No. 113

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

1:30 p.m.

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

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

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Jennifer Wortz, from the 35th District, offered the following invocation:

“Father God, it’s that time of year we call Advent, where we remember the gift of Your son that You sent to be born as a baby here in our world. You chose what was seen at the time as the least and lowliest of places and people to make Your entrance. When Your servant Mary heard from the angel of the Messiah’s coming, she prayed:

‘Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and He has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. He has helped His servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. For He made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and His children forever.’

Jesus’ coming was the fulfillment of prophecies and promises to the people of Israel. Isaiah said and Jesus shared these words when He began his ministry:

‘The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for His own glory.’

God, thank You for the gift of Your son Jesus. Thank You for the redemption and forgiveness Jesus offers us. Thank You for the captives He’s set free, like me. Thank You that Jesus opened the door for each of us to receive Your gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love. Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Tyrone Carter, Farhat, Foreman, Herzberg, Longjohn, Neeley, O’Neal, Price, Rheingans, Whitsett and Wooden be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 4836, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 349, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4586, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5b (MCL 28.425b), as amended by 2023 PA 37.

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. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette

Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4980, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95.

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. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette

Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5113, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by 2015 PA 3.

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. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette

Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 158, entitled

A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit the use of a bot to make certain purchases for tickets for entertainment events.

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

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter

Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter

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

House Bill No. 5162, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182.

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 and Brenda Carter

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5201, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2835.

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 and St. Germaine

Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins

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

House Bill No. 5202, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2837.

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 and St. Germaine

Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins

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

House Bill No. 5203, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208.

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 and St. Germaine

Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins

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

Senate Bill No. 95, entitled

A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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, Brenda Carter, Witwer 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, December 10, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman

Excused: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley 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, December 10, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett

Excused: Reps. Posthumus and 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, December 10, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden

Excused: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4314, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 32512 (MCL 324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247.

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

Roll Call No. 320 Yeas—87

Alexander Fitzgerald Martin Scott

Andrews Fox Martus Skaggs

Aragona Frisbie McFall Slagh

BeGole Glanville Meerman Smit

Beson Grant Mentzer Snyder

Bierlein Green, P. Miller St. Germaine

Bohnak Greene, J. Morgan Steckloff

Bollin Hall Mueller Steele

Borton Harris Neyer Tate

Breen Hoadley Outman Thompson

Bruck Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Byrnes Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Carra Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Carter, B. Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Puri Wendzel

Coffia Kunse Rigas Wilson

Conlin Liberati Robinson Witwer

DeBoer Lightner Rogers Woolford

DeBoyer Linting Roth Wortz

DeSana MacDonell Schmaltz Wozniak

Edwards Maddock Schriver Xiong

Fairbairn Markkanen Schuette

Nays—11

Arbit Hope Myers-Phillips Weiss

Brixie Koleszar Pohutsky Young

Dievendorf McKinney Wegela

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. 4917, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending section 157 (MCL 288.717).

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

Roll Call No. 321 Yeas—69

Alexander Fox Markkanen Schuette

Andrews Frisbie Martin Slagh

Aragona Green, P. McFall Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Meerman Snyder

Beson Hall Miller St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Mueller Steele

Bohnak Hoadley Neyer Tate

Bollin Hoskins Outman Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tisdel

Breen Johnsen Pavlov Tsernoglou

Bruck Kelly Pohutsky VanderWall

Carra Kuhn Prestin VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Kunse Rigas Wendzel

Cavitt Liberati Robinson Witwer

DeBoer Lightner Roth Woolford

DeBoyer Linting Schmaltz Wortz

DeSana Maddock Schriver Wozniak

Fairbairn

Nays—29

Arbit Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Brixie Grant Morgan Steckloff

Byrnes Hope Myers-Phillips Wegela

Coffia Koleszar Paiz Weiss

Conlin MacDonell Puri Wilson

Dievendorf Martus Rogers Xiong

Edwards McKinney Scott Young

Fitzgerald

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.

Senate Bill No. 595, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act,” by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Roll Call No. 322 Yeas—98

Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Scott

Andrews Fox McFall Skaggs

Aragona Frisbie McKinney Slagh

Arbit Glanville Meerman Smit

BeGole Grant Mentzer Snyder

Beson Green, P. Miller St. Germaine

Bierlein Greene, J. Morgan Steckloff

Bohnak Hall Mueller Steele

Bollin Harris Myers-Phillips Tate

Borton Hoadley Neyer Thompson

Breen Hope Outman Tisdel

Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tsernoglou

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paquette VanderWall

Byrnes Johnsen Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carra Kelly Pohutsky Wegela

Carter, B. Koleszar Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Kuhn Puri Wendzel

Coffia Kunse Rigas Wilson

Conlin Liberati Robinson Witwer

DeBoer Lightner Rogers Woolford

DeBoyer Linting Roth Wortz

DeSana MacDonell Schmaltz Wozniak

Dievendorf Maddock Schriver Xiong

Edwards Markkanen Schuette Young

Fairbairn Martin

Nays—0

In The Chair: Smit

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. BeGole moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “An act to provide for the recovery or replacement of durable monuments defining the Michigan-Indiana state line; to create a commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 5, 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.315, 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. BeGole 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. 4881, entitled

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

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4882, entitled

A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled “An act to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; to require certain types of financial security for certain persons under certain circumstances, and to prescribe the procedure for its enforcement; to provide remedies and penalties for violations of the act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 290.451 to 290.466).

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4915, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16149.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4836, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 349, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.

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. BeGole 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. Arbit, Tsernoglou, Wooden, Skaggs, Rheingans, Young, Martus, Hope, Conlin, O’Neal, Mentzer, MacDonell, Price, Brixie, Pohutsky, Byrnes, McFall, Weiss and Morgan offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 224.

A resolution to urge the Trump-Vance administration to reverse its harmful decision to betray the trust of Northern Michiganders by denying federal disaster relief funding and provide the full amount of requested funding following the devastating March 2025 ice storm.

Whereas, In March 2025, a historic and devastating ice storm struck northern Michigan, crippling communities across the region, downing power lines, destroying critical infrastructure, and leaving tens of thousands of Michigan residents without power, heat, or safe access to basic necessities for days and, in some cases, weeks. The people of northern Michigan suffered immense physical, emotional, and financial hardship as a result of this disaster, with families, farmers, and small businesses facing significant property damage and economic loss; and

Whereas, In response to this devastation, the state of Michigan promptly requested federal disaster relief funding under the Stafford Act to help communities recover, rebuild, and restore critical services. The Trump-Vance administration callously denied the requested aid for individuals, public utilities, and hazard mitigation. In denying this disaster relief, the Trump-Vance administration abandoned northern Michigan families in their time of greatest need, despite the clear evidence of widespread destruction and urgent need for federal support; and

Whereas, This refusal to provide disaster relief for individual assistance represents a profound betrayal of the voters of northern Michigan — many of whom supported Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in good faith, believing they would fight for working families in rural and small-town America. This denial of disaster relief funding not only undermines the recovery of affected communities but also demonstrates a reckless disregard for the well-being of Michiganders. The people of Michigan deserve the full support of their federal government when disaster strikes, not abandonment and neglect at the hands of those sworn to serve them; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Trump-Vance administration to reverse its harmful decision to betray the trust of Northern Michiganders by denying federal disaster relief funding and provide the full amount of requested funding following the devastating March 2025 ice storm; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

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Rep. BeGole moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, December 9:

Senate Bill Nos. 213 214 700 723 729

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 128, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan-Ireland trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 213, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by amending the title, as amended by 2005 PA 225, and by adding section 9c.

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. 214, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding sections 9a and 9b.

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. 232, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 68, entitled “Michigan reconnect grant recipient act,” by amending sections 11, 15, and 21 (MCL 390.1711, 390.1715, and 390.1721), as amended by 2022 PA 252.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 233, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 84, entitled “Michigan reconnect grant act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 390.1701), as amended by 2022 PA 251.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 267, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 357, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2025 PA 17.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 358, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2025 PA 19.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 475, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16280.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 476, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16105 and 16106 (MCL 333.16105 and 333.16106), section 16105 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section 16106 as amended by 2022 PA 80.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 507, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

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. 611, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 612, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 700, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2024 PA 238.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 721, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending sections 9, 12a, 16, and 18 (MCL 207.659, 207.662a, 207.666, and 207.668), section 9 as amended by 1993 PA 340, section 12a as added by 2008 PA 227, and section 18 as amended by 2020 PA 218.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 722, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending sections 2, 6, 7, 14, and 16 (MCL 207.842, 207.846, 207.847, 207.854, and 207.856), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 82, section 6 as amended by 2019 PA 44, and section 16 as amended by 2020 PA 217.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 723, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 13c, 14a, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2663c, 125.2664a, and 125.2666), as amended by 2023 PA 90, and by adding sections 16a, 16b, and 16c.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 729, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled “An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations,” by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2024 PA 228.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Secretary of State was received and read:

Notice of Filing

Administrative Rules

November 17, 2025

In accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2025-044-ED (Secretary of State Filing #25-11-09) on this date at 9:42 A.M. for the Department of Education entitled, “Career and Technical Education Reimbursed Programs”.

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Kunse introduced

House Bill No. 5337, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 726c (MCL 257.726c), as amended by 2016 PA 304.

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

Rep. Kunse introduced

House Bill No. 5338, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.

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

Reps. Paquette, Mentzer, Pavlov and Schriver introduced

House Bill No. 5339, entitled

A bill to amend 2024 PA 24, entitled “Assisted reproduction and surrogacy parentage act,” by amending section 301 (MCL 722.1901).

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

Reps. Paquette, Miller, Slagh, Outman, Pavlov, Schriver and DeBoer introduced

House Bill No. 5340, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 427.

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

Reps. Paquette, Outman, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Thompson and Woolford introduced

House Bill No. 5341, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.

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

Rep. Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5342, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j.

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

Reps. Aragona and Hoadley introduced

House Bill No. 5343, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19.

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

Reps. Skaggs, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Morgan, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, MacDonell, Young, Tsernoglou, Arbit, Longjohn, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Scott, Wooden and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5344, entitled

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

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

Reps. Rheingans, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Morgan, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, MacDonell, Young, Tsernoglou, Arbit, Skaggs, Longjohn, Hoskins, Brenda Carter, Dievendorf, Scott and Wooden introduced

House Bill No. 5345, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 16a.

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

Reps. Longjohn, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Morgan, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, Young, Tsernoglou, Arbit, Skaggs, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Dievendorf, Scott, Wooden and MacDonell introduced

House Bill No. 5346, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9201 and 9207 (MCL 333.9201 and 333.9207), as amended by 2006 PA 91.

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

Reps. Koleszar, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, Young, Tsernoglou, Skaggs, Arbit, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Dievendorf, Scott, Morgan, Wooden, MacDonell, Longjohn and Hoskins introduced

House Bill No. 5347, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 167 (MCL 388.1767), as amended by 2021 PA 3.

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

Reps. Skaggs, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Morgan, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, Conlin, MacDonell, Young, Arbit, Tsernoglou, Hoskins, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Dievendorf, Scott, Wooden and Longjohn introduced

House Bill No. 5348, entitled

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

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

Reps. Skaggs, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Morgan, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, Conlin, Young, Arbit, Tsernoglou, Longjohn, Hoskins, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Dievendorf, Scott, Wooden and MacDonell introduced

House Bill No. 5349, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 9215 (MCL 333.9215).

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

Reps. Foreman, Breen, Rogers, Price, Morgan, Hope, Andrews, Mentzer, Conlin, Brixie, Longjohn, Young, Tsernoglou, Skaggs, Arbit, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Scott, Wooden, MacDonell, Hoskins and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5350, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 9209 (MCL 333.9209).

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

Reps. Morgan, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Andrews, Mentzer, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Young, Tsernoglou, Skaggs, Arbit, Hoskins, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Scott, MacDonell, Wooden, Longjohn and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5351, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 9227 (MCL 333.9227), as amended by 2006 PA 91.

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

Reps. Rogers, Rheingans, Breen, Price, Morgan, Andrews, Mentzer, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Young, Tsernoglou, Skaggs, Arbit, Brenda Carter, Scott, Wooden, MacDonell, Longjohn and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5352, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9225.

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

Reps. Brenda Carter, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Morgan, Andrews, Mentzer, Brixie, Hope, Young, Tsernoglou, Skaggs, Arbit, Rheingans, Scott, Wooden, MacDonell, Longjohn, Hoskins and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5353, entitled

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

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

Reps. Longjohn, Breen, Rogers, Foreman, Price, Mentzer, Morgan, Conlin, Brixie, Hope, Andrews, Young, Tsernoglou, Arbit, Skaggs, Hoskins, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Scott, Wooden, MacDonell and Dievendorf introduced

House Bill No. 5354, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9204 and 17744e (MCL 333.9204 and 333.17744e), section 9204 as amended by 2023 PA 97 and section 17744e as amended by 2022 PA 176.

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

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Rep. Fox moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:20 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, December 11, at 12:00 Noon.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives