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House approves wide slate of measures, including unanimous passage of HB4029; several resolutions adopted
Summary
On April 29, 2025, the Michigan House advanced multiple bills to third reading and recorded final passage for several measures: HB4029 passed 107-0; HB4027 and HB4028 each passed 58-48; the chamber adopted resolutions including HR74 (Handwriting Month), HR76 and HR78.
Lansing, Mich. — The Michigan House spent its April 29, 2025, session advancing a swath of legislation and adopting several resolutions. Notable floor votes included unanimous passage of House Bill 4029 and narrower votes to repeal parts of 2023 energy siting law.
House Bill 4029 (amendments to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) passed on a recorded vote with 107 ayes and 0 nays. The clerk declared the bill passed and the majority moved for immediate effect.
House Bills 4027 and 4028, debated on the floor and described in detail in separate coverage, each passed 58-48 and were ordered into immediate effect.
The House also adopted several resolutions and advanced numerous bills to the order of third reading. These floor items included:
- House Resolution 74, introduced by Representative Brenda Carter, to declare April 2025 as Handwriting Month — adopted by voice vote. - House Resolution 76, introduced by Representative Beagle, commending President Donald J. Trump’s first 100 days in office — adopted by voice vote. - House Resolution 78, introduced by Representative Saint Germain, supporting the decision to assign an F-15EX mission to Selfridge Air National Guard Base — adopted by voice vote.
Several named bills were advanced to third reading by unanimous consent or after committee substitutions; among them were House Bills 4027–4029 (moved to third reading and then voted), 4338, 4339, 4342 and multiple others noted by the clerk as reproduced and made available electronically. Committee reports were read on the floor recommending passage or substitutes for a number of bills; the clerk referred several bills to the order of second reading for further action.
Votes at a glance: - HB4029 — Passage; record vote: 107 ayes, 0 nays; immediate effect ordered. - HB4027 — Passage; record vote: 58 ayes, 48 nays; immediate effect ordered. - HB4028 — Passage; record vote: 58 ayes, 48 nays; immediate effect ordered. - HR74 (Handwriting Month) — Adopted (voice vote). - HR76 (Commendation, presidential first 100 days) — Adopted (voice vote). - HR78 (Support for F-15EX mission at Selfridge) — Adopted (voice vote).
Several other bills were reported out of committee with recommendations for adoption and referred to the appropriate orders for further consideration. The clerk announced calendars and committee schedules for the coming days before the House adjourned until May 1, 2025, at noon.
