evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4894 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 157 before the committee: SB 157 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to regulate pet cemeteries; to regulate the sale of pet cemetery merchandise and services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. Senator Bayer testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed. Andrea McMillan, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed. Eric Wexler, representing himself, testified in support of SB 157. Ann Griffin, representing the Michigan Humane and Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of SB 157, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Lisa Barnett, representing herself. The Chair laid HB 5905 and HB 5906 before the committee: HB 5905 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 10 (MCL 125.1510), as amended by 2016 PA 409. HB 5906 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 731 (MCL 339.5731), as amended by 2018 PA 151. Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906. Questions and discussions followed. David Squires, representing Vincent's Heating and Plumbing, testified in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4494 and HB 4495 before the committee: HB 4494 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 303 and 310b (MCL 750.303 and 750.310b), section 303 as amended by 1996 PA 129 and section 310b as amended by 2010 PA 219. HB 4495 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o), as amended by 2012 PA 169. Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Jasmine Tompkins and Aaron Pongracz, both representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board, testified in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Eric Eggan, representing the Michigan Redemption Gaming Association, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Nick Farley, representing Eclipse Compliance Testing, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Todd Wodzinski, representing Ron Richardson / VFW / Armada, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Jamie Garcia, representing themself. John Hager, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Raymond J. Millen, representing the Bath American Legion Ray Barker Post 412. Joshua Meyle, representing themself. Carl Olson, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Pat Fischer, representing Putt Putts. Jennifer VanderBoon, representing Putt Putts. Kyle Meyle, representing themself. Kathy Fischer, representing Putt Putts Bar. Kathleen Homan, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Andrew David Balgarella, representing themself. Dave Phillips, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Jeremy Mitchell, representing themself. Ken Natah, representing Universal Video. Mitchell Barman, representing Universal Video. James Shaw, representing Universal Video. George H. Barndollar, representing Universal Video. Julie Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Tammy Slater, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Steve Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Cindy Griswold, representing themself. Robert Gerling, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Nathan Donselar, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community. John Drake, representing the Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Eric Rodriguez, representing the GA Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (Soaring Eagle). Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi (Firekeepers). Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Coin Machine Operators Association. Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Gun Lake Tribe. Bruce Dall, representing the MotorCity Casino. Matt Buckley, representing the MGM Grand Detroit. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Martha Zehnder, representing the Bavarian Inn. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494, but did not wish to speak: Max Klumper, representing themself. Emily Boruta, representing themself. Ines Novak, representing themself. Zoey Barman, representing themself. Norm Barman, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA). Kim Barman, representing themself. Brian Ellsworth, representing themself. Jill Thieme, representing themself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Brian Tuer, representing themself.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone Carter and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:28 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee: HB 4813 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042). Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 4813. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4813 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6007 before the committee: HB 6007 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 3105, 3113, 3129, 3139, 4101, 4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL 289.3105, 289.3113, 289.3129, 289.3139, 289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and 289.6103), sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by 2012 PA 178, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 3139 as amended by 2007 PA 113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA 112, and section 4105 as amended by 2025 PA 43. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 6007. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6007, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6007. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 6007 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4864 before the committee: HB 4864 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL 333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4864. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4864 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5975 before the committee: HB 5975 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5975 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA 721.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing Michigan Manufactured Housing. The Chair laid HB 5936 before the committee: HB 5936 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5936 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. The Chair laid HB 5937 before the committee: HB 5937 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112, and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections 1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5937 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee: HB 5938 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30307 (MCL 324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5938 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Michigan Home Builders Association. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The Chair laid HB 5727 before the committee: HB 5727 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending the title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.105, 409.107, 409.110, 409.115, and 409.120), the title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10, and 20 as amended by 2024 PA 196 and section 15 as amended by 2022 PA 123, and by adding section 19a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5727. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5727, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5727, but did not wish to speak: Christine Sauvé, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5727. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5727 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. Pass: Rep. Herzberg. The Chair laid HB 5899 before the committee: HB 5899 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to create an artificial intelligence governing board and prescribe its powers and duties; to require the creation of an artificial intelligence pilot program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules. Representative Greene, testified in support of HB 5899. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 6022 before the committee: HB 6022 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 400, 409, 410, 439, 464, 475, 482, 498e, 498f, 498h, 498l, 498p, and 972 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1400, 330.1409, 330.1410, 330.1439, 330.1464, 330.1475, 330.1482, 330.1498e, 330.1498f, 330.1498h, 330.1498l, 330.1498p, and 330.1972), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118, section 400 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 409 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections 410, 475, and 482 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 439 as amended and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402, sections 464, 498f, 498l, and 498p as amended by 1995 PA 290, and sections 498e and 498h as amended by 2012 PA 540. Representative Vanderwall and Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 6022. Questions and discussions followed. Alan Bolter and Dave Lowe, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 6022. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Karla Ruest, representing Team Wellness. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Dana Lansenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:39 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5139 before the committee: HB 5139 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 5 and 5c (MCL 205.95 and 205.95c), section 5 as amended by 2007 PA 93 and section 5c as added by 2019 PA 144.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5139. The motion prevailed 8-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie. Nays: Rep. Grant. Pass: Reps. Tate and Coffia.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5139 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tate and Coffia. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5139, but did not wish to speak: John LoPorto, representing Airbnb. Peter Mormon, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:35 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


activity_role: supported

evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report SR 80 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Barrett, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, seconded by Sen. Nesbitt, to report the appointment of Mr. George K. Heartwell III to the Natural Resource Commission unfavorably. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom Nays: Sen. Hertel The motion prevailed the appointment was reported unfavorably.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Bizon, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 3:47 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Horn, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom, supported by Sen. Lucido, to adjourn the committee. Without objection, on a voice vote, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 101. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. MacDonald, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, and Zorn. Nays: Sen.(s) Bayer. Pass: Sen.(s) Hollier. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to refer SB 82 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and MacDonald. Nays: Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adjourn the committee at <<TIMESTAMP>>. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Ananich, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the previous meeting's minutes. Without objection, the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to adjourn the committee at 10:04 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from November 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adjourn the committee at 9:45 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Daley, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Hollier, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2022 and February 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Santana, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 828. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Brinks, and Hollier. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Daley, to adopt the Bizon amendment #1a to the (S-2) version of SB 828. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Brinks, and Hollier. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to refer SB 828 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, and Schmidt. Nays: Sen.(s) Santana, Brinks, and Hollier. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Hollier, to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5732. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Daley, to report the (S-1) version of HB 5732 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Runestad, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5732. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. Barrett, to report HB 5772 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5772. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Santana, to report HB 5773 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, and McCann. Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Santana. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5773. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report HB 5569 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5569. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 78. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad. The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to report the (S-5) version of SB 78 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate effect for SB 78. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 2:58 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the minutes from the June 8, 2022 committee meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Hollier, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2022-4. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, and McCann. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, and Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Hollier, to report SB 971 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Barrett, to recommend immediate effect for SB 971. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 9:23am. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the minutes from the June 23, 2022 committee meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2022-5. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, and McCann. Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2022-2. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2022-3. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Outman, to report HB 5765 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5765. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adjourn the committee at 9:25 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Shirkey, to adjourn the committee at 9:48 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the minutes from the September 20, 2022 committee meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2022-7. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer. Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 12:59 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the Tuition Reciprocity Agreement between Monroe County Community College, University of Toledo, and Owens Community College. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the agreement was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report SB 1203 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. LaSata, to recommend immediate effect for SB 1203. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 1208 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Runestad, to recommend immediate effect for SB 1208. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report HB 6358 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate effect for HB 6358. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5797. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Bizon and Runestad. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-2) version of HB 5797 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Bizon, Runestad, and Irwin. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5797. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2023-1. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Hollier, McCann, and Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad, Bayer, and Irwin. The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-5) version of HB 4762 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adjourn the committee at 2:10 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriations at 12:30 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4016. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, and Damoose. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report the (S-1) version of HB 4016 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, and Damoose. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adjourn the committee at 6:59 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the March 8, 2023 . Without objection, the meeting minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adjourn the committee at 2:55 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the March 8, 2023 . Without objection, the meeting minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adjourn the committee at 2:56 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adjourn the committee at 7:29 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the March 22, 2023 . Without objection, the meeting minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, adopt a portion of Legislative Transfer Request #1 and Legislative Transfer Request #2. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Damoose, and Huizenga,. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the portion of Legislative Transfer Request #1 and Legislative Transfer Request #2 were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 2:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Without objection, the meeting minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, adopt the remaining portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-#1. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Bayer, Santana, Irwin, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the remaining portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-#1 was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 12:26 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the Bayer amendment #2 to SB 199. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman. The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 11, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 190. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Outman, Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to refer SB 190 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Outman, Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 187. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Shink, to report the (S-2) version of SB 187 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Shink, to recommend immediate effect for SB 187. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 188. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Shink, to report the (S-1) version of SB 188 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Shink, to recommend immediate effect for SB 188. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the Sen. Anthony amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 191. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 191, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to report the (S-1) version, as amended, as a clean sub of SB 191 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect for SB 191. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 192. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to report the (S-1) version of SB 192 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect for SB 192. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 195. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Santana, to report the (S-1) version of SB 195 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect for SB 195. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 196. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Santana, to report the (S-1) version of SB 196 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect for SB 196. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 199. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to report the (S-2) version of SB 199 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend immediate effect for SB 199. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:55 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the Bayer amendment #1a to the (S-1) version of SB 189. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Singh, and Hauck. Nays: Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Albert. The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Hauck, to adopt the Albert amendment #1b to the (S-1) version of SB 189. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert and Hauck. Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer and Klinefelt. Pass: Sen.(s) Singh. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Hauck, to adopt the Albert amendment #1c to the (S-1) version of SB 189. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert and Hauck. Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Singh and Klinefelt. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 189. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Singh, and Klinefelt. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Hauck. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 10, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: Senator Albert moved, seconded by Senator Theis, to amend SB 173. He offered a substitute, SB 173 (S-2) as an amendment to SB 173 (S-1). Sen. Camilleri objected and a vote was required. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Theis and Albert. Nays: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, and Cavanagh. The motion failed.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Polehanki, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Singh, to amendment to (S-2) version of SB 186. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert. Nays: Chair Bayer, Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Singh. The motion failed and the (S-2) was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Singh, to refer SB 186 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bayer, Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Singh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 178. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Bumstead. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the minutes from the April 26, 2023 committee meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 173. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt amendment #2 to the (S-1) version of SB 173. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt amendment #3 to the (S-1) version of SB 173. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Huizinga, to adopt amendment #4 to the (S-1) version of SB 173. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to adopt amendment #5 to the (S-1) version of SB 173. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 173, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-1) version, as amended, as a clean sub of SB 173 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect for SB 173 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 186. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report the (S-1) version of SB 186 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect for SB 186 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-3) version of SB 200. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt amendment #2 to the (S-3) version of SB 200. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen. (s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 200, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to report the (S-3) version of SB 200, as amended, as a clean sub, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend immediate effect for SB 200 (S-4). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga, supported by Sen. Damoose, to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-3) version of SB 201. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt amendment #2 to the (S-3) version of SB 201. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen. (s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 201. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to report the (S-3) version of SB 201, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to recommend immediate effect for SB 201 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 197. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report the (S-3) version of SB 197 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect for SB 197 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 198. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report the (S-1) version of SB 198 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect for SB 198 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 178. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-2) version of SB 178 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect for SB 178 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-3) version of SB 189. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga, supported by Sen. Damoose, to adopt amendment #2 to the (S-3) version of SB 189. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 189, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report the (S-3) version of SB 189, as amended, as a clean sub, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect for SB 189 (S-5). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:50 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 194. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt amendment #2 to the (S- 2) version of SB 194. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 194, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to report the (S-2) version of SB 194, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend immediate effect for SB 194 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 190. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to report the (S-1) version of SB 190 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend immediate effect for SB 190 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, supported by Sen. Moss, to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Brinks, Sen.(s) Singh, Moss, Nesbitt, and Lauwers. Nays: None The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from May 3, 2023. Without Objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 9:40a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 28, 2023. Without Objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to amend Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5, by removing page 15. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. Nays: Sen.(s) None The motion prevailed and the Transfer Request was amended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2023-3, Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4, and Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, and Damoose Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the Transfer Requests were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Damoose, to adjourn the committee at 9:40a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the committee at 8:47 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2023-7. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Transfer Request was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the committee at 3:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair moved, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 23. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to report SB 23 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Sen. Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect for SB 23 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 350. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizinga and Outman Nays: Sen. Albert Pass: Sen. Theis The motion prevailed and the (S-1) adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 350 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizinga and Outman Nays: Sen(s). Albert and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect for SB 350 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 555 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizinga and Outman Nays: Sen(s). Albert and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect for SB 555. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the committee at 2:21 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned Date adopted by Committee:.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinfelt, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the Legislative Transfer Requests 2023-8 & 2024-1. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, and Huizinga Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer Requests were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 1:50 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned Date adopted by Committee:.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by the Chair, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 12:13 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from November 8, 2023 and February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the revised committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and the updated rules were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by the Sen. Cavanagh, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:00p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Hauck, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt previous meeting minutes. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by the Sen. Shink, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Albert, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023 and April 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 19, 2023 and April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to report HB 4608 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Shink, to reconsider the vote on Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and vote was reconsidered.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by the Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 2:40 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Polehanki, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt amendment #1 to SB 817. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt amendment #2 to SB 817. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 817, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it be passed. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without Objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by the Sen. Albert, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 2:10 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 764 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 765. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 765 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 751. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, and Theis. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. Pass: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 756 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Outman. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the (S-1) of SB 757. Without objection, the Substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to refer SB 757 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Outman. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 767. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, and Outman. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis. Pass: Sen.(s) Outman. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from April 10, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to adopt amendment #1 to SB 758. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 758, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to report SB 758, as amended, as a clean sub, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to recommend immediate effect for SB 758 (S-4). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 759. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 759 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect for SB 759 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt amendment #1 to SB 751 (S- 1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri The motion failed and amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 751. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.