The name of each
authorized business claiming an additional credit for collaboration with a
research university in this state and the amount of that additional credit for
the immediately preceding calendar year.
The credits created under sections 677 and
717 are available for tax years beginning on and after
January 1, 2025. Claimants under section 677 (Corporate Income Tax
[CIT] credit) will first claim the credit on their 2025 CIT returns, filed in 2026,
while claimants under section 717 (withholding tax credit) will first claim the
credit on their 2026 withholding tax returns, filed in 2027. Tentative claims
for both claimants are first due by April 1, 2026.
Consequently, as of July
1, 2025, Treasury has no information to report under above subdivisions (a)
through (d).
Rachel
Eubanks
State
Treasurer
July 1, 2025
Pursuant to MCL 206.713,
Treasury is required to submit an annual report on the operation and
effectiveness of the New Jobs Training Program. The attached report will
include the following from 2024:
(a) The number of community colleges
participating in the new jobs training program and the names of those colleges.
(b) The number of employers that have entered
into agreements with community colleges pursuant to the new jobs training
program and the names of those employers organized by major industry group
under the standard industrial classification code as compiled by the United
States department of labor.
(c) The total amount of money from a new jobs
credit from withholding each employer described in subdivision (b) has remitted
to the community college district.
(d) The total amount of new jobs training
revenue bonds each community college district has authorized, issued, or sold.
(e) The total amount of each community
college district’s debt related to agreements at the end of the calendar year.
(f) The number of degrees or certificates
awarded to program participants in the calendar year.
(g) The number of individuals who entered a
program at each community college district in the calendar year; who completed
the program in the calendar year; and who were enrolled in a program at the end
of the calendar year.
(h) The number of individuals who completed a
program and were hired by an employer described in subdivision (b) to fill new
jobs.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sean
Sorenson-Abbott
Legislative
Liaison
Office
of Legislative Affairs
Michigan
Department of Treasury
Phone:
517-388-9694
The communications were referred to the
Clerk.
Announcements
by the Clerk
July 1, 2025
Received from
Michigan Strategic Fund the notification of
amendment to Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP)
Grant – Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership (SEDP), required by Public Act 270 of 1984, Sec. 88(t)(8).
Scott
E. Starr
Clerk
of the House
Rep. Miller moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 9:15
p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore
declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, July 15, at 1:30 p.m.
SCOTT E. STARR
Clerk of the House of Representatives