No. 4

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2026

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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

Rev. Barry Briggs, Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Clio, offered the following invocation:

“Almighty God,

We come before You today with gratitude and humility, thankful for the many blessings You have given to us in this Great Lakes State - its land and waters, its communities and people, and the unique character that makes Michigan home.

We thank You for the privilege of living in a free nation, for the opportunity to gather in this hallowed chamber, and for the responsibility entrusted to those who serve here.

Your Word reminds us that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. We ask, therefore, for wisdom that is grounded in truth, courage that is shaped by integrity, and discernment that seeks the good of all - especially the most vulnerable among us.

Grant these women and men clarity of mind, steadiness of heart, and respect for one another, even when opinions differ. May their work be marked by honesty, humility, and a sincere desire to pursue justice, peace, and the common good.

We pray for unity without uniformity, for conviction without contempt, and for leadership that reflects both strength and compassion. May this day’s work honor what is right, serve the people of this great state, and bring about outcomes that promote human dignity and flourishing.

We ask these things with trust and hope, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen.”

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Breen, Dievendorf, Grant, Scott and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Schriver and Schmaltz be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5154, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290.

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

Roll Call No. 20 Yeas—85

Alexander Green, P. McKinney Skaggs

Andrews Greene, J. Meerman Slagh

Aragona Hall Mentzer Smit

BeGole Harris Miller Snyder

Beson Herzberg Morgan St. Germaine

Bierlein Hoadley Mueller Steckloff

Bohnak Hoskins Myers-Phillips Steele

Bollin Jenkins-Arno Neeley Thompson

Borton Johnsen Neyer Tisdel

Bruck Kelly O’Neal VanderWall

Carra Kuhn Outman VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Kunse Paquette Wegela

Cavitt Liberati Pavlov Wendzel

Coffia Lightner Pohutsky Wilson

DeBoer Linting Posthumus Witwer

DeBoyer Longjohn Prestin Wooden

DeSana MacDonell Puri Woolford

Fairbairn Maddock Rigas Wortz

Farhat Markkanen Robinson Wozniak

Fitzgerald Martin Roth Xiong

Fox Martus Schuette Young

Frisbie

Nays—17

Brixie Foreman McFall Rogers

Byrnes Glanville Paiz Tate

Carter, T. Hope Price Tsernoglou

Conlin Koleszar Rheingans Weiss

Edwards

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. 4678, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” (MCL 290.601 to 290.635) by adding section 28g.

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

Roll Call No. 21 Yeas—100

Alexander Fox Martus Roth

Andrews Frisbie McFall Schuette

Aragona Glanville McKinney Skaggs

BeGole Green, P. Meerman Slagh

Beson Greene, J. Mentzer Smit

Bierlein Hall Miller Snyder

Bohnak Harris Morgan St. Germaine

Bollin Herzberg Mueller Steckloff

Borton Hoadley Myers-Phillips Steele

Bruck Hope Neeley Tate

Byrnes Hoskins Neyer Thompson

Carra Jenkins-Arno O’Neal Tisdel

Carter, B. Johnsen Outman Tsernoglou

Carter, T. Kelly Paiz VanderWall

Cavitt Koleszar Paquette VanWoerkom

Coffia Kuhn Pavlov Weiss

Conlin Kunse Pohutsky Wendzel

DeBoer Liberati Posthumus Wilson

DeBoyer Lightner Prestin Witwer

DeSana Linting Price Wooden

Edwards Longjohn Puri Woolford

Fairbairn MacDonell Rheingans Wortz

Farhat Maddock Rigas Wozniak

Fitzgerald Markkanen Robinson Xiong

Foreman Martin Rogers Young

Nays—2

Brixie Wegela

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 4679, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and 290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022 PA 273.

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

Roll Call No. 22 Yeas—98

Alexander Fox Martus Roth

Andrews Frisbie McFall Schuette

Aragona Glanville Meerman Slagh

BeGole Green, P. Mentzer Smit

Beson Greene, J. Miller Snyder

Bierlein Hall Morgan St. Germaine

Bohnak Harris Mueller Steckloff

Bollin Herzberg Myers-Phillips Steele

Borton Hoadley Neeley Tate

Bruck Hope Neyer Thompson

Byrnes Hoskins O’Neal Tisdel

Carra Jenkins-Arno Outman Tsernoglou

Carter, B. Johnsen Paiz VanderWall

Carter, T. Kelly Paquette VanWoerkom

Cavitt Koleszar Pavlov Weiss

Coffia Kuhn Pohutsky Wendzel

Conlin Kunse Posthumus Wilson

DeBoer Liberati Prestin Witwer

DeBoyer Lightner Price Wooden

DeSana Linting Puri Woolford

Edwards Longjohn Rheingans Wortz

Fairbairn MacDonell Rigas Wozniak

Farhat Maddock Robinson Xiong

Fitzgerald Markkanen Rogers Young

Foreman Martin

Nays—4

Brixie McKinney Skaggs Wegela

In The Chair: Smit

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Rep. Arbit entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Kelly, Jaime Greene, Hoadley, Neyer, Robinson, Schuette, Woolford, Slagh, DeBoyer, Pavlov, Frisbie, Beson, Phil Green, Bierlein, Markkanen, Bohnak, Cavitt, Roth, Paquette, Wozniak, Kunse, Alexander and Fox offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 233.

A resolution to declare January 25-31, 2026, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest quality schools possible; and

Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly effective schools should be issues of importance to our state’s leaders; and

Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children to be successful in a global economy; and

Whereas, There are a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, home schools, and nonpublic schools in the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Approximately ten percent of all K-12 students in Michigan attend a public charter school; and

Whereas, Approximately another ten percent of all K-12 students in Michigan attend a private school; and

Whereas, Tens of thousands of students are homeschooled in Michigan; and

Whereas, Overall in Michigan, one in four K-12 students participates in school of choice by attending schools in neighboring districts; and

Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals across the state who are committed to educating children; and

Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and

Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 25-31, 2026, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Arbit, Wooden, Rheingans, Breen, Martus, MacDonell, Conlin, Brixie, Price, Tsernoglou, Coffia, Myers-Phillips, Pohutsky, Glanville, McFall, Longjohn, Weiss, Farhat, Wegela, Dievendorf, Brenda Carter, Puri, Wilson, McKinney, Scott and Paiz offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 234.

A resolution to urge the Trump-Vance Administration to cease threats toward the Kingdom of Denmark relating to Greenland.

Whereas, The state of Michigan has a longstanding interest in the stability of the international system, the rule of law among nations, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, all of which are essential to global security and economic prosperity. Michigan’s economy is deeply connected to international trade, advanced manufacturing, shipping through the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system, and global supply chains that depend on stable relations among allied democracies. Michigan is home to major defense manufacturers, research institutions, and thousands of workers whose livelihoods are tied to the strength, unity, and credibility of the United States’ alliances, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); and

Whereas, Greenland is a mostly autonomous territory within the sovereign Kingdom of Denmark, a relationship recognized under international law and respected by the international community. The people of Greenland possess a distinct cultural and historical identity and enjoy extensive self-government, and any future change in political status must be determined solely by the freely expressed democratic will of the Greenlandic people, without coercion or external pressure; and

Whereas, The Trump-Vance Administration has repeatedly expressed their intent to acquire Greenland as a territory of the United States. The Administration has been critical of Denmark’s efforts to provide security to Greenland and has attempted to justify the acquisition as a security issue, though the United States also has an interest in extracting resources from the island. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have suggested that the United States could purchase Greenland from Denmark, though both Danish and Greenlandic officials have indicated that the island is not for sale. The Administration has also been attempting to convince the people of Greenland to leave Denmark and join the United States through covert influence. If other means fail, President Trump has not ruled out the use of military force to seize Greenland for the United States; and

Whereas, The Kingdom of Denmark is a longstanding ally of the United States and a founding member of NATO, and has consistently contributed to collective defense, international peacekeeping, and the shared security of the transatlantic alliance. NATO remains the most successful defensive alliance in history and is vital to the security of the United States, Europe, and North America, including the economic and security interests of the state of Michigan. Public statements and threats directed toward a NATO ally undermine alliance cohesion, weaken deterrence, and risk emboldening adversaries who seek to divide democratic nations. The continued success of NATO is dependent on unity among members, our ongoing commitment to mutual defense, and respect among NATO allies; and

Whereas, The rights of the people of Greenland and the nation of Denmark are protected under international law. The principle of self-determination, enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and other instruments of international law, affirms that peoples have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. A related principle, territorial integrity, is a cornerstone of international law and international stability, protecting recognized sovereign states from coercion, threats, or the use of force against their territorial boundaries; and

Whereas, Constructive diplomacy, mutual respect for sovereignty, and adherence to international law are essential to maintaining strong alliances and ensuring peace and stability in the Arctic and beyond; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Trump-Vance Administration to cease threats or coercive rhetoric directed at the Kingdom of Denmark relating to Greenland and to instead pursue diplomacy grounded in respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law, and solidarity with our allies; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, the United States Secretary of State, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the United States, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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

Reps. Wortz, Jenkins-Arno, Outman, Fox, DeBoer, Borton, Steele, Linting, Thompson, DeBoyer, Pavlov, Harris, Frisbie, BeGole, Woolford, Smit, Aragona, Wozniak, Posthumus, Rigas, Bollin, Hoadley, Bruck, St. Germaine, Alexander, Johnsen, Meerman, Bierlein, Maddock, Beson and Lightner offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 235.

A resolution to declare January 18-24, 2026, as Sanctity of Human Life Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, This year our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, and we are thus reminded of the importance of our reliance on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that the protection of human life is inseparable from the preservation of freedom and opportunity for all; and

Whereas, A core responsibility of good government is to protect the rights of its citizens as articulated by Thomas Jefferson, who declared, “The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government”; and

Whereas, Respect for human dignity calls upon us to value life at every stage and to extend compassion and care to those facing vulnerability, hardship, or difficult circumstances, whether young or old, weak or strong; and

Whereas, The Michigan Constitution was established to secure the blessings of freedom for ourselves and our posterity, reflecting a long-standing commitment to safeguarding human life and dignity for future generations; and

Whereas, Many women, children, and families across our state face complex challenges related to pregnancy, health, and caregiving, highlighting the importance of life-affirming supports, resources, and community-based care; and

Whereas, It is fitting, on this week, that we reflect and affirm that the sanctity of life includes recognizing the unique responsibility we each have to support and protect developing life while ensuring that women are never left without compassion, assistance, or life-affirming care; and

Whereas, A just and compassionate society is measured not only by its prosperity, but by how it treats those who are most vulnerable, the infant, the elderly, and the least of these and by its willingness to affirm the inherent worth of every human being; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 18-24, 2026, as Sanctity of Human Life week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That the citizens of this state are encouraged during this week to reflect on the value of human life, to support women, babies, and families, and to strengthen a culture of life, compassion, and respect for every human being.

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 Wednesday, January 21:

House Bill Nos. 5458 5459 5460 5461 5462 5463 5464 5465 5466 5467 5468

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, January 22:

Senate Bill No. 495

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 495, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436.

The Senate passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title.

Pending the reference of the bill to a committee,

Rep. Posthumus moved that Rules 40 and 41 be suspended.

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

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 5217, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled “Grade A milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall

Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall

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

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

House Bill No. 5218, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 111 and 136 (MCL 288.671 and 288.696), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 70a.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall

Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall

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

House Bill No. 5219, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall

Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall

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

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, January 22, 2026

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

The Committee on Economic Competitiveness, by Rep. Hoadley, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5168, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4mm.

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. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate

Nays: None

The Committee on Economic Competitiveness, by Rep. Hoadley, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5169, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4mm.

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. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate

Nays: None

The Committee on Economic Competitiveness, by Rep. Hoadley, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5288, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2004), as amended by 2020 PA 358, and by adding section 7c.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Brixie and Tate

Nays: None

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, January 22, 2026

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

Absent: Rep. Grant

Excused: Rep. Grant

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

House Bill No. 4361, 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 section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as amended by 2016 PA 341.

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

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4501, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4593, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4855, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

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

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4981, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

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.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5455, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill then pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, January 22, 2026

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

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, January 22, 2026

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

Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Dievendorf and Grant

Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Dievendorf and Grant

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4141, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:

January 22, 2026

Pursuant to MCL 500.6110, please see attached the annual report of the Auto Theft Prevention Authority on its 2025 activities.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Sgt. Kristina Lidak Droste

Acting Commander

Government Relations Section

Office of the Director

Michigan State Police

7150 Harris Drive

Dimondale, MI 48821

TX: 989-619-7297

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Aragona and McFall introduced

House Bill No. 5469, entitled

A bill to regulate virtual currency kiosk operators; to require certain disclosures by virtual currency kiosk operators; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

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

Reps. McFall and Aragona introduced

House Bill No. 5470, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 250, entitled “Money transmission services act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 487.1003), as amended by 2018 PA 573.

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

Reps. Roth, Neyer, St. Germaine, Brenda Carter, Steckloff, Wozniak, Borton and VanderWall introduced

House Bill No. 5471, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2024 PA 25.

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

Rep. Aragona introduced

House Bill No. 5472, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 205.426), as amended by 2022 PA 171.

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

Rep. Arbit introduced

House Bill No. 5473, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16231 (MCL 333.16231), as amended by 2017 PA 249.

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

Rep. DeBoer moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:00 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, January 27, at 1:30 p.m.

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives