Michigan House introduces bills HB 4067–HB 4083 and two joint resolutions; measures sent to committees, session adjourns for lack of quorum

The Michigan House of Representatives opened its floor session with a series of first readings for bills numbered HB 4067 through HB 4083 and two joint resolutions; each measure was read by title and referred to the House committee named on the floor.

The introductions came amid notices that the Opioid Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. was canceled and that the House Committee on Government Operations will meet Thursday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. in Room 307 of the House Office Building. The House later adjourned because a quorum was not present and stood adjourned until Thursday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m.

Why it matters: The first readings and committee referrals begin each bill’s formal legislative process in the House; committees decide whether measures will receive hearings, amendments or further floor consideration. The scheduling notes and adjournment also affect when members and the public can expect committee action or additional floor business.

Bills and referrals at a glance:

- HB 4067 — Representative Brock: a bill to amend the Probate Code of 1939. Referred to the Committee on Families and…