The Michigan House of Representatives convened on September 18, 2025, to address a series of legislative matters, primarily focusing on the introduction and progression of various bills through committee recommendations and readings.

The session commenced with the Committee on Regulatory Reform, chaired by Representative Eric Gona, reporting on several house bills. House Bill 4204 and House Bill 4205 were both recommended for adoption of their respective substitutes and subsequently passed. Additionally, House Bill 4412 was reported with a recommendation to adopt its substitute and to be referred to the Committee on Rules.

Following these reports, Speaker Pro Tem Schmidt acknowledged a group of students from Pine Tree Elementary in Allegan, welcoming them to the House.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform continued its agenda, reporting House Bill 4663 with a recommendation for the adoption of substitute H2, which also passed. House Bill 4823 was similarly reported with a recommendation for its substitute to be adopted and referred to the Committee on Rules. House Bill 4824 followed suit, receiving a recommendation for adoption and referral.

The Committee on Rules, chaired by Representative Shooty, reported House Bill 4039 and House Bill 4160, both without amendments, and both bills passed.

The session also included messages from the Senate, transmitting several bills for consideration, including Senate Bill 3293 and Senate Bill 294, both aimed at amending the Michigan Penal Code, and Senate Bill 413, which seeks to amend the Public Health Code. These bills were referred to the Committee on Judiciary and the Committee on Health Policy, respectively.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the introduction of new bills. Representative Madoc introduced House Bill 4980, aimed at regulating firearms, while Representative Fairbairn presented House Bill 4981 to amend the Public Health Code. Numerous other bills were introduced, covering a wide range of topics from housing regulations to amendments in the Michigan Employment Security Act.

The meeting concluded with a series of bills being referred to various committees, including the Committee on Regulatory Reform and the Committee on Judiciary, ensuring that the legislative process continues to move forward on these important issues.

Overall, the session was marked by a structured approach to legislative business, with multiple bills advancing through the House, reflecting ongoing efforts to address regulatory reforms and public policy in Michigan. The next steps will involve further discussions and evaluations by the respective committees.