No. 44
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF
THE
House� of�
Representatives
103rd Legislature
REGULAR� SESSION�
OF� 2026
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House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday,
June 9, 2026.
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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= entered during session
Rep. Matt Maddock,
from the 51st District, offered the following invocation:
鏑ord God We thank
You for the blessings You have poured out upon this nation, this state, and
this chamber. We thank You for the freedoms so many generations fought, bled,
and died to preserve. We ask today that You give us wisdom, courage, and
clarity, because leadership without truth becomes corruption, and power without
morality becomes tyranny. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.�
______
Rep.
Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit and Coffia be excused from today痴 session.
The
motion prevailed.
Rep.
Posthumus moved that Rep. Fox be excused from today痴 session.
The
motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced
that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made
available electronically on Thursday, June 4:
House Bill Nos.���� 6041�� 6042�� 6043�� 6044� 6045�� 6046�� 6047�� 6048�� 6049� 6050�� 6051�� 6052 6053������ 6054������� 6055
Senate Bill Nos.��� 1017�� 1018�� 1019�� 1020� 1021� 1022
Senate Joint
Resolution ����� J
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on
Finance, by Rep. Tisdel, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5235, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� by amending section 510 (MCL
206.510), as amended by 2011 PA 172.
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. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young
Nays:
None
The Committee on
Finance, by Rep. Tisdel, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5236, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� by amending section 508 (MCL
206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.
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. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz
Nays:
None
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Tisdel, Chair, of the Committee on Finance,
was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Present:
Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz
The Committee on
Election Integrity, by Rep. Smit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5845, entitled
A bill to amend
1954 PA 116, entitled 溺ichigan election law,� by amending section 811 (MCL
168.811), as amended by 2023 PA 86.
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. Smit, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov
Nays:
Reps. Wooden and Koleszar
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Smit, Chair, of the Committee on Election
Integrity, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Present:
Reps. Smit, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong
Absent:
Rep. Fox
Excused:
Rep. Fox
The Committee on
Families and Veterans, by Rep. Schmaltz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6020, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled 撤ublic health code,� by amending section 7212 (MCL
333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268, and by adding sections 2222, 2222a, and
2222b.
With
the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules.
Favorable
Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas:
Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford
Nays:
Rep. Rheingans
The
recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on
Rules.
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Schmaltz, Chair, of the Committee on
Families and Veterans, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Present:
Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong
Absent:
Rep. Fox
Excused:
Rep. Fox
The Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Outman, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5989, entitled
A bill to amend
2001 PA 142, entitled 溺ichigan memorial highway act,� (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 126.
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. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson
Nays:
None
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Outman, Chair, of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Present:
Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson
Messages from the Governor
The
following message from the Governor was received June 4, 2026 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2026-13
Gun Violence
Prevention Task Force
Department of
Health and Human Services
In
recent years, Michigan has made meaningful progress to reduce gun violence,
bring crime down, and get illegal guns off the street. We established universal
background checks, safe storage requirements, and extreme risk protection
orders so guns do not get into the wrong hands. We have invested millions in
community violence intervention programs to tackle the root causes of gun
violence and worked with our partners in local government to address behavioral
health and crisis response. And I am proud of our work to get illegal guns off
the street through Operation Safe Neighborhoods.
But
our work is not done. Gun violence remains a public health and safety challenge
in Michigan. We must continue to coordinate at all levels to address gun
violence, protect Michiganders, build on the progress we致e made, and save
lives.
In
June 2024, I issued Executive Order 2024-4, creating the Gun Violence
Prevention Task Force (典ask Force�) to study the root causes of gun violence
and recommend strategies for prevention, intervention, and accountability. The
Task Force has since completed its final report, providing a comprehensive set
of recommendations to reduce gun violence across the state.
The
next phase requires focused implementation of the Task Force痴 recommendations,
improved coordination across state government, and stronger data collection to
track progress, support accountability, and ensure that policies are effective
and responsive to community needs. Continued coordination through the Department
of Health and Human Services will further a unified, public-health-centered
approach to gun violence prevention.
Section
1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power
of the State of Michigan in the governor.
Section
8 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 places each principal
department of state government under the supervision of the governor unless
otherwise provided.
Section
8 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 also obligates the governor
to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Section
51 of article 4 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 declares the public health
and general welfare of the people of the State of Michigan as matters of
primary public concern.
Acting
under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the
following:
�� 1.� Reestablishment of the Gun Violence Prevention
Task Force
������� (a) The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, created
by Executive Order 2024-4, is reestablished and will operate as an advisory
body within the Department of Health and Human Services (泥epartment�).
������� (b) The Task Force may include the following
representatives of the executive branch of state government:
������������ (1)� The chief medical executive of the State of
Michigan;
������������ (2)� One representative from each of the following
divisions within the Department, as designated by the director of the
Department:
������������������ (A) The Office of Community Violence Intervention;
������������������ (B) The Division of Chronic Disease and Injury
Control;
������������������ (C) The Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging
Services Administration; and
������������������ (D) The Division of Victim Services;
������������ (3)� The director of the Michigan State Police, or
the director痴 designated representative from within that department;
������������ (4)� The Michigan State Police痴 designated
representative from within the Office of School Safety;
������������ (5)� The Michigan Attorney General, or the Attorney
General痴 designated representative from within that department;
������������ (6)� The superintendent of public instruction from
the Department of Education, or the superintendent痴 designated representative
from within that department;
������������ (7)� The director of the Department of Lifelong
Learning, Education, Advancement, and Potential, or the director痴 designated
representative from within that department;
������������ (8)� The director of the Department of Civil
Rights, or the director痴 designated representative from within that
department;
������������ (9)� The director of the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs, or the director痴 designated representative from within that
department.
������� (c) In addition, the Task Force may include the
following members from the community-at-large, who the governor will appoint:
������������ (1)� An individual associated with a research
institution that studies gun violence;
������������ (2)� An individual with experience doing clinical
work, specializing in suicide prevention;
������������ (3)� An individual with experience serving as a
local school administrator;
������������ (4)� An individual associated with an organization
that provides community-level conflict mediation or violence-intervention
services;
������������ (5)� An individual with experience working with
survivors of domestic violence and abuse;
������������ (6)� An individual with experience working within a
tribal government;
������������ (7)� An individual with experience working with a
community or faith-based organization;
������������ (8)� An individual who represents victims of gun
violence;
������������ (9)� An individual who is a healthcare provider and
has a demonstrated commitment to reducing gun violence;
������������ (10) An individual who is currently working as a
prosecutor; and
������������ (11) An individual who is currently working in local
law enforcement.
������� (d) Members of the Task Force appointed under
section (1)(b) are ex officio members and serve at the pleasure of the
governor.
������� (e) Members of the Task Force appointed under
section (1)(c) will serve four-year terms at the pleasure of the governor. A
vacancy on the Task Force will be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment and the appointed individual will serve for the remainder of the
four-year term. Individuals who served as members of the Gun Violence
Prevention Task Force prior to its dissolution may be appointed to serve on the
Task Force created by this Executive Order.
������� (f) The governor will select a chairperson for the
Task Force from among the ex officio members to serve at the pleasure of the
governor.
�� 2.� Charge to the Task Force
������� (a) The Task Force will act in an advisory capacity
to the governor and the director of the Department on the implementation of the
recommendations contained in the final report issued by the Gun Violence
Prevention Task Force.
������� (b) The Task Force will:
������������ (1)� Develop strategies and timelines for
implementing the Task Force痴 recommendations;
������������ (2)� Identify barriers to implementation and
propose solutions;
������������ (3)� Recommend legislative, policy, and
administrative action necessary to advance implementation;
������������ (4)� Engage stakeholders, including local
governments, individuals with lived experience, medical professionals, law
enforcement, and community organizations; and
������������ (5)� Provide ongoing guidance to ensure that
implementation efforts are effective, equitable, and responsive to community
needs. The Task Force will work and consult with appropriate departments,
agencies, and external partners to improve the collection, analysis, and
reporting of data related to gun violence and prevention efforts, including
data concerning extreme risk protection orders, personal protection orders, and
other relevant public-safety and public-health metrics.
������� (c) The Task Force may periodically provide written
reports to the governor and the Department as necessary and relevant to the
overall objectives and goals of implementation.
�� 3.� Operation of the Task Force
������� (a) The Department will assist the Task Force in
the performance of its duties. The budget, procurement, and related management
functions of the Task Force will be performed under the direction and
supervision of the director of the Department.
������� (b) The Task Force will timely adopt procedures and
policies consistent with Michigan law and this order.
������� (c) The Task Force will comply with the Freedom of
Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
������� (d) The Task Force may select a secretary from
among its members for the purpose of recordkeeping. Department staff will
assist the secretary with recordkeeping responsibilities, as needed.
������� (e) The Task Force will meet at the call of its
chairperson, and as otherwise provided by the internal procedures the Task
Force will adopt.
������� (f) A majority of the members of the Task Force
serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Task
Force. The Task Force must act by a majority vote of its serving members.
������� (g) The Task Force may establish advisory
workgroups comprised of individuals participating in the Task Force痴
activities or other members of the public, as deemed necessary by the Task
Force, to assist the Task Force in performing its obligations and
responsibilities under this order. The Task Force may adopt, reject, or modify
any recommendations proposed by any of the advisory workgroups that may be
formed.
������� (h) The Task Force may, as appropriate, make
inquiries, conduct studies, hold hearings, and receive comments from the
public. The Task Force may also consult with outside experts to perform its
duties, including experts from the private sector, non-profits, advocacy
groups, government agencies, law enforcement professionals, institutions of
secondary education, research institutions, and institutions of higher
education.
������� (i) The Task Force may
hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents,
and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise
of the powers of the Task Force and the performance of its duties as the chairperson
deems advisable and necessary, consistent with this order and applicable law,
rules, and procedures, and subject to available funding.
������� (j) The Task Force may accept donations of labor,
services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person.
Any donations must be received and used subject to, and in accordance with,
law.
������� (k) Members of the Task Force must not receive
additional compensation for participation on the Task Force. Members of the
Task Force may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses
consistent with applicable law, rules, and procedures, subject to available
funding.
������� (l) Members of the Task Force must refer all legal,
legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
�� 4.� Implementation
������� (a) All departments, committees, commissioners, or
officers of this state must give to the Task Force, or to its chairperson, any
necessary assistance required by the Task Force, or its chairperson, in the
performance of the duties of the Task Force so far as is compatible with their
duties and consistent with this order and applicable law. Free access also must
be given to any books, records, or documents in their custody relating to
matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Task Force, consistent
with applicable law.
������� (b) This order is not intended to abate a
proceeding commenced by, against, or before an officer or entity affected by
this order. A proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the successor
of any officer or entity affected by this order.
������� (c) Nothing in this order will be construed to
change the organization of the executive branch of state government or the
assignment of functions among its units, in a manner requiring the force of
law.
������� (d) If any portion of this order is found to be
unenforceable, the unenforceable provision will be disregarded, and the rest of
the order will remain in effect as issued.
������� (e) This order is effective upon filing.
Given
under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.
Date:� June 4, 2026
Time: 3:44 p.m.
���������������������������������������� [SEAL]��������������������������������� GRETCHEN
WHITMER
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� GOVERNOR
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� By
the Governor
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Jocelyn
Benson
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� SECRETARY
OF STATE
The
message was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Wegela,
McKinney, Wilson, McFall, Rheingans, Miller, Andrews and Morgan introduced
House Bill No.
6056, entitled
A bill to amend
1939 PA 176, entitled 鄭n act to create a commission relative to labor
disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation
and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to
regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to
follow certain procedures; to regulate and limit the right to strike and
picket; to protect the rights and privileges of employees, including the right
to organize and engage in lawful concerted activities; to protect the rights
and privileges of employers; to make certain acts unlawful; to make
appropriations; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for
violations of this act,� (MCL 423.1 to 423.30) by adding section 8a.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Wegela,
McKinney, Wilson, McFall, Rheingans, Miller, Andrews and Morgan introduced
House Bill No.
6057, entitled
A bill to require
employers to provide suitable seats for employees under certain circumstances;
to provide for the powers and duties of certain local and state governmental
officers and entities; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide
civil sanctions.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Aragona and
Tisdel introduced
House Bill No.
6058, entitled
A bill to amend
1980 PA 299, entitled 徹ccupational code,� (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding
section 216.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Tisdel and
Aragona introduced
House Bill No.
6059, entitled
A bill to amend
2016 PA 407, entitled 鉄killed trades regulation act,� (MCL 339.5101 to
339.6133) by adding section 222.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Tisdel and
Aragona introduced
House Bill No.
6060, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled 撤ublic health code,� by amending sections 16186 and
16186a (MCL 333.16186 and 333.16186a), section 16186 as amended by 2020 PA 329
and section 16186a as added by 2021 PA 25.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Skaggs,
Wooden, Snyder, MacDonell, Martus, Myers-Phillips, Morgan, McFall, Pohutsky,
Price, Longjohn, Glanville, Foreman, Rheingans, Andrews and Breen introduced
House Bill No.
6061, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 279a.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic
Competitiveness.
Reps. Martus,
Skaggs, Myers-Phillips, Morgan, Snyder, McFall, Pohutsky, Price, Longjohn,
Glanville, Foreman, Rheingans, Andrews, Wooden, Hoskins and Breen introduced
House Bill No.
6062, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 279b.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic
Competitiveness.
Reps. Snyder,
Skaggs, Wooden, Morgan, MacDonell, Martus, Myers-Phillips, McFall, Pohutsky,
Price, Longjohn, Glanville, Foreman, Rheingans, Andrews, Hoskins and Breen
introduced
House Bill No.
6063, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 679.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic
Competitiveness.
Reps.
Myers-Phillips, Skaggs, Morgan, Snyder, McFall, Pohutsky, Price, Longjohn,
Glanville, Foreman, Rheingans, Andrews, Wooden, Hoskins and Breen introduced
House Bill No.
6064, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 679a.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic
Competitiveness.
Reps. Hoskins,
Skaggs, Snyder, Martus, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips, Morgan, McFall, Pohutsky,
Price, Longjohn, Glanville, Foreman, Rheingans, Andrews, Wooden and Breen
introduced
House Bill No.
6065, entitled
A bill to amend
1967 PA 281, entitled 的ncome tax act of 1967,� (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 279.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic
Competitiveness.
Reps. Skaggs,
Rheingans, Arbit, Martus, Hoskins, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips, Morgan, Price,
Longjohn, Glanville, Foreman, Andrews, Mentzer, Tsernoglou, Snyder, Paiz,
Breen, Conlin, Hope, McKinney, Steckloff, Wegela and Edwards introduced
House Bill No.
6066, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled 撤ublic health code,� by amending sections 12751, 12752,
12757, and 12771 (MCL 333.12751, 333.12752, 333.12757, and 333.12771), section
12751 as amended and section 12757 as added by 1980 PA 421, and by adding
part 128.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of�
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill
No. 5815, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending section 61 (MCL 24.261), as amended by
1982 PA 413.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Wozniak moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5755, entitled
A
bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled 典he management and budget act� (MCL
18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 274.
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. Aragona moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5816, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending sections 79 and 106 (MCL 24.279 and
24.306).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Meerman moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5817, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending sections 39 and 45 (MCL 24.239 and
24.245), section 39 as amended by 2011 PA 239 and section 45 as amended by 2023
PA 104, and by adding sections 47a and 67c.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Aragona moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5818, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending sections 3, 5, 33, 44, 46, 47, and 52 (MCL
24.203, 24.205, 24.233, 24.244, 24.246, 24.247, and 24.252), section 3 as
amended by 2022 PA 221, section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 513, sections 33, 44,
and 47 as amended by 2024 PA 9, section 46 as amended by 2006 PA 247, and
section 52 as amended by 2004 PA 491, and by adding sections 67, 67a, and 67b;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Schuette moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5510, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled 典he code
of criminal procedure,� by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1),
as amended by 2019 PA 165.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. St. Germaine moved that the bill be placed
on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5574, entitled
A
bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled 典he Michigan penal code� (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 409c.
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. St. Germaine moved that the bill be placed
on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5575, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled 典he
Michigan penal code,� (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 409d.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Young moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a
majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Harris moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5576, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled 典he code
of criminal procedure,� by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t),
as amended by 2018 PA 528.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. DeBoyer moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5511, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled 典he code
of criminal procedure,� (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 1a to chapter
XI.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Edwards moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5819, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled 典he
revised school code,� by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as
amended by 2024 PA 146.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Schmaltz moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5820, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled 典he
revised school code,� by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added
by 2024 PA 147.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Jaime Greene moved that the bill be placed
on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5821, entitled
A
bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled 典he revised school code� by amending
section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146.
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Education and
Workforce,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. Linting moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill
No. 5472, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled 典obacco
products tax act,� by amending section 6 (MCL 205.426), as amended by 2022 PA
171.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Aragona moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5932, entitled
A
bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled 鉄tille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act� (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 11a.
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. Robinson moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5933, entitled
A
bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled 鉄tille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act� by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. DeBoer moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5934, entitled
A
bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled 鉄tille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act� by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. Schmaltz moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5935, entitled
A
bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled 鉄tille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act� by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
Was read
a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed
substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Rep. Schuette moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill
No. 240, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled 溺ichigan
election law,� by amending sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362 and 168.370),
section 362 as amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as amended by 2022 PA
104.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Smit moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4,
following line 22, by inserting:
摘nacting section
1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No.
241.
(b) House Bill No.
4358.
(c) House Bill No.
4359.�.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was
adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill
No. 241, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled 典he home
rule village act,� (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding section 24e.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Smit moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2,
following line 5, by inserting:
摘nacting section
1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No.
240.
(b) House Bill No.
4358.
(c) House Bill No.
4359.�.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was
adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on
the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
______
Rep.
Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Tate be excused temporarily from today痴 session.
The
motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of�
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that
House Bill No. 5755 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5755, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled 典he
management and budget act,� (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 274.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 186����������������������������������� Yeas�96
Alexander������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� McFall���������������������������������� Schuette
Andrews�������������������������� Grant���������������������� McKinney����������������������������� Scott
Aragona��������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Meerman������������������������������ Skaggs
BeGole����������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Mentzer�������������������������������� Slagh
Beson������������������������������� Hall������������������������ Miller������������������������������������ Smit
Bierlein���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Morgan��������������������������������� Snyder
Bohnak���������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Mueller��������������������������������� St. Germaine
Bollin������������������������������� Hoadley������������������ Neeley���������������������������������� Steckloff
Borton������������������������������ Hoskins������������������ Neyer������������������������������������ Steele
Breen������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� O誰eal���������������������������������� Thompson
Bruck������������������������������� Johnsen������������������ Outman��������������������������������� Tisdel
Byrnes����������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Paquette�������������������������������� VanderWall
Carra�������������������������������� Koleszar����������������� Pavlov���������������������������������� VanWoerkom
Carter, B.�������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Wegela
Carter, T.�������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Posthumus���������������������������� Weiss
Cavitt������������������������������� Liberati������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� Wendzel
Conlin������������������������������ Lightner������������������ Price������������������������������������� Wilson
DeBoer����������������������������� Linting�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Witwer
DeBoyer��������������������������� Longjohn���������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Wooden
DeSana����������������������������� MacDonell�������������� Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
Edwards��������������������������� Maddock���������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Wortz
Fairbairn�������������������������� Markkanen������������� Roth�������������������������������������� Wozniak
Farhat������������������������������� Martin�������������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Xiong
Fitzgerald������������������������� Martus�������������������� Schriver�������������������������������� Young
�������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�9
Brixie������������������������������� Glanville����������������� Myers-Phillips����������������������� Rheingans
Dievendorf����������������������� Hope���������������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Foreman��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
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.
Glanville, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage
of the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
This
bill would require DTMB to create and maintain a website that is duplicative of
information that are already posted online via departments. This information is
already readily available online via a simple web search. It痴 wasteful to
require DTMB to design and maintain this site.�
______
Rep.
Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Glanville be excused temporarily from today痴
session.
The
motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus moved that
House Bill No. 5574 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5574, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled 典he
Michigan penal code,� (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 409c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 187����������������������������������� Yeas�74
Alexander������������������������� Fairbairn����������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
Andrews�������������������������� Farhat��������������������� McFall���������������������������������� Scott
Aragona��������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� Meerman������������������������������ Slagh
BeGole����������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Mentzer�������������������������������� Smit
Beson������������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Mueller��������������������������������� Snyder
Bierlein���������������������������� Hall������������������������ Neeley���������������������������������� St. Germaine
Bohnak���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Neyer������������������������������������ Steckloff
Bollin������������������������������� Herzberg����������������� O誰eal���������������������������������� Steele
Borton������������������������������ Hoadley������������������ Outman��������������������������������� Thompson
Bruck������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� Paquette�������������������������������� Tisdel
Carra�������������������������������� Johnsen������������������ Pavlov���������������������������������� VanderWall
Carter, B.�������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Posthumus���������������������������� VanWoerkom
Carter, T.�������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� Wendzel
Cavitt������������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Witwer
Conlin������������������������������ Liberati������������������� Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
DeBoer����������������������������� Lightner������������������ Roth�������������������������������������� Wortz
DeBoyer��������������������������� Linting�������������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Wozniak
DeSana����������������������������� Maddock���������������� Schriver�������������������������������� Xiong
Edwards��������������������������� Markkanen�����������������������������������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�30
Breen������������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Myers-Phillips����������������������� Skaggs
Brixie������������������������������� Koleszar����������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Byrnes����������������������������� Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Wegela
Dievendorf����������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Weiss
Fitzgerald������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Wilson
Foreman��������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Wooden
Grant�������������������������������� Miller��������������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Young
Hope�������������������������������� Morgan�����������������������������������������������������������������
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.
Grant, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
While
I support the safety of our first responders I have concerns about the
definition of the term harass in the policy, and the lack of definition for the
terms impede or interfere. Because of this the bill package is potentially
constitutionally vague and unconstitutional. This could lead to harmful
application of the policy in practice, as well as questions of infringement of
the first amendment right.�
Rep.
Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
support public safety officers. This legislation, however, does not provide a
necessary level of clarity around how it would be implemented. How will the 25
feet be determined in an emergent situation? What is the definition of
interfering, impeding, intimidating or harassing? The actions would be left to
interpretation of the public safety officer and may not actually be the intent
of the person in question. More work needs to be done on these, therefore I was
led to vote No on the entire package.�
Rep.
Dievendorf, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the
passage of the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
voted NO on House Bills 5574, 5575, and 5576 because, while I recognize and
support the need to protect first responders from harassment and interference
while performing their duties, these bills raise significant concerns regarding
free speech, public accountability, and the ability of residents to observe and
document government activity in public spaces. Recent events in Minnesota and
other states have highlighted the risks associated with granting expanded
authority in situations involving federal law enforcement officers who may not
be adequately trained in local community engagement or de-escalation practices.
As communities across the country have witnessed controversial deployments of
federal officers and ongoing questions regarding transparency and
accountability, it would be irresponsible to enact legislation that could put
us on track to further restrict public oversight. In addition, the efforts of
legal observers to document police interactions has proven helpful in providing
accountability in cases of police misconduct and brutality and are protected by
the United States Constitution. In absence of any meaningful policy changes to
address police accountability, these bills serve to make dangerous situations
even more dangerous for our most vulnerable neighbors. Both police officers and
those they serve are safer when oversight is unobstructed and routes to
accountability are protected. Regardless, these bills are likely
unconstitutional. Today, Democrats offered an amendment to restrict the impact
of these bills to EMS and firefighters. That amendment was defeated. We can and
should protect first responders without undermining constitutional rights or
limiting the public痴 ability to hold government actors accountable.
Unfortunately, these bills did not pass that essential test.�
Rep.
Brixie, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
voted no because these bills were vague on the definition of what a verbal
warning entails and don稚 specifically allow for bystander filming, which I
believe is crucial for transparency and accountability. We absolutely need to
keep our first responders safe and protected from injury and death while they
are serving us and responding to emergencies, but these bills were not
prescriptive enough to ensure that we are doing so while also protecting the
First Amendment rights of bystanders.�
Rep. Fitzgerald, having reserved the right to
explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
溺r. Speaker and members of the House:
While well-intentioned, possibly necessary in
some aspects to ensure a safe workplace for first responders, there is
potential for this to interfere with the constitutional rights of citizens,
creating a more litigious society that could have negative impacts on victims
of emergencies, those participating in public demonstrations, and those engaged
in other constitutionally protected activities. Therefore, I am committed to
collaborating on solutions that can provide first responders with appropriate
protections to conduct their jobs safely and professionally while balancing
that with the expected and due rights of the citizenry.�
Rep. Wooden, having reserved the right to
explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
溺r. Speaker and members of the House:
While I am absolutely sympathetic to the need
of first responders to do their job, the legislation before us fails to protect
people痴 constitutionally protected activities, most notably the right to
monitor and record a public official. I am fully open to a policy that provides
first responders with appropriate protections while also protecting people痴
individual rights.�
Rep. Posthumus moved that
House Bill No. 5575 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5575, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled 典he
Michigan penal code,� (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 409d.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 188����������������������������������� Yeas�71
Alexander������������������������� Fairbairn����������������� Markkanen���������������������������� Schriver
Andrews�������������������������� Farhat��������������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
Aragona��������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� McFall���������������������������������� Slagh
BeGole����������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Meerman������������������������������ Smit
Beson������������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Mentzer�������������������������������� Snyder
Bierlein���������������������������� Hall������������������������ Mueller��������������������������������� St. Germaine
Bohnak���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Neeley���������������������������������� Steele
Bollin������������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Neyer������������������������������������ Thompson
Borton������������������������������ Hoadley������������������ O誰eal���������������������������������� Tisdel
Bruck������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� Outman��������������������������������� VanderWall
Carra�������������������������������� Johnsen������������������ Paquette�������������������������������� VanWoerkom
Carter, B.�������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Pavlov���������������������������������� Wendzel
Carter, T.�������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Posthumus���������������������������� Witwer
Cavitt������������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� Woolford
Conlin������������������������������ Liberati������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Wortz
DeBoer����������������������������� Lightner������������������ Robinson������������������������������ Wozniak
DeBoyer��������������������������� Linting�������������������� Roth�������������������������������������� Xiong
DeSana����������������������������� Maddock���������������� Schmaltz�������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�33
Breen������������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Myers-Phillips����������������������� Skaggs
Brixie������������������������������� Koleszar����������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Steckloff
Byrnes����������������������������� Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Dievendorf����������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Wegela
Edwards��������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Weiss
Fitzgerald������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Wilson
Foreman��������������������������� Miller��������������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Wooden
Grant�������������������������������� Morgan������������������� Scott������������������������������������� Young
Hope��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
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.
Grant, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
While
I support the safety of our first responders I have concerns about the
definition of the term harass in the policy, and the lack of definition for the
terms impede or interfere. Because of this the bill package is potentially
constitutionally vague and unconstitutional. This could lead to harmful
application of the policy in practice, as well as questions of infringement of
the first amendment right.�
Rep.
Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
support public safety officers. This legislation, however, does not provide a
necessary level of clarity around how it would be implemented. How will the 25
feet be determined in an emergent situation? What is the definition of
interfering, impeding, intimidating or harassing? The actions would be left to
interpretation of the public safety officer and may not actually be the intent
of the person in question. More work needs to be done on these, therefore I was
led to vote No on the entire package.�
Rep.
Dievendorf, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the
passage of the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
voted NO on House Bills 5574, 5575, and 5576 because, while I recognize and
support the need to protect first responders from harassment and interference
while performing their duties, these bills raise significant concerns regarding
free speech, public accountability, and the ability of residents to observe and
document government activity in public spaces. Recent events in Minnesota and
other states have highlighted the risks associated with granting expanded
authority in situations involving federal law enforcement officers who may not
be adequately trained in local community engagement or de-escalation practices.
As communities across the country have witnessed controversial deployments of
federal officers and ongoing questions regarding transparency and
accountability, it would be irresponsible to enact legislation that could put
us on track to further restrict public oversight. In addition, the efforts of
legal observers to document police interactions has proven helpful in providing
accountability in cases of police misconduct and brutality and are protected by
the United States Constitution. In absence of any meaningful policy changes to
address police accountability, these bills serve to make dangerous situations
even more dangerous for our most vulnerable neighbors. Both police officers and
those they serve are safer when oversight is unobstructed and routes to
accountability are protected. Regardless, these bills are likely
unconstitutional. Today, Democrats offered an amendment to restrict the impact
of these bills to EMS and firefighters. That amendment was defeated. We can and
should protect first responders without undermining constitutional rights or
limiting the public痴 ability to hold government actors accountable.
Unfortunately, these bills did not pass that essential test.�
Rep.
Brixie, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
voted no because these bills were vague on the definition of what a verbal
warning entails and don稚 specifically allow for bystander filming, which I
believe is crucial for transparency and accountability. We absolutely need to
keep our first responders safe and protected from injury and death while they
are serving us and responding to emergencies, but these bills were not
prescriptive enough to ensure that we are doing so while also protecting the
First Amendment rights of bystanders.�
Rep. Fitzgerald, having reserved the right to
explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
溺r. Speaker and members of the House:
While well-intentioned, possibly necessary in
some aspects to ensure a safe workplace for first responders, there is
potential for this to interfere with the constitutional rights of citizens,
creating a more litigious society that could have negative impacts on victims
of emergencies, those participating in public demonstrations, and those engaged
in other constitutionally protected activities. Therefore, I am committed to
collaborating on solutions that can provide first responders with appropriate
protections to conduct their jobs safely and professionally while balancing
that with the expected and due rights of the citizenry.�
Rep. Wooden, having reserved the right to
explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
溺r. Speaker and members of the House:
While I am absolutely sympathetic to the need
of first responders to do their job, the legislation before us fails to protect
people痴 constitutionally protected activities, most notably the right to
monitor and record a public official. I am fully open to a policy that provides
first responders with appropriate protections while also protecting people痴
individual rights.�
Rep. Posthumus moved that
House Bill No. 5576 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5576, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled 典he code
of criminal procedure,� by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t),
as amended by 2018 PA 528.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 189����������������������������������� Yeas�73
Alexander������������������������� Farhat��������������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
Andrews�������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� McFall���������������������������������� Scott
Aragona��������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Meerman������������������������������ Slagh
BeGole����������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Mentzer�������������������������������� Smit
Beson������������������������������� Hall������������������������ Mueller��������������������������������� Snyder
Bierlein���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Neeley���������������������������������� St. Germaine
Bohnak���������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Neyer������������������������������������ Steckloff
Bollin������������������������������� Hoadley������������������ O誰eal���������������������������������� Steele
Borton������������������������������ Jenkins-Arno����������� Outman��������������������������������� Thompson
Bruck������������������������������� Johnsen������������������ Paquette�������������������������������� Tisdel
Carra�������������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Pavlov���������������������������������� VanderWall
Carter, B.�������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Posthumus���������������������������� VanWoerkom
Carter, T.�������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� Wendzel
Cavitt������������������������������� Liberati������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Witwer
Conlin������������������������������ Lightner������������������ Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
DeBoer����������������������������� Linting�������������������� Roth�������������������������������������� Wortz
DeBoyer��������������������������� Maddock���������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Wozniak
DeSana����������������������������� Markkanen������������� Schriver�������������������������������� Xiong
Fairbairn��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�31
Breen������������������������������� Hope���������������������� Morgan��������������������������������� Skaggs
Brixie������������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Myers-Phillips����������������������� Tsernoglou
Byrnes����������������������������� Koleszar����������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Wegela
Dievendorf����������������������� Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Weiss
Edwards��������������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Wilson
Fitzgerald������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Wooden
Foreman��������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Young
Grant�������������������������������� Miller��������������������� Rogers����������������������������������
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given
immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
______
Rep.
Grant, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
While
I support the safety of our first responders I have concerns about the
definition of the term harass in the policy, and the lack of definition for the
terms impede or interfere. Because of this the bill package is potentially
constitutionally vague and unconstitutional. This could lead to harmful
application of the policy in practice, as well as questions of infringement of
the first amendment right.�
Rep.
Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
support public safety officers. This legislation, however, does not provide a
necessary level of clarity around how it would be implemented. How will the 25
feet be determined in an emergent situation? What is the definition of
interfering, impeding, intimidating or harassing? The actions would be left to
interpretation of the public safety officer and may not actually be the intent
of the person in question. More work needs to be done on these, therefore I was
led to vote No on the entire package.�
Rep.
Dievendorf, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the
passage of the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
voted NO on House Bills 5574, 5575, and 5576 because, while I recognize and
support the need to protect first responders from harassment and interference
while performing their duties, these bills raise significant concerns regarding
free speech, public accountability, and the ability of residents to observe and
document government activity in public spaces. Recent events in Minnesota and
other states have highlighted the risks associated with granting expanded
authority in situations involving federal law enforcement officers who may not
be adequately trained in local community engagement or de-escalation practices.
As communities across the country have witnessed controversial deployments of
federal officers and ongoing questions regarding transparency and
accountability, it would be irresponsible to enact legislation that could put
us on track to further restrict public oversight. In addition, the efforts of
legal observers to document police interactions has proven helpful in providing
accountability in cases of police misconduct and brutality and are protected by
the United States Constitution. In absence of any meaningful policy changes to
address police accountability, these bills serve to make dangerous situations
even more dangerous for our most vulnerable neighbors. Both police officers and
those they serve are safer when oversight is unobstructed and routes to
accountability are protected. Regardless, these bills are likely
unconstitutional. Today, Democrats offered an amendment to restrict the impact
of these bills to EMS and firefighters. That amendment was defeated. We can and
should protect first responders without undermining constitutional rights or
limiting the public痴 ability to hold government actors accountable.
Unfortunately, these bills did not pass that essential test.�
Rep.
Brixie, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
溺r.
Speaker and members of the House:
I
voted no because these bills were vague on the definition of what a verbal
warning entails and don稚 specifically allow for bystander filming, which I
believe is crucial for transparency and accountability. We absolutely need to
keep our first responders safe and protected from injury and death while they
are serving us and responding to emergencies, but these bills were not
prescriptive enough to ensure that we are doing so while also protecting the
First Amendment rights of bystanders.�
Rep. Fitzgerald, having reserved the right to
explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
溺r. Speaker and members of the House:
While well-intentioned, possibly necessary in
some aspects to ensure a safe workplace for first responders, there is
potential for this to interfere with the constitutional rights of citizens,
creating a more litigious society that could have negative impacts on victims
of emergencies, those participating in public demonstrations, and those engaged
in other constitutionally protected activities. Therefore, I am committed to
collaborating on solutions that can provide first responders with appropriate
protections to conduct their jobs safely and professionally while balancing
that with the expected and due rights of the citizenry.�
Rep. Wooden, having reserved the right to
explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
溺r. Speaker and members of the House:
While I am absolutely sympathetic to the need
of first responders to do their job, the legislation before us fails to protect
people痴 constitutionally protected activities, most notably the right to
monitor and record a public official. I am fully open to a policy that provides
first responders with appropriate protections while also protecting people痴
individual rights.�
Rep. Posthumus moved that
House Bill No. 5815 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5815, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending section 61 (MCL 24.261), as amended by
1982 PA 413.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 190����������������������������������� Yeas�58
Alexander������������������������� Fairbairn����������������� Markkanen���������������������������� Schriver
Andrews�������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
Aragona��������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Meerman������������������������������ Slagh
BeGole����������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Mueller��������������������������������� Smit
Beson������������������������������� Hall������������������������ Neyer������������������������������������ St.
Germaine
Bierlein���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Outman��������������������������������� Steele
Bohnak���������������������������� Hoadley������������������ Paquette�������������������������������� Thompson
Bollin������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� Pavlov���������������������������������� Tisdel
Borton������������������������������ Johnsen������������������ Posthumus���������������������������� VanderWall
Bruck������������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� VanWoerkom
Carra�������������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Wendzel
Cavitt������������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
DeBoer����������������������������� Lightner������������������ Roth�������������������������������������� Wortz
DeBoyer��������������������������� Linting�������������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Wozniak
DeSana����������������������������� Maddock��������������������������������������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�46
Breen������������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Morgan��������������������������������� Skaggs
Brixie������������������������������� Hope���������������������� Myers-Phillips����������������������� Snyder
Byrnes����������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Neeley���������������������������������� Steckloff
Carter, B.�������������������������� Koleszar����������������� O誰eal���������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Carter, T.�������������������������� Liberati������������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Wegela
Conlin������������������������������ Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Weiss
Dievendorf����������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Wilson
Edwards��������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Witwer
Farhat������������������������������� McFall�������������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Wooden
Fitzgerald������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Xiong
Foreman��������������������������� Mentzer������������������ Scott������������������������������������� Young
Grant�������������������������������� Miller�������������������������������������������������������������������
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. 5816 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5816, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending sections 79 and 106 (MCL 24.279 and
24.306).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 191����������������������������������� Yeas�58
Alexander������������������������� Fairbairn����������������� Markkanen���������������������������� Schriver
Andrews�������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
Aragona��������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Meerman������������������������������ Slagh
BeGole����������������������������� Greene, J.���������������� Mueller��������������������������������� Smit
Beson������������������������������� Hall������������������������ Neyer������������������������������������ St.
Germaine
Bierlein���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Outman��������������������������������� Steele
Bohnak���������������������������� Hoadley������������������ Paquette�������������������������������� Thompson
Bollin������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� Pavlov���������������������������������� Tisdel
Borton������������������������������ Johnsen������������������ Posthumus���������������������������� VanderWall
Bruck������������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� VanWoerkom
Carra�������������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Wendzel
Cavitt������������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
DeBoer����������������������������� Lightner������������������ Roth�������������������������������������� Wortz
DeBoyer��������������������������� Linting�������������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Wozniak
DeSana����������������������������� Maddock��������������������������������������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�46
Breen������������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Morgan��������������������������������� Skaggs
Brixie������������������������������� Hope���������������������� Myers-Phillips����������������������� Snyder
Byrnes����������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Neeley���������������������������������� Steckloff
Carter, B.�������������������������� Koleszar����������������� O誰eal���������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Carter, T.�������������������������� Liberati������������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Wegela
Conlin������������������������������ Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Weiss
Dievendorf����������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Wilson
Edwards��������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Witwer
Farhat������������������������������� McFall�������������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Wooden
Fitzgerald������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Xiong
Foreman��������������������������� Mentzer������������������ Scott������������������������������������� Young
Grant�������������������������������� Miller�������������������������������������������������������������������
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. 5817 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5817, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending sections 39 and 45 (MCL 24.239 and
24.245), section 39 as amended by 2011 PA 239 and section 45 as amended by 2023
PA 104, and by adding sections 47a and 67c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 192����������������������������������� Yeas�57
Alexander������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� Markkanen���������������������������� Schriver
Aragona��������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
BeGole����������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Meerman������������������������������ Slagh
Beson������������������������������� Hall������������������������ Mueller��������������������������������� Smit
Bierlein���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Neyer������������������������������������ St.
Germaine
Bohnak���������������������������� Hoadley������������������ Outman��������������������������������� Steele
Bollin������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� Paquette�������������������������������� Thompson
Borton������������������������������ Johnsen������������������ Pavlov���������������������������������� Tisdel
Bruck������������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Posthumus���������������������������� VanderWall
Carra�������������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� VanWoerkom
Cavitt������������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Wendzel
DeBoer����������������������������� Lightner������������������ Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
DeBoyer��������������������������� Linting�������������������� Roth�������������������������������������� Wortz
DeSana����������������������������� Maddock���������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Wozniak
Fairbairn��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�47
Andrews�������������������������� Grant���������������������� Miller������������������������������������ Skaggs
Breen������������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Morgan��������������������������������� Snyder
Brixie������������������������������� Hope���������������������� Myers-Phillips����������������������� Steckloff
Byrnes����������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Neeley���������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Carter, B.�������������������������� Koleszar����������������� O誰eal���������������������������������� Wegela
Carter, T.�������������������������� Liberati������������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Weiss
Conlin������������������������������ Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Wilson
Dievendorf����������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Witwer
Edwards��������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Wooden
Farhat������������������������������� McFall�������������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Xiong
Fitzgerald������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Young
Foreman��������������������������� Mentzer������������������ 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.
Rep. Posthumus moved that
House Bill No. 5818 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
House Bill No. 5818, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled 鄭dministrative
procedures act of 1969,� by amending sections 3, 5, 33, 44, 46, 47, and 52 (MCL
24.203, 24.205, 24.233, 24.244, 24.246, 24.247, and 24.252), section 3 as
amended by 2022 PA 221, section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 513, sections 33, 44,
and 47 as amended by 2024 PA 9, section 46 as amended by 2006 PA 247, and
section 52 as amended by 2004 PA 491, and by adding sections 67, 67a, and 67b;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of
the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 193����������������������������������� Yeas�57
Alexander������������������������� Frisbie�������������������� Markkanen���������������������������� Schriver
Aragona��������������������������� Green,
P.����������������� Martin����������������������������������� Schuette
BeGole����������������������������� Greene,
J.���������������� Meerman������������������������������ Slagh
Beson������������������������������� Hall������������������������ Mueller��������������������������������� Smit
Bierlein���������������������������� Harris��������������������� Neyer������������������������������������ St.
Germaine
Bohnak���������������������������� Hoadley������������������ Outman��������������������������������� Steele
Bollin������������������������������� Jenkins-Arno����������� Paquette�������������������������������� Thompson
Borton������������������������������ Johnsen������������������ Pavlov���������������������������������� Tisdel
Bruck������������������������������� Kelly���������������������� Posthumus���������������������������� VanderWall
Carra�������������������������������� Kuhn���������������������� Prestin���������������������������������� VanWoerkom
Cavitt������������������������������� Kunse��������������������� Rigas������������������������������������� Wendzel
DeBoer����������������������������� Lightner������������������ Robinson������������������������������ Woolford
DeBoyer��������������������������� Linting�������������������� Roth�������������������������������������� Wortz
DeSana����������������������������� Maddock���������������� Schmaltz������������������������������� Wozniak
Fairbairn��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
������������������������������������������������������������� Nays�47
Andrews�������������������������� Grant���������������������� Miller������������������������������������ Skaggs
Breen������������������������������� Herzberg����������������� Morgan��������������������������������� Snyder
Brixie������������������������������� Hope���������������������� Myers-Phillips����������������������� Steckloff
Byrnes����������������������������� Hoskins������������������ Neeley���������������������������������� Tsernoglou
Carter, B.�������������������������� Koleszar����������������� O誰eal���������������������������������� Wegela
Carter, T.�������������������������� Liberati������������������� Paiz��������������������������������������� Weiss
Conlin������������������������������ Longjohn���������������� Pohutsky������������������������������� Wilson
Dievendorf����������������������� MacDonell�������������� Price������������������������������������� Witwer
Edwards��������������������������� Martus�������������������� Puri��������������������������������������� Wooden
Farhat������������������������������� McFall�������������������� Rheingans����������������������������� Xiong
Fitzgerald������������������������� McKinney�������������� Rogers���������������������������������� Young
Foreman��������������������������� Mentzer������������������ 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.
______
Rep.
Thompson moved that the House adjourn.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 4:15 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday,
June 10, at 1:30 p.m.
SCOTT E. STARR
Clerk of the House of Representatives