No. 86
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF
THE
House of
Representatives
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION
OF 2025
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House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday,
September 24, 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.
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Alexander—present |
Foreman—present |
McFall—present |
Schuette—present |
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Andrews—present |
Fox—present |
McKinney—present |
Scott—excused |
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Aragona—present |
Frisbie—present |
Meerman—present |
Skaggs—excused |
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Arbit—present |
Glanville—present |
Mentzer—present |
Slagh—present |
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BeGole—present |
Grant—excused |
Miller—present |
Smit—present |
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Beson—present |
Green, P.—present |
Morgan—present |
Snyder—present |
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Bierlein—present |
Greene,
J.—present |
Mueller—present |
St.
Germaine—present |
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Bohnak—present |
Hall—present |
Myers-Phillips—present |
Steckloff—present |
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Bollin—present |
Harris—present |
Neeley—excused |
Steele—present |
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Borton—present |
Herzberg—present |
Neyer—present |
Tate—present |
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Breen—present |
Hoadley—present |
O’Neal—excused |
Thompson—present |
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Brixie—present |
Hope—present |
Outman—present |
Tisdel—present |
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Bruck—present |
Hoskins—present |
Paiz—present |
Tsernoglou—present |
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Byrnes—present |
Jenkins-Arno—present |
Paquette—present |
VanderWall—present |
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Carra—present |
Johnsen—present |
Pavlov—present |
VanWoerkom—present |
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Carter,
B.—excused |
Kelly—present |
Pohutsky—present |
Wegela—present |
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Carter,
T.—excused |
Koleszar—present |
Posthumus—present |
Weiss—present |
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Cavitt—present |
Kuhn—present |
Prestin—present |
Wendzel—present |
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Coffia—excused |
Kunse—present |
Price—present |
Whitsett—excused |
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Conlin—present |
Liberati—present |
Puri—present |
Wilson—present |
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DeBoer—present |
Lightner—present |
Rheingans—present |
Witwer—present |
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DeBoyer—present |
Linting—present |
Rigas—present |
Wooden—present |
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DeSana—present |
Longjohn—present |
Robinson—present |
Woolford—present |
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Dievendorf—present |
MacDonell—present |
Rogers—present |
Wortz—present |
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Edwards—excused |
Maddock—present |
Roth—present |
Wozniak—present |
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Fairbairn—present |
Markkanen—present |
Schmaltz—present |
Xiong—present |
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Farhat—present |
Martin—present |
Schriver—present |
Young—present |
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Fitzgerald—present |
Martus—present |
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e/d/s
= entered during session
Bhai Mandeep Singh,
Selection Committee Member of Sikh Gurdwara in Rochester Hills, offered the
following invocation:
“As a new session
of the Michigan House of Representatives begins, we invoke the name - and
nature - of the Divine Creator to anchor
the work ahead. We are reminded the greatest responsibility of our human life
is to live and act in a state of constant remembrance of this Divine force
which permeates all.
The Sikh spiritual
canon, Guru Granth Sahib, opens with a powerful idea and truth: Ik Onkaar. The 1 Divine
Force that pervades eternally throughout creation and unites us all. In this
way, humanity is tied to a common goal of remembering, revering, and living a
life that reflects Divine-like qualities.
All of the work we
as humanity undertake,
should be anchored to that. This honorable charge calls us to serve others, and
to work for the betterment of our communities. This charge, that each of you
have accepted, is sacred. May your actions be infused with the recognition of
One Creative force connecting each and every one of us. With this
understanding, the people, groups, and communities you serve will benefit from
your compassion, intentionality and vision.
May we draw
strength and inspiration from the nature of the Infinite Force that sustains
our world. May we embody Divine values of courage and humility, to meet the
needs of Michigan’s communities, reduce disparities; and work in collaboration
with others towards equity and justice. May we develop the discernment to
engage the various perspectives of this body into healthy & constructive
discussions, avoid allegiance to our own ego, and find ways to unify over a
common purpose so as best to serve Michigan and her people.
There is tremendous
privilege and purpose in this room. And, thus, a great and noble capacity for
service to others. However, we as individuals are flawed, and have a great many
imperfections too. With this knowledge then, our hopeful prayer is:
ਨਾਨਕ, ਨਾਮ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਤੇਰੇ ਭਾਣੇ ਸਰਬੱਤ ਦਾ ਭਲਾ।
(naanak
naam charrhadee kalaa tere bhaane sarabat
daa bhalaa|)
which means, when we all, though imperfect
individuals, together, identify and embody the qualities of the all-pervasive
1-Force, a tangible & hopeful spirit can be felt through our collective. By
acceptance of this magnificent source of collective power, true service and
benefaction flows to all humanity. And our state and its communities within are
made better.
Thank you.”
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Rep.
Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Coffia,
Edwards, Grant, Neeley, O’Neal, Scott, Skaggs and Whitsett be excused from
today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
Motions and
Resolutions
By unanimous
consent the House considered House
Resolution No. 177 out of numerical order.
The Speaker, on
behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the
following resolution:
House Resolution
No. 177.
A resolution of
tribute offered as a memorial for Floyd Clack, 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 Floyd Clack. He will be remembered as a dedicated public
servant by his constituents in Flint and Genesee County and the people of the
state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Floyd
Clack was born in Texas in 1940, and it was during his early years in Trinidad,
Texas, where he learned the values of hard work, faith, and service. He carried
with him the lessons he learned in his youth from his family and community, which
formed the foundation for the everlasting legacy that he leaves behind; and
Whereas, Floyd
found a passion for education early on in his life. He graduated from Texas
Southern University, attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and received a
master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. He also worked in the public
school system in Houston, Texas, before relocating to Wisconsin and joining the
federal Job Corps program; and
Whereas, Floyd
eventually settled in Flint, Michigan, where he became a pillar of the
community. He was a steadfast advocate for young people in his role as educator
and guidance counselor in the Flint Community Schools, and his dedication and
deep belief in education as a transformative force led him to found the Flint
Youth Leadership Institute, an organization created to teach leadership and
develop young leaders. However, Floyd’s passion and commitment to the Flint
community went beyond his role in schools. He served with honor as a member of
the Flint City Council, where he founded the first official gun amnesty buyback
program. He also served on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, where he
acted as the chair of the Human Services Committee and the Equity and Diversity
Subcommittee. Floyd was also a member of the board of directors of the Valley
Area Agency on Aging, the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance, the Violence
Prevention Coalition, the Greater Flint Health Coalition Equity and Diversity
Subcommittee, and the New Paths Board of Directors, among other organizations;
and
Whereas, In 1982,
Floyd was elected to represent the Eightieth District in the Michigan House of
Representatives, which was comprised of Flint and other parts of Genesee
County. In 1993, he began representing the Forty-eighth District after
redistricting. Floyd would serve with distinction in the House of
Representatives for seven terms before leaving in 1996; and
Whereas, While in
the Legislature, Floyd focused his work and efforts on advancing equitable
public education, supporting working families, and advocating for sustainable
development in Michigan’s urban communities. He played an instrumental role in
legislation that sought to increase school funding, expand access to youth
programs, and improve educational resources for underserved communities. Floyd
also made a name for himself in Lansing by serving in a number of positions.
This included his work as the chair of the House Committee on Civil Rights and
Women’s Issues, as well as the House Committee on Corrections. He also served
on the Ad Hoc Special Committee on Alternatives for High Risk Students and a
number of other committees, including the House committees on Education, Labor,
and Urban Affairs, among others. Floyd was also elected to be the vice chair of
the House Democratic Black Caucus, and to be the assistant majority floor
leader. He will be remembered by his colleagues as a thoughtful, principled,
and visionary legislator with an
unwavering commitment to his constituents in Flint and Genesee County; and
Whereas, While
sustaining a demanding professional career, Floyd always made time to serve the
community that he loved. He founded the Floyd and Brenda Clack Thanksgiving
Dinner for Senior Citizens, the Floyd Clack All Star Baseball Team, the Floyd
Clack Community Project, and the Flint Inner City Lions Club. He served as the
chair of a number of organizations, including the Coalition for Fair Banking
Practices, and was appointed to the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan
University. He was also a member of many different organizations, including the
Flint NAACP, the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, the Michigan
Alternative Education Association, the Urban League of Flint, and the Genesee
County Community Resources Department, just to name a few; and
Whereas, Floyd’s
dedication and impact did not go unnoticed by those he worked with and those he
aimed to serve. He was the recipient of the David McMahon Award from the
Michigan Education Association, the Stewart R. Mott Leadership Award, the Key
to the City of Flint, the Leadership Award from the Flint NAACP, the Woodrow
and Reta Stanley Lifetime Service Award, and the Man of the Year award from the
Flint Inner City Lions Club; and
Whereas, While
Floyd knew many professional successes in his life, it was his family that
meant the most to him. He met the love of his life, Brenda Jones, who, as
Brenda Jones Clack, served as the Thirty-fourth District Representative.
After settling in Flint, the couple raised two children, Michael and Mia. It
was always Floyd’s mission to instill in his children the values of heart,
integrity, resiliency, and community that he held so dear, values he passed on
to his grandchildren; and
Whereas, Floyd’s
legacy will live on and continue to touch those in the Flint community and
across the state of Michigan. He will be remembered for his poise, grace, and
mentorship, as well as his reliance and unwavering dedication to uplifting
those around him; and
Whereas, Upon Floyd
Clack’s passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. Floyd Clack’s
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 Floyd Clack, a member of the House of Representatives
from 1983 to 1996; and be it further
Resolved, That
copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Clack 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.
Second Reading of
Bills
House Bill No. 4736, entitled
A
bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law” by amending
sections 194, 195, and 198 (MCL 168.194, 168.195, and 168.198), sections 195
and 198 as amended by 2012 PA 276.
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Election Integrity,
The substitute (H-1) was
adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Miller moved
to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1,
following line 3, by inserting:
“Sec. 193a. (1)
A candidate for the office of county commissioner shall, at the time of filing
a nominating petition or filing fee under section 11 of 1966 PA 261, MCL
46.411, file with the county clerk an affidavit of disclosure, signed under
penalty of perjury, that indicates whether the candidate has been convicted of
a felony under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States.
(2) If a candidate
for the office of county commissioner is convicted of a felony after the
candidate files a nominating petition or filing fee under section 11 of 1966 PA
261, MCL 46.411, the candidate shall, not later than 48 hours after the court
enters the felony conviction, notify the county clerk of that felony conviction
by submitting an updated affidavit of disclosure as described under subsection (1).
(3) An affidavit of
disclosure as described under subsection (1) must be made available by the
county clerk to the residents of the county in the same manner that nominating
petitions are made available.
(4)
If a candidate for the office of county commissioner fails to disclose a felony
conviction as required under subsection (1) or (2), the candidacy of that
candidate is vacated and the following apply:
(a) If the failure
to disclose the felony conviction is discovered after the last day for
qualifying for the office of county commissioner, leaving the political party
without a candidate for that office, then the political party may select a
replacement candidate as provided under section 195.
(b) If the failure
to disclose the felony conviction is discovered after the candidate is
nominated for the office of county commissioner, leaving the political party
without a candidate for that office, then the political party may select a
replacement candidate as provided under section 198.
(5) The county
clerk shall include a candidate’s affidavit of disclosure described in this
section in any public notice under this act used to inform electors of
candidate filings.”.
2. Amend page 3,
line 29, after “section” by inserting “or section 193a”.
The
motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the
members serving not voting therefor.
Rep.
Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4522, entitled
A
bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending
section 634 (MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Bruck moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4596, entitled
A
bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections
1034 and 1044 (MCL 330.2034 and 330.2044).
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Wortz moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4160, entitled
A
bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by
amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Johnsen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4042, entitled
A
bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1107 (MCL
289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4107, entitled
A
bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending
section 1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Harris moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4108, entitled
A
bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled “An act to relieve certain persons from
civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons
involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when
participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of
public health,” (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8.
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Health Policy,
The substitute (H-2) was
adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep.
Prestin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4847, entitled
A
bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled “An act to regulate certain health clubs
with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil
sanctions,” by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313).
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Frisbie moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4039, entitled
A
bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by
amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as amended by 2011 PA 239.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Outman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
By unanimous
consent the House returned to the order of
Motions
and Resolutions
Reps. Neyer, Markkanen, Cavitt, Bohnak, Alexander, DeSana,
Schmaltz, BeGole, Borton,
Fairbairn, Kuhn, Jenkins-Arno, Schriver, Martin,
Woolford, Rigas, Kelly, Kunse,
Slagh, Mentzer, Witwer, VanderWall,
Breen, Glanville, MacDonell, Miller and Paiz offered the following resolution:
House Resolution
No. 176.
Whereas, In the
United States, Michigan is considered one of the most diverse agricultural
states, leading the nation in the production of a large variety of crops,
including blueberries, dry beans, fresh flowers, pickling cucumbers, and tart
cherries; and
Whereas, There were
approximately 44,000 farms in the state of Michigan last year. All these farms
and their farmers contribute to making agriculture the second-largest
influencer in Michigan’s economy; and
Whereas,
Agriculture is considered one of the most dangerous industries because the
tasks farmers take on day to day are often physically demanding, come with a
higher risk of machinery accidents, and could potentially expose them to
hazardous chemicals. This is especially true during the busy peak season of
autumn; and
Whereas, Since
1944, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety
and Health Week, to promote the health and well-being of those who work in the
agricultural sector; and
Whereas, This year’s
theme for National Farm Safety and Health Week is “Avoid the Worst,” focusing
on a variety of areas like equipment and rural roadway safety, the importance
of farmer’s health and wellness, keeping youth safe on the farm, handling
agricultural confined spaces, and the safe operation of ATVs and UTVs in
farming; and
Whereas, National
Farm Safety and Health Week not only provides an opportunity to acknowledge and
appreciate the crucial and demanding work that Michigan farmers do to put food
on our tables, but allows us to pause and refresh ourselves on the various steps
we can take to keep our farmers safe; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare
September 22-26, 2025, as Farm Safety and Health Week in the state of
Michigan.
The question being
on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was
adopted.
Announcement by the
Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced
that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically
on Thursday, September 18:
House Bill Nos. 4980 4981 4982 4983 4984 4985 4986 4987 4988 4989 4990 4991 4992 4993 4994 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031
The Clerk announced
that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically
on Friday, September 19:
Senate Bill Nos. 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568 569 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577 578 579
The Clerk announced
that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically
on Tuesday, September 23:
Senate Bill Nos. 580 581
Reports of Standing
Committees
The Committee on
Natural Resources and Tourism, by Rep. Martin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4073, entitled
A bill to amend
1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding
section 1507.
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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz
Nays:
Reps. Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden
The Committee on
Natural Resources and Tourism, by Rep. Martin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4421, entitled
A bill to amend
1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,”
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506.
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. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz
Nays:
Reps. Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Martin, Chair, of the Committee on Natural
Resources and Tourism, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Present:
Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden
Absent:
Reps. Scott and Arbit
Excused:
Reps. Scott and Arbit
The Committee on
Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4690, entitled
A bill to amend
1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a),
as amended by 2012 PA 60.
With
the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then
pass.
The
bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable
Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas:
Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette
Nays:
Reps. Hope and Breen
The Committee on
Judiciary, by Rep. Lightner, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4691, entitled
A bill to amend
1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602a (MCL 257.602a),
as amended by 1999 PA 73.
With
the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then
pass.
The
bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable
Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas:
Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and Breen
Nays:
None
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Lightner, Chair, of the Committee on
Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Present:
Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and Breen
Absent:
Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott
Excused:
Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott
The Committee on
Education and Workforce, by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4556, entitled
A bill to amend
1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g),
as amended by 2016 PA 170.
With
the recommendation that the substitute (H-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. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine,
Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes
Nays:
None
The Committee on
Education and Workforce, by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4557, entitled
A bill to amend
1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections
22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024 PA
120 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
With
the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then
pass.
The
bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable
Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas:
Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine,
Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes
Nays:
None
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, of the Committee on
Education and Workforce, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Present:
Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St.
Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, of the Committee on
Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Present:
Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda
Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman
Absent:
Reps. Whitsett and Neeley
Excused:
Reps. Whitsett and Neeley
Communications from
State Officers
The
following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:
Notices of Filing
Administrative
Rules
September 10, 2025
In
accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts
of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2023-015-EQ (Secretary of State Filing #25-09-01)
on this date at 1:15 P.M. for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy entitled, “2023-15 EQ Part 10. Intermittent Testing and Sampling”.
These
rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of
state.
September 11, 2025
In
accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of
1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the
Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule
#2022-064-ST (Secretary of State Filing #25-09-02) on this date at 9:17 A.M.
for the Department of State, entitled “Electronic Return of Absent Voter
Ballots by Eligible Voters”.
These
rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of
state.
September 11, 2025
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order
1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative
Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2023-059-HS (Secretary of State
Filing #25-09-03) on this date at 10:16 A.M. for the Department of Health
and Human Services entitled, “Body Art Facilities”.
These
rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of
state.
Sincerely,
Jocelyn
Benson
Secretary
of State
Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor
Office
of the Great Seal
The
communications were referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of
Bills
Reps. Kelly,
Johnsen, Kunse and Neyer
introduced
House Bill No.
5032, entitled
A bill to amend
1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1361 (MCL 380.1361),
as amended by 2003 PA 299.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Election Integrity.
Reps. Kelly,
Johnsen, Kunse and Neyer
introduced
House Bill No.
5033, entitled
A bill to amend
1937 PA 306, entitled “An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction,
reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security
devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those
buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling
of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or
acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this
act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and
officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5a (MCL 388.855a), as amended by
2020 PA 45.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Kelly
introduced
House Bill No.
5034, entitled
A bill to amend
1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 5707.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Roth, Tisdel,
Steckloff, St. Germaine, Schmaltz, Johnsen, Wozniak, BeGole
and Borton introduced
House Bill No.
5035, entitled
A bill to amend
1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans.
Reps. Steckloff,
St. Germaine, Schmaltz, Tisdel, Johnsen, Wozniak, DeBoyer, BeGole, Borton and Roth introduced
House Bill No.
5036, entitled
A bill to amend
1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 219g.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans.
Reps. Roth, Tisdel,
Steckloff, St. Germaine, Schmaltz, Johnsen, Wozniak, BeGole
and Borton introduced
House Bill No.
5037, entitled
A bill to amend
1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 24
of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans.
Reps. St. Germaine,
Tisdel, Steckloff, Schmaltz, Johnsen, Wozniak, DeBoyer,
BeGole, Borton and Roth
introduced
House Bill No.
5038, entitled
A bill to amend
1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16l
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans.
Reps. Roth, Tisdel,
Steckloff, St. Germaine, Schmaltz, Johnsen, Wozniak, DeBoyer,
BeGole and Borton
introduced
House Bill No.
5039, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans.
Reps. McKinney,
Wilson, Meerman, Tsernoglou,
Edwards, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Grant, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal, Bruck, Scott,
Andrews and Farhat introduced
House Bill No.
5040, entitled
A bill to authorize
certain activities involving industrial hemp and certain consumable hemp
products; to require the licensing of certain people; to provide for the
sampling and testing of certain consumable hemp products; to establish labeling
requirements for certain consumable hemp products; to provide for the
collection of fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to create certain funds; to require the
promulgation of rules; to prohibit certain acts and prescribe civil sanctions
and penalties; 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. Bruck,
McKinney, Wilson, Meerman, Tsernoglou,
Andrews, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal and Farhat introduced
House Bill No.
5041, entitled
A bill to amend
2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending
the title and sections 102, 206, 502, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27206,
333.27502, and 333.27505), the title and sections 502 and 505 as amended by
2018 PA 648, section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, and section 206 as amended
by 2020 PA 207.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Wilson,
McKinney, Meerman, Tsernoglou,
Edwards, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Grant, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal, Bruck, Scott,
Andrews and Farhat introduced
House Bill No.
5042, entitled
A bill to amend
2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending sections 103,
211, 303, and 307 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29303, and 333.29307), section
103 as amended by 2021 PA 58 and sections 211, 303, and 307 as amended by 2021
PA 4.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Meerman, McKinney, Wilson, Tsernoglou,
Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Grant, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal, Bruck, Andrews and
Farhat introduced
House Bill No.
5043, entitled
A bill to amend
2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by
amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2023 PA
166.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Wendzel,
Schmaltz, Rigas, Steckloff, Fitzgerald, Breen and Aragona introduced
House Bill No.
5044, entitled
A bill to amend
1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1178b.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Reps. BeGole, Neeley, O’Neal, Myers-Phillips, Young, MacDonell, Robinson, Mueller, Harris, Frisbie, Outman,
Schmaltz, Borton, Neyer, Scott, Roth, Woolford and Slagh introduced
House Bill No.
5045, entitled
A bill to amend
1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by
amending sections 48g and 48i (MCL 125.1448g and 125.1448i), section 48g as
added by 1981 PA 173 and section 48i as amended by 2004 PA 540.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. O’Neal,
Neeley, Myers-Phillips, Young, MacDonell, Robinson,
Mueller, Frisbie, Harris, Outman, Schmaltz, Neyer, Scott, Roth, Borton,
Woolford and Slagh introduced
House Bill No.
5046, entitled
A bill to amend
1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections
3232 and 3240 (MCL 600.3232 and 600.3240), section 3240 as amended by 2019 PA
130.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps.
Myers-Phillips, Brenda Carter, Miller, Price, Hoskins, Mentzer, Byrnes,
Andrews, Rogers, Rheingans, Steckloff, Breen, Conlin, Hope, Edwards, McKinney,
Young, Liberati, Brixie,
Scott, Martus, Pohutsky, O’Neal,
Longjohn and Farhat introduced
House Bill No.
5047, entitled
A bill to amend
1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public
interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and
certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for
licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy
under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and
to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the
public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance,
transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish
automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice
and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted
under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to
declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 9o and
10t (MCL 460.9o and 460.10t), section 9o as added by 2009 PA 173 and section
10t as amended by 2016 PA 341, and by adding section 9x.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy.
Reps. DeBoer,
Rigas, Pavlov, Weiss, Wortz, Cavitt, Markkanen, Jenkins-Arno, Fox, Woolford,
Kuhn, Brixie, Meerman, Bierlein, Bohnak, St. Germaine,
Tisdel, Bruck, Outman, Frisbie and Jaime Greene introduced
House Bill No.
5048, entitled
A bill to amend
1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e),
as amended by 2022 PA 143.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Reps. Weiss,
DeBoer, Snyder, Pavlov, Xiong, Foreman, Tsernoglou, BeGole, Schmaltz, Kuhn, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Meerman,
Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Bohnak, Prestin, St. Germaine and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
5049, entitled
A bill to amend
1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1179a (MCL 380.1179a),
as added by 2013 PA 187.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Reps. Snyder,
DeBoer, Pavlov, Weiss, Xiong, Foreman, Tsernoglou, BeGole, Schmaltz, Kuhn, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Meerman,
Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Bohnak, Prestin, St. Germaine and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
5050, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17744a and
17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Reps. DeBoer,
Snyder, Pavlov, Weiss, Xiong, Foreman, Tsernoglou, BeGole, Schmaltz, Kuhn, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Meerman,
Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Bohnak, Prestin, St. Germaine and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
5051, entitled
A bill to amend
2020 PA 312, entitled “Law enforcement and firefighter access to epinephrine
act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.821, 28.822, and
28.823).
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Reps. DeBoer,
Snyder, Pavlov, Weiss, Xiong, BeGole, Foreman, Tsernoglou, Schmaltz, Kuhn, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Meerman,
Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Bohnak, Prestin, St. Germaine and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
5052, entitled
A bill to amend
1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through
the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the
establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe
powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption
facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by
amending section 17a (MCL 722.127a), as added by 2005 PA 120.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Reps. DeBoer,
Snyder, Pavlov, Weiss, Xiong, Foreman, Tsernoglou, BeGole, Schmaltz, Kuhn, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Meerman,
Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Bohnak, Prestin, St. Germaine and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
5053, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919),
as amended by 2019 PA 37.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Reps. DeBoer,
Snyder, Pavlov, Weiss, Xiong, Foreman, Tsernoglou, BeGole, Schmaltz, Kuhn, Frisbie, Jenkins-Arno, Meerman,
Bierlein, Brenda Carter, Hoskins, Bohnak, Prestin, St. Germaine and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
5054, entitled
A bill to amend
1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1178 and
1179 (MCL 380.1178 and 380.1179), section 1178 as amended by 2020 PA 320 and
section 1179 as amended by 2018 PA 243.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Workforce.
Rep. Lightner
introduced
House Bill No.
5055, entitled
A bill to amend
2001 PA 185, entitled “Legislative sergeant at arms police powers act,” by
amending section 2 (MCL 4.382), as amended by 2016 PA 303.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Announcements by the Clerk
September 17, 2025
Received from the Auditor General a copy
of the:
·
Follow-up
report of the Bureau of Finance and Administration, Michigan Department of
Transportation (591-0130-19F), September 2025.
Scott
E. Starr
Clerk
of the House
By unanimous
consent the House returned to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus
moved that House Bill No. 4160 be
placed on its immediate passage.
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4160, entitled
A bill
to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by
amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104.
Was read
a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by
yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 223 Yeas—59
Alexander Fox Maddock Schriver
Aragona Frisbie Markkanen Schuette
BeGole Green, P. Martin Slagh
Beson Greene,
J. Meerman Smit
Bierlein Hall Mueller St. Germaine
Bohnak Harris Neyer Steele
Bollin Herzberg Outman Thompson
Borton Hoadley Paquette Tisdel
Bruck Jenkins-Arno Pavlov VanderWall
Carra Johnsen Posthumus VanWoerkom
Cavitt Kelly Prestin Wendzel
DeBoer Kuhn Rigas Woolford
DeBoyer Kunse Robinson Wortz
DeSana Lightner Roth Wozniak
Fairbairn Linting Schmaltz
Nays—41
Andrews Hope Miller Steckloff
Arbit Hoskins Morgan Tate
Breen Koleszar Myers-Phillips Tsernoglou
Brixie Liberati Paiz Wegela
Byrnes Longjohn Pohutsky Weiss
Conlin MacDonell Price Wilson
Dievendorf Martus Puri Witwer
Farhat McFall Rheingans Wooden
Fitzgerald McKinney Rogers Xiong
Foreman Mentzer Snyder Young
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.
Rep. Posthumus
moved that House Bill No. 4522 be
placed on its immediate passage.
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4522, entitled
A bill
to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 634
(MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43.
Was read
a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by
yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 224 Yeas—92
Alexander Glanville McKinney Schriver
Andrews Green,
P. Meerman Schuette
Aragona Hall Mentzer Slagh
Arbit Harris Miller Snyder
BeGole Herzberg Morgan St. Germaine
Bierlein Hope Mueller Steckloff
Bohnak Hoskins Myers-Phillips Tate
Bollin Jenkins-Arno Neyer Thompson
Borton Johnsen Outman Tisdel
Breen Kelly Paiz Tsernoglou
Brixie Koleszar Paquette VanderWall
Bruck Kuhn Pavlov VanWoerkom
Byrnes Kunse Pohutsky Wegela
Cavitt Liberati Posthumus Weiss
Conlin Lightner Prestin Wendzel
DeBoer Linting Price Wilson
Dievendorf Longjohn Puri Witwer
Fairbairn MacDonell Rheingans Wooden
Farhat Maddock Rigas Woolford
Fitzgerald Markkanen Robinson Wortz
Foreman Martin Rogers Wozniak
Fox Martus Roth Xiong
Frisbie McFall Schmaltz Young
Nays—8
Beson DeBoyer Greene, J. Smit
Carra DeSana Hoadley 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.
Rep. Posthumus
moved that House Bill No. 4596 be
placed on its immediate passage.
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4596, entitled
A bill
to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 1034
and 1044 (MCL 330.2034 and 330.2044).
Was read
a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by
yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 225 Yeas—64
Alexander Fitzgerald Markkanen Schuette
Aragona Frisbie Martin Slagh
BeGole Glanville McFall Smit
Beson Green,
P. Meerman Snyder
Bierlein Greene,
J. Mentzer St. Germaine
Bohnak Hall Miller Steele
Bollin Harris Mueller Thompson
Borton Hoadley Neyer Tisdel
Breen Jenkins-Arno Outman VanderWall
Bruck Johnsen Pavlov VanWoerkom
Carra Kelly Posthumus Wendzel
Cavitt Kuhn Prestin Witwer
Conlin Kunse Rigas Woolford
DeBoer Lightner Robinson Wortz
DeBoyer Linting Roth Wozniak
Fairbairn Maddock Schmaltz Xiong
Nays—36
Andrews Herzberg Morgan Schriver
Arbit Hope Myers-Phillips Steckloff
Brixie Hoskins Paiz Tate
Byrnes Koleszar Paquette Tsernoglou
DeSana Liberati Pohutsky Wegela
Dievendorf Longjohn Price Weiss
Farhat MacDonell Puri Wilson
Foreman Martus Rheingans Wooden
Fox McKinney Rogers Young
In The Chair: Smit
The
House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep.
Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The
motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous
consent the House returned to the order of
Motions
and Resolutions
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today
it stand adjourned until Thursday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m.
The
motion prevailed.
______
Rep.
Liberati moved that the House adjourn.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore
declared the House adjourned until Thursday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m.
SCOTT
E. STARR
Clerk
of the House of Representatives