No. 30

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 20, 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.

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Ken Borton, from the 105th District, offered the following invocation:

“Heavenly Father, we come to You today thankful for the opportunity to convene in this great Chamber and do the business of the people of this great state. We ask for Your divine guidance as we deal with those important issues that affect the lives of every man, woman and child who live in this state. With Your will and in Your way, let us do what is right. Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Herzberg, Liberati, Neeley, Snyder and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4115, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending the title and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345.

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

Roll Call No. 42 Yeas—83

Alexander Greene, J. Mueller Slagh

Andrews Hall Myers-Phillips Smit

Aragona Harris Neyer St. Germaine

Arbit Hoadley O’Neal Steckloff

BeGole Hoskins Outman Steele

Beson Jenkins-Arno Paiz Tate

Bierlein Johnsen Paquette Thompson

Bohnak Kelly Pavlov Tisdel

Bollin Kuhn Pohutsky Tsernoglou

Borton Kunse Posthumus VanderWall

Breen Lightner Prestin VanWoerkom

Bruck Linting Price Weiss

Carter, T. Longjohn Puri Wendzel

Cavitt Maddock Rigas Wilson

DeBoer Markkanen Robinson Wooden

DeBoyer Martin Roth Woolford

Fairbairn Martus Schmaltz Wortz

Fitzgerald McFall Schriver Wozniak

Frisbie Meerman Schuette Xiong

Grant Mentzer Scott Young

Green, P. Miller Skaggs

Nays—21

Brixie DeSana Fox McKinney

Byrnes Dievendorf Glanville Morgan

Carra Edwards Hope Rheingans

Carter, B. Farhat Koleszar Rogers

Coffia Foreman MacDonell Wegela

Conlin

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. 4116, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 446.208 and 446.209), section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345.

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

Roll Call No. 43 Yeas—83

Alexander Glanville McFall Skaggs

Andrews Grant Meerman Slagh

Aragona Green, P. Mentzer Smit

Arbit Greene, J. Miller St. Germaine

BeGole Hall Mueller Steckloff

Beson Harris Neyer Steele

Bierlein Hoadley O’Neal Tate

Bohnak Hoskins Outman Thompson

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tisdel

Borton Johnsen Pavlov Tsernoglou

Breen Kelly Pohutsky VanderWall

Brixie Kuhn Posthumus VanWoerkom

Bruck Kunse Prestin Weiss

Carra Lightner Price Wendzel

Carter, T. Linting Puri Wilson

Cavitt Longjohn Rigas Wooden

DeBoyer MacDonell Robinson Woolford

DeSana Maddock Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong

Fitzgerald Martin Schuette Young

Frisbie Martus Scott

Nays—21

Byrnes Edwards Koleszar Rheingans

Carter, B. Farhat McKinney Rogers

Coffia Foreman Morgan Schriver

Conlin Fox Myers-Phillips Wegela

DeBoer Hope Paiz Wortz

Dievendorf

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

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, March 19:

House Bill Nos. 4267 4268 4269 4270 4271 4272 4273

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. BeGole, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4118, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 151, 154, 280, 468, and 520 (MCL 280.151, 280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520), section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281, section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and sections 468 and 520 as amended by 2018 PA 644.

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. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. BeGole, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall

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

House Bill No. 4081, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.

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, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer

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, March 20, 2025

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

Absent: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley

Excused: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley

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, March 20, 2025

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Kunse introduced

House Bill No. 4274, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 4701 (MCL 600.4701), as amended by 2018 PA 284.

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

Rep. Kunse introduced

House Bill No. 4275, entitled

A bill to prohibit the ownership of mineral rights by certain foreign entities and to provide for penalties.

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

Reps. Snyder, Prestin, McFall, Glanville, Aragona, Arbit, Rogers, Witwer, Jaime Greene, Outman, Liberati and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4276, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434.

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

Reps. Bierlein, Rheingans, Woolford, Alexander, Outman, Breen, Kunse and Neyer introduced

House Bill No. 4277, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16177 (MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA 481.

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

Reps. Jaime Greene, Robinson, Woolford, Maddock, Mueller, Hoadley, Kunse, Markkanen, Rheingans, Tate, Martin, Beson, Alexander, Bollin, BeGole, Schmaltz, Breen, MacDonell, Wilson, Pavlov, DeSana, Bruck and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4278, entitled

A bill to designate this state as a purple heart state.

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

Reps. Jaime Greene, Robinson, Woolford, Maddock, Mueller, Hoadley, Kunse, Markkanen, Rheingans, Schriver, Tate, Martin, Beson, Alexander, BeGole, Schmaltz, Breen, Wilson, MacDonell, Pavlov, DeSana, Bruck and Rigas introduced

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.

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

Reps. Edwards, Foreman, Young, McFall, McKinney, Brenda Carter, Wilson, Johnsen, Mentzer, MacDonell and Arbit introduced

House Bill No. 4280, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18509 (MCL 333.18509), as amended by 2004 PA 61.

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

Reps. Edwards, Foreman, McFall, McKinney, Brenda Carter, Wilson, Mentzer and Arbit introduced

House Bill No. 4281, entitled

A bill to give certain rights to consumers purchasing or leasing a used motor vehicle; to create a contract cancellation option agreement; to prescribe requirements for used motor vehicle dealers; and to provide remedies.

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

Reps. Koleszar, Pohutsky, Young, Breen, Weiss, Morgan, Linting, Roth, Schmaltz, Outman, Wooden and Beson introduced

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.

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

Reps. Prestin, Bohnak, Markkanen, Fairbairn, Cavitt, Beson, Neyer, Borton, Outman, Paquette and VanderWall introduced

House Bill No. 4283, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending sections 28, 29, and 32 (MCL 460.1028, 460.1029, and 460.1032), sections 28 and 29 as amended and section 32 as added by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 34.

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

Reps. Paquette, Wozniak, Cavitt, Maddock, Carra, Schuette and Wilson introduced

House Bill No. 4284, entitled

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

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

Rep. Kelly introduced

House Joint Resolution H, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 4 of article VIII and section 11 of article IX, to update the enumeration of public universities and to prohibit the use of the state school aid fund for any operating expenses of public universities.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

March 19, 2025

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

• Performance audit report on the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (186-0441-24), March 2025.

Scott E. Starr

Clerk of the House

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4004, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.

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

Roll Call No. 44 Yeas—102

Alexander Farhat Martus Schmaltz

Andrews Fitzgerald McFall Schuette

Aragona Foreman McKinney Scott

Arbit Fox Meerman Skaggs

BeGole Frisbie Mentzer Slagh

Beson Glanville Miller Smit

Bierlein Grant Morgan St. Germaine

Bohnak Green, P. Mueller Steckloff

Bollin Hall Myers-Phillips Tate

Borton Harris Neyer Thompson

Breen Hoadley O’Neal Tisdel

Brixie Hope Outman Tsernoglou

Bruck Hoskins Paiz VanderWall

Byrnes Jenkins-Arno Paquette VanWoerkom

Carra Johnsen Pavlov Wegela

Carter, B. Kelly Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, T. Koleszar Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Wilson

Coffia Kunse Price Witwer

Conlin Lightner Puri Wooden

DeBoer Linting Rheingans Woolford

DeBoyer Longjohn Rigas Wortz

DeSana MacDonell Robinson Wozniak

Dievendorf Maddock Rogers Xiong

Edwards Markkanen Roth Young

Fairbairn Martin

Nays—3

Greene, J. Schriver Steele

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. 4147, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11x (MCL 388.1611x), as amended by 2023 PA 103.

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

Roll Call No. 45 Yeas—97

Alexander Farhat Martin Schriver

Andrews Fitzgerald Martus Schuette

Aragona Fox McFall Scott

Arbit Frisbie Meerman Skaggs

BeGole Glanville Mentzer Slagh

Beson Green, P. Miller Smit

Bierlein Greene, J. Morgan St. Germaine

Bohnak Hall Mueller Steckloff

Bollin Harris 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 Weiss

Carter, T. Kuhn Prestin Wendzel

Cavitt Kunse Price Witwer

Coffia Lightner Puri Wooden

Conlin Linting Rigas Woolford

DeBoer Longjohn Robinson Wortz

DeBoyer MacDonell Rogers Wozniak

DeSana Maddock Roth Xiong

Dievendorf Markkanen Schmaltz Young

Fairbairn

Nays—8

Edwards Grant Myers-Phillips Wegela

Foreman McKinney Rheingans Wilson

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. 4149, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 46 Yeas—86

Alexander Fitzgerald Martin Schriver

Andrews Foreman Martus Schuette

Aragona Fox McFall Skaggs

Arbit Frisbie Meerman Slagh

BeGole Glanville Mentzer Smit

Beson Green, P. Miller St. Germaine

Bierlein Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff

Bohnak Hall Neyer Steele

Bollin Harris O’Neal Tate

Borton Hoadley Outman Thompson

Breen Jenkins-Arno Paquette Tisdel

Bruck Johnsen Pavlov Tsernoglou

Byrnes Kelly Pohutsky VanderWall

Carter, B. Koleszar Posthumus VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Wendzel

Coffia Kunse Puri Witwer

Conlin Lightner Rigas Wooden

DeBoer Linting Robinson Woolford

DeBoyer Longjohn Rogers Wortz

DeSana MacDonell Roth Wozniak

Fairbairn Maddock Schmaltz Xiong

Farhat Markkanen

Nays—19

Brixie Grant Myers-Phillips Wegela

Carra Hope Paiz Weiss

Carter, T. Hoskins Price Wilson

Dievendorf McKinney Rheingans Young

Edwards Morgan 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.

House Bill No. 4154, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled “Postsecondary enrollment options act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as amended by 2020 PA 131.

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

Roll Call No. 47 Yeas—92

Alexander Farhat Martin Schriver

Andrews Fitzgerald Martus Schuette

Aragona Foreman McFall Skaggs

Arbit Fox McKinney Slagh

BeGole Frisbie Meerman Smit

Beson Green, P. Mentzer St. Germaine

Bierlein Greene, J. Miller Steckloff

Bohnak Hall Morgan Steele

Bollin Harris Mueller Tate

Borton Hoadley Neyer Thompson

Breen Hoskins O’Neal Tisdel

Brixie Jenkins-Arno Outman Tsernoglou

Bruck Johnsen Paiz VanderWall

Carra Kelly Paquette VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Koleszar Pavlov Wendzel

Carter, T. Kuhn Posthumus Wilson

Cavitt Kunse Prestin Witwer

Coffia Lightner Price Wooden

Conlin Linting Puri Woolford

DeBoer Longjohn Rigas Wortz

DeBoyer MacDonell Robinson Wozniak

DeSana Maddock Roth Xiong

Fairbairn Markkanen Schmaltz Young

Nays—13

Byrnes Grant Pohutsky Scott

Dievendorf Hope Rheingans Wegela

Edwards Myers-Phillips Rogers Weiss

Glanville

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. Weiss, 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:

Trade school is not properly defined in the bill. I appreciate the intention of the bill, but it still needs work before it becomes law to avoid any unintended consequences and ensure the quality of CTE programs and the safety of students.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 46, entitled

A resolution to declare March 22, 2025, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan.

(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on March 19, see House Journal No. 29, p. 288.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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

House Resolution No. 49.

A resolution to declare March 21, 2025, as Abolitionist Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The abolitionist movement was born in the early 18th century in order to end the practice of slavery in America and around the world; and

Whereas, Laura Smith Haviland was a trailblazer in the American abolitionist movement, fought against injustice, and promoted freedom everywhere she went, including her home that is now known as Adrian, Michigan; and

Whereas, Smith Haviland and her family moved to Michigan during her young adult life where she would meet others already involved in the anti-slavery movement. She soon after lost her parents, husband, and child to erysipelas. This kindled her desire to devote her life to fighting against the suffering and despair of others and from there she turned her energy to the eradication of slavery; and

Whereas, The abolitionist movement was made up of many people like Laura Smith Haviland who also dedicated their lives to irradicating injustice, assisting members of the underground railroad, and traveled to many states in pursuit of these missions; and

Whereas, Laura Smith Haviland was inducted into the 2018 Hall of Fame class at the National Abolition Hall of Fame in Peterboro, NY for her integral role in the anti-slavery movement in Michigan and the midwestern United States as a whole. She taught others how to confront and obstruct anti-abolition authorities and slave catchers in the north. Laura Smith Haviland is responsible for freeing and assisting in freeing countless enslaved people during her time; and

Whereas, Laura Smith Haviland continued her work to ensure freedom and dignity was afforded to as many people as possible throughout her entire life, regardless of the dangers she inevitably faced everywhere she went. She possessed a selfless attitude, an undying fortitude for justice and bravery; and

Whereas, We recognize the integral role the abolitionist movement made in our nation’s history, and moving us closer to true equality of life for all Americans; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 21, 2025, as Abolitionist Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Wilson, McKinney, MacDonell, Hoskins, Young, Neeley, Martus, Puri, Foreman, Kunse, McFall, Glanville, Fitzgerald, Mentzer, Farhat, Brixie, O’Neal, Andrews, Brenda Carter, Conlin, Paiz, Wozniak, Scott, Price, Wegela, Edwards, Steckloff, Miller, Slagh, Tate, Aragona, Meerman, Coffia, Bruck, Xiong, Bierlein, Cavitt, Johnsen, Breen, Jaime Greene, Robinson, Dievendorf, Morgan, Rheingans, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 50.

A resolution to declare March 21, 2025, as Rosie the Riveter Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, During World War II, millions of American women stepped into roles traditionally held by men, serving as the backbone of the home front workforce in factories, shipyards, and other industrial settings; and

Whereas, Rosie the Riveter became an enduring symbol of female empowerment, determination, and patriotism, inspiring generations of women to pursue careers in various industries and advocate for equal opportunities in the workforce; and

Whereas, Michigan played a crucial role in the wartime production effort, with factories in Willow Run, Detroit, and other locations employing thousands of women who contributed to the manufacturing of bombers, airplanes, tanks, and other essential wartime materials; and

Whereas, The contributions of these women not only helped secure victory in World War II but also laid the foundation for the advancement of women’s rights in the workplace and beyond; and

Whereas, Recognizing March 21 as Rosie the Riveter Day provides an opportunity to honor the legacy of these trailblazing women, educate future generations about their impact, and celebrate the spirit of resilience and determination that defines Michigan’s workforce; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 21, 2025, as Rosie the Riveter Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That the Michigan Legislature encourages residents, schools, businesses, and organizations to commemorate this day through educational activities, community events, and acts of recognition that honor the contributions of the women who shaped our nation’s history.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Mentzer, McKinney, Wilson, Price, Morgan, Brixie, Hoskins, Martus, O’Neal, Neeley, MacDonell, Young, Fitzgerald, McFall, Breen, Koleszar, Xiong, Weiss, Longjohn, Coffia, Byrnes, Arbit, Tsernoglou, Myers-Phillips, Grant, Brenda Carter, Rogers, Liberati, Herzberg, Edwards, Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Rheingans, Wooden, Foreman, Snyder, Scott, Farhat, Dievendorf and Paiz offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 51.

A resolution to urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to immediately release 56 million dollars in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds allocated to the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The state of Michigan has been awaiting the release of 56 million dollars in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is critical for supporting disaster relief, emergency response programs, and community recovery efforts. These funds, specifically, are vital to ensuring the continued operation of programs that assist communities affected by natural disasters, infrastructure damage, and other emergencies that threaten the well-being of Michigan residents; and

Whereas, Delays in the release of these funds have the potential to place significant financial strain on Michigan’s emergency management agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, that rely on these resources to provide essential services and maintain public safety. Further, the withholding of these funds could lead to disruptions in disaster recovery efforts, delays in emergency response initiatives, and increased financial burdens on state and local agencies; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan has upheld its obligations in applying for and administering federal emergency funds. It is imperative that the federal government fulfill its commitment to provide timely financial assistance. Immediate action is necessary to prevent any further negative impacts on Michigan’s emergency response infrastructure, public safety efforts, and the economic stability of communities affected by disasters; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to immediately release 56 million dollars in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds allocated to the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Edwards, Foreman, Young, McFall, MacDonell, Breen, Dievendorf, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 52.

A resolution to declare March 2025 as National Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The social work profession for decades has been dedicated to improving human well-being and enhancing the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable among us; and

Whereas, This year’s Social Work Month theme, “Social Work: Compassion & Action”, embodies the spirit of the profession’s challenge to structure that cause hardships for everyday people, and honors the labor of social workers in progressing forward movements; and

Whereas, Social workers have always been present in times of crisis, helping people overcome issues such as death and grief and helping people and communities recover from natural disasters such as fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes; and

Whereas, Social workers have helped this nation live up to its values by successfully advocating for equal rights for all people; and

Whereas, School social workers have worked with families and schools throughout the pandemic to ensure students reach their full academic and personal potential; and

Whereas, Social workers work in all parts of our society to empower people to live to their fullest potential; and

Whereas, Social workers play a crucial role in our nation’s health care system and have played a key role in this nation’s response to COVID-19 and helping individuals, families, and communities cope with the epidemic; and

Whereas, Social workers are one of the largest groups of mental health care providers in the United States and work daily to help people, whether in person or remotely, overcome substance use disorders and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety; and

Whereas, The social work profession is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States, with nearly 800,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2029; and

Whereas, Social workers will continue to stand ready to assist our nation in overcoming present and future challenges; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2025 as National Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Rheingans, Longjohn, McFall, Rogers, Coffia, Mentzer, Price, Farhat, Conlin, Breen, Dievendorf, Jaime Greene, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 53.

A resolution to declare April 7-13, 2025, as National Public Health Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The field of public health works to prevent the spread of disease, promote positive living conditions for people and their communities, and prevent the loss of life; and

Whereas, Local public health professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to protect our drinking water, provide childhood vision and hearing screenings, ensure the food our restaurants serve is safe to eat, watch for the spread of disease in their communities, and prepare for emergencies; and

Whereas, For hundreds of years, public health has evolved to meet the needs of communities, greatly reducing the global under-five child mortality rate by 60% since 1990, the spread of preventable diseases like polio and malaria, and increasing the public’s knowledge of the risk that tobacco use poses; and

Whereas, Public health has improved maternal and infant health, improved screening and prevention of cancer, stroke, and cardiovascular disease, reduced the number of children poisoned by lead, and increased motor vehicle safety; and

Whereas, From the University of Michigan, a reported 98% of public health professionals after 2020 are employed or continuing education within one year of graduation, adding to the clever work this profession accomplishes in an abundant job market; and

Whereas, The American Public Health Association, founded in 1872 to advance the work of public health professionals, honors these professionals annually; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 7-13, 2025, as National Public Health Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the numerous contributions made by America’s public health professionals.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Arbit, Rheingans, Coffia, Andrews, Brixie, Wooden, Martus, Foreman, Conlin, Morgan, McFall, Tsernoglou, Longjohn, Koleszar, Rogers, MacDonell, Hope, McKinney, Paiz, Glanville, Mentzer, Liberati, Price, Brenda Carter, Grant, Wilson, Pohutsky, Scott, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Snyder, Weiss, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal, Steckloff, Edwards and Fitzgerald offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 54.

A resolution to declare April 4, 2025, as North Atlantic Treaty Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Seventy-six years ago, on April 4th, 1949, the United States of America, alongside the governments of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom signed the Washington Treaty establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and

Whereas, NATO was founded to ensure collective security in North America and Europe, in recognition of the shared destiny of the free and democratic nations within the North Atlantic region; and

Whereas, April 4 has been celebrated by the allies and used to promote public appreciation for the importance of the Transatlantic alliance and collective security; and

Whereas, The alliance has provided a necessary forum for allies to consult and cooperate with on issues of collective defense and security, including solving complex geopolitical challenges, while standing as a beacon of freedom and liberty across the globe; and

Whereas, NATO has successfully deterred aggression towards its members by upholding Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty, which states that the allies agree that an attack against one ally shall be considered an attack on all; and

Whereas, The NATO forces came to the defense of the United States of America following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 – the only time in history when Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty has been invoked; and

Whereas, Allied soldiers fought valiantly alongside American men and women in Afghanistan, as well as important missions in the Balkans, Libya, and the Horn of Africa; and

Whereas, NATO has welcomed additional allies over its 76-year history, with the accession of the Kingdom of Sweden to the alliance in March 2024 bringing the total to 32; and

Whereas, Michiganders have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces and fought for the liberty and safety of all Michigan residents alongside our NATO allies; and

Whereas, Michigan’s robust defense manufacturing industry is a critical component of Transatlantic security, as it continues to provide cutting edge technology, munitions, and armaments to support the operations of the United States Armed Forces as well as the armed forces of our NATO allies; and

Whereas, Michiganders are safer and freer today as a result of the United States of America’s role as a founding member of NATO; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 4, 2025, as North Atlantic Treaty Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Rep. Farhat moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 55.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 29, p. 290.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Farhat,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Farhat moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 56.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 29, p. 290.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Farhat,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, March 20:

Senate Bill Nos. 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Kelly offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 55.

A resolution to support the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states and to urge the United States Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.

Whereas, The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution clearly states that powers that are not delegated to the federal government, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or the people. Education is not enumerated as a responsibility of the federal government; and

Whereas, The creation of the United States Department of Education in 1980 has contributed to significant federal overreach into education through burdensome regulations and one-size-fits-all standards; and

Whereas, Despite 276 billion dollars in one-time spending for COVID-19 recovery efforts, and the Department of Education spending 268 billion dollars in the 2024 fiscal year, gaps in meeting educational needs continue to cause our students to suffer; and

Whereas, Student reading scores have been on a decline since 2019. In 2024, it was found that about 40 percent of 4th grade students are working below a basic reading level based on national standards, which is the largest percentage since 2002. This same report found that about one third of 8th grade students failed to meet national reading benchmarks, which is the largest percentage ever; and

Whereas, States and local communities possess unique knowledge of their students’ educational needs and are best positioned to develop the curriculum and policies that reflect their values and priorities. With over 1.3 million students enrolled in Michigan K-12 public schools, we have a responsibility to make sure our students are being set up for success; and

Whereas, President Trump has publicly expressed a desire to eliminate the Department of Education, and to rightfully put the states back in full control of education; and

Whereas, The elimination of the Department of Education is not only consistent with the spirit of the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, but it could also help facilitate taxpayer dollars being spent more efficiently and help students achieve better outcomes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we support the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states, and we urge the United States Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Point of Order

Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on how House Rule 27 states that debate must be germane to the bill, but debate is about the federal government budget so how is this in order in the House.

The Chair ruled that funding on the Federal level is germane to the Resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Fitzgerald demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was not supported.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4195

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

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4195, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 50a, 51a, 232, 302, 303, 307, and 314 (MCL 257.50a, 257.51a, 257.232, 257.302, 257.303, 257.307, and 257.314), sections 50a and 51a as amended by 2008 PA 7, section 232 as amended by 2023 PA 129, section 302 as amended by 2018 PA 428, section 303 as amended by 2024 PA 42, section 307 as amended by 2023 PA 260, and section 314 as amended by 2021 PA 71.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Tate 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. 4195, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 50a, 51a, 232, 302, 303, 307, and 314 (MCL 257.50a, 257.51a, 257.232, 257.302, 257.303, 257.307, and 257.314), sections 50a and 51a as amended by 2008 PA 7, section 232 as amended by 2023 PA 129, section 302 as amended by 2018 PA 428, section 303 as amended by 2024 PA 42, section 307 as amended by 2023 PA 260, and section 314 as amended by 2021 PA 71.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Point of Order

Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair as to whether under House Rule 27 language of legality is germane in this debate.

The Chair ruled that it is germane.

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Breen and Edwards be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Point of Order

Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair as to whether under House Rule 27 debate is confined to the question at hand, so is this discussion germane.

The Chair ruled that it is germane.

Rep. Fitzgerald appealed the decision of the Chair.

The question being, “Shall the judgment of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House?”

The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 48 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—45

Andrews Glanville Miller Skaggs

Arbit Grant Morgan Steckloff

Brixie Hope Myers-Phillips Tate

Byrnes Hoskins O’Neal Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Koleszar Paiz Wegela

Carter, T. Longjohn Pohutsky Weiss

Coffia MacDonell Price Wilson

Conlin Martus Puri Witwer

Dievendorf McFall Rheingans Wooden

Farhat McKinney Rogers Xiong

Fitzgerald Mentzer Scott Young

Foreman

In The Chair: Smit

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then not passed, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 49 Yeas—39

Andrews Fitzgerald McKinney Skaggs

Arbit Foreman Morgan Steckloff

Brixie Glanville Myers-Phillips Tate

Byrnes Grant Paiz Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Hope Pohutsky Wegela

Carter, T. Hoskins Price Weiss

Coffia Koleszar Puri Wilson

Conlin Longjohn Rheingans Wooden

Dievendorf MacDonell Rogers Young

Farhat McFall Scott

Nays—64

Alexander Frisbie Martus Schriver

Aragona Green, P. Meerman Schuette

BeGole Greene, J. Mentzer Slagh

Beson Hall Miller Smit

Bierlein Harris Mueller St. Germaine

Bohnak Hoadley Neyer Steele

Bollin Jenkins-Arno O’Neal Thompson

Borton Johnsen Outman Tisdel

Bruck Kelly Paquette VanderWall

Carra Kuhn Pavlov VanWoerkom

Cavitt Kunse Posthumus Wendzel

DeBoer Lightner Prestin Witwer

DeBoyer Linting Rigas Woolford

DeSana Maddock Robinson Wortz

Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Wozniak

Fox Martin Schmaltz Xiong

In The Chair: Smit

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The motion prevailed.

Announcements by the Clerk

The Clerk received the following dissent on House Resolution No. 55, from Rep. Breen:

“This is reprehensible. Rethinking education can lead to amazing things. Dismantling our entire system, leaving special needs students without support or help, young adults without a path to obtain students loans, or without means for collaboration across states on how to educate our kids more meaningfully or effectively, is foolish and shortsighted. My children are thriving in one of the best districts in the state, and my son is on an IEP. It is because of the safeguards in place for special needs kids, and the methods and means supported by the Department of Education that have made their way to our district that my son is finally succeeding. Children cannot wait for the adults to get their act together - and we cannot afford to tear down the very institution that has been designed to help them. We must stop demonizing educators and instead provide the support they need so that they may continue to help our kids thrive.”

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Rep. Scott moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:50 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives