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Michigan House committees report two bills; a slate of new bills introduced before adjournment for lack of quorum
Summary
House committee chairs reported committee passage recommendations on two bills and members introduced a series of bills amending state codes and statutes. The floor adjourned for lack of a quorum and set a reconvening time.
The Michigan House of Representatives received committee reports recommending passage of two bills and recorded the introduction of more than a half‑dozen new bills and a joint resolution before adjourning for lack of a quorum.
A member announced that a quorum was not present, and the clerk later said the House would stand adjourned until Thursday, Aug. 28, at 12:00 noon.
Why it matters: Committee reports and bill introductions register the next steps for proposed laws — committee recommendations and referrals determine whether measures advance to second reading and eventual floor consideration. The lack of a quorum halted any further floor action and scheduled the next floor session.
Most significant floor developments
- Committee reports: The Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Debord, reported House Bill 4024 with a recommendation that substitute H‑1 be adopted and that the bill be reported as passed by the committee; the clerk announced the measure will be…
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