evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out HR 158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5449 before the committee: HB 5449 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending section 30i (MCL 125.2330i), as amended by 2005 PA 162, and by adding section 30j.


activity_role: yea

evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5449 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5449, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors.


evidence_text: Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5286. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5286 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid SB 674 before the committee: SB 674 (Sen. Nesbitt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by repealing section 10 (MCL 207.1010).


evidence_text: Representative Griffin moved to report out SB 674 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:39 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 184 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks Nays: None. Pass: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


activity_role: pass


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks Nays: None Pass: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5447 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5448 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the new 2021-2022 Committee Rules adding two members to the committee. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the new 2021-2022 Committee Rules were adopted.


evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to report out SB 494 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 14 before the committee: HCR 14 (Rep. Lightner) A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages. Representative Lightner and Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HCR 14. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, submitted a card in support of HCR 14, but did not wish to speak.


evidence_text: Representative Brann moved to report out HCR 14 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4188 before the committee: HB 4188 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending sections 41, 59, and 84b (MCL 38.1341, 38.1359, and 38.1384b), section 41 as amended by 2018 PA 512, section 59 as amended by 2012 PA 359, and section 84b as amended by 2018 PA 169.


evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188. The motion prevailed 26- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, submitted a card in support of HB 4188, but did not wish to speak. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4188 (H-1), but did not wish to speak.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4188 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5522 before the committee: HB 5522 (Rep. Mueller) 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. Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted to HB 5522 on November 10, 2021. Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the proposed substitute (H- 3). Questions and discussion followed. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, submitted a card in support of HB 5522, but did not wish to speak.


evidence_text: Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5522. The motion prevailed 26- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hornberger offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, line 23, after "equipment" by striking out "25,000,000" and inserting "30,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 23, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Funds" and inserting "From the funds". 3. Amend page 23, line 7, after "equipment" by inserting a comma and "$25,200,000.00". 4. Amend page 23, line 22, after "is" by striking out "$25,000,000.00" and inserting "$25,200,000.00". 5. Amend page 23, following line 23, by inserting: "Sec. 411a. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for communication towers and equipment, $4,800,000.00 shall be awarded to a county with a population of between 70,000 and 70,500 according to the 2010 federal decennial census for public safety communication towers.".


evidence_text: Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Yaroch offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 7, following line 11, by inserting: "Fire gear initiative 10,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 41, following line 3, by inserting: "Sec. 456. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for fire gear initiative must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments that are predominately on-call, part-time, or volunteer with purchasing fire gear for fire fighters. A grant that is provided by utilizing funding appropriated in part 1 must not exceed $10,000.00. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for fire gear initiative are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments that are predominately on- call, part-time, or volunteer with purchasing fire gear for fire fighters. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Weiss offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting: "ARP – community crisis response grant program 10,000,000". 2. Amend page 5, line 13, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 3. Amend page 5, line 13, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "25,000,000". 4. Amend page 5, following line 21, by inserting: "Bias and de-escalation training 35,000,000". 5. Amend page 5, line 24, after "Community" by inserting "oriented". 6. Amend page 5, line 24, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "25,000,000". 7. Amend page 5, following line 25, by inserting: "Jail diversion grant program 10,000,000". 8. Amend page 5, following line 28, by inserting: "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust 2,000,000". 9. Amend page 6, following line 7, by inserting: "Officer misconduct registry 7,500,000". 10. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting "135,250,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 11. Amend page 15, following line 13, by inserting: "Sec. 402. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - community crisis response grant program must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a competitive grant program, to be used to create a community crisis response grant program. Grants must be used for establishing or expanding community-based mobile crisis intervention services. Priority will be given to grant applications that demonstrate a commitment to best practices. (2) Each public safety department receiving a grant under this section must provide a copy of a memorandum of understanding between the involved community agencies and law enforcement agencies that delineates how behavioral health professionals and law enforcement officers shall be coordinated. (3) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards along with the department of state police must create an application process with selection criteria for grants and a grant dispersal process and must post the application process, selection criteria, and grant dispersal process on the department's website. (4) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must seek federal authority as outlined under section 9813 of the American rescue plan act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, to utilize enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds for operating the programs described in this section as long as that funding is available. (5) A local public safety department that receives a grant under this section shall cooperate with an organization, selected by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department, to describe and evaluate the activities and results of the local public safety departments related to the grant. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department may use a portion of grant funding appropriated to contract with an independent organization to fulfill this requirement. (6) The evaluating organization must determine the specific metrics required in the report and notify the local public safety departments at the time of the first grant disbursement. Metrics may include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Total number of behavioral health crisis calls in the target jurisdiction. (b) Number of calls to which a community crisis responder clinician or community crisis responder peer is dispatched according to the requirements of the local public safety department's grant application. (c) Number of calls transferred to telehealth with physical response follow-up and the number of calls transferred to telehealth without physical response follow-up. (d) Community crisis responder clinician and community crisis responder peer call time per call. (e) A survey of clients served by community crisis response. (f) Number of calls with community crisis response that result in the following: (i) Jail admission. (ii) On-location de-escalation. (iii) Access to crisis stabilization services and other community-based supports and service. (iv) Inpatient admission to a behavioral health facility. (v) Referral for behavioral or mental health services without residential or inpatient admission. (vi) Referral to community or social services, including, but not limited to, homeless shelters, women's shelters, food pantries, or other similar services. (g) Number of individuals served by community crisis response broken down by age, gender, race, and ethnicity. (h) Reduction in frequency of law enforcement interaction with known frequently served individuals. (i) Number of follow-up visits, including method and location. (j) Overall program costs broken down by administration, training, community crisis responder clinician and community crisis responder peer, and per call costs. (7) Not later than September 30, 2022, the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must compile and submit an annual report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on state police, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office, and publish a copy of the report on its internet website. The report must contain all of the following for the immediately preceding fiscal year: (a) The name of each local public safety department that received a grant and the total amount of the grant. (b) Details about any subgrants disbursed by each local public safety department that received a grant under this section. (c) An analysis of the activities undertaken by grant recipients as part of their project, including alignment with best practices. (d) An appropriate summary of metrics reported by grant recipients as required. (e) Recommendations for improvements to grant criteria. (8) The responsibilities of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department under this section include all of the following: (a) Create the community crisis response grant program, review grant applications, and distribute grants. (b) Develop a model memorandum of understanding between community agencies and law enforcement. (c) Manage external evaluation and ensure that metrics are collected by grant recipients in order to determine future best practices and criteria for future grants. (d) Provide technical assistance and coordination and facilitate sharing of best practices among grant recipients. (e) Assist with cross-training resources between law enforcement and community crisis responder clinicians and community crisis responder peers. (9) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - community crisis response grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to create a community crisis response grant program. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 12. Amend page 15, line 14, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 13. Amend page 15, line 18, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 14. Amend page 15, line 18, after "programs" by inserting a comma and "to assist public safety departments with changing practices and redesigning structures and services, and to implement community violence intervention strategies, which address students' social, emotional, mental health, and academic development and are important in the context of the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved groups of students, students from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, migratory students, and children who are incarcerated". 15. Amend page 15, line 23, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 16. Amend page 15, line 25, after "awards." by inserting: "Grants provided to local public safety departments should be in an amount of $500,000.00 per award and must be used for purposes in the following areas: (a) Use of force. (b) Officer accountability and wellness. (c) Disparate enforcement and treatment. (d) Re-imagining public safety. (e) Truth and reconciliation efforts. (f) Community outreach and engagement. (g) Community violence intervention.". 17. Amend page 15, line 27, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 18. Amend page 16, line 5, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 19. Amend page 16, line 8, after "is" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting "$25,000,000.00". 20. Amend page 16, following line 9, by inserting: "(3) As used in this section, "local public safety department" means a public safety department at the county, city, village, or township level.". 21. Amend page 22, following line 14, by inserting: "Sec. 411. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training must be used by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to conduct or contract for research and analysis to identify training gaps and begin to adapt, adopt, or develop curriculum standards for training in the following areas or other areas the commission determines to be substantially similar: (a) De-escalation techniques. (b) Implicit bias training. (c) Procedural justice training. (d) Mental health resources and support available for law enforcement officers. (2) The curriculum standards for training on de-escalation techniques may include any of the following: (a) Employment of verbal and physical tactics to diffuse volatile or potentially violent situations, including when they are safe and feasible, with an emphasis on using communication, negotiation, and de-escalation techniques. (b) Level of force that is an objectively reasonable response to an identified and articulable threat or resistance that is based on information available at the time of the incident and that requires constant reevaluation as circumstances dictate and allow. (c) Training that provides law enforcement officers with awareness and recognition of indicators of physical and mental disabilities, mental health issues, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse issues with an emphasis on effective communication and de- escalation techniques. (d) As appropriate with the nature and immediacy of the threat to public safety, the use of distance, cover, and time when approaching and managing critical incidents, in order to help create a safety zone between the law enforcement officer and subject, to afford the officer more time to react to the circumstances. (e) A law enforcement officer's responsibility to intervene in a situation if another law enforcement officer's actions indicate that officer has lost self-control or use of force is not objectively reasonable to the level of resistance encountered. (f) Other evidence-based approaches, found to be appropriate by the commission, that enhance de-escalation techniques and skills. (3) An individual seeking to become a law enforcement officer or a person who is already a licensed law enforcement officer may meet the standards for implicit bias training by completing an implicit bias training course approved by the commission. (4) Funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to law enforcement agencies, through a grant program, for bias and de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. As a condition of receiving funding, law enforcement agencies must adopt a written policy stating that each of the law enforcement officers in its employ will utilize de-escalation techniques in his or her interactions with citizens to the extent that it is reasonable and safe as possible. (5) The commission shall make a model written policy meeting the requirements of subsection (4) available on its website. A law enforcement agency may fulfill its duty under subsection (4) by adopting the written policy made available under this subsection. (6) As used in this section: (a) "Curriculum" means a structure of educational standards that identifies behavioral objectives and outcomes. (b) "De-escalation technique" means a method or methods intended to diffuse potentially volatile or violent situations with the goal of reducing the level of subject control required to resolve the situation in an objectively reasonable and safe manner. (c) "Implicit bias training" means an evidence-based training that provides instruction regarding the bias implicit in all human beings and how to help ensure unconscious bias does not inhibit fair and impartial law enforcement. (d) "Procedural justice training" means training based on the principles of treating people with dignity and respect, giving citizens a voice during encounters, being neutral in decision making, and conveying trustworthy motives while emphasizing law enforcement's role in the context of the larger criminal justice system. (e) "Training gap" means identified behavioral or performance deficiencies caused by a lack of skill or knowledge. (7) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is for bias and de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $35,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 22. Amend page 23, line 24 after "community" by inserting "oriented". 23. Amend page 23, line 28, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 24. Amend page 23, line 28, after "programs" by inserting a comma and "to assist public safety departments with changing practices and redesigning structures and services, and to implement community violence intervention strategies, which address students' social, emotional, mental health, and academic development and are important in the context of the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved groups of students, students from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, migratory students, and children who are incarcerated". 25. Amend page 24, line 4, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 26. Amend page 24, line 6, after "awards." by inserting: "Grants provided to local public safety departments should be in an amount of $500,000.00 per award and must be used for purposes in the following areas: (a) Use of force. (b) Officer accountability and wellness. (c) Disparate enforcement and treatment. (d) Re-imagining public safety. (e) Truth and reconciliation efforts. (f) Community outreach and engagement. (g) Community violence intervention.". 27. Amend page 24, line 7 after "community" by inserting "oriented". 28. Amend page 24, line 15, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 29. Amend page 24, line 18, after "is" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting "$25,000,000.00". 30. Amend page 24, following line 19, by inserting: "(3) As used in this section, "local public safety department" means a public safety department at the county, city, village, or township level.". 31. Amend page 25, following line 6, by inserting: "Sec. 416. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for jail diversion grant program must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police, through a grant program, to local units of government to establish or expand behavioral health jail diversion programs in coordination between community agencies and law enforcement agencies. (2) Priority must be given to local units of government in counties without an urbanized area of at least 50,000 people and to programs that adhere to best practices. (3) Each local unit of government receiving a grant under this section must provide a copy of a memorandum of understanding between the involved community agencies and law enforcement agencies that delineates how the agencies will be coordinated. (4) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must create an application process with selection criteria for grants and a grant dispersal process. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must post the application process, selection criteria, and grant dispersal process on the department's website. (5) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must seek federal authority as outlined under section 9813 of the American rescue plan act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, to utilize enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds for the operation of eligible programs receiving grants under this section as long as that funding is available. (6) Each year, a local unit of government that receives a grant under this section must cooperate with an organization, selected by the department, to describe and evaluate the activities and results of the local unit of government related to grant dollars disbursed under this section. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department may utilize a portion of funding appropriated to the jail diversion fund to contract with an independent organization to fulfill this requirement. (7) The evaluating organization must determine the specific metrics required in the report and notify the local units of government at the time of the first grant disbursement. (8) Not later than September 30, 2022 the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must compile and submit an annual report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on state police, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office, and publish a copy of the report on its internet website. The report must contain all of the following for the immediately preceding fiscal year: (a) The name of each local unit of government that received a grant and the total amount of the grant. (b) Details about any subgrant disbursed by each local unit of government that received a grant under this section. (c) An analysis of the activities undertaken by grant recipients as part of their project. (d) An appropriate summary of metrics reported by grant recipients. (9) The responsibilities of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department under this section include all of the following: (a) Create the jail diversion grant program, review grant applications, and distribute grants. (b) Determine appropriate staffing and resource allocation for grant review, administration, and other duties. (c) Manage external evaluation and ensure that metrics are collected by grant recipients in order to determine program results and inform best practices. (d) Provide technical assistance and coordination and facilitate sharing of best practices among grant recipients. (10) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for jail diversion grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to establish or expand behavioral health jail diversion programs in coordination between community agencies and law enforcement agencies. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 32. Amend page 27, following line 19, by inserting: "Sec. 419. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust must be used by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to support the advocates and leaders for police and community trust initiative within the department of civil rights. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to support the advocates and leaders for police and community trust initiative within the department of civil rights. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly. 33. Amend page 31, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 424. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for officer misconduct registry must be used to create and maintain an officer misconduct registry, which must contain the name of any officer terminated for on-the-job misconduct and a description of the nature of the misconduct. The officer misconduct registry must be accessible to all public safety departments in this state. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for officer misconduct registry are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to create and maintain an officer misconduct registry. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $7,500,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


activity_role: nay

evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, following line 17, by inserting: "ARP – police officers to combat violent crime 15,000,000". 2. Amend page 5, following line 25, by inserting: "Homeownership incentives for police officers 10,000,000". 3. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting "120,250,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 4. Amend page 18, following line 14, by inserting: "Sec. 406. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – police officers to combat violent crime must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a competitive grant program, to be used to hire additional police officers to combat violent crime in areas of the state that have experienced an increase in gun violence and an increase in violent crime. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - police officers to combat violent crime are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to hire additional police officers to combat violent crime in areas of the state that have experienced an increase in gun violence and an increase in violent crime. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $15,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 5. Amend page 25, following line 6, by inserting: "Sec. 415. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for homeownership incentives for police officers must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a grant program, to offer down payment assistance grants to police officers pursuing homeownership. Down payment assistance grants must be capped at 5% of the purchase price of the home, up to a maximum amount of $10,000.00 per grant. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for homeownership incentives for police officers are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to offer down payment assistance grants to police officers pursuing homeownership. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 7, following line 6, by inserting: "ARP – Michigan only license for EMS 5,000,000 ARP – paramedic training grants 60,000,000 Automatic chest compression device grants 25,000,000" . 2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "10,000,000". 3. Amend page 7, line 10, after "marketing" by striking out "2,000,000" and inserting "5,000,000" 4. Amend page 7, following line 13, by inserting: "Second set of fire gear initiative 75,000,000 Smoke alarm grants 2,500,000". 5. Amend page 7, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "70,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 6. Amend page 31, following line 18, by inserting: "Sec. 452. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan only license for EMS must be distributed by the department of treasury, through a grant program, to local units to address the critical shortage of medical first responders in this state by establishing a Michigan only license option for medical first responders. Grant funding must be used to create greater access to training and recruitment of medical first responders. Grant funding must be used to train, certify, and hire potential EMS students for employment in the field. This program would serve in conjunction with the National Registry program. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan only license for EMS are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to address the critical shortage of medical first responders in this state by establishing a Michigan only license option for medical first responders. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026. Sec. 453. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – paramedic training grants must be distributed by the department of treasury, through a grant program, to local units to establish a scholarship program for high school students that want to become paramedics to address the critical shortage of paramedics in this state. Grant funding must be used to train, certify, and hire potential paramedic students for employment in the field. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – paramedic training grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to establish a scholarship program for high school students that want to become paramedics to address the critical shortage of paramedics in this state. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $60,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026. Sec. 454. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for automatic chest compression device grants must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments with purchasing automatic chest compression devices. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for automatic chest compression device grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing automatic chest compression devices. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $25,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 7. Amend page 41, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 460. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear. The purpose of two sets of gear is to allow fire fighters to rotate their gear, allowing them to have one set that is always clean and free of harmful toxins. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $75,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026. Sec. 461. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for smoke alarm grants must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to be used to assist fire departments with purchasing smoke alarms and ensuring homes in this state are equipped with smoke alarms. (2) Funds appropriated in part 1 for smoke alarm grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing smoke alarms for homes in this state. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".


evidence_text: Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-15-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: Rep. Yaroch. At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Brabec offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 4, following line 23, by inserting: "Sec. 105. JUDICIARY (1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 5,000,000 Interdepartmental grant revenues: Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 0 ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 5,000,000 Federal revenues: Total federal revenues 0 Special revenue funds: Total local revenues 0 Total private revenues 0 Total other state restricted revenues 0 State general fund/general purpose $ 5,000,000 (2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Human trafficking pilot program 5,000,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 5,000,000 Appropriated from: State general fund/general purpose $ 5,000,000" adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining sections. 2. Amend page 14, following line 21, by inserting: "JUDICIARY Sec. 375. (1) Funding appropriated in part 1 for human trafficking pilot project shall be used to establish a pilot project in existing drug treatment courts and/or mental health courts that focuses on providing services for victims of human trafficking. The pilot project shall be located in courts that are in or near cities with the highest number of human trafficking cases. Initially, the pilot project must serve Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Mackinac Island. (2) Funding shall be used to provide comprehensive referral services to victims of human trafficking. Referral services must be focused on the physical, mental, and economic needs of victims, and must include, but not be limited to, legal help, crime victim compensation, medical help, food, shelter, clothing and goods, education services, job training programs, transportation, and any other assistance needed by victims. (3) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for human trafficking pilot project are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to establish a pilot project in existing drug treatment courts and/or mental health courts that focuses on providing services for victims of human trafficking. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".


evidence_text: Representative Brabec moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative Thanedar offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, line 12, after "programs" by striking out "3,750,000" and inserting "7,250,000". 2. Amend page 5, following line 13, by inserting: "ARP – gun case backlog 2,000,000". 3. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting "110,750,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 4. Amend page 8, line 20, after "205." by inserting "(1)". 5. Amend page 8, following line 23, by inserting: "(2) Rules and regulations include, but are not limited to, the following categorical recipient limitations for funding eligibility: (a) Individuals who experienced economic harm or negative economic impacts as a result the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) Communities that experienced an increase in violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (c) Communities that experienced an increase in gun violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Communities that experienced increased difficulty in accessing or providing services to respond to or mitigate the effects of violence resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Rules and regulations generally limit awards granted from funds appropriated in part 1 to amounts that are related and reasonably proportional to the extent and type of harm experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.". 6. Amend page 9, line 29, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent of the legislature that the funds". 7. Amend page 10, line 1, after "college" by striking "must". 8. Amend page 10, line 4, after "department." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to pay for up to 15 college credit hours for new and current corrections officers.". 9. Amend page 10, line 20, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent of the legislature that the funds". 10. Amend page 10, line 21, after "bonuses" by striking "must". 11. Amend page 10, line 26, after "months." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to grant signing bonuses for new corrections officers.". 12. Amend page 12, line 5, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent of the legislature that the funds". 13. Amend page 12, line 6, after "bonuses" by striking "must". 14. Amend page 12, line 8, after "officers." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to grant retention bonuses for current corrections officers.". 15. Amend page 13, line 17, after "1," by inserting "it is the intent of the legislature that". 16. Amend page 13, line 18, after "corrections" by striking "must". 17. Amend page 13, line 20, after "2021." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to credit 80 hours of leave time to corrections officers.". 18. Amend page 14, line 28, after "programs." by inserting "From the funds appropriated, $3,500,000.00 must be allocated to a city with a population between 700,000 and 720,000 according to the 2010 federal decennial census.". 19. Amend page 15, line 12, after "is" by striking out "$3,750,000.00" and inserting "$7,250,000.00". 20. Amend page 16, following line 9, by inserting: "Sec. 403. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – gun case backlog must be used in a county with a population of between 1,815,000 and 1,825,000 according to the 2010 federal decennial census to address that county's backlog of circuit court cases due to delays in court hearings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding must be used for prosecutors to handle the cases and for juror selections to be made for felony gun cases expected to go to jury trials. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – gun case backlog are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to address the backlog of circuit court cases due to delays in court hearings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Thanedar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report House Bill No. 5522 as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on COVID Early Treatment and Prevention before the committee. Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Dr. Michael McKenna (MD) Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Health System, Ane McNeil, Chief Human Resources Officer for Trinity Health Michigan, Chad Tuttle, SVP, Hospital and Post-Acute Operations -- Spectrum Health West Michigan, all testified together on the current health situation in the state of Michigan. Richie Farren, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified before the committee on nursing facility situation before the state of Michigan. Melissa Siefert, Linda Cunningham, and Lisa Dedden Cooper, all representing the AARP, testified before the committee on the association proposals to help the older adults in the state of Michigan. Bob Stein, representing the Michigan Assisted Living Association, testified before the committee on the request of the association. Phillip Bergquist, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, testified before the committee on the current health situation before the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to report out SB 723 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 723, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. 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). Representative Allor testified in support of HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.


evidence_text: Representative Ellison moved to report out SB 698 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 698, but did not wish to speak: Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Manny Lentire, representing the Michigan Assessors Association. Andrew Martin, representing Meijer. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Alexa Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 10:52 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Acting Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4861 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4787. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to report the (S-1) version of HB 4787 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5290 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier Nays: None Pass: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated December 1, 2021. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Rep. Clemente. Pass: None. Representative Hauck made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 5488 was reported. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5489 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 637 and SB 638 before the committee: SB 637 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 207e and 207f. SB 638 (Sen. Outman) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 207c and 207d. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 637 and SB 638, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Carmen Johnson, representing the Life Challenge Ministries of Southeastern Michigan. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 637 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 638 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler. Pass: None. At 8:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee: HB 5558 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690, and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and 333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499. HB 5559 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2018 PA 587. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Marcero, representing US Against Media. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association (MichBio).


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed 16- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Morse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Beeler moved to report out House Bill No. 5558 with the recommendation that the substitutes be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out House Bill No. 5559 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 412 before the committee: SB 412 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 412. Questions and discussion followed. Theresa Roscoe, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of SB 412. Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM), testified in support of SB 412. Carla and Laine Boyd, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, testified in support of SB 412. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 412, but did not wish to speak: Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HB 5558 and HB 5559. Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5558 was reported with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and further recommendation that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5559 was reported with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to refer House Bill No. 5558 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Beeler moved to refer House Bill No. 5559 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5358: 1. Amend page 6, following line 25, by inserting: "(vii) An individual who provides assistance when a hunting client is not present. (viii) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.". 2. Amend page 7, line 15, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting: "Enacting section 2. 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. 5359. (b) House Bill No. 5360.".


evidence_text: Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting "2023,". 2. Amend page 7, line 5, after "guide" by inserting "when a fishing client is present".


evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting: "(iv) An individual who provides assistance when a fishing client is not present. (v) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.". 2. Amend page 7, line 25, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting: "Enacting section 2. 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. 5358. (b) House Bill No. 5360.".


evidence_text: Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "issued." by striking out the balance of the page through "valid." on line 1 of page 4. 2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "48714b." by striking out "(1)". 3. Amend page 7, line 17, by striking out all of subsection (2).


evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources. Bea Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals.


evidence_text: Representative Sabo moved to adopt the substitute (H-1) to HB 5179. The motion prevailed 6-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. Representative Greg VanWoerkom, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5179 (H-1) and HB 5180. Questions followed. Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to speak: Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Todd Tennis, representing IBEW Michigan State Conference; Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters; Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice; and Lisa Ruby, representing Michigan Poverty Law Program. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to speak: David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association; Amanda Fisher, State Director for National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); and Leah Robinson, Director of Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 5433, HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee: HB 5433 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16305a. HB 5434 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 407a. HB 5435 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 407a. Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Affairs, submitted a card in opposition to HB 5433, HB 5434, and HB 5435.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5433 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0- 3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.


evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5434 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5- 0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.


evidence_text: Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5435 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 728 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: None Pass: Sen. Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 653. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, 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 version of SB 653 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 642. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5072 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 759. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 759 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4994. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to report out HB 4994 with recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Alexander, Cherry, Manoogian. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4730. The motion prevailed 7-1- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Alexander. Pass: Rep. Manoogian.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4730 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Alexander. Pass: Rep. Manoogian. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4760, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Andy Doerr, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers. Bob Robinson, the Eaton County Treasurer, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4730. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, submitted a card in support of HB 4730, but did not wish speak.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4970. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4970 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Sierra Cameron, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5556 and HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5556 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 121 (MCL 389.121), as amended by 2012 PA 495. HB 5557 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 105 (MCL 389.105), as amended by 2012 PA 495.


evidence_text: Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5556 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Green, Brenda Carter. Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone.


evidence_text: Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Green, Brenda Carter. Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities. Judy Didion and Judy McKenna, representing Oakland and Madonna Universities. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health of Michigan. Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren of Northern Michigan. Daniel J. Phelan, representing Jackson College. Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Deanna Hemmila, representing Northern Michigan University. Matt McLogan, representing Grand Valley State University. Maria McCormick, representing the Cornerstone University, College of Nursing. Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing. Elizabeth Kutter and Kathy Wilbur, representing Michigan State University. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University. Manny Lentine, representing Ferris State University. Matt Chisholm, representing the University of Michigan Dearborn. Bill Kordenbrock, representing Michigan Technological University. Katie John, representing Western Michigan University. Rebecca DeVooght, representing the University of Michigan. Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Dr. Michael Levens, representing Walsh College. Dr. Phillip Johnson, representing Finlandia University. Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, representing Kalamazoo College. Matt Scogin, representing Hope College. Dr. Virinder Moudgil, representing Lawrence Technical University. Dr. Michael Grandillo, representing Madonna University. Dr. Kent MacDonald, representing Northwood Univeristy. Peg Albert, representing Siena Heights University. Dr. Jeff Docking, representing Adrian College. Dr. Matthew Johnson, representing Albion College. Dr. Andrea Luxton, representing Andrews University. Dr. Jeff Abernathy, representing Alma College. Dr. Michael LeRoy, representing Calvin College. Dr. Bart Dias, representing Baker College. Dr. Alan Drimmer, representing Cleary University. Dr. Steven Corey, representing Olivet College. Dr. Brian Stogner, representing Rochester College. Dr. Ryan Peterson, representing Concordia University. Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, representing the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Richard Pappas, representing Davenport University. Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riano, representing Cornerstone University.


evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. 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 Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5558 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements. Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5559 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements. Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4195 before the committee: HB 4195 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a. Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 4195. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4195, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The Chair laid HB 5541 before the committee: HB 5541 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 931, 934, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.934, and 600.946), section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86 and section 934 as amended by 2020 PA 369, and by adding section 935. Representative Fink testified in support of HB 5541.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5541. 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 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.


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 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 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 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 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.