The Michigan Legislature's committee on labor convened on May 14, 2025, to discuss and vote on Senate Bills 6 and 7. The meeting began with the roll call, confirming a quorum with four members present. The committee adopted the minutes from the previous meeting held on May 1.

Senate Bill 6, introduced by Senator Hertel, was the primary focus of the meeting. The committee considered an S-1 substitute for the bill, which modifies the definition of independent contractor. This substitute maintains the ABC test for the construction industry while codifying the economic realities test for other sectors. After a motion by Senator Kavanaugh, the committee voted to adopt the S-1 version of Senate Bill 6, resulting in three votes in favor and one against.

Public input was also a significant part of the discussion, with various organizations expressing their positions on the bills. Notably, the Michigan Chamber, NFIB, and the Detroit Regional Chamber opposed both bills, while the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights expressed support for Senate Bill 6. The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center took a neutral stance on Senate Bill 7.

Following the discussions, the committee voted to report Senate Bill 6 as substituted, again with three votes in favor and one against. The same outcome occurred for Senate Bill 7, which was also reported to the floor with a recommendation for passage.

With no further business on the agenda, the meeting concluded, marking a significant step in the legislative process for both bills.