No. 84

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 17, 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—excused	McFall—excused	Schuette—present
Andrews—present	Fox—present	McKinney—present	Scott—present
Aragona—present	Frisbie—present	Meerman—present	Skaggs—present
Arbit—excused	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.—excused	Mueller—present	St. Germaine—present
Bohnak—present	Hall—present	Myers-Phillips—present	Steckloff—present
Bollin—present	Harris—present	Neeley—excused	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—excused	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—excused	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—excused	MacDonell—present	Rogers—present	Wortz—present
Edwards—excused	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

Mrs. Saylee Nitin, Outreach Committee Chair of The Bharatiya Temple in Troy, offered the following invocation:

“1.

Aum

May both of us be protected in this coming together.

May both of us be nourished.

May we work together vigorously with energy

May our intellect glow through this work

Let there be no disagreement between us

Aum Peace Peace Peace

Aum

Sahanaa vavathu

sahanou bhunakthu

saha veeryam karavaa vahai

tejasvi naavadheeta masthu

maa vidvishaavahai

Aum Santhi Santhi SanthiH

May He protect the citizens with wellbeing

May He guide the lawmakers in the path of law in their duties

May He protect the cows and the scholars in society

May He protect all the worlds with wellbeing

Aum Peace Peace Peace

Svasti Prajabhyah Paripalayantam

Nyayena Margena Maheem Maheeshah । Gobrahmanebhyah Subham Astu Nityam

LokaaH samastaaH sukhino bhavantu ||

Aum Santhi Santhi SanthiH

स्वस्ति: प्रजाभ्यः परिपालयंतां

न्यायेन मार्गेण महीं महीशाः ।

गो ब्राह्मणेभ्यः शुभमस्तु नित्यं

लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनोभवंतु ॥

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ।

May He protect all in wellbeing

May He protect all free from worry

May He oversee all in safety

May no one be burdened by sorrow.

Aum Peace Peace Peace

sarve bhavanthu sukhinaH

sarve santhu niraamayaaH

sarve bhadraaNi pasyanthu

maa kaschith duHkha bhaag bhaveth

Aum Santhi Santhi SanthiH.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit, Coffia, Dievendorf, Edwards, Foreman, McFall, Neeley, Paiz, Puri and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

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.

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 174 out of numerical order.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 174.

A resolution of sorrow offered to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, political activist and founder of the non-profit organization Turning Point USA.

Whereas, It is with great sorrow that the members of this legislative body learned of the passing of Charlie Kirk, who was horrifically assassinated during a political debate at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He will be remembered always as a man of strong faith and a tireless advocate for civic engagement and the freedom of expression; and

Whereas, Charlie Kirk was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1993 and from an early age he demonstrated a passion for exchanging ideas. In 2012, at the age of 18 years old, he founded Turning Point USA. This non-profit organization, through Charlie Kirk’s leadership, has been committed to engaging young people in discussions about the issues that are facing our country. This organization has grown and now there are Turning Point USA Chapters at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. What began as a grassroots effort quickly expanded into a national movement which has shaped the civic involvement of an entire generation; and

Whereas, Throughout his career, Kirk became a prominent author, radio host, and public speaker, appearing on campuses and stages across the country to encourage civil discourse, participation, and the defense of American values. Just this past April, he visited Michigan State University’s campus to debate with students about a wide variety of topics from immigration to the economy. He inspired many with his belief that young people could be leaders in the strengthening of democracy and in shaping the future of our nation; and

Whereas, Kirk’s influence extended beyond politics into the lives of countless students and activists who credit him with awakening their interest in politics and civic duty. His ability to connect with younger generations and provide platforms for their voices left a legacy that will endure long beyond his death; and

Whereas, In previous interviews, Charlie Kirk expressed that he wanted “to be remembered for courage for [his] faith.” He had hoped for his legacy to be rooted on his steadfast devotion to God rather than his successful advocacy efforts. His answer showed the foundation of his character and the principles that guided his efforts, his relationships, and his service to others. His unwavering faith left behind an example that will continue to inspire those who share his values; and

Whereas, Along with recognizing Charlie Kirk’s contributions to this nation, we also offer our condolences to his loved ones. We guarantee to his wife, Erika Kirk, their daughter and son, his family, friends, and the many who mourn his loss that Chalie Kirk’s accomplishments and his impact on those throughout this state and country shall always be remembered. We affirm that Charlie’s passion, energy, and leadership will always be remembered by those whose lives he touched; and

Whereas, We recognize the impact of Charlie Kirk’s life work in encouraging political participation, especially among young Americans, and in championing principles enshrined in our Constitution. His legacy remains a testament to the power of conviction, civic involvement, and fearless advocacy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest respect and sorrow to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, political activist, author, and national leader.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4515, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.

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

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 4, by inserting:

“(2) The department shall utilize existing photographs obtained by the secretary of state for purposes of issuing driver licenses or official state identification cards.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

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

Rep. Andrews moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, after “(1)” by striking out “The” and inserting “Subject to appropriation, the”.

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

Rep. Conlin moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4282, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4595, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.

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

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. 4700, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998” by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19.

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

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

Rep. Schuette 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.

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Morgan and Myers-Phillips 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. 4700, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19.

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

Roll Call No. 213 Yeas—94

Alexander Glanville Meerman Slagh

Andrews Grant Mentzer Smit

Aragona Hall Miller Snyder

BeGole Harris Mueller St. Germaine

Beson Herzberg Neyer Steckloff

Bierlein Hoadley O’Neal Steele

Bohnak Hope Outman Tate

Bollin Hoskins Paquette Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Breen Johnsen Pohutsky Tsernoglou

Brixie Kelly Posthumus VanderWall

Bruck Koleszar Prestin VanWoerkom

Byrnes Kuhn Price Wegela

Carra Kunse Rheingans Weiss

Carter, B. Liberati Rigas Wendzel

Carter, T. Lightner Robinson Wilson

Cavitt Linting Rogers Witwer

Conlin Longjohn Roth Wooden

DeBoer MacDonell Schmaltz Woolford

DeBoyer Maddock Schriver Wortz

DeSana Markkanen Schuette Wozniak

Fairbairn Martin Scott Xiong

Fitzgerald Martus Skaggs Young

Frisbie McKinney

Nays—3

Farhat Fox Green, P.

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4282 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4282, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.

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

Roll Call No. 214 Yeas—89

Alexander Hall Mentzer Slagh

Andrews Harris Miller Smit

Aragona Herzberg Mueller Snyder

BeGole Hoadley Neyer St. Germaine

Beson Hope O’Neal Steckloff

Bierlein Hoskins Outman Steele

Bohnak Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tate

Borton Johnsen Pavlov Thompson

Breen Kelly Pohutsky Tisdel

Brixie Koleszar Posthumus Tsernoglou

Byrnes Kuhn Prestin VanderWall

Carra Kunse Price VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Liberati Rheingans Wegela

Carter, T. Linting Rigas Weiss

Cavitt Longjohn Robinson Wendzel

Conlin MacDonell Rogers Wilson

DeBoyer Maddock Roth Witwer

DeSana Markkanen Schmaltz Wooden

Fairbairn Martin Schriver Woolford

Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Wozniak

Frisbie McKinney Scott Xiong

Glanville Meerman Skaggs Young

Grant

Nays—8

Bollin DeBoer Fox Lightner

Bruck Farhat Green, P. Wortz

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4595 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4595, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.

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

Roll Call No. 215 Yeas—90

Alexander Hall Miller Smit

Andrews Harris Mueller Snyder

Aragona Herzberg Neyer St. Germaine

BeGole Hoadley O’Neal Steckloff

Beson Hope Outman Steele

Bierlein Hoskins Paquette Tate

Bohnak Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Thompson

Borton Johnsen Pohutsky Tisdel

Breen Kelly Posthumus Tsernoglou

Brixie Koleszar Prestin VanderWall

Byrnes Kuhn Price VanWoerkom

Carra Kunse Rheingans Wegela

Carter, B. Liberati Rigas Weiss

Carter, T. Linting Robinson Wendzel

Cavitt Longjohn Rogers Wilson

Conlin MacDonell Roth Witwer

DeBoyer Maddock Schmaltz Wooden

DeSana Markkanen Schriver Woolford

Fairbairn Martin Schuette Wortz

Fitzgerald Martus Scott Wozniak

Frisbie McKinney Skaggs Xiong

Glanville Meerman Slagh Young

Grant Mentzer

Nays—7

Bollin DeBoer Fox Lightner

Bruck Farhat Green, P.

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4515 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4515, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.

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

Roll Call No. 216 Yeas—60

Alexander Fox Markkanen Schriver

Aragona Frisbie Martin Schuette

BeGole Green, P. Meerman Slagh

Beson Hall Mentzer Smit

Bierlein Harris Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steele

Bollin Hoadley Outman Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Carra Kelly Posthumus VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Wendzel

DeBoer Kunse Rigas Woolford

DeBoyer Lightner Robinson Wortz

DeSana Linting Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Maddock Schmaltz Xiong

Nays—38

Andrews Grant Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Breen Hope O’Neal Tate

Brixie Hoskins Pohutsky Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Price Wegela

Carter, B. Liberati Rheingans Weiss

Carter, T. Longjohn Rogers Wilson

Conlin MacDonell Scott Witwer

Farhat Martus Skaggs Wooden

Fitzgerald McKinney Snyder Young

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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Bierlein, Breen, Longjohn, Rheingans and Rogers offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 172.

A resolution to declare September 17, 2025, as Patient Safety Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Patient safety is not just one facet of healthcare delivery and services, but the fundamental obligation of every healthcare provider and institution, requiring unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of practice and protecting patients from preventable harm; and

Whereas, Patient safety is a vital value at the heart of Michigan’s healthcare system, which supports millions of lives and families; and

Whereas, Every patient who entrusts their care to healthcare professionals deserves the highest level of professionalism and safety and this must be a top priority for all providers; and

Whereas, The World Health Organization has designated September 17 as World Patient Safety Day to raise global awareness about patient safety and urge people to show their commitment to making healthcare safer; and

Whereas, Doctors and healthcare clinicians serve at the forefront of advocacy for patient safety in healthcare settings and serve as the oversight and protection between patients and potential harm during patients’ most vulnerable moments during surgery and procedures; and

Whereas, Recognizing Patient Safety Day provides an opportunity for all to honor healthcare workers like anesthesiologists and their unwavering commitment to protecting patients every day and to remember those who have been affected by preventable medical harm; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 17, 2025, as Patient Safety Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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

House Resolution No. 173.

A resolution to condemn political violence in all forms and affirm the commitment of the Michigan House of Representatives to civility, safety, and the peaceful exercise of democracy.

Whereas, Democracy is built upon vigorous debate, free speech, and the peaceful exchange of ideas, all of which are imperiled when violence is used as a political weapon; and

Whereas, In recent years, the United States has witnessed a disturbing escalation of politically motivated violence, intimidation, and threats directed at public officials, their families, and engaged citizens; and

Whereas, on July 13, 2024, President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination at a public rally, an incident that further inflamed tensions and underscored the real dangers faced by political figures; and

Whereas, On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a public event, in yet another attack designed to silence political expression through violence; and

Whereas, On June 14, 2025, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were killed in a politically motivated attack, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured in the same incident; and

Whereas, In the early morning of April 13, 2025, an arsonist set fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence and was the target of violent threats, reflecting the unacceptable risks imposed on those serving in public office; and

Whereas, Members of Congress have likewise faced violence, including Representative Gabrielle Giffords, grievously injured in a 2011 shooting; Representative Steve Scalise, critically injured in a 2017 attack during a congressional baseball practice; and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, who was brutally attacked in their home in 2022; and

Whereas, Michigan has also been touched directly by these threats, including the 2020 kidnapping plot against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, which highlighted the dangers extremist violence poses not only to leaders but to the stability of our democracy; and

Whereas, These incidents, though targeting individuals of differing parties and ideologies, share a common danger: they seek to erode democratic participation, silence debate, and intimidate those who step forward to serve; and

Whereas, Experts and reports indicate the U.S. is experiencing its highest level of political violence since the 1970s.

Whereas, According to a University of Maryland researcher who tracks terrorism, the U.S. recorded roughly 150 politically motivated attacks in the first half of 2025, nearly double the number from the same period in 2024.

Whereas, Increased rhetoric: Americans increasingly believe that harsh political rhetoric is fueling violence, according to a September 2025 Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Whereas, Political violence has no place in Michigan, in the United States, or in any society that values freedom, justice, and the rule of law; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body condemn political violence in all forms and affirm the commitment of the Michigan House of Representatives to civility, safety, and the peaceful exercise of democracy.; and be it further

Resolved, That we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of civility, respect, and peaceful discourse as the only legitimate means to resolve political differences in our democracy; and be it further

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

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, September 16:

House Bill Nos. 4946 4947 4948 4949 4950 4951 4952 4953 4954 4955 4956 4957 4958 4959 4960 4961 4962 4963 4964 4965 4966 4967 4968

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, September 17:

Senate Bill No. 533

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4107, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388.

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

Nays: None

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4108, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled “An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health,” (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4402, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5431 and 5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section 5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding section 5143.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4847, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled “An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions,” by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313).

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

Nays: None

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, September 17, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Foreman

Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Foreman

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

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, September 17, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. McFall, Arbit and Foreman

Excused: Reps. McFall, Arbit and Foreman

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 533, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931c.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Cavitt, Borton, Prestin, Martin, Johnsen, Wilson, Woolford, St. Germaine, Kunse, Steckloff, Roth, Wortz, Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Pavlov, McKinney, Breen, Snyder, Mueller, Harris, Bruck, Mentzer, Witwer, Brixie, BeGole and Rogers introduced

House Bill No. 4969, entitled

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

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

Reps. Paquette, Pavlov, Woolford and Outman introduced

House Bill No. 4970, entitled

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

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

Reps. Steckloff, Kunse, Phil Green, Breen, Thompson, Longjohn, Johnsen, Neyer, Glanville, Alexander, Martin, Beson, Frisbie and MacDonell introduced

House Bill No. 4971, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2021 PA 109.

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

Reps. Kunse, Aragona, Bierlein, Phil Green, Breen, Thompson, Longjohn, Johnsen, Woolford, Neyer, Glanville, Alexander, Martin, Beson, Frisbie and MacDonell introduced

House Bill No. 4972, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2021 PA 108.

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

Reps. McKinney, Grant, Brenda Carter, Morgan, Dievendorf, Miller, Byrnes, Wegela, Edwards, McFall, Wooden, Price, Cavitt, Wilson, Myers-Phillips, Longjohn, Rheingans, Hope, Tyrone Carter and Young introduced

House Bill No. 4973, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 9g.