evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5541 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5117 before the committee: HB 5117 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 3206 (MCL 700.3206), as amended by 2020 PA 246.


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evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5117. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5117 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:26 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the discussion Surrounding Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process before the committee. Captain Kimball, with the Michigan National Guard, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Alexander, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs along with, Colonel Lavetta Bennett, Colonel John Wojcik and Colonel Sean Southworth, representing the Michigan National Guard, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399 before the committee: SB 396 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 20a, and 22 (MCL 431.302, 431.308, 431.309, 431.310, 431.312, 431.314, 431.317, 431.319, 431.320, 431.320a, and 431.322), sections 2, 10, 12, and 14 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and sections 8, 9, 17, 19, 20, and 22 as amended and section 20a as added by 2019 PA 153, and by adding sections 15a and 16a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 397 (Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley- Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending the title and sections 3, 11, 23, 32, and 41 (MCL 432.3, 432.11, 432.23, 432.32, and 432.41), the title and section 11 as amended by 2012 PA 293, section 3 as amended by 1996 PA 167, section 23 as amended by 2008 PA 142, section 32 as amended by 2014 PA 388, and section 41 as amended by 2009 PA 25, and by adding a heading for article 1, and by adding section 2 and article 2. SB 398 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act," by amending sections 9b and 12 (MCL 432.209b and 432.212), as amended by 2019 PA 158. SB 399 (Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14d (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2020 PA 14. Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 397 and SB 399; Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 398; and Jill Larder, representing Senator Lauwers, testified in support of SB 396. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Carlo, representing Northville Downs; Tom Barrett, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association; and Mike Cox, representing Northville Downs, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Shafer and Nelson Clemmens, representing AMWest Enterprises, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Brett Boyd and Libby Meyers, representing Michigan racehorse breeders, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. William Brooks, representing the Nottawaseppi Huron Potawatomi, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Louie Theros, representing MGM Grand Detroit; Bruce Dall, representing the Motor City Casino, and Marvin Beatty, representing the Greektown Casino, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Steven Watson, representing the City of Detroit, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Todd Lince, representing Teamsters Local Union #337. Mike Tanner, representing the United States Trotting Association. Patrick Neeley, representing Exacta Systems. Paul Kunde, representing the Fowlerville Family Fair. Jean Ligon, representing the Michigan Horse Council. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. Lisa Reiff, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Stephanie Johnson, representing PariMax. Jason Velmen, representing the Horseman's Benevolent Protective Association. Del Chenault, representing Churchhill Downs. Aaron Rice, representing the Michigan Equine Partnership. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399, but did not wish to speak: Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Bea Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 12:23 PM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4252 before the committee: HB 4252 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315), as amended by 2012 PA 421.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4252. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4252 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4252 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 5369 before the committee: HB 5369 (Rep. Carra) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, section 12 as amended by 2020 PA 152, and section 13 as amended by 2020 PA 153, and by adding section 13c. Representative Carra testified in support of HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, Brad Wieferich, and Ryan Mitchell, all representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in opposition to HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed. Dan DeGraaf, representing the Michigan Concrete Association, testified in opposition to HB 5369. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5369, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. The Chair laid HB 4165 and HB 4872 before the committee: HB 4165 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1952 PA 214, entitled "An act authorizing the Mackinac bridge authority to acquire a bridge and a utility tunnel connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, including causeways, tunnels, roads and all useful related equipment and facilities, including park, parking, recreation, lighting, and terminal facilities; extending the corporate existence of the authority; authorizing the authority to enjoy and carry out all powers incident to its corporate objects; authorizing the appropriation and use of state funds for the preliminary purposes of the authority; providing for the payment of the cost of the bridge and authorizing the authority to issue revenue bonds payable solely from the revenues of the bridge; granting the right of condemnation to the authority; granting the use of state land and property to the authority; making provisions for the payment and security of bonds and granting certain rights and remedies to the holders of bonds; authorizing banks and trust companies to perform certain acts in connection with the payment and security of bonds; authorizing the imposition of tolls and charges; authorizing the authority to secure the consent of the United States government to the construction of the bridge and to secure approval of plans, specifications, and location of the bridge; authorizing employment of engineers regardless of whether those engineers have been previously employed to make preliminary inspections or reports with respect to the bridge; authorizing the state transportation department to operate and maintain the bridge or to contribute to the bridge and enter into leases and agreements in connection with the bridge; exempting bonds and the property of the authority from taxation; prohibiting competing traffic facilities; authorizing the operation of ferries by the authority; authorizing the creation of the Mackinac Straits corridor authority; authorizing the operation of a utility tunnel by the authority or the Mackinac Straits corridor authority; providing for the construction and use of certain buildings; and making an appropriation," by amending section 12 (MCL 254.322), as amended by 2004 PA 336. HB 4872 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 627 and 679a (MCL 257.627 and 257.679a), section 627 as amended by 2019 PA 31. Representative Steve Johnson and Representative LaFave, joined by Senator Ed McBroom, representing Michigan's 38th Senate District and Michigan Upper Peninsula Farmers, and Bob Reurink, representing Custom Manure Irrigation, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4872. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, Brad Wiferich, and Larry Doyle, all representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, joined by Kim Nowack, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority, testified in opposition to HB 4165 and HB 4872. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4872, but did not wish to speak: Patrick Gleason, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority.


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to excuse Representative Berman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:48 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5523 before the committee: HB 5523 (Rep. Calley) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. At 9:02 AM, Majority Vice Chair Mary Whiteford laid the committee at ease. At 10:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Calley testified in support of proposed substitute (H-3) to HB 5523. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5523. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley continued testimony on HB 5523 (H-3). Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5523, but did not wish to speak: Cards. Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Melissa Seifert, representing AARP. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representatives Slagh, VanWoerkom and Hammoud from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5292 before the committee: HB 5292 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5292, but did not wish to speak: Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association and Michigan Public Power Agency.


evidence_text: Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5292 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott. Nays: Rep. Reilly. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Joe Bellino adjourned the meeting at 9:09 AM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 671 before the committee: SB 671 (Sen. Horn) A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending sections 2, 13c, and 14a (MCL 125.2652, 125.2663c, and 125.2664a), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 259 and sections 13c and 14a as added by 2017 PA 46. Senator Horn testified in support of SB 671. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Nystrom, representing Rocket Mortgage. Steven Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber. Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Bill Jackson, representing the City of Grand Rapids.


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 671 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: Rep. Rabhi. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604 before the committee: HB 5602 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2020 PA 359, and by adding section 4. HB 5603 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by adding section 88t. HB 5604 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by adding section 88s. Representative O'Malley, Representative Calley, and Representative Frederick, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. John Walsh, representing the Michigan Manufacturing Association, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. Bob Trezise, representing the Economic Development Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604, but did not wish to speak: Steven Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber. Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Winston Feeheley and Dave Palsrock, representing DTE Energy. Lisa Canda, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jeff Stoutenberg, representing DOW. Leigh Kegerreis, representing UAW. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Government. Tony Mosesso, representing ITC. Jennifer Owen, representing Lakeshore Advantage. Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corp. Kate Devries, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan. Maureen Krause, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership. Rusty Merchant, representing the Winning Michigan Jobs Coalition. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors. Cathy Wilson, representing Consumers Energy. Marty Fittante, representing Invest-UP. Glenn Stevens, representing Michigauto. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center. Diana Prichard and Annie Patnaucle, representing Americans for Prosperity. Tim Monotas, representing the Sierra Club. At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Quentin Messer, Greg Bird and Josh Hunt, all representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. The Chair laid HB 5613 before the committee: HB 5613 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled "An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred," by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3), as amended by 2019 PA 161. At 9:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:48 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order. Chair Mueller testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5613, but did not wish to speak: Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5613, but did not wish to speak: Tim Monotas, representing the Sierra Club. At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease. At 9:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HB 5602, HB 5603, and HB 5604.


evidence_text: Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5602. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5602 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: Rep. Rabhi. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5603. The motion prevailed 4- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rabhi. Representative Cherry offered the following amendments to HB 5603(H-1): 1. Amend page 11, line 2, after "project" by inserting "as adjusted to match the available resources of the community". 2. Amend page 11, line 12, after the first "of" by inserting "brownfields,". 3. Amend page 12, following line 12, by inserting: "(v) Whether the project will be utilizing a community benefits agreement. (w) The impact the project will have on poverty within the community. (x) Whether the property will utilize RACER trust property. (y) Whether Michigan workers will be used in the construction of the project. (z) Whether this state is given an equity position in the eligible applicant." and renumbering the remaining subdivision. 4. Amend page 17, following line 24, by inserting: "(g) An explanation and demonstration of how the criteria described in this section were used in selecting and prioritizing the decisions made by the fund under this section.".


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5603. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5603 (H-1): 1. Amend page 13, line 7, after "of" by inserting "not less than".


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5603. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5603 (H-1): 1. Amend page 19, line 12, after "least" by striking out "500" and inserting "350".


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5603 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5603 (H-1): 1. Amend page 18, following line 4, by inserting: "(15) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the fund board shall not make an award under this section to an eligible applicant for eligible activities on a strategic site or mega-strategic site unless the eligible applicant provides a public ownership or equity interest to this state." and renumbering the remaining subsection.


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5603. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5603 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: Rep. Rabhi. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5604. The motion prevailed 4- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rabhi. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 11, line 21, after "(4)" by striking out "If" and inserting "Except as otherwise provided in subsection (10), if". 2. Amend page 15, following line 1, by inserting: "(10) The fund shall not enter into any new agreements under this section 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section." and renumbering the remaining subsection.


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 12, line 12, after "provision" by inserting "is subject to a 25% clawback fee and".


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 14, line 1, after "following" by inserting "and shall be made available to the public and posted on the fund's website".


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 15, line 28, after "fund" by inserting "and that job is a high-wage union job with a salary that is at least equal to the state median household income and includes comprehensive health care coverage and retirement benefits".


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 15, following line 1, by inserting: "(10) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the fund board shall not make a qualified investment in a qualified business unless that qualified business has established a policy that requires all owners and managers, as determined by the fund board, to submit to and test negative for substance abuse under a substance abuse testing program prescribed by the fund, meets the workforce engagement requirements described in section 107b of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.107b, and meets the same asset test for eligibility as described in section 10d of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.10d." and renumbering the remaining subsection.


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 15, line 29, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 4971. (b) House Bill No. 4972.".


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1): 1. Amend page 12, line 20, after "agreement." by inserting "This state is a secured creditor with the first priority even if the qualified business merges with another business or otherwise transfers the secured assets to another business entity.".


evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5604 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: Rep. Rabhi. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 5613.


evidence_text: Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5613 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rabhi. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting at 10:19 AM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to excuse Representative Berman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Cavanagh moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 129 before the committee: SB 129 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled "An act to provide for the formation of corporations for the purpose of owning, maintaining and improving lands and other property kept for the purposes of summer resorts or for ornament, recreation or amusement, and to repeal all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce," by amending the title and sections 3, 9, 10, and 23 (MCL 455.3, 455.9, 455.10, and 455.23), the title and section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 117.


evidence_text: Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 129 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4423 before the committee: HB 4423 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled "Land bank fast track act," by amending section 3 (MCL 124.753).


evidence_text: Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 4423 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5386 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled "An act authorizing township boards to provide for the maintenance and improvement of private roads by contract and to provide payments by special assessment districts; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 247.392).


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 5386 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to SB 129. Representative Ellison made a motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 129 was reported. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 129 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 562 before the committee: SB 562 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2020 PA 259. Steve Gilbert, representing Senator Victory, and Matt Zimmerman, an attorney at Varnum LLP, testified in support of SB 562. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4534 before the committee: HB 4534 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7cc and 53b (MCL 211.7cc and 211.53b), section 7cc as amended by 2020 PA 96 and section 53b as amended by 2020 PA 206. Representative Slagh and Tyler Tacoma, Jamestown Township Assessor, testified in support of HB 4534. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Peter Morman and Larry Steckelberg, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 4416 and HB 4417 before the committee: HB 4416 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to prohibit the recording of deeds or other instruments relating to real property that contain certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to make such restrictions unenforceable; and to provide remedies with respect to those instruments. HB 4417 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled "Condominium act," by amending section 90 (MCL 559.190), as amended by 2002 PA 283. Representative Anthony, Stewart Sanders, representing the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds, and Charles Hobbs, representing the Lansing Area ACLU Local Unit, testified in support of HB 4416 and HB 4417. Questions and discussion followed. Laura Durand, representing the Civil Rights Litigation Initiative, testified in support of HB 4416 and HB 4417. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4416, but did not wish to speak: Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4416, but did not wish to speak: David Pierson, representing the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4416 and HB 4417, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Brandon Denby, representing the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds. Derrick Quinney, representing the Ingham County Register of Deeds. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 198 before the committee: HR 198 (Rep. Tisdel) A resolution to urge Congress to support legislation to strengthen the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HR 198. The Chair laid HB 5351 before the committee: HB 5351 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9o (MCL 211.9o), as amended by 2018 PA 132. Representative Steven Johnson, testified in support of HB 5351. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of HB 5351. Judy Allen, and Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Township Association, and the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 5351. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5351, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5351, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. Small Business Association of Michigan. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5351, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. At 11:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HR 198. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 198, but did not wish to speak: Small Business Association of Michigan. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HR 198 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Neeley. Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Brixie, Kuppa. Pass: Rep. Cavanagh. The Chair returned to HB 5351.


evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5351 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman. Nays: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4879 before the committee: HB 4879 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 12, 607, and 623 (MCL 206.12, 206.607, and 206.623), sections 12 and 607 as amended by 2018 PA 38 and section 623 as amended by 2014 PA 13.


evidence_text: Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4879 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey. Nays: Reps. Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4879, but did not wish to speak: Small Business Association of Michigan. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid SB 393 before the committee: SB 393 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 279 and 679.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman. Nays: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 393, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Small Business Association of Michigan. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:37 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 4035 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4035. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HCR 7 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the concurrent resolution was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4363 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 4149 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4151 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4152. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-2) version of HB 4152 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adjourn the committee at 9:12 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5322 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5322. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5323 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5323. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 764. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 764 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 764 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5502 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5502. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5503 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5503. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5504 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5504. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5505 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5505. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5506 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5506. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 417. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 279. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 279 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 279 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:23 p.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 759 before the committee: SB 759 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16101 and 16171 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.16171), section 16171 as amended by 2016 PA 60. Jamie Callahan, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 759. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, and Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health - Michigan, testified together in support of SB 759. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 759, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 759, but did not wish to speak: Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Megan Petzko-Sweet, representing Beaumont Health. Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System. John Shaski, representing the Sparrow Health System. Dr. Stephanie Duggan, representing the Ascension Northern Ministries. Mr. Douglas Dascenzo, representing Trinity Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423 before the committee: HB 5413 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL 333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644. HB 5414 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17033 and 17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as amended by 1994 PA 234. HB 5415 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5456a. HB 5416 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 111l (MCL 400.111l), as added by 2006 PA 286. HB 5417 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219. HB 5418 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5823 and 5825 (MCL 333.5823 and 333.5825), as amended by 2015 PA 91. HB 5419 (Rep. Young) A bill to require the inspection before sale of residential real property for the presence of lead- based paint; and to provide remedies. HB 5420 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5454, 5455, 5456, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461, 5461a, 5462, 5463, 5466, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, and 5475 (MCL 333.5454, 333.5455, 333.5456, 333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5460a, 333.5461, 333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5466, 333.5468, 333.5469, 333.5470, 333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a, and 333.5475), sections 5454, 5455, 5456, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468, 5471, 5472, 5473a, and 5475 as amended by 2002 PA 644, sections 5460a, 5461, 5469, and 5470 as added by 1998 PA 219, and sections 5461a and 5466 as added by 1998 PA 220. HB 5421 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5453, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5461a, 5462, 5463, 5464, 5465, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c, 5475, 5476, and 5477 (MCL 333.5453, 333.5454, 333.5455, 333.5456, 333.5457, 333.5458, 333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5464, 333.5465, 333.5468, 333.5469, 333.5470, 333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a, 333.5474, 333.5474b, 333.5474c[1], 333.5475, 333.5476, and 333.5477), section 5453 as amended by 2008 PA 45, sections 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5475, 5476, and 5477 as amended by 2002 PA 644, sections 5461a, 5464, and 5465 as added by 1998 PA 220, sections 5469, 5470, and 5474 as added by 1998 PA 219, section 5474b as added by 2004 PA 432, and section 5474c as added by 2004 PA 433; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5423 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5805 (MCL 333.5805), as amended by 2015 PA 91. Representative Hood and Representative Calley testified together in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rogers and Representative Anthony testified together in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423. Questions and discussion followed. Tina Reynolds, representing the Michigan Alliance of Lead Safe Homes, testified in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423. Questions and discussion followed. TaNiccia Henry, representing herself as a lead affected parent, testified in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423. Breanna Borg and Katie Dwyer, representing the Science Policy Network - Detroit, testified in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423. Doug Booth, representing the Health Net West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Sarahia Hernandez, representing herself. Amy Barto, representing the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan. Aida Colon, representing herself. Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids. Dr. Frank Lanzilote, D.O., representing himself. Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Detroit Lead Education and Advocacy Parent Group. Dana Knight, representing the Parents for Healthy Homes West Michigan. Jennifer S. Piller, representing herself. Tina Reynolds, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Sarah Edgington, representing herself. Jacob Cutler, representing himself. LaShawna Anthony, representing herself. Shanna Butts, representing herself. Natalie Perkins, representing herself. Minnie Lester, representing herself. Iselda Esquival, representing herself. Cierra Cole, representing herself. Nancy D'Amico, representing herself. Ka-Saundra Meija, representing herself. Debbie Mitchell, representing herself. Francisco McNight, representing himself. Shantal Ferrell, representing herself. Carmela McIntire, representing herself. Tina Murua, representing herself. Jazmyne Fuentes, representing herself. Suzanne Ellis, representing herself. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak: Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Dr. Robert Flora, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition to HB 5414. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5414, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jim Cavanagh, representing the Michigan Radiology Society. Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak: Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mara Herman, representing the Ecology Center. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf and Kory Groetsch, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Sharon Swindell, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5419, but did not wish to speak: Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5419, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. The Chair laid HB 5165 before the committee: HB 5165 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 818 (MCL 330.1818), as amended by 1995 PA 290. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5165, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5165 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4194 before the committee: HB 4194 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16279. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4194, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4194 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to SB 759.


evidence_text: Representative Beeler moved to report out SB 759 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Rep. Allor. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:55 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Circular Economy by Dr. Rex LaMore, Director of the Center for Community Economic Development, and Dr. Kris Jolley, Manager, MSU Surplus Store & Recycling. They were introduced by Dr. Kathy Wilbur, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Michigan State University. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 43528c and 43528d. HB 5359 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 48714a and 48714b. HB 5360 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as amended by 2016 PA 382.


evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 251 before the committee: SB 251 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47309, 47311, and 47315 (MCL 324.47309, 324.47311, and 324.47315), as added by 1995 PA 57.


evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to report out SB 251 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 728 before the committee: SB 728 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2021 PA 31. Senator McBroom, testified in support of SB 728. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 728, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the Michigan Coalition for Open Government. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association. At 10:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to report out SB 728 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand, Young. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: None. The Chair laid the Discussion on Issues Related to MDHHS Distribution of Federally Funded COVID-19 Tests to School Districts before the committee. Representative Albert, and Brent Noskey, Superintendent of Belding Area Schools, testified in regard to the Discussion on Issues Related to MDHHS Distribution of Federally Funded COVID-19 Tests to School Districts. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:35 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4031. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-1) version of HB 4031 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4031 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 642 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 642 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 706. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 706 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 706 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:13 p.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5523 before the committee: HB 5523 (Rep. Calley) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5523. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 5523(H-4): 1. Amend page 4 following line 7, by inserting: Federally qualified health center alternative payment methodology 55,800,000 2. Amend page 4, line 16 after "revenues" by striking out "681,775,700" and inserting "718,313,500" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 20, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 311. By September 30 of the current fiscal year, from the funds appropriated in part 1 for federally qualified health center alternative payment methodology, the department of health and human services shall collaboratively develop and seek any appropriate federal approvals to implement a statewide alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the medical assistance program and Healthy Michigan program as authorized in section 1902(bb)(6) of the Social Security Act. The statewide APM must move away from a reliance on volume-based payment for patient visits with licensed independent practitioners toward a population-based payment model that does all of the following: (a) Encourages the use of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team including both licensed and lay members of the healthcare workforce. (b) Provides flexibility to implement innovative healthcare delivery practices and transform services as the evidence base for various services evolves. (c) Supports a variety of in-person and virtual connection options between patients and their health care team. (d) Assesses quality of care and health outcomes using a reasonable set of measures, and rewards quality and health outcome improvement. (e) Aligns with the department of health and human services's alternative payment model goals and strategies for health plans serving in the medical assistance program and Healthy Michigan program, and promotes health plan payment coordination with the FQHC APM. (f) Represents an administratively simpler payment approach." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Steckloff moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5523 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendments to HB 5523 (H-4): 1. Amend page 3 following line 28, by inserting: ARP – health care hero payments 450,000,000 2. Amend page 4, line 15 after "fund" by striking out "395,000,000" and inserting "845,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 17, following line 3, by inserting: "Sec. 306. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – health care hero payments, the department of health and human services shall work with Michigan-based health care entities to provide $2,500.00 to nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory technicians, environmental service workers, direct care workers, paramedics, and food service workers that have been employed by a Michigan-based health care entity for at least 1 year between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. Part-time employees must have averaged at least 20 hours per week during a 12-month period. (2) Nurses that qualify for the funds appropriated in subsection (1) may receive an additional $2,500.00. (3) The department of health and human services shall provide funds to Michigan- based health care entities based on employment estimates. Health care employers must distribute the funds appropriated in this section to their qualifying employees within 60 days of receiving the funds from the department of health and human services. Any funds not paid to employees must be returned to the department of health and human services." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5523 (H-4). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative Hood offered the following amendments to HB 5523 (H-4): 1. Amend page 3 following line 28, by inserting: ARP – future health care hero scholarship program 200,000,000 2. Amend page 4, line 15 after "fund" by striking out "395,000,000" and inserting "595,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 17, following line 3, by inserting: "Sec. 306. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – future health care hero scholarship program, the department of health and human services shall work with the department of labor and economic opportunity and the department of treasury to create a future health care hero scholarship program for all of the following health care-related programs and certificates: (a) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). (b) Emergency Medical Technician. (c) Laboratory Technician. (d) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). (e) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). (f) Nurse Practitioners (NP). (g) Medical Technician. (h) Paramedic. (i) Pharmacy Technician. (j) Phlebotomy Technician. (k) Physician Assistant. (l) Radiologic Technologist. (m) Registered Nurse. (2) The future health care hero scholarship program must only be made available to residents of this state who commit to work at heath care facility for at least 4 years after completing the health care-related program or certificate. The department of health and human services, the department of labor and economic opportunity and the department of treasury, may permit certain, limited exceptions to this subsection. (3) The future health care hero scholarship program must be a "last dollar" scholarship program and may not exceed $15,000.00 per year and may not exceed 2 years per qualifying individual." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5523. The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to report out HB 5523 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to excuse Representative Slagh from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 9:42 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4294. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, and Huizenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of HB 4294 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, and Huizenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4294. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:52 a.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5338, HB 5428, HB 5592 and SB 694 before the committee: HB 5338 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8154 (MCL 600.8154), as amended by 2012 PA 20. HB 5428 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 515 and 521 (MCL 600.515 and 600.521), section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256. HB 5592 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 803 (MCL 600.803), as amended by 2012 PA 36. SB 694 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 504, 511, 515, and 521 (MCL 600.504, 600.511, 600.515, and 600.521), section 504 as amended by 2014 PA 59, section 511 as amended by 2018 PA 6, and section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256. Senator Bumstead introduced SB 694. Chief Judge Gregory Pittman, representing the 14th Circuit Court, testified in support of HB 5428 and SB 694. Circuit Court Administrator Sandra Vanderhyde, representing Muskegon County, testified in support of HB 5428 and SB 694. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 694, but did not wish to speak: Bob DeVries, representing Ottawa County. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5338: Judge Aaron Guathier, representing Presque Isle and Cheboygan Circuit Court The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5428 and SB 694: Judge Marietti, representing the 14th Circuit Court Representative VanWoerkom, Representative Allor, and Representative LaGrand introduced their bills. Senator Bumstead returned and questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 654 before the committee: SB 654 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 528, 549c, 550a, 8143, 8144, and 8176 (MCL 600.528, 600.549c, 600.550a, 600.8143, 600.8144, and 600.8176), section 528 as amended by 2012 PA 18, section 550a as amended by 2012 PA 36, sections 8143 and 8176 as amended by 2002 PA 92, and section 8144 as amended by 2020 PA 82. Senator Bumstead introduced SB 654. Judge Kevin Drake, representing the Newaygo County, testified in support of SB 654. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrator's Office, testified in support of HB 5338, HB 5428, HB 5592, SB 654 and SB 694. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 244 before the committee: SB 244 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1910 (MCL 600.1910), as amended by 1994 PA 403. Senator Runestad, testified in support of SB 244. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officer Deputy Sheriff's Association, testified in support of SB 244. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 244, but did not wish to speak: Matt Miner, representing the Michigan Creditors Bar Association. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 2:56 PM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5528, HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553 and HB 5554 before the committee: HB 5528 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 62a. HB 5549 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32f. HB 5550 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 10b. HB 5551 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231. HB 5552 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to create the office of the unemployment citizens' advocate to provide a process for investigating certain complaints; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 5553 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g. HB 5554 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32e.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5528 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5528, but did not wish to speak: Gabriel Mongefranco.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5550. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5551. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 5551 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5552. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5552 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5553. The motion prevailed 8-0- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. LaGrand.


evidence_text: Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 5553 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young. Pass: Rep. LaGrand.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5554. The motion prevailed 8- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. LaGrand.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5554 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Young. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5528, HB 5549 and HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Bonnie Anderson. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Kristie Walls. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5551, HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not wish to speak: Rachael Wineland, representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5528 and HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency before the committee. Julia Dale, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and Todd Cook, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in regard to the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from December 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:20 p.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: Sen. VanderWall moved to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:46 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 720. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 720 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 720 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 721. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 722 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 722. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:11 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 292. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of SB 292 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 292 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:57 p.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 13, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee. The Chair laid before the committee a report from the Office of the Auditor General on nursing home deaths related to COVID-19. The Chair gave remarks on the report. The Chair invited Doug Ringler, Michigan's Auditor General, Laura Hirst, Michigan's Deputy Auditor General, and Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor, to give a presentation on the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed. The chair invited Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to respond to the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, returned to continue responding to the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed. Doug Ringler, Michigan's Auditor General, Laura Hirst, Michigan's Deputy Auditor General, and Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor returned to continue the discussion on the report. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 1:25 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:33 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:58 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:22 p.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5425 and HB 5426 before the committee: HB 5425 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711 (MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by 2018 PA 118. HB 5426 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by adding chapter 8F. Representative Witwer and Representative Tisdel introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Owen, representing Lakeshore Advantage, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Maureen Krause, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed. John Mozena, representing the Center for Economic Accountability, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Diana Prichard, representing Americans for Prosperity, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed. Pat Garofalo, representing the American Economic Liberties Project, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Tim Sawton, representing Business Leaders for Michigan. Rusty Merchant, representing Winning Michigan Jobs Coalition. Henry Wolf, representing Traverse City Connect. Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber. Tim Daman, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Henry Wolf, representing the Northing Michigan Chamber Alliance. Ryan Hundt, representing the Michigan Works! Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Tori Sachs, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Hanna Schulze, representing People First Economy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Sondra Gordon Acting Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation by the EAC (Election Assistance Commission) before the Committee. Commissioner Donald Palmer gave a presentation via Zoom on behalf of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:48 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:49 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575 before the committee: HB 5573 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376. HB 5574 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 306 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73. HB 5575 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 509q, 509gg, and 509hh (MCL 168.509q, 168.509gg, and 168.509hh), section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and section 509hh as added by 2005 PA 71. Chair Ann Bollin testified in support of HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:53 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel laid the committee at ease. At 12:54 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Adam Reames representing the Michigan Department of State testified in opposition to HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman (GCSI), representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov