evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4021 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4021, HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86 before the committee: HB 4021 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81101, 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81132, 324.81145, 324.81146, and 324.81150), section 81101 as amended by 2020 PA 385 and sections 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 as added by 1995 PA 58. HB 4139 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234. HB 4140 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4ll. HB 4141 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ll. HB 4144 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 15 (MCL 28.435), as added by 2000 PA 265, and by adding section 9. HB 4145 (Rep. Puri) A bill to provide for the issuance of restraining orders prohibiting certain individuals from possessing or purchasing firearms and ordering the surrender and seizure of a restrained individual's firearms; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe penalties; and to provide remedies. HB 4146 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 2, 2b, 5b, and 8 (MCL 28.422, 28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 200, section 2b as amended by 2014 PA 205, and sections 5b and 8 as amended by 2017 PA 95. HB 4147 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1908, 2529, and 2559 (MCL 600.1908, 600.2529, and 600.2559), section 2529 as amended by 2014 PA 532 and section 2559 as amended by 2018 PA 261. HB 4148 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 15e to chapter XVII. SB 76 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 1, 2, 2a, 2b, 12, and 14a (MCL 28.421, 28.422, 28.422a, 28.422b, 28.432, and 28.434a), section 1 as amended by 2017 PA 95, section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 200, section 2a as amended by 2016 PA 301, section 2b as amended by 2014 PA 205, section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 209, and section 14a as added by 2010 PA 295. SB 77 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 223 and 232a (MCL 750.223 and 750.232a), section 223 as amended by 2012 PA 242 and section 232a as amended by 1990 PA 321. SB 78 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 11b and 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b and 777.16m), section 11b as amended by 2016 PA 234 and section 16m as amended by 2018 PA 637. SB 79 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 15 (MCL 28.435), as added by 2000 PA 265, and by adding section 9. SB 80 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234. SB 81 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ll. SB 82 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4ll. SB 83 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to provide for the issuance of restraining orders prohibiting certain individuals from possessing or purchasing firearms and ordering the surrender and seizure of a restrained individual's firearms; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe penalties; and to provide remedies. SB 84 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 2, 2b, 5b, and 8 (MCL 28.422, 28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 200, section 2b as amended by 2014 PA 205, and sections 5b and 8 as amended by 2017 PA 95. SB 85 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 15e to chapter XVII. SB 86 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1908, 2529, and 2559 (MCL 600.1908, 600.2529, and 600.2559), section 2529 as amended by 2014 PA 532 and section 2559 as amended by 2018 PA 261. Representative Brabec; Representative MacDonell; Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association of Justice; and Tonya Schardt, representing Brady, testified in support of HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81 and SB 82. Questions and discussion followed. Austin Kreutz, representing the Bonhoeffer Forum, testified in opposition to HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81 and SB 82. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in opposition to HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81 and SB 82. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4145 and SB 83, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Chief David Kirk, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Christopher Lee, representing the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Brenden Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147 and HB 4148, but did not wish to speak: Catherine Marshall, representing Moms Demand Action / End Gun Violence Michigan. Kelly Cleland, representing UMC - End Gun Violence Michigan. Heather Schroeder, representing UMC - End Gun Violence Michigan. Nicole Webb, representing UMC - End Gun Violence Michigan. Laura Labarre, representing UMC - End Gun Violence Michigan. Reverend Heather McDougull-Walsh, representing UMC - End Gun Violence Michigan. Ruth Ann Church, representing UMC - End Gun Violence Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but did not wish to speak: Dwayne Gill with GCSI, representing the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4139, HB 4140, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4139 and HB 4144, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4140, HB 4141, SB 81 and SB 82, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4139, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but did not wish to speak: Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen Association. Dave Johnson, representing the UP Sportsmens Alliance. Roger Thorman, representing the Michigan State Foxhunters Association. Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. Steve Dey, representing the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club. Jim Wale, representing the Michigan State United Coon Hunters Association. Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4145 and SB 83, but did not wish to speak: Thadd Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4139, HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4140, HB 4141, SB 81 and SB 82, but did not wish to speak: Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4144, HB 4145 and SB 83, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 76 and SB 79, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4140, HB 4141, HB 4144, HB 4145, HB 4146, HB 4147, HB 4148, SB 76, SB 77, SB 78, SB 79, SB 80, SB 81, SB 82, SB 83, SB 84, SB 85 and SB 86, but did not wish to speak: Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy - Kids Count.


activity_role: yea

evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4139. The motion prevailed 7-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman.


activity_role: pass


activity_role: nay


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4139 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Outman.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4140. The motion prevailed 7-0- 5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4140 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Outman.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4141. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4141 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4144. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4144 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 79. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out SB 79 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 80. The motion prevailed 7-0- 5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out SB 80 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 81 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 82 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4224. The motion did not prevail 7-12-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4224, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan. Evie Sweeney, representing the APTA-MI.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4224 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Pass: None. Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation on the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan. Renee Topolski, Deputy Director for the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan, and Kimberly Baron, Director of School Health Services for Grand Rapids Public Schools, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: April 13, 2023


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out SB 101 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Scott moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:59 a.m. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4083. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to HB 4083: 1. Amend page 3, line 8, after "than" by striking out "$10,000.00." and inserting "$1,000.00.".


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4083. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Pass: None. Representative Martin offered the following amendments to HB 4083: 1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "the" by striking out "cost-share" and inserting "one hundred percent grant". 2. Amend page 2, line 14, after "the" by striking out "cost-share" and inserting "one hundred percent grant". 3. Amend page 2, line 18, after "a" by striking out "cost-share" and inserting "one hundred percent grant". 4. Amend page 2, line 29, after the second "the" by striking out "cost-share" and inserting "one hundred percent grant".


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4083. The motion did not prevail 2-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Martin offered the following amendments to HB 4083: 1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "a" by striking out "dry cleaning". 2. Amend page 1, line 5, after the second "a" by striking out "dry cleaning". 3. Amend page 1, line 8, by striking out "dry cleaning".


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4083. The motion did not prevail 2-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Schriver. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4083 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Prestin. Nays: Reps. Martin, Schriver. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink report SB 56 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno report SB 59 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4191. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4191 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4192. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4192 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4193. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4193 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4194. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4194 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. The Chair laid HB 4046 before the committee: HB 4046 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8409 (MCL 600.8409), as amended by 1991 PA 192. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4046, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Miner, representing the Capitol Strategies Group.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to refer HB 4046 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee: HB 4173 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding sections 34a and 34b to chapter IX. Representative Aiyash and Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network, testified in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Barbara Levine, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Carl Reynolds, representing the Council of State Governments, testified in support of HB 4173. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Sam Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Chuck Warpehoski, representing MI-CEMI. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Bruce Timmons, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4064 with recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Glanville. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 63, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. DaeSean Ashby, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 63, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 63 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4132. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4132 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4133 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4132, but did not wish to speak: Jim deSpelder, representing the County Road Association Self Insured Fund. Jeff McAlvey, representing Michigan Paving and Materials. John LaMaccia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4132, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4201 before the committee: HB 4201 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA 64.


evidence_text: Representative Snyder moved to report out HB 4201 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, but did not wish to speak: Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4322 before the committee: HB 4322 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 11 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27954, 333.27955, 333.27958, 333.27960, and 333.27961), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2021 PA 56. Representative Coleman and Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4322. Questions and discussion followed. Micah Siegal, representing Pure Brands and the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4322. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4322, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4322, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee: HB 4061 (Rep. Stone) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Stone testified in support of HB 4061. Questions and discussion followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4061. Elizabeth Lucas, a professor at Macomb Community College, testified in support of HB 4061. Mark Kilgore, representing the Care of Southeastern Michigan, testified in support of HB 4061. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Charlene McGunn, Ph.D., from Rochester Hills. Chris Sexton, from Fraser. Jane Reagan, from Williamston. Mike Tobias, representing the Prevention Network. Berni Nowakowski, from Clinton Township. Ryan Reblin, from Clinton Township. Michelle Hetherington, from Coconut Creek. Garry Eppard. Wendy Chamberlain, from Oneida, New York. Irene Salem, representing the Judson Center. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Karen Wood, representing MyCare Health Center. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 124. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 125. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4145. The motion prevailed 7-2-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Edwards, Fink, Wendzel, Outman.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4145 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 5). The motion prevailed 7-5-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Edwards.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4146 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4147 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4148. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4148 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to SB 83. The motion prevailed 8- 5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 83 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 84 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 85. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out SB 85 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 86 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:47 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4068. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None.


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. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to SB 259. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Wojno to report SB 259 as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendations that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 147. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None. Representative Johnsen offered the following amendment to SB 147: 1. Amend page 1, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting: "Sec. 102a. This act does not apply to any claim of discrimination subject to the ministerial exception described in Our Lady of Guadalupe Sch. v Morrissey-Berru, 140 S Ct 2049 (2020), and Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & Sch v EEOC, 565 U.S. 171 (2012).".


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the amendment to SB 147. The motion did not prevail 5-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out SB 147 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 18 before the committee: SB 18 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled "An act to designate March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez day in the state of Michigan; to designate July 14 of each year as President Gerald R. Ford day in the state of Michigan; and to designate July 30 of each year as Henry Ford day in the state of Michigan," (MCL 435.301 to 435.303) by amending the title and by adding section 4. Senator Chang testified in support of SB 18. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Karen Korematsu, representing herself as the daughter of Fred Korematsu, testified in support of SB 18. Naoko Wake, Professor of History and Director, Asian Pacific American Studies Program at Michigan State University, testified in support of SB 18. Roland Hwang, Professor of APIA Studies, Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan, testified in support of SB 18.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 18. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 18 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4120, HB 4121, HB 4122, HB 4123, HB 4124 before the committee and returned to HB 4125: HB 4120 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 3b. HB 4121 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2020 PA 232. HB 4122 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16226 (MCL 333.16226), as amended by 2020 PA 233. HB 4123 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451. HB 4124 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 478b. HB 4125 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310e. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4120, HB 4121, HB 4122, HB 4123, HB 4124 and HB 4125, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4120 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4121 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4122 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4123 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4124 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4125. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4125 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4176 and SB 32 before the committee: HB 4176 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL 408.478). SB 32 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL 408.478). Representative Tyrone Carter and Senator Santana testified in support of HB 4176 and SB 32. Questions and discussion followed. Hassan Beydoun, Counsel to Mayor Duggan, City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4176 and SB 32. David LeValley, Assistant Chief of the Detroit Police Department, testified in support of HB 4176 and SB 32. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4084 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4250. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4250 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4251. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4251 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair briefly explained proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 4252.


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4252. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4252 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan. Kevin McKinney, the Michigan Brain Injury Association. Jim deSpelder, representing the County Road Association Self Insurance Fund. Angela Ayers, representing Ford Motor Company. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council. Mark de la Verghe, representing Cavnue. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 3:49 PM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4199 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 219. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 219 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendment to SB 259. The motion did not prevail 2- 6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Pass: None. Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendment to SB 259: 1. Amend page 10, line 11, after "any" by striking out "delivery service" and inserting "common carrier".


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendment to SB 259. The motion did not prevail 2-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 259 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 1:59 PM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4376. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376, but did not wish to speak: Alex Hougeman, representing Big I Michigan. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4376 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4377 before the committee: HB 4377 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4d (MCL 205.94d), as amended by 2015 PA 172.


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to refer HB 4377 to the Committee on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on The Institutes Griffith Foundation. Frank Paul Tomasello, Executive Director of The Institutes Griffith Foundation and Dr. Robert W. Klein, Professor Emeritus of Risk Management with Georgia State University, and Affiliate Senior Research Fellow with Temple University gave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Harris moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:16 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Acting Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4233. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Churches, and Matt Race, from Grosse Ile Schools, testified in support of HB 4233. Questions and discussion followed. Kathi Martin, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4233. Rick Catherman, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4233. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, testified in support of HB 4233. Lakia Wilson, representing the Detroit Federation of Teachers 23, testified in support of HB 4233. Jima Gilbert-Thomas, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4233. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4233, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Michigan. Jonavan Luckey, representing the Service Employees International Union 517M. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #1 to SB 185. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 185. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-5) version of SB 185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 66 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 67 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 68 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 69 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 70 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 71 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 72 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 73 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to SB 236. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 236, as amended, as a clean substitute to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 14 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt Amendment #1 to SB 10. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Bellino. Nays: Sen. Lauwers The motion prevailed and the amendment #1 to SB 180 was 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. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the McDonald Rivet amendment #1 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. 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. Johnson to adopt the Damoose amendment #1 to the (H-1) version of HB 4166. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. Nays: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4166 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 124 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 125. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and McCann The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 125 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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: Representative Price moved to report out HB 4238 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Kuhn, Steele. The Chair laid HB 4244 before the committee: HB 4244 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 4244, as proposed substitute (H-1).


evidence_text: Representative Brabec moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4244. The motion prevailed 25-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Kuhn, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Steele. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 4244: 1. Amend page 10, line 26, after "exceed" by striking out "$10,000,000.00" and inserting "$2,000,000.00". 2. Amend page 11, line 8, by striking out all of subdivision (3). 3. Amend page 11, line 14, by striking out all of subdivision (4). 4. Amend page 12, line 22, by striking out all of section 216 and inserting: "Sec. 216. (1) On a quarterly basis, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information: (a) The number of FTEs in pay status by type of staff and civil service classification. (b) A comparison by line item of the number of FTEs authorized from funds appropriated in part 1 to the actual number of FTEs employed by the department at the end of the reporting period. (2) By March 1 of the current fiscal year, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information: (a) Number of employees that were engaged in remote work in 2023. (b) Number of employees authorized to work remotely and the actual number of those working remotely in the current reporting period. (c) Estimated net cost savings achieved by remote work. (d) Reduced use of office space associated with remote work.". 5. Amend page 13, following line 21, by inserting: "(b) Maintain an internet site that posts any severance pay in excess of 6 weeks of wages, regardless of the position held by the former department employee receiving severance pay." and renumbering remaining subdivisions accordingly. 6. Amend page 14, line 9, by striking out all of section 222 and renumbering remaining sections accordingly. 7. Amend page 14, following line 24, by inserting: "(a) A list of major work projects, including the status of each project." and renumbering remaining subdivisions accordingly. 8. Amend page 19, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 235. Total authorized appropriations from all sources under part 1 for legacy costs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 are estimated at $151,215,700.00. From this amount, total department appropriations for pension-related legacy costs are estimated at $104,393,100.00. Total department appropriations for retiree health care legacy costs are estimated at $46,822,600.00. Sec. 236. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this article, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each chamber, intertransfer funds within this article for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution. Sec. 237. (1) Any department, agency, board, commission, or public officer that receives funding under part 1 shall not do the following: (a) Require as a condition of accessing any facility or receiving services that an individual provide proof that he or she has received a COVID-19 vaccine except as provided by federal law or as a condition of receiving federal Medicare or Medicaid funding. (b) Produce, develop, issue, or require a COVID-19 vaccine passport. (c) Develop a database or make any existing database publicly available to access an individual's COVID-19 vaccine status by any person, company, or governmental entity. (d) Require as a condition of employment that an employee or official provide proof that he or she has received a COVID-19 vaccine. This subdivision does not apply to any hospital, congregate care facility, or other medical facility or any hospital, congregate care facility, or other medical facility operated by a local subdivision that receives federal Medicare or Medicaid funding. (2) A department, agency, board, commission, or public officer may not subject any individual to any negative employment consequence, retaliation, or retribution because of that individual's COVID-19 vaccine status. (3) Subsection (1) does not prohibit any person, department, agency, board, commission, or public officer from transmitting proof of an individual's COVID-19 vaccine status to any person, company, or governmental entity, so long as the individual provides affirmative consent. (4) If a department, agency, board, commission, subdivision, or official or public officer is required to establish a vaccine policy due to a federal mandate it must provide exemptions to any COVID-19 vaccine policy to the following individuals: (a) An individual for whom a physician certifies that a COVID-19 vaccine is or may be detrimental to the individual's health or is not appropriate. (b) An individual who provides a written statement to the effect that the requirements of the COVID-19 vaccine policy cannot be met because of religious convictions or other consistently held objection to immunization. (5) As used in this section, "public officer" means a person appointed by the governor or another executive department official or an elected or appointed official of this state or a political subdivision of this state.".


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Slagh offered the following amendment to HB 4244: 1. Amend page 19, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 236. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this act, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each chamber, intertransfer funds within this act for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution.".


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to HB 4244: 1. Amend page 7, following line 8, by inserting: Office of highway safety planning – slow down move over campaign 500,000 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Slagh offered the following amendment to HB 4244: 1. Amend page 14, line 9, by striking out all of section 222 and inserting: "Sec. 222. (1) Funding appropriated in part 1 must not be used to require or interfere with actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by fund recipients unless such actions are a violation of law; to restrict or impede a marginalized community's access to government resources, programs, or facilities; or to diminish, interfere with, or restrict an individual's ability to exercise rights as outlined under the state constitution of 1963 and in state statute. (2) From the funds appropriated in part 1, local governments shall report any illegal action or policy that attempts to restrict or interfere with the duties of the local health officer.".


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Slagh offered the following amendment to HB 4244: 1. Amend page 4, line 17, after "1.0" by striking out "303,000" and inserting "600,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-0-17: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.


evidence_text: Representative Wilson moved to report out HB 4244 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-11: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. The Chair laid HB 4248 before the committee: HB 4248 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 4248, as proposed substitute (H-1).


evidence_text: Representative Morse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4248. The motion prevailed 22-1-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Slagh, Beson, Borton, DeBoer. Nays: Rep. Steele. Pass: Reps. Bollin, Green, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 4248: 1. Amend page 11, line 19, by striking out all of section 216 and inserting: "Sec. 216. (1) On a quarterly basis, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees and to report recipients required in section 205 of this part the following information: (a) The number of FTEs in pay status by type of staff and civil service classification. (b) A comparison by line item of the number of FTEs authorized from funds appropriated in part 1 to the actual number of FTEs employed by the department at the end of the reporting period. (2) By March 1 of the current fiscal year, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information: (a) Number of employees that were engaged in remote work in 2023. (b) Number of employees authorized to work remotely and the actual number of those working remotely in the current reporting period. (c) Estimated net cost savings achieved by remote work. (d) Reduced use of office space associated with remote work.". 2. Amend page 14, following line 4, by inserting: "Sec. 221. The department shall provide biannual reports which shall provide the following data: (a) A list of all major work projects, including a status report of each project. (b) The department's financial status, featuring a report of budgeted versus actual expenditures by part 1 line item including a year-end projection of budget requirements. (c) The number of active employees at the close of the reporting period by job classification and departmental branch of service.". 3. Amend page 12, following line 27, by inserting: "(c) Maintain an internet site that posts any severance pay in excess of 6 weeks of wages, regardless of the position held by the former department employee receiving severance pay.”. 4. Amend page 16, following line 12, by inserting: "Sec. 304a. The department shall provide a report biannually on the revenues, expenditures, and fund balance of the Michigan military family relief fund. Expenditures must be itemized by purpose, including, but not limited to, for advertising and assistance grants. This report shall also include information on the number of applications for assistance received, approved, and denied.


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 4248: 1. Amend page 9, line 18, after "exceed" by striking out "$12,000,000.00" and inserting "$8,600,000.00". 2. Amend page 9, line 24, after "exceed" by striking out "$3,000,000.00" and inserting "$1,100,000.00.". 3. Amend page 10, line 1, after "exceed" by striking out "$500,000.00" and inserting "$250,000.00".


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Slagh offered the following amendment to HB 4248: 1. Amend page 14, following line 4, by inserting: "Sec. 226. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this act, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, inter-transfer funds within this act for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution.".


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Slagh offered the following amendment to HB 4248: 1. Amend page 13, line 7, by striking out all of section 222 and inserting: "Sec. 222. (1) Money appropriated in part 1 must not be used to require or interfere with actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by fund recipients unless such actions are a violation of law; to restrict or impede a marginalized community's access to government resources, programs, or facilities; or to diminish, interfere with, or restrict an individual's ability to exercise rights as outlined under the State Constitution and state statute. (2) From the funds appropriated in part 1, local governments shall report any illegal action or policy that attempts to restrict or interfere with the duties of the local health officer.".


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Kuhn offered the following amendment to HB 4248: 1. Amend page 5, following line 11, by inserting: Selfridge Air National Guard base 10,000,000 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Kuhn moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail 13- 0-16: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 4248: 1. Amend page 14, following line 4, by inserting: "Sec. 226. Total authorized appropriations from all sources under part 1 for legacy costs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 are estimated at $15,587,600.00. From this amount, total agency appropriations for pension-related legacy costs are estimated at $10,256,300.00. Total agency appropriations for retiree health care legacy costs are estimated at $5,331,300.00."


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. . The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4248 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-2-10: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Kuhn, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. The Chair laid HB 4245 before the committee: HB 4245 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 4245, as proposed substitute (H-2). Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4245. The motion prevailed 17-3- 9: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Kuhn, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. At 9:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Morse moved to report out HB 4245 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 17-3-9: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Kuhn, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. The Chair laid HB 4249 before the committee: HB 4249 (Rep. Hood) A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Hood testified in support of HB 4249, as proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Martus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4249. The motion prevailed 21-0- 8: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Beson, Cavitt. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Green, Slagh, Borton, Fink, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Representative Hood offered the following amendment to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 42, line 20, after "equipment" by inserting "and the cleaning of existing equipment to remove PFAS ".


evidence_text: Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4249. The motion prevailed 18-4-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner. Nays: Reps. Bollin, Green, Kuhn, Steele. Pass: Reps. Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. Representative Slagh offered the following amendment to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 22, line 10, after "website." by inserting "Sec. 219. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this article, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, intertransfer funds within this article for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution.".


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 6, line 3, after "fees" by striking out "2,193,800" and inserting "1,513,800". 2. Amend page 6, line 16, after "$" by striking out "29,223,500" and inserting "29,903,500". 3. Amend page 15, line 1, after "replacement" by striking out "4,244,600" and inserting "3,564,600". and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 4. Amend page 32, line 25, after "$" by striking out "4,244,600.00" and inserting "3,564,600.00".


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 5, line 11, after "FTEs" by striking out "131.0 20,240,200" and inserting "122.0 18,889,700". 2. Amend page 5, line 12, after "FTEs" by striking out "110.0 17,451,300" and inserting "105.0 16,700,900". 3. Amend page 6, line 19, after "FTEs" by striking out "214.0 $35,511,100" and inserting "202.0 $33,710,600". 4. Amend page 12, line 1, after "FTEs" by striking out "107.0 $16,540,000" and inserting "99.0 $15,331,300". 5. Amend page 12, line 3, after "FTEs" by striking out "51.0 16,903,900" and inserting "46.0 16,148,300". 6. Amend page 12, line 24, after "FTEs" by striking out "48.0 6,686,900" and inserting "45.0 6,236,800". 7. Amend page 14, line 7, after "FTEs" by striking out "63.0 $22,469,700" and inserting "61.0 $22,169,700" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 15, by striking out line 27 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 42, line 21, by striking out all of Sec. 1012.


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 15, line 23, after "50,000,000" by inserting "Flood reduction plan 117,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 45, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 1019 From the funds appropriated in part 1 for flood reduction plan, the department shall reduce the impact of river flooding in Midland County.".


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-16-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Martus. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 15, line 18, after "funds" by striking out "100,000,000" and inserting "200,000,000". 2. Amend page 16, line 10, after "fund" by striking out "300,000,000" and inserting "400,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 36, line 10, after "communities," by inserting "at least 20% to communities with populations of up to 50,000,". 4. Amend page 37, line 13, after "$" by striking out "100,000,000" and inserting "200,000,000".


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-0-17: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 19, line 26, after "than" by striking out "December 15" and inserting "November 30". 2. Amend page 20, line 6, by striking out all of Sec. 211 and inserting: "Sec. 211. In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for state restricted contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.". 3. Amend page 21, following line 18, by inserting: "Sec. 215. Total authorized appropriations from all sources under part 1 for legacy costs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 are estimated at $31,294,100.00. From this amount, total department appropriations for pension-related legacy costs are estimated at $20,590,800.00. Total agency appropriations for retiree health care legacy costs are estimated at $10,703,300. ".


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 15, following line 18, by inserting "Cooperative lakes monitoring program 150,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 25, following line 23, by inserting: "Sec. 230. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used by the department to promulgate a rule that will apply to a small business and that will have a disproportionate economic impact on small businesses because of the size of those businesses if the department fails to reduce the disproportionate economic impact of the rule on small businesses as provided under section 40 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.240. (2) As used in this section: (a) “Rule” means that term as defined under section 7 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.207. (b) “Small business” means that term as defined under section 7a of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.207a.". 3. Amend page 28, following line 13, by inserting: "Sec. 302. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for contaminated site investigations, cleanup, and revitalization, the department shall not expend more than 3% for administrative costs.". 4. Amend page 28, following line 13, by inserting: "Sec. 305. It is the intent of the legislature to repay the refined petroleum fund for the $70,000,000.00 that was transferred to the environmental protection fund created in section 503a of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.503a, as part of the resolution for the fiscal year 2006-2007 budget.". 5. Amend page 28, following line 13, by inserting: "Sec. 306. The funds appropriated in part 1 for the refined petroleum cleanup program shall be used to fund corrective actions performed by the department pursuant to section 21320 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.21320.". 6. Amend page 30, following line 1, by inserting: "Sec. 401. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs, not less than $350,000.00 and not fewer than 2.0 FTE positions are allocated for dam safety programs. These amounts are in addition to any funding and FTEs utilized for this purpose in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.". 7. Amend page 45, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 1019. From funds appropriated in part 1 for the cooperative lakes monitoring program, the department shall provide funding in the amount of $150,000.00 to support the continuation of the department’s contract for the cooperative lakes monitoring program and to ensure the continued operation of this program.".


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Beson offered the following amendment to HB 4249: 1. Amend page 22, line 10, after "website." By inserting "Sec. 219. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of PA 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this article, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, intertransfer funds within this article for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution."


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4249. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McKinney moved to report HB 4249 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 17-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4280 before the committee: HB 4280 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 4280, as proposed substitute (H-2).


evidence_text: Representative Morse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4280. The motion prevailed 20-1-8: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Slagh. Nays: Rep. Green. Pass: Reps. Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Representative McKinney offered the following amendment to HB 4280: 1. Amend page 27, following line 16, by inserting: "Sec. 303. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the Michigan public service commission shall conduct the following hearings to address questions from the public and receive public comments: (a) At least 1 public hearing in any city with a population between 195,000 and 700,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. (b) Not including any public hearing required under subdivision (a), at least 1 public hearing within each of the 4 judicial districts described under section 302 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.302. Any hearing conducted within district 4, as that district is described under section 302 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.302, must be conducted outside of Ingham county.".