No. 23

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 5, 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

Rev. Kenny Craig, Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, offered the following invocation:

“Most esteemed creator of all things on earth and in the heavens. El Shaddai, the One True Living God there is none like You. On this day and in this place of great responsibility please remind us all, that to whom much is given much is required. Come before this body of leaders and guard them with Your love and Your presence, reminding them that You have not granted them this privilege to serve themselves, but these seats have been granted to them that they might serve You by serving others.

Lead them through these perilous times of deep political division. When they take up their legislative pens, let them remember the poor, the marginalized, the homeless and the helpless. Remind them that they are entrusted to serve every hue and every skin color, even if they are not like them. Remind them that they are called to the immigrant and foreigners, as well as the other disenfranchised communities as commanded in Leviticus 19:34. As the Sovereign God of all people and all nations, overshadow the members that work within these hallowed halls with righteous indignation toward injustice and inequality.

In You O God, we pray for these that You have bestowed with such powers and authority, to be decent and compassionate to all mankind. We pray that as elected officials they will choose people over party, and mercy over mean spiritedness. Remind them that one day when this earthly life shall come to an end, we who are here, must stand before You and be accountable for how we treated the people You entrusted within our God-given purview. We therefore beseech You now, Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us all, as we offer our prayers to You for this day. Amen.”

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

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Miller, Paiz and Rheingans offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 31.

A resolution to declare March 2025 as Agriculture Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Each year, states across the nation recognize March as a time to celebrate the importance of food and agriculture as a significant contributor to the national economy; and

Whereas, The Michigan food and agriculture industry contributes more than $125.8 billion annually to the state’s economy and is a major source of employment for the state’s workforce, supporting approximately 805,000 jobs, which is roughly 17.2 percent of the state’s workforce; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agriculture sector is the second most diverse in the country with roughly 47,600 farms, 99 percent of which are family-owned, farming nearly ten million acres of farmland and commercially producing more than three hundred food and agricultural commodities; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks first in the nation for asparagus production, producing up to thirty million pounds annually; and

Whereas, Michigan is one of the top blueberry producing states with eighty- seven million pounds produced by over five hundred farms contributing nearly $130 million to the state’s economy; and

Whereas, Michigan has about 12,000 farms with 1.1 million cattle and calves, contributing $140 million in beef exports annually; and

Whereas, Michigan produced over five hundred million pounds of dry edible beans with a value of over $200 million; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks seventh in production of eggs with more than 16.6 million laying hens that produce 4.9 billion eggs per year, contributing $1.4 billion to the Michigan economy annually; and

Whereas, Michigan leads the nation in many floriculture crops, including impatiens, begonias, marigolds, geraniums, hearty chrysanthemums, and petunias with a value of $$695 million; and

Whereas, as of 2024, Michigan’s wine grape and wine industry has a $6.3 billion economic impact, generating $209 million in tourism spending and creating nearly 47,000 jobs. Michigan has 10,900 acres of vines, making Michigan the eighth-largest wine producing state in the nation and home to 200 commercial wineries; and

Whereas, Michigan is now the fourth-largest hop growing state in the United States; and

Whereas, In 2022, Michigan had 2,066,138 acres of farms under irrigation; and

Whereas, Michigan grows 59% of the United States supply of juicy tart cherries, ranking first in production with 182million pounds; and

Whereas, Michigan grows over one billion pounds of apples produced on 38,000 acres with an economic impact of over $350 million; and

Whereas, Michigan grows many varieties of kale and the market has grown by over 60% in recent years; and

Whereas, Michigan grows multiple varieties of lettuce both indoors and outdoors with a rapid expansion of production due to climate, muck soil and hydroponic opportunities; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks #5 in the nation for maple syrup production and produces about 200,000 gallons of syrup per year with an economic impact of $8.7 million 2023; and

Whereas, Michigan nursery, landscape, and lawn care industries have an economic impact of $4.5 billion; and

Whereas, Michigan onion production is approximately seventy-nine million pounds which yield a total value of $10 million; and

Whereas, Michigan produced more than eleven million pounds of peaches on roughly 23,000 acres; and

Whereas, Michigan has a total of seventy-nine farms raising quail, with thirty-four farms selling quail; and

Whereas, Michigan has over five hundred farms and five hundred acres in raspberry production; and

Whereas, Soybeans are Michigan’s top export with about 105 million bushels produced on with a value over $1,548 million; and

Whereas, Michigan grows tomatoes for both fresh and processed uses. In 2018, Michigan produced 112,750 tons of tomatoes for process and fifty million pounds for fresh market; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to over 1,000 dairy farms who care for over 440,000 cows giving the US over 27,000 pounds of undeniably nutritious milk each year. Michigan is ranked sixth in milk production in the United States; and

Whereas, Michigan grows over fifty types of vegetables with 3,047 farms harvesting over 165,000 acres; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to over 460,000 acres of wheat in 75 Michigan counties producing over thirty-six million bushels annually; and

Whereas, Michigan is the leading producer of potatoes for extra crispy potato chip processing and they are the state’s second leading produce commodity with over 1.9 billion pounds of potatoes produced annually contributing over $2.5 billion to Michigan’s economy; and

Whereas, Michigan pumpkins, yellow, and various other species of squash generate over $55 million from production of approximately 257 million pounds of pumpkins and squash; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks first nationally with 822 farms harvesting over 29,000 acres and 246,000 tons of zesty cucumbers; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agricultural sector continues to be a growing industry offering new business and career opportunities for Michiganders, making food and agriculture a cornerstone of Michigan’s continued prosperity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2025 as Agriculture Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate this momentous occasion.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Neyer, Alexander, Johnsen, Kelly, Lightner, Martin, Rheingans, Rigas, Schuette and Slagh offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 32.

A resolution to declare March 2025 as Agriculture Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Every March, states nationwide come together to celebrate the vital role of food and agriculture in driving the national economy.

Whereas, The Michigan food and agriculture industry contributes more than $125.8 billion annually to the state’s economy and is a major source of employment for the state’s workforce, supporting approximately 805,000 jobs, which is roughly 17.2 percent of the state’s workforce; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agriculture sector is the second-most diverse in the country with 47,600 farms, 99 percent of which are family-owned, farming nearly 10 million acres of farmland and commercially producing more than 300 food and agricultural commodities; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks first in the nation for asparagus production, producing up to 30 million pounds annually; and

Whereas, Michigan is one of the top blueberry-producing states, with 87 million pounds produced by over 500 farms, contributing nearly $130 million to the state’s economy; and

Whereas, Michigan has about 12,000 farms with 1.1 million cattle and calves, contributing $140 million in beef exports annually; and

Whereas, Michigan produced over 500 million pounds of dry edible beans, valued at over $200 million; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks seventh in egg production, with more than 16.6 million laying hens on average producing over 5 billion eggs per year, economically impacting the state of Michigan by $1.4 billion; and

Whereas, Michigan leads the nation in floriculture crops, including impatiens, begonias, marigolds, geraniums, hearty chrysanthemums, and petunias, with a value of $695 million; and

Whereas, Michigan has 10,900 acres of vines, making it the eighth-largest grape-producing state in the nation and home to more than 200 commercial wineries; and

Whereas, Michigan is now the fourth-largest hop-growing state in the United States; and

Whereas, In 2022 Michigan had 2,066,138 acres of farms under irrigation; and

Whereas, Michigan grows 59% of the United States’ tart cherries, ranking first in production with 182 million pounds; and

Whereas, Michigan grows over 1.2 billion pounds of apples on 38,000 acres, with an economic impact of over $350 million; and

Whereas, Michigan grows many varieties of kale, with market growth exceeding 60% in recent years; and

Whereas, Michigan produces multiple varieties of lettuce, both indoors and outdoors, benefiting from climate, muck soil, and hydroponic opportunities; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks fifth in the nation for maple syrup production, producing approximately 200,000 gallons per year, with an economic impact of $8.7 million in 2023; and

Whereas, Michigan’s nursery, landscape, and lawn care industries contribute $4.5 billion to the economy; and

Whereas, Michigan produces approximately 79 million pounds of onions, yielding a total value of $10 million; and

Whereas, Michigan produced more than 11 million pounds of peaches, on roughly 23,000 acres; and

Whereas, Michigan has over 500 farms and 500 acres dedicated to raspberry production; and

Whereas, Soybeans are Michigan’s top agricultural export, with over 105million bushels produced, valued at over $1.55 billion; and

Whereas, Michigan grows tomatoes for both fresh and processed uses, producing 120,100 tons of processing tomatoes and 74 million pounds for the fresh market; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to over 1,000 dairy farms, caring for over 440,000, producing an industry-leading 27,680 pounds of milk per cow annually, ranking sixth in the nation for milk production; and

Whereas, Michigan grows over 50 types of vegetables, with 3,047 farms harvesting over 165,000 acres; and

Whereas, Michigan has over 460,000 acres of wheat across 75 counties, producing over 36 million bushels annually; and

Whereas, Michigan is the leading producer of potatoes for potato chip processing, making potatoes the second-leading produce commodity in the state, with over 1.9 billion pounds of potatoes produced annually, contributing over $2.5 billion to Michigan’s economy; and

Whereas, Michigan’s pumpkin and squash production generates over $55 million from approximately 257 million pounds of produce; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks first nationally in cucumber production, with over 800 farms harvesting over 29,000 acres and 53.6 million pounds of cucumbers; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agriculture sector continues to be a thriving industry, offering new opportunities for Michiganders, making food and agriculture a cornerstone of Michigan’s continued prosperity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2025 as Agriculture appreciation Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate this momentous occasion.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Tsernoglou, Arbit, Breen, Andrews, Wooden, Weiss, Xiong, Foreman, Byrnes, Price, Dievendorf, Paiz and Rheingans offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 33.

A resolution calling on the United States Congress to reinstate United States Agency for International Development funding to research universities.

Whereas, The United States Agency for International Development has long provided critical funding for research universities, supporting groundbreaking research in agriculture, food security, public health, education, and global development; and

Whereas, Research universities such as Michigan State University have played a key role in advancing international research and fostering global partnerships that benefit both the United States and partner nations. Michigan’s economy and workforce benefit from federally funded research projects that create jobs, attract talent, and sustain Michigan’s leadership in innovation and development; and

Whereas, The recent freeze on United States Agency for International Development funding has disrupted vital research programs, including the Feed the Future Lab for Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence, which has significantly contributed to global food security efforts. The cessation of funding threatens to halt progress in scientific research, diminish educational opportunities, and weaken international collaborations that support economic and social stability worldwide; and

Whereas, Reinstating United States Agency for International Development funding to research universities will allow ongoing and future projects to resume, ensuring that the United States remains a global leader in research and development for the betterment of humanity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress to reinstate United State Agency for International Development funding to research universities; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the Acting Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Brixie, Tsernoglou, Hope, Neeley, McKinney, Edwards, Fitzgerald, Andrews, Dievendorf, Brenda Carter, Byrnes, Tate, Paiz, Rheingans, Conlin, Rogers, Price, Arbit, Breen, Xiong, McFall, Wegela, Hoskins, Longjohn, Young, Scott, Steckloff, Glanville, O’Neal, Wooden, Martus, Foreman, Skaggs, Weiss, Pohutsky, MacDonell and Snyder offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 34.

A resolution to reaffirm our commitment to supporting Michigan’s economy by advocating for strong, fair, negotiated commercial relationships with North American trading partners.

Whereas, Michigan’s economy depends on strong international trading and commercial relationships, particularly with Canada and Mexico. These nations are essential partners for businesses of all sizes, supporting jobs and economic growth across industries including manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture; and

Whereas, A stable and predictable North American trade environment strengthens Michigan’s competitiveness, ensuring that businesses, workers, and communities benefit from continued access to key export markets while maintaining essential supply chains; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agricultural sector is a bright spot for our state’s economy, with more than 300 crops and commodities produced by farmers and agricultural businesses in all corners of our state, creating jobs in both rural and urban areas. Canada is Michigan’s number-one export market, while Mexico is Michigan’s number-two export market for agricultural products, making up a significant portion of the nearly three billion dollars in exports of food and agricultural products that originate in Michigan each year. Michigan also depends on open trade with Canada for access to key agricultural inputs used by Michigan farmers; and

Whereas, Michigan’s manufacturing sector remains one of our state’s leading job creators, and depends on strong North American commercial supply chains, with many products moving several times between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico as a normal part of manufacturing processes. Nearly 55 billion dollars in goods transfer between Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario annually; and

Whereas, Michigan is a leader in auto production, home to nearly one-fifth of all U.S. auto production. The automative industry relies heavily on the movement of parts and finished vehicles across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders; and

Whereas, Michigan enjoys strong commercial opportunities across North America as a result of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. The agreement was negotiated by U.S. President Donald Trump during his first term in office and ratified by all three nations prior to its implementation on July 1, 2020; and

Whereas, Michigan stands to benefit from its geographic position as a North American trade and travel hub, bolstered by the anticipated opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will revolutionize freight and recreational transportation between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. As a border state, leading agricultural exporter, and major North American trade and transit hub, Michigan deeply values our strong, long-term commercial relationships with Canada and Mexico; and

Whereas, The imposition of tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico could lead to unintended consequences, including retaliatory actions that risk disrupting Michigan’s exports, raising costs for businesses, and creating uncertainty for workers; and

Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives recognizes the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships to support Michigan’s economy and the well-being of its residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Federal government to carefully consider the potential economic impacts of tariffs on North American trading partners as it pursues U.S. foreign policy interests; and be it further

Resolved, That we support the Federal government’s ongoing efforts to achieve foreign policy outcomes benefiting the American people; and be it further

Resolved, That we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Michigan’s economy by advocating for strong, fair, negotiated commercial relationships with North American trading partners; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the United States Trade Representative, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, the United States Secretary of Commerce, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Aragona, Johnsen, Beson, Borton, Wilson, St. Germaine, Alexander, Paiz, Rheingans and Schuette offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 35.

A resolution to declare March 2025 as Athletic Trainer Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Athletic trainers have a long history of providing quality health care for many types of patients including athletes and all persons engaged in regular physical activity; and

Whereas, Over 1,700 athletic trainers are licensed in the state of Michigan to provide health care services including risk management and injury prevention, clinical evaluation and assessment, immediate care and treatment, and the rehabilitation and reconditioning of an individual’s injury or illness, or both, and provide these services under the direction of, on the prescription of, or in collaboration with a physician; and

Whereas, The National Athletic Trainers Association was founded in 1950 and includes more than 35,000 members worldwide. The profession provides health care to a diversity of patient populations, and in various settings, including professional and Olympic sports, colleges and universities, high schools, rehabilitation clinics, rural and urban hospitals, urgent and ambulatory care centers, corporate and industrial settings, performing arts centers, every branch of the United States military, police and fire departments and physician practices; and

Whereas, Leading organizations concerned with athletic training and health care have joined together in a common desire to raise public awareness of the importance of the athletic training profession and to emphasize the importance of quality health care by athletic trainers who are considered champions in healthcare; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representative, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2025 as Athletic Trainer Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4032, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Linting 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

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, March 4:

House Bill Nos. 4163 4164

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, March 5:

Senate Bill No. 24

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 4150, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1531h and 1538 (MCL 380.1531h and 380.1538), section 1531h as added and section 1538 as amended by 2007 PA 144.

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. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4151, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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

House Bill No. 4152, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024 PA 147.

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, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4153, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a, and 1809 (MCL 380.501, 380.521, 380.551, 380.1231, 380.1233, 380.1311b, 380.1526, 380.1535a, and 380.1809), sections 501 and 551 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 521 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 1231 as amended by 2020 PA 23, section 1233 as amended by 2023 PA 111, section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620, section 1526 as amended by 2023 PA 110, section 1535a as amended by 2016 PA 532, and section 1809 as amended by 2020 PA 384, and by adding section 1531l.

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

The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 5, 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. 4018, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA 290.

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, Tyrone Carter, Breen and Scott

Nays: Rep. Hope

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

House Bill No. 4021, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL 600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as amended by 2014 PA 124.

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. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, 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, March 5, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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

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, March 5, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 24, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 722.829), as amended by 2023 PA 287.

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. Fitzgerald, Schmaltz, Breen, Miller and MacDonell introduced

House Bill No. 4165, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA 24.

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

Reps. Breen, Mueller, Frisbie, Harris, Tsernoglou, Wooden, Longjohn, Tisdel, Steckloff, Johnsen, Tyrone Carter, BeGole, Roth, MacDonell, McFall, Koleszar, Xiong, Young, Witwer, Fitzgerald, Conlin, Wilson, Hope, Andrews, Byrnes, Thompson, Scott, Weiss, Edwards, Kunse, Rigas, Wozniak, Bruck, Skaggs, O’Neal, Schmaltz, Neeley, Glanville, VanderWall, Morgan, Rogers, Martus, Hoskins, Bierlein, Farhat, Hoadley, Liberati, Herzberg, Paiz, Brenda Carter, Dievendorf, St. Germaine, Martin, Meerman, Robinson, Linting and Borton introduced

House Bill No. 4166, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7103, 7105, 7106, 7401, 7403, 7403a, 7451, 7453, and 7455 (MCL 333.7103, 333.7105, 333.7106, 333.7401, 333.7403, 333.7403a, 333.7451, 333.7453, and 333.7455), section 7103 as amended by 1988 PA 60, section 7105 as amended by 1993 PA 80, section 7106 as amended by 2021 PA 60, section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7403a as added by 2010 PA 354, section 7451 as added by 1988 PA 139, section 7453 as amended by 2024 PA 18, and section 7455 as amended by 2024 PA 19.

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

Reps. Mueller, Breen, Frisbie, Harris, Tsernoglou, Wooden, Longjohn, Tisdel, Steckloff, Johnsen, Tyrone Carter, BeGole, Roth, MacDonell, McFall, Koleszar, Xiong, Young, Fitzgerald, Wilson, Hope, Andrews, Byrnes, Thompson, Herzberg, Paiz, Scott, Weiss, Conlin, Bruck, Schmaltz, Farhat, Skaggs, O’Neal, Martus, Glanville, Kunse, VanderWall, Meerman, Witwer, Wozniak, Bierlein, Hoadley, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Arbit, Morgan, Rogers, Hoskins, Neeley, Rigas, St. Germaine, Martin, Robinson, Linting and Borton introduced

House Bill No. 4167, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.

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

Reps. Koleszar, Breen, McFall, Weiss and Young introduced

House Bill No. 4168, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as amended by 2025 PA 1.

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

Reps. Morgan, Dievendorf, Paiz, Rheingans, Foreman, Koleszar, McFall, Martus, Conlin, Xiong, Tsernoglou, Byrnes, Brenda Carter, MacDonell, Brixie, Edwards, Hoskins, Rogers, Miller, Mentzer, Arbit, Breen, Wilson, Wegela, McKinney, Scott, Wooden, Glanville, Myers-Phillips, Skaggs, Young, Weiss, Longjohn, Steckloff, Witwer, Alexander and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4169, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 5135 and 5135a.

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

Reps. Schmaltz, Pavlov, Wozniak, Cavitt, Markkanen, DeBoyer, Mueller, Hoadley, Frisbie, St. Germaine, DeSana, Prestin, DeBoer, Roth, Carra, Beson, Thompson, Rigas, Fairbairn, Borton, Bruck, Linting, Kunse and VanderWall introduced

House Bill No. 4170, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

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

Reps. Rheingans, Foreman, Arbit, Price, Miller, Coffia, Breen, Paiz, Skaggs, Martus, Conlin, McKinney, Longjohn, Byrnes, MacDonell, Hope, Brixie and Snyder introduced

House Bill No. 4171, entitled

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

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

Reps. Rheingans, Foreman, Arbit, Price, Miller, Coffia, Breen, Paiz, Skaggs, Martus, Conlin, McKinney, Longjohn, Byrnes, MacDonell, Hope, Brixie and Snyder introduced

House Bill No. 4172, entitled

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

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

Reps. Rheingans, Foreman, Arbit, Price, Miller, Coffia, Breen, Paiz, Skaggs, Martus, Conlin, McKinney, Longjohn, Byrnes, MacDonell, Hope, Brixie and Snyder introduced

House Bill No. 4173, entitled

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

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

Reps. Morgan, Dievendorf, McFall, Hoskins, Arbit, Breen, Glanville, Herzberg, Pohutsky, Paiz, Rheingans, Edwards, Foreman, Mentzer, Koleszar, Conlin, Xiong, Tsernoglou, Byrnes, Brenda Carter, MacDonell, Andrews, Brixie, Rogers, Miller, Wegela, Scott, Puri, Wilson, McKinney, Martus, Wooden, Myers-Phillips, Skaggs, Young, Weiss, Longjohn, Fitzgerald, Hope, Snyder, Steckloff, Witwer, Liberati and Tate introduced

House Joint Resolution F, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article X; and repealing section 25 of article I, to remove gender limitations.

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

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Rep. Tate moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:25 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, March 6, at 12:00 Noon.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives