No. 79

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 4, 2025.

12:00 Noon.

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

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

Alexander—present	Foreman—present	McFall—present	Schuette—present
Andrews—present	Fox—present	McKinney—excused	Scott—present
Aragona—present	Frisbie—present	Meerman—present	Skaggs—present
Arbit—present	Glanville—present	Mentzer—present	Slagh—present
BeGole—present	Grant—present	Miller—present	Smit—present
Beson—present	Green, P.—present	Morgan—present	Snyder—present
Bierlein—present	Greene, J.—present	Mueller—present	St. Germaine—present
Bohnak—present	Hall—present	Myers-Phillips—present	Steckloff—present
Bollin—present	Harris—present	Neeley—excused	Steele—present
Borton—present	Herzberg—e/d/s	Neyer—present	Tate—present
Breen—present	Hoadley—present	O’Neal—present	Thompson—present
Brixie—present	Hope—present	Outman—present	Tisdel—present
Bruck—present	Hoskins—present	Paiz—present	Tsernoglou—present
Byrnes—present	Jenkins-Arno—present	Paquette—present	VanderWall—present
Carra—present	Johnsen—present	Pavlov—present	VanWoerkom—present
Carter, B.—present	Kelly—present	Pohutsky—present	Wegela—present
Carter, T.—present	Koleszar—present	Posthumus—present	Weiss—present
Cavitt—present	Kuhn—present	Prestin—present	Wendzel—present
Coffia—excused	Kunse—present	Price—present	Whitsett—excused
Conlin—present	Liberati—present	Puri—present	Wilson—present
DeBoer—present	Lightner—present	Rheingans—present	Witwer—present
DeBoyer—present	Linting—present	Rigas—present	Wooden—present
DeSana—present	Longjohn—present	Robinson—present	Woolford—present
Dievendorf—present	MacDonell—present	Rogers—present	Wortz—present
Edwards—present	Maddock—present	Roth—present	Wozniak—present
Fairbairn—present	Markkanen—present	Schmaltz—present	Xiong—present
Farhat—excused	Martin—present	Schriver—present	Young—present
Fitzgerald—present	Martus—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rev. Gerardo Aponte-Safe, Associate Priest of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Royal Oak, offered the following invocation:

“Good and gracious God,

Source of light, truth, and love,

Creator of all that was, and is, and will be

Through Whom all life is knit in the expansive fabric of the universe

We ask that You look with favor upon this gathering of Representatives who serve the people of our great state of Michigan.

Fill them with wisdom and strength to tackle the mounting challenges we face, that in the face of fear and anxiety, they may lead with kindness and grace.

Fill them with compassion and determination to discuss and debate the issues before them with the goal of bringing our communities together and resist the temptations of self-interest and division.

Fill them with courage and drive to work toward justice with mercy, that their work may strengthen the ties that link us in our common humanity in this bountiful land we call home.

Tal como has escuchado las plegarias de tu pueblo, de toda lengua y nación, a través de los siglos, en tiempos de gozo y paz, en tiempos de angustia y dolor, así rogamos nos escuches hoy.

[Translation: As You have heard the pleas of Your people, from every tongue and nation, throughout the centuries, in times of joy and peace, in times of sorrow and pain, so we ask You to hear us now.]

Bless us, O Holy One, and may Your peace which surpasses all understanding guard our hearts and minds in Your unending love. Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Coffia, Farhat, McKinney, Neeley and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4517, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled “Child abduction broadcast act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765).

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. 4518, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled “Michigan Amber alert act” by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4674, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2024 PA 2.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4524, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled “An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof,” by amending the title and sections 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 (MCL 565.101, 565.101a, 565.102, 565.103, 565.104, 565.105, 565.106, and 565.108), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2024 PA 20, section 1a as added and section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 154, sections 2 and 5 as amended by 2018 PA 572, and section 4 as amended by 2022 PA 235, and by adding section 5a.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4024, entitled

A bill to require that certain educational institutions in this state, when providing students with multiple occupancy restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities, do so in a manner that ensures each student’s privacy from individuals of the opposite biological sex; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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 not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Fox moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4024, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 190 Yeas—58

Alexander Fox Markkanen Schriver

Aragona Frisbie Martin Schuette

BeGole Green, P. Meerman Slagh

Beson Greene, J. Mueller Smit

Bierlein Hall Neyer St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Outman Steele

Bollin Hoadley Paquette Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Pavlov Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Posthumus VanderWall

Carra Kelly Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

DeBoer Kunse Robinson Woolford

DeBoyer Lightner Roth Wortz

DeSana Linting Schmaltz Wozniak

Fairbairn Maddock

Nays—46

Andrews Glanville Morgan Snyder

Arbit Grant Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Breen Hope O’Neal Tate

Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tsernoglou

Byrnes Koleszar Pohutsky Wegela

Carter, B. Liberati Price Weiss

Carter, T. Longjohn Puri Wilson

Conlin MacDonell Rheingans Witwer

Dievendorf Martus Rogers Wooden

Edwards McFall Scott Xiong

Fitzgerald Mentzer Skaggs Young

Foreman Miller

In The Chair: Smit

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

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

A bill to require that certain educational institutions in this state, when providing students with multiple-occupancy restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities, do so in a manner that ensures each student’s privacy from individuals of the opposite sex; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

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Rep. Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This legislation is in direct conflict with the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act.”

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Rep. Herzberg entered the House Chambers.

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4517 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4517, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled “Child abduction broadcast act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765).

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

Roll Call No. 191 Yeas—104

Alexander Fox Martus Schuette

Andrews Frisbie McFall Scott

Aragona Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Arbit Grant Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neyer Steele

Borton Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Breen Hope Outman Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Carter, B. Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Weiss

Conlin Kunse Price Wendzel

DeBoer Liberati Puri Wilson

DeBoyer Lightner Rheingans Witwer

DeSana Linting Rigas Wooden

Dievendorf Longjohn Robinson Woolford

Edwards MacDonell Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Maddock Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong

Foreman Martin Schriver Young

Nays—1

Carra

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4518 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4518, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled “Michigan Amber alert act,” by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91.

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

Roll Call No. 192 Yeas—104

Alexander Fox Martus Schuette

Andrews Frisbie McFall Scott

Aragona Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Arbit Grant Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neyer Steele

Borton Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Breen Hope Outman Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Carter, B. Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Weiss

Conlin Kunse Price Wendzel

DeBoer Liberati Puri Wilson

DeBoyer Lightner Rheingans Witwer

DeSana Linting Rigas Wooden

Dievendorf Longjohn Robinson Woolford

Edwards MacDonell Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Maddock Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong

Foreman Martin Schriver Young

Nays—1

Carra

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4674 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4674, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2024 PA 2.

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

Roll Call No. 193 Yeas—105

Alexander Fox Martus Schuette

Andrews Frisbie McFall Scott

Aragona Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Arbit Grant Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neyer Steele

Borton Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Breen Hope Outman Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Carra Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Carter, T. Kuhn Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Kunse Price Wendzel

Conlin Liberati Puri Wilson

DeBoer Lightner Rheingans Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Rigas Wooden

DeSana Longjohn Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf MacDonell Rogers Wortz

Edwards Maddock Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martin Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4524 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4524, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 194 Yeas—105

Alexander Fox Martus Schuette

Andrews Frisbie McFall Scott

Aragona Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Arbit Grant Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Miller Smit

Beson Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neyer Steele

Borton Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Breen Hope Outman Thompson

Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Byrnes Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Carra Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Carter, T. Kuhn Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Kunse Price Wendzel

Conlin Liberati Puri Wilson

DeBoer Lightner Rheingans Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Rigas Wooden

DeSana Longjohn Robinson Woolford

Dievendorf MacDonell Rogers Wortz

Edwards Maddock Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martin Schriver Young

Foreman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 4218, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100d and 756 (MCL 330.1100d and 330.1756), section 100d as amended by 2022 PA 214 and section 756 as added by 1995 PA 290.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Thompson moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

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

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 195 Yeas—70

Alexander Frisbie Martin Slagh

Aragona Green, P. Meerman Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Miller Snyder

Beson Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Neyer Steckloff

Bohnak Herzberg O’Neal Steele

Bollin Hoadley Outman Tate

Borton Jenkins-Arno Paquette Thompson

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov Tisdel

Carra Kelly Posthumus VanderWall

Carter, T. Koleszar Prestin VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel

Conlin Kunse Robinson Witwer

DeBoer Liberati Roth Woolford

DeBoyer Lightner Schmaltz Wortz

DeSana Linting Schriver Wozniak

Fairbairn Maddock Schuette Young

Fox Markkanen

Nays—35

Andrews Foreman Mentzer Scott

Arbit Glanville Morgan Skaggs

Breen Grant Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou

Brixie Hope Paiz Wegela

Byrnes Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, B. Longjohn Price Wilson

Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Wooden

Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong

Fitzgerald McFall Rogers

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Fitzgerald, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I am unable to vote for this amended version of HB 4218 on the grounds that I find this to be a diluted, uncomprehensive version of the bill that could have better served Michiganders by allowing mental health professionals and groups to serve on the council while still addressing the conflicts of interest.”

House Bill No. 4219, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 416 (MCL 330.1416), as amended by 2018 PA 595.

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

Roll Call No. 196 Yeas—103

Alexander Frisbie McFall Scott

Andrews Glanville Meerman Skaggs

Aragona Grant Mentzer Slagh

Arbit Green, P. Miller Smit

BeGole Greene, J. Morgan Snyder

Beson Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bierlein Harris Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bohnak Herzberg Neyer Steele

Bollin Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Borton Hope Outman Thompson

Breen Hoskins Paiz Tisdel

Brixie Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tsernoglou

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov VanderWall

Byrnes Kelly Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Koleszar Posthumus Wegela

Carter, T. Kuhn Prestin Weiss

Cavitt Kunse Price Wendzel

Conlin Liberati Puri Wilson

DeBoer Lightner Rheingans Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Rigas Wooden

Dievendorf Longjohn Robinson Woolford

Edwards MacDonell Rogers Wortz

Fairbairn Maddock Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong

Foreman Martin Schriver Young

Fox Martus Schuette

Nays—2

Carra DeSana

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. DeBoer, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Paiz, Rogers and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 161.

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In an increasingly technology-driven global economy, a strong and skilled workforce is the foundation of Michigan’s competitive edge within the global marketplace; and

Whereas, From manufacturing and mobility to information technology, construction, and advanced agriculture, Michigan’s evolving economy relies on a dynamic and well-supported workforce to meet the demands of the 21st century; and

Whereas, Workforce Development Month recognizes the critical role that education, training, apprenticeships, and career readiness programs play in preparing Michiganders for high-quality, in-demand jobs across the state, and celebrates the importance of workforce development programs and the ways they contribute to the growth of Michigan’s residents and economy; and

Whereas, Michigan is ranked eighth in the nation for its skilled trades workforce, which is nearly 255,000 strong. It is through the recruiting, training and retention efforts done by programs through career technical education in secondary schools, community colleges, public-private partnerships, and private employers that Michigan’s workers are equipped for current and future opportunities; and

Whereas, Grand Rapids Community College serves as an excellent example of a regional talent engine that feeds Michigan’s robust manufacturing and innovation centers. The college supported over 12,000 students in the 2023-2024 academic year alone and offers a wide variety of job training programs; and

Whereas, Workforce development is essential not only to the economy but also to ensuring upward mobility and financial independence for individuals and families in every corner of the state; and

Whereas, It is appropriate to celebrate the individuals, institutions, and partnerships that work day in and day out to connect people with career pathways, close the talent gap, and strengthen communities throughout Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Outman, Cavitt, Markkanen, Fairbairn, Wortz, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 162.

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that was formed in 1904 with a vision to help all youth achieve their full potential through the power of one-on-one mentoring relationships with dedicated local volunteers; and

Whereas, Michigan has long played a significant role in the history and growth of Big Brothers Big Sisters. In 1917, the city of Grand Rapids hosted the organization’s first national conference. Today, Michigan is home to eleven local agencies serving communities across the state; and

Whereas, The need for caring and consistent mentors continues to grow across Michigan, with thousands of children waiting to be matched with a trusted adult. Strong mentoring relationships can help young people build resilience, confidence, and purpose, which strengthens families and communities socially, academically, and economically; and

Whereas, Volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, also known as “Bigs”, selflessly dedicate their time, wisdom, and support to thousands of children across Michigan, offering consistent guidance, encouragement, and inspiration through lasting relationships; and

Whereas, Evidence-based research demonstrates that youth who participate in quality mentoring programs, like those provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters, are less likely to engage in risky behaviors and more likely to perform well in school, graduate, and form healthy relationships. These outcomes benefit not only each individual child, but our society as a whole; and

Whereas, Compared to their peers, “Littles” in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are 46 percent less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27 percent less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52 percent less likely to skip school. These statistics reflect the transformative power of mentorship; and

Whereas, The month of September serves as a time to honor and celebrate the mentors, staff, supporters, and community partners who make youth mentoring possible and impactful. It is also a moment to raise awareness about the profound effect positive role models can have in shaping the next generation of leaders; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan and its local affiliates, with deep appreciation for their continued service to Michigan’s youth and families.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Price, Schriver, Hoskins, Rogers, Byrnes, Weiss, Pohutsky, Koleszar, Glanville, Xiong, Breen, Wilson, Arbit, Miller, Paiz, Wegela and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 163.

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the gynecologic cancers and ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, causing more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system; and

Whereas, The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025, approximately 20,890 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about 12,730 women will die from the disease; and

Whereas, The lifetime risk of a woman being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is about 1 in 91, and the lifetime risk of death is about 1 in 143; and

Whereas, Despite advances in research and treatment, only about 20 percent of ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, when the five-year survival rate is 70 to 90 percent, compared with just 10 to 30 percent for late-stage diagnoses; and

Whereas, Globally, more than 315,000 women are diagnosed each year and over 207,000 die annually from ovarian cancer, with cases projected to rise by over 40 percent by 2040; and

Whereas, September is recognized nationally as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to increase public knowledge about the symptoms, risks, and impact of this disease, and to highlight the importance of continued research, early detection, and improved treatment; now, therefore, be it

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

Resolved, That we recognize the survivors, patients, families, and advocates whose efforts bring awareness and hope in the fight against ovarian cancer.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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

House Resolution No. 164.

A resolution calling for transparency, due process, and further case-by-case review in the immigration cases of Hmong and Laotian refugees in Michigan.

Whereas, In July 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained approximately 16 Hmong and Laotian refugees in Michigan. Most of these individuals were summoned to what they believed were routine immigration check-ins, only to be unexpectedly taken into custody upon arrival. Since these individuals were taken into custody, there have been urgent appeals from their family and community for their release; and

Whereas, ICE transferred several of these detainees from Michigan to facilities in Texas and Louisiana, and ultimately deported them to Laos in mid-August. The treatment of these individuals, particularly their rapid movement across several sites, has raised serious due process and oversight concerns. When detainees are quickly moved from one site to another, they may not have sufficient time to obtain legal counsel and raise potential defenses to detention and deportation before they are removed from the country. Furthermore, the speed with which some of these cases are processed can make it difficult to conduct effective oversight of individual cases; and

Whereas, The manner in which these detentions and deportations were carried out has deeply terrified the Hmong and Laotian communities in Michigan, who are longtime residents and contributors to our state, the descendants of U.S. allies in the Vietnam War. The situation has raised questions about justice and the appropriate treatment of immigrants and refugees; and

Whereas, The United States has no memorandum of understanding or repatriation agreement with Laos under which the Laotian Government has agreed to accept immigrants deported from the United States. This means that the United States government needs to obtain travel documents for individuals who are to be deported to Laos. Given that it must take time to obtain these travel documents, the federal government could provide advance notice to individuals it intends to deport, rather than detaining them with no warning; and

Whereas, Several Michigan state legislators, community leaders, and advocacy organizations have publicly demanded greater transparency, oversight, and humane treatment for those detained. We must ensure that our values of fairness, compassion, and respect for human dignity are upheld; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we demand transparency from federal authorities regarding the legal basis, procedural handling, and current conditions of the Hmong and Laotian individuals detained and deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including confirmation of whether due process, such as proper warrants and notice, was respected; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide immediate access to legal counsel, timely family notification, and humane treatment for detainees, including access to medical care and communication with loved ones; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage federal authorities to allow sufficient time for further case-by-case review of each individual’s circumstances in immigration cases, especially for individuals with deep Michigan roots, community ties, or humanitarian histories, to assess relief options or alternatives to detention; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Secretary of Homeland Security and the 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 Thursday, September 4:

Senate Bill Nos. 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, September 4:

Senate Bill Nos. 394 395 396 398

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Aragona, Chair, reported

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.

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. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant

Nays: None

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Aragona, Chair, reported

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.

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. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant

Nays: None

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Aragona, Chair, reported

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.

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. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Aragona, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant

Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley

Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley

The Committee on Rules, by Rep. Schuette, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4279, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

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. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati

Absent: Rep. Herzberg

Excused: Rep. Herzberg

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hoadley, Chair, of the Committee on Economic Competitiveness, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate

Absent: Reps. BeGole and Coffia

Excused: Reps. BeGole and Coffia

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 394, entitled

A bill to establish the ownership of and conveyance rights associated with subsurface pore space.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 395, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 16, entitled “An act to regulate the business of carrying or transporting, buying, selling, or dealing in crude oil or petroleum or its products, or certain substances consisting primarily of carbon dioxide through pipe lines; to authorize the use of public highways and the condemnation of private property; to regulate the purchase and storage of crude oil or petroleum or certain substances consisting primarily of carbon dioxide; to provide for the control and regulation of all corporations, associations, and persons engaged in such business, by the Michigan public service commission; to define the powers and duties of the commission in relation thereto; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 483.1), as amended by 2014 PA 85.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 396, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 502 and 1301 (MCL 324.502 and 324.1301), section 502 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, by adding section 52509, and by adding subchapter 6 to chapter 3 of article III.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 398, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 6230 and 6234 (MCL 333.6230 and 333.6234), as added by 2012 PA 501.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Pavlov, Alexander and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4834, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109, and 155 (MCL 259.2, 259.3, 259.7, 259.8, 259.9, 259.26, 259.27, 259.33, 259.34, 259.35, 259.51, 259.52, 259.53, 259.55, 259.76, 259.76a, 259.77, 259.80b, 259.80e, 259.82, 259.86, 259.109, and 259.155), the title as amended by 2015 PA 95, sections 2, 3, 8, 9, 51, and 86 as amended by 2002 PA 35, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 261, section 26 as amended by 1992 PA 308, section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259, section 35 as amended by 2015 PA 258, section 76 as amended by 1988 PA 391, sections 76a, 77, 82, and 155 as amended and sections 80b and 80e as added by 1996 PA 370, and section 109 as added by 2002 PA 90, and by adding section 89c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Pavlov, Alexander and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4835, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.

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

Reps. Paquette, Markkanen, Kunse, Outman, Woolford, Wortz, Thompson and Wozniak introduced

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.

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

Reps. Paquette, Kelly, Markkanen, Kunse, Outman, Prestin, Woolford, Wortz, Thompson, Jaime Greene, Harris and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 4837, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17771 and 17771a.

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

Rep. Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 4838, entitled

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

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

Rep. Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 4839, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z.

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

Rep. Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 4840, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8031 (MCL 600.8031), as amended by 2017 PA 101.

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

Reps. Rigas, Pavlov, Outman, Schriver, BeGole, Aragona, Alexander, Jaime Greene, Posthumus, Thompson and Linting introduced

House Bill No. 4841, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2848 and 2854 (MCL 333.2848 and 333.2854), as amended by 2023 PA 209.

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

Reps. Rigas, Outman, Schriver, BeGole, Alexander, Jaime Greene, Posthumus and Aragona introduced

House Bill No. 4842, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled “Driver education provider and instructor act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 256.643), as amended by 2022 PA 192.

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

Reps. Mueller, BeGole, Bierlein, Phil Green, Beson, Kunse, Prestin, Rigas, Harris, Maddock and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4843, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.

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

Reps. Andrews, Mentzer, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Rheingans, Young, Conlin and Arbit introduced

House Bill No. 4844, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2), as amended by 2019 PA 113.

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

Reps. Kunse, Aragona, Bierlein, Outman, Alexander, Prestin, Bohnak, Beson, Neyer, Slagh, Frisbie and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 4845, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182.

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

Reps. Frisbie, Paquette, Alexander, Kelly, Smit, Borton, Steele, Tisdel, Kuhn, Martin, Neyer, Rigas, Pavlov, Prestin, Harris, Schriver, BeGole, Mueller, Hoadley, Beson, Roth, Johnsen, Bierlein, Woolford, Wortz, DeBoyer, Markkanen, Bruck, Outman, Kunse and Jaime Greene introduced

House Bill No. 4846, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223, and by adding section 5712.

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

Reps. Frisbie, Prestin, Harris, BeGole, Mueller, Hoadley, Beson, St. Germaine, Roth, Johnsen, Bierlein, Woolford, Wortz, Markkanen, DeBoyer, Outman, Bruck and Kunse introduced

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).

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

Reps. Fitzgerald, Posthumus, Hope, Price, Schriver, McFall, MacDonell, Martus, Conlin, Wilson, Young and Brixie introduced

House Bill No. 4848, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1509.

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

Rep. Maddock moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:00 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, September 9, at 1:30 p.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives