The Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness adopted its standing committee rules and a regular meeting schedule on Jan. 30, 2025, then heard brief introductions from members about priorities for the session.

Committee members voted unanimously to adopt the uniform committee rules as stated in chapter 4 of the House rules, a document adopted previously on the House floor. Representative Carl Bonak moved to adopt the rules; the clerk recorded 10 ayes, 0 nays and 0 passes, and the motion passed. The committee also voted, on a motion from Representative Christian Grant, to meet Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 521 of the House Office Building as its regular meeting time and location; the clerk recorded 10 ayes, 0 nays and 0 passes for that motion as well.

After the organizational votes, members gave short introductions describing the regions they represent and the topics they expect to pursue in the committee. Chair Mike Hoadley outlined a broad agenda including infrastructure beyond roads and bridges, water and sewer, broadband, drainage and reliability of the energy grid. Representative Julie Brixie described Michiganas having "an incredible legacy of agriculture" and manufacturing and said the committee should focus on education, infrastructure and making the state an attractive place for people and businesses to locate. Other members emphasized priorities such as workforce development, small-business support, broadband access in rural areas, workforce housing and reforming corporate subsidy policies.

Representative Pat Altman moved to excuse absent members; by unanimous consent the motion prevailed with no objection. With no further business, the committee adjourned.

The actions taken at this meeting were procedural (rule adoption, schedule-setting, and excusal of absent members); no bills or policy measures were debated or voted on at this session.