No. 28

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 18, 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

Pastor Bob Johnson, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Roseville, offered the following invocation:

“Sovereign God,

You have been very generous to allow us to live in the beautiful, expansive and bountiful state of Michigan that reflects Your infinite skill as a designer and artist. And these men and women have been elected by the citizens of this land to rule under Your rule, and to exercise authority that reflects Your truth, justice, generosity, integrity and grace. Help them to be humble in heart. Give them wisdom to rule well, insight to tackle the problems that come to them, kindness to listen and care for those they disagree with. Help them to find good solutions and craft legislation that is for the good of the people. Protect them from dishonor.

Each member here carries the burdens of this life and the weight of those in their families. Help them to care well for their families while they carry out their responsibilities. For those who are facing health issues, please heal them and give them grace to lean upon You. For those whose spouses and children, and other relatives are going through deep waters, remind them of Your everlasting arms and grace that is ready to sustain and strengthen them. For those who are feeling particularly anxious about demands being placed on them, would You help them turn to You and find peace with You through Your Son, our Savior and eternal King. All of this we pray in His name, even Jesus. Amen.”

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

The motion prevailed.

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Motions and Resolutions

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

House Resolution No. 44.

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Robert G. Bender, former member of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Robert G. “Bob” Bender. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in Barry and Ionia counties and the people of the State of Michigan; and

Whereas, Bob earned a bachelor’s of science degree in agriculture education from Michigan State University, which is where he met his wife of 65 years, Carol Cox Bender. Together, they raised their three children in Bob’s hometown of Middleville, Michigan; and

Whereas, Bob entered the United States Navy in 1959, where he completed flight school and spent five years on active duty as a pilot. He remained active in the Reserves until 1990 and retired as a Navy Captain in 2001; and

Whereas, Following active duty, Bob returned to Middleville to run his 1,100-acre dairy farm. It was here where he first entered into politics. Bob served as Chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and was instrumental in forming the Joint City/County Airport Commission; and

Whereas, Bob was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982, where he would faithfully serve his constituents in the Eighty-eighth and subsequent Eighty-seventh Districts for the next 12 years. During his time in the Legislature, Bob served on a number of committees, including the House Appropriations Committee, and was co-vice chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture; and

Whereas, After his tenure in the House of Representatives, Bob and his wife joined the Peace Corps, serving in Russia for two years. This was followed by many more years of volunteering with the nonprofit From Houses to Homes in Guatemala; and

Whereas, Upon Bob Bender’s passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. His contributions to this chamber and the State of Michigan will be remembered; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Robert G. Bender, a member of the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1994; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Bender family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, March 13:

House Bill Nos. 4230 4231 4232 4233 4234 4235 4236 4237 4238 4239 4240 4241 4242

Senate Bill Nos. 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, March 18:

Senate Bill Nos. 25 81

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 25, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 81, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was received and read:

March 14, 2025

Section 4 of the Michigan Trust Fund Act (Public Act 489 of 2000) requires the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to submit reports to the Governor and the Michigan Legislature summarizing activities of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund. Pursuant to these requirements, attached is the FY 2024 report. Additionally included are reports on activities for the Critical Industry Program and the Michigan Strategic Site Readiness Program as required by Sections 88s and 88t of the Strategic Fund Act (Public Act 270 of 1984).

If you have any questions, please contact Jayshona Hicks, LEO Director of Legislative Affairs at HicksJ15@michigan.gov or 248-200-9134.

Greg Rivet, Director

Bureau of Administrative Services

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic

 Opportunity (LEO)

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Coffia, MacDonell, Longjohn, Price, Byrnes, Xiong, Morgan, Foreman, Rheingans, Glanville, Conlin and Roth introduced

House Bill No. 4243, entitled

A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled “Publicly funded health insurance contribution act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.562), as amended by 2013 PA 269.

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

Reps. Maddock, Cavitt, Hoadley, Robinson, Markkanen, Fox, Rigas, Jaime Greene, Kunse, Alexander, Smit and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4244, entitled

A bill to modify the utilization of certain terms by public bodies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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

Reps. Alexander, Bohnak, Markkanen, Kelly, Pavlov, Bierlein, Prestin, Neyer, Miller, Snyder, Mentzer, Wilson, Brixie, Farhat, Fox, Kunse, DeSana, Wozniak, Morgan, Witwer, Jenkins-Arno, Jaime Greene, Dievendorf, Byrnes, Thompson, Slagh, Meerman, Johnsen, Bruck, Borton, Rigas, BeGole, DeBoyer, Rheingans, Wortz, VanderWall and Smit introduced

House Bill No. 4245, 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 first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

Reps. Phil Green, Pavlov, Fox, Alexander, Borton, Outman, Prestin, Martin, Beson, Frisbie, Thompson, Linting, Martus, Price, Roth, Wortz, Bierlein and VanderWall introduced

House Bill No. 4246, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238, and 17201 (MCL 333.16170a, 333.16222, 333.16231, 333.16238, and 333.17201), section 16170a as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16222 as amended by 2014 PA 97, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17201 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding sections 16187, 17225, and 17225a.

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

Reps. Martus, Wilson, Hope and Snyder introduced

House Bill No. 4247, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 260.

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

Reps. Snyder, Martus, Hope and Wilson introduced

House Bill No. 4248, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 261.

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

Reps. Snyder, Jaime Greene, McFall, Mentzer, MacDonell, Martus, Morgan, O’Neal, Rheingans, Glanville, Weiss, Herzberg, Phil Green, Brenda Carter, Markkanen, Bohnak, Frisbie, Outman, Kunse, Martin, Bierlein, Prestin and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4249, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust 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; 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. Paiz, Glanville, Andrews, Rogers, Rheingans, Byrnes, MacDonell, McFall, Longjohn, Morgan, Weiss, Price, Wilson and Young introduced

House Bill No. 4250, entitled

A bill to create standards and processes for the selection of materials for inclusion in or withdrawal from the collections of certain public libraries; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.

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

Reps. Glanville, Paiz, Andrews, Rogers, Rheingans, Byrnes, MacDonell, McFall, Longjohn, Morgan, Weiss, Price, Wilson and Young introduced

House Bill No. 4251, entitled

A bill to create standards and processes for the selection of materials for inclusion in or withdrawal from a district library’s collection; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.

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

Reps. Paiz, Byrnes, MacDonell, Young, McFall, Scott and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4252, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17748g.

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

Reps. Paiz, Byrnes, Wilson, Young, McFall and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4253, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL 408.471 and 408.475), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 18.

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

Reps. Aragona, Kunse, St. Germaine, Koleszar, Borton, Miller, Byrnes, Johnsen, Tsernoglou, Roth, Breen, Paiz, Wilson, Coffia, McFall, DeSana, Wozniak, Price, Hoadley, Dievendorf, Glanville, Weiss, Woolford, Rigas, Beson, DeBoyer and Witwer introduced

House Bill No. 4254, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2674, 2675, and 2678 (MCL 333.2674, 333.2675, and 333.2678) and by adding sections 2670 and 2675a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Lightner, St. Germaine, Prestin, Rigas, Thompson, Markkanen, Bohnak, Schmaltz, Hoadley, Fox, Beson, Woolford, Kunse, Bollin, Neyer, Schuette, Pavlov, Borton, Jenkins-Arno, Bruck, Johnsen and Jaime Greene introduced

House Bill No. 4255, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7401, 7410, and 7417 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7410, and 333.7417), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7410 as amended by 2016 PA 128, and section 7417 as added by 2012 PA 183, and by adding sections 7410b and 7417a.

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

Reps. Bollin, St. Germaine, Prestin, Thompson, Rigas, Markkanen, Bohnak, Schmaltz, Hoadley, Fox, Beson, Woolford, Kunse, Schuette, Pavlov, Borton, Jenkins-Arno, Lightner, Neyer, Bruck, Johnsen and Jaime Greene introduced

House Bill No. 4256, 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. Neyer, Pavlov, Andrews, Martin, Kelly, Wortz, Woolford, Beson, Bierlein, Jenkins-Arno, Borton, Fox, DeBoer, BeGole, Brenda Carter, Herzberg, Steckloff, Frisbie, Bruck, Slagh, Roth, Alexander, Kunse, Rigas, Meerman, Jaime Greene, VanderWall and Snyder introduced

House Bill No. 4257, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503), as amended by 2022 PA 243.

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

Reps. Rigas, Neyer, Harris, Fairbairn, Kunse, Schmaltz, Linting, BeGole and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4258, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “Student safety act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 752.913), as amended by 2020 PA 401.

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

Reps. Steckloff, Hoadley, Harris, Rigas, Neyer, Fairbairn, Kunse, Schmaltz, Linting, BeGole and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4259, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “Student safety act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 752.912), as amended by 2020 PA 401.

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

Reps. Harris, BeGole, Farhat, Witwer, Steckloff, Andrews, Paiz, Xiong, Foreman, Conlin, Herzberg, Longjohn, Price, McFall, Mentzer, Neeley, McKinney, Miller, Frisbie, St. Germaine, Morgan, Scott, Liberati, Tsernoglou, Wilson, Bruck, Snyder, O’Neal, Martus, Tate, Glanville, Byrnes, Weiss, Linting, Mueller, Jaime Greene, Schuette and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4260, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.

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

Reps. Farhat, Young, Witwer, Hoskins, McFall, Koleszar, Andrews, Myers-Phillips, McKinney, Steckloff, Paiz, Xiong, Foreman, Conlin, Longjohn, Price, Mentzer, Miller, Linting, Frisbie, St. Germaine, Morgan, Scott, Herzberg, Liberati, Tsernoglou, Neeley, Wilson, Snyder, O’Neal, Martus, Tate, Glanville, Byrnes, Weiss, Mueller, Jaime Greene, Schuette, Wozniak, Bruck and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4261, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 12.252), the title as amended by 2005 PA 232 and section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 174, and by adding sections 11a and 11b.

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

Reps. Harris, BeGole, Jaime Greene, MacDonell, Rheingans, Price, Hoskins, Wilson, Andrews, Byrnes, Rogers, Morgan, Arbit, Steckloff, Martus, McFall, Bierlein, Breen, Young, Rigas, St. Germaine, Woolford, Mentzer and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 4262, entitled

A bill to provide for certain investigations for violating the event online ticket sales act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide certain remedies.

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

Reps. McFall, Harris, Jaime Greene, MacDonell, Rheingans, Price, Hoskins, Wilson, Brixie, Andrews, Byrnes, Rogers, Morgan, Arbit, Steckloff, Martus, Breen, Bierlein, Young, Rigas, St. Germaine, Woolford, Mentzer, BeGole and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 4263, entitled

A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit certain methods, acts, and practices in the sale or purchase of tickets for entertainment events.

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

Reps. Scott, Rogers, Pohutsky, Price, Brenda Carter, Foreman, Grant, Byrnes, Glanville, Herzberg, Rheingans, Paiz, Steckloff, McKinney, MacDonell, Neeley, Young, Hoskins, Myers-Phillips, Hope, Wilson, Longjohn, Coffia, Brixie, Weiss, Mentzer, O’Neal, Tate, Wegela, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, McFall, Koleszar, Xiong, Conlin, Dievendorf and Breen introduced

House Bill No. 4264, entitled

A bill to prohibit employers from making certain recruiting or hiring decisions based on an individual’s credit history; to prohibit employers from making certain inquiries; to prohibit certain waivers; to prohibit retaliation; and to provide remedies.

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

Reps. Andrews, Neyer, Martin, Kelly, Wortz, Woolford, Beson, Bierlein, Jenkins-Arno, Fox, DeBoer, BeGole, Brenda Carter, Herzberg, Steckloff, Frisbie, Bruck, Slagh, Roth, Fairbairn, Kunse, Alexander, Jaime Greene, Meerman, Rigas, VanderWall and Snyder introduced

House Bill No. 4265, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11506 and 11568 (MCL 324.11506 and 324.11568), section 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244 and section 11568 as added by 2022 PA 249.

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

Reps. Jenkins-Arno, Jaime Greene, Rogers, Morgan, Alexander, Neyer and Wortz introduced

House Bill No. 4266, 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 3p.

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

Reps. Bollin, Borton, Lightner, DeBoyer, Hoadley, Bierlein, Smit, Rigas, Wortz, Johnsen, Slagh, Beson, Markkanen, Kelly, Fox, Alexander, Neyer, Frisbie, VanderWall and Jaime Greene introduced

House Joint Resolution G, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, amending sections 3 and 7 of article VIII, to eliminate the state board of education, superintendent of public instruction, and state board for public community and junior colleges.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

March 14, 2025

Received from Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Strategic Fund the FY 2024 MSF/MEDC Annual Report and the following budget boilerplate and statutory reports:

• Pure Michigan Annual Report (Section 503)

• Michigan Business Development Program and Michigan Community Revitalization Program amendments (Section 506)

• Corporate budget, revenue, expenditures/activities and state vs. corporate FTEs (Section 507)

• Jobs for Michigan Investment Fund (Section 510)

• Michigan Film incentives status (Section 515)

• Michigan Film & Digital Media Office activities (Section 515)

• Business incubators and accelerators annual report (Section 516)

• Business Attraction and Community Revitalization (Section 522)

• Community Revitalization and Placemaking Grant Program (Section 1094 of Public Act 87 of 2021)

• Critical Industry Program and Strategic Site Readiness Program (Sections 88s and 88t; MSF Act)

• State Historic Tax Credit Program Report (Sections 266a[15] and 676[15] of Public Act 343 of 2020)

as required within the Michigan Strategic Fund Act (Public Act 270 of 1984) and boilerplate from the FY2025 Omnibus Budget (PA 121 of 2024).

Scott E. Starr

Clerk of the House

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4180, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

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. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4181, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24.

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. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

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. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.

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. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. Carra

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4184, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL 259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended by 2015 PA 260.

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. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. Carra

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4185, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.

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. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. Carra

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4186, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and 208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019 PA 90.

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. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and Wortz

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4.

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. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. Carra

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4230, 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,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 13c.

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. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg

Nays: Rep. Carra

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Outman, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson

Absent: Rep. Hope

Excused: Rep. Hope

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Smit, Chair, of the Committee on Election Integrity, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela

Absent: Reps. Paquette and Jaime Greene

Excused: Reps. Paquette and Jaime Greene

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Schmaltz, Chair, of the Committee on Families and Veterans, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong

Absent: Rep. Woolford

Excused: Rep. Woolford

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4065, entitled

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

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

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

Rep. Tyrone Carter 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. Posthumus moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted the substitute (H-2) offered by Rep. Tyrone Carter.

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

The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-2) offered by Rep. Tyrone Carter,

The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4014, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Slagh moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 9, line 1, after “granddaughter” by inserting a comma and “or is a trust for which the transferor or transferor’s spouse is the settlor and the sole present beneficiary or beneficiaries are the settlor’s or settlor’s spouse’s mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, adopted son, adopted daughter, grandson, or granddaughter,”.

2. Amend page 9, line 3, after “transferee” by inserting “or sole present beneficiary or beneficiaries, as the case may be,”.

3. Amend page 9, line 4, after “transferee” by striking out “meets” and inserting “or sole present beneficiary or beneficiaries meet”.

4. Amend page 9, line 5, after “transferee” by inserting “or present beneficiary”.

5. Amend page 9, line 7, after “transferee” by inserting “or present beneficiary”.

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4098, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Outman moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 9, after “held” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “telephonically, by videoconferencing, or in person.”.

2. Amend page 2, line 14, after “held” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “telephonically, by videoconferencing, or in person. On request by 1 of the parties, an in-person hearing may take place at a location mutually agreed on by all parties and approved by the tribunal.”.

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4099, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

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 second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4180, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act” by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4181, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act” by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4184, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan” by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL 259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended by 2015 PA 260.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4185, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4186, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act” by amending sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and 208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019 PA 90.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967” by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4.

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

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

Rep. Grant moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out the balance of the line through “after” on line 9 and inserting “After”.

2. Amend page 5, line 27, after “part,” by striking out “up to $2,200,000,000.00” and inserting “$50,000,000.00”.

3. Amend page 5, line 28, after “deposited” by inserting “to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a,”.

4. Amend page 6, line 3, after “deposited” by inserting “and up to $2,200,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited”.

5. Amend page 6, line 22, after “part,” by inserting “$50,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and”.

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

Rep. Andrews moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting:

“(c) After the distributions under subdivisions (a) and (b), up to $5,000,000.00, if available, to the department of transportation for distribution to entities that receive a distribution under subdivision (a)(ii) or (iii) and demonstrate that the entities have entered into a contract pursuant to section 18d of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.668d, or otherwise collaborated on a road funding project, that resulted in reduced costs for environmental or permitting reviews and studies attributable to that contract or project.”.

2. Amend page 7, following line 10, by inserting:

“(c) After the distributions under subdivisions (a) and (b), up to $5,000,000.00, if available, to the department of transportation for distribution to entities that receive a distribution under subdivision (a)(ii) or (iii) and demonstrate that the entities have entered into a contract pursuant to section 18d of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.668d, or otherwise collaborated on a road funding project, that resulted in reduced costs for environmental or permitting reviews and studies attributable to that contract or project.”.

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

Rep. Andrews moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 6, line 18, after “(b)” by striking out “Ten” and inserting “Five”.

2. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting:

“(c) Five percent to the comprehensive transportation fund established in section 10b of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660b.”.

3. Amend page 7, line 9, after “(b)” by striking out “Ten” and inserting “Five”.

4. Amend page 7, following line 10, by inserting:

“(c) Five percent to the comprehensive transportation fund established in section 10b of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660b.”.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4230, 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,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 13c.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Pending the Second Reading of

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.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4065 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4065, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 28 Yeas—101

Alexander Foreman McFall Schuette

Andrews Frisbie McKinney Scott

Aragona Glanville Mentzer Skaggs

Arbit Grant Miller Slagh

BeGole Greene, J. Morgan Smit

Beson Hall Mueller Snyder

Bierlein Harris Myers-Phillips St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Neeley Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley Neyer Tate

Borton Hoskins O’Neal Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Brixie Johnsen Paiz Tsernoglou

Bruck Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Byrnes Koleszar Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carra Kuhn Pohutsky Wegela

Carter, B. Kunse Posthumus Weiss

Carter, T. Liberati Prestin Wendzel

Cavitt Lightner Price Wilson

Coffia Linting Puri Witwer

Conlin Longjohn Rheingans Wooden

DeBoyer MacDonell Rigas Woolford

DeSana Maddock Robinson Wortz

Dievendorf Markkanen Rogers Wozniak

Edwards Martin Roth Xiong

Fairbairn Martus Schmaltz Young

Fitzgerald

Nays—7

DeBoer Fox Meerman Steele

Farhat Green, P. Schriver

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. 4014 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4014, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.

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

Roll Call No. 29 Yeas—97

Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Schriver

Andrews Fox McFall Schuette

Aragona Frisbie McKinney Scott

Arbit Grant Meerman Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Mentzer Smit

Beson Greene, J. Miller Snyder

Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Neeley Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Neyer Steele

Borton Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Breen Hoskins Outman Thompson

Bruck Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tisdel

Byrnes Johnsen Paquette Tsernoglou

Carra Kelly Pavlov VanderWall

Carter, B. Koleszar Pohutsky VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Kuhn Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Kunse Prestin Wilson

Coffia Liberati Price Witwer

Conlin Lightner Puri Wooden

DeBoer Linting Rigas Woolford

DeBoyer Longjohn Robinson Wortz

DeSana Maddock Rogers Wozniak

Edwards Markkanen Roth Xiong

Fairbairn Martin Schmaltz Young

Farhat

Nays—11

Brixie Glanville Myers-Phillips Wegela

Dievendorf MacDonell Rheingans Weiss

Foreman Morgan Skaggs

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. 4098 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4098, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437.

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

Roll Call No. 30 Yeas—100

Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Schmaltz

Andrews Foreman McFall Schriver

Aragona Fox McKinney Schuette

Arbit Frisbie Meerman Scott

BeGole Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Beson Grant Miller Smit

Bierlein Hall Morgan Snyder

Bohnak Harris Mueller St. Germaine

Bollin Herzberg Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Borton Hoadley Neeley Tate

Breen Hoskins Neyer Thompson

Bruck Jenkins-Arno O’Neal Tisdel

Byrnes Johnsen Outman Tsernoglou

Carra Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Carter, B. Koleszar Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, T. Kuhn Pohutsky Weiss

Cavitt Kunse Posthumus Wendzel

Coffia Liberati Prestin Wilson

Conlin Lightner Price Witwer

DeBoer Linting Puri Wooden

DeBoyer Longjohn Rheingans Woolford

DeSana MacDonell Rigas Wortz

Dievendorf Maddock Robinson Wozniak

Fairbairn Markkanen Rogers Xiong

Farhat Martin Roth Young

Nays—8

Brixie Green, P. Paiz Steele

Edwards Greene, J. Skaggs Wegela

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. 4099 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

House Bill No. 4099, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.

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

Roll Call No. 31 Yeas—98

Alexander Foreman McFall Schriver

Andrews Fox McKinney Schuette

Aragona Frisbie Meerman Scott

Arbit Glanville Mentzer Slagh

BeGole Grant Miller Smit

Beson Hall Morgan Snyder

Bierlein Harris Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Herzberg Myers-Phillips Steckloff

Bollin Hoadley Neeley Tate

Borton Hoskins Neyer Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno O’Neal Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Outman Tsernoglou

Byrnes Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Carra Koleszar Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Kuhn Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, T. Kunse Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Liberati Prestin Wilson

Coffia Lightner Price Witwer

Conlin Linting Rheingans Wooden

DeBoer Longjohn Rigas Woolford

DeBoyer MacDonell Robinson Wortz

DeSana Maddock Rogers Wozniak

Dievendorf Markkanen Roth Xiong

Fairbairn Martin Schmaltz Young

Farhat Martus

Nays—10

Brixie Green, P. Puri Steele

Edwards Greene, J. Skaggs Wegela

Fitzgerald Paiz

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. 4170 be placed on its immediate passage.

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

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.

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

Roll Call No. 32 Yeas—65

Alexander Fox Markkanen Schriver

Aragona Frisbie Martin Schuette

BeGole Green, P. Meerman Slagh

Beson Greene, J. Mentzer Smit

Bierlein Hall Miller St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Mueller Steele

Bollin Hoadley Neyer Thompson

Borton Jenkins-Arno Outman Tisdel

Breen Johnsen Paquette VanderWall

Bruck Kelly Pavlov VanWoerkom

Carra Koleszar Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Witwer

DeBoer Kunse Rigas Woolford

DeBoyer Lightner Robinson Wortz

DeSana Linting Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Maddock Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald

Nays—43

Andrews Foreman Morgan Skaggs

Arbit Glanville Myers-Phillips Snyder

Brixie Grant Neeley Steckloff

Byrnes Herzberg O’Neal Tate

Carter, B. Hoskins Paiz Tsernoglou

Carter, T. Liberati Pohutsky Wegela

Coffia Longjohn Price Weiss

Conlin MacDonell Puri Wilson

Dievendorf Martus Rheingans Wooden

Edwards McFall Rogers Young

Farhat McKinney Scott

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. Longjohn, 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:

While I am open to finding new ways to put money back into Michiganders’ pockets - including through tax cuts - we are facing potentially devastating state and federal budget cuts right now. With all the uncertainty coming out of Washington, and the recently passed Republican House budget cutting 91% of General Funds, and the proposal to make room for additional $3Bn in the budget to fund a Roads Plans without raising revenue. Taking about $715 million away from the budget before any Michigander (including legislators) has a chance to understand all the incoming cuts to many vital programs is simply irresponsible. Additionally, this proposed tax cuts would only save Michiganders $11-77 per year.”

Rep. Paiz, 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:

HB 4170 proposed significant and adverse consequences for our communities, our economy, and Michigan families. At first glance, the idea of lowering the individual income tax rate by point 2 percent sounds appealing. However, it’s estimated the reduction this bill mandates will reduce state revenue by close to $600 million in its first year, and over $700 million in the following years; and as this bill seeks to make this rollback permanent, there will be less state revenue in in years going forward. We cannot assume that Michigan will always have enough revenue to afford this permanent reduction, especially if additional rate reductions are again triggered by an increase in general fund revenue. The argument for passing this bill is that Michiganders need more dollars in their pocket. I completely agree with that sentiment. However, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a partner of the non-partisan Michigan League of Public Policy, working families earning less than $27k – which is 20% of income earners in the State – would save $11 annually. Middle class earners would save $77 annually. The top one percent of earners would see the most savings – about $2,800. The reality is that when state revenue declines, services are cut, jobs are cut, and those cuts disproportionately harm lower- and middle-income families. Services including veterans’ programs, health and emergency services, and municipal revenue are already at risk from unpredictable and abrupt federal budget and personnel cuts. HB 4170 forces the state to either cut essential services or shift the burden onto non-profits offering services and onto local governments. This bill just shifts the costs ways that make life more difficult for working families. Even the MICHIGAN TREASURY OPPOSES this bill. HB 4170 is fiscally irresponsible and a short-term political talking point.”

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

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Slagh moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:35 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 19, at 1:30 p.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives