House committee reports House Bill 53 64 after 7‑4 roll call

The Michigan House Committee on Education and Workforce took a roll‑call vote to report "house bill 53 64," sponsored by Representative Johnson, after hearing public comment cards for and against the measure.

The chair read public comment cards indicating support from Catherine Bessard (self) and opposition from Annie Manowek (Calhoun ISD), Dr. David Michaelson (Michigan Education Association) and Brenda Pilgrim (MASB). Vice Chair Linting moved to report the bill to the next stage of consideration.

The committee clerk called the roll. The transcript records seven recorded 'yes' votes and four recorded 'no' votes; the chair announced the motion carried and that Vice Chair Linting had moved to report the bill. The committee then adjourned.

Why it matters: The committee’s vote advances House Bill 53 64 out of committee. The transcript lists named individuals in the public comment cards and records the roll call as read into the record; the committee did not include extended debate on the bill during this session.

Next steps: The committee reported the bill and adjourned; the bill will proceed according to House rules to the next procedural stage.