evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 518 before the committee: SB 518 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2020 PA 316. Senator Camilleri testified in support of SB 518. Questions and discussion followed. Sheryl Kennedy and Rebecca McIntyre, both representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support of SB 518. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 518, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe County Intermediate School Districts. Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Jack Elsey, representing the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:39 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4532, HB 5368 and HB 5369 before the committee: HB 4532 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5453, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461, 5461a, 5462, 5463, 5464, 5465, 5466, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c, 5475, 5476, and 5477 (MCL 333.5453, 333.5454, 333.5455, 333.5456, 333.5457, 333.5458, 333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5460a, 333.5461, 333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5464, 333.5465, 333.5466, 333.5468, 333.5469, 333.5470, 333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a, 333.5474, 333.5474b, 333.5474c[1], 333.5475, 333.5476, and 333.5477), section 5453 as amended by 2008 PA 45, sections 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5475, 5476, and 5477 as amended by 2002 PA 644, sections 5460a, 5461, 5469, 5470, and 5474 as added by 1998 PA 219, sections 5461a, 5464, 5465, and 5466 as added by 1998 PA 220, section 5474b as added by 2004 PA 432, and section 5474c as added by 2004 PA 433; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5368 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219, and by adding section 5456a. HB 5369 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5823 and 5825 (MCL 333.5823 and 333.5825), as amended by 2015 PA 91. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4532, HB 5368 and HB 5369, but did not wish to speak: Gwen Tithof, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368 and HB 5369, but did not wish to speak: Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways. Josh Robertson, representing the Forensic Fluids Laboratories. Substitutes (H-2) for HB 4532 and (H-1) for HB 5368 were previously adopted on January 18, 2024


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5368. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Rep Roth offered the following amendment for HB 5368, as substitute (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, line 1, after “department” by inserting a comma and “if the blood lead reference value for children is not lower than the value determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”. With the adoption of Substitute (H-2) the amendment fell.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5368 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5369. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5369 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-3-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, Roth. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Schmaltz, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4532. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4532 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 11-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5399 before the committee: HB 5399 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5399 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346 and HB 5347 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 5344 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 414c. HB 5345 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o. HB 5346 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406cc. HB 5347 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 414c. The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5371, and HB 5372 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. The Chair laid HB 5371 and HB 5372 before the committee: HB 5371 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o. HB 5372 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109p. The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5371 and HB 5372 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. The Chair laid HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58 before the committee: HB 4347 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL 333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139. HB 4348 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139. SB 57 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139. SB 58 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL 333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139. Representative Price and Ellen Heinitz, Chief of Staff for Senator Chang, testified together in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed. Officer Alexis Kellogg, representing the Detroit Police, testified in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Commander Shelley Holderbaum, representing the Detroit Police, testified in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed. Sylvia Gucken, representing the Whippet Wipeout Coalition, testified in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed. Brandi Watts, representing the Whippet Wipeout Coalition, testified in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed. Goya Diaz, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Center, testified in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Dr. Varun Vohra, representing the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center, testified in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58, but did not wish to speak: Linda Davis, representing the Families Against Narcotics. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Pamela Beane, representing herself as a concerned parent.


evidence_text: Representative Haadsma moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 4:36 PM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 19, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 388 and SB 389 before the committee: SB 388 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 355 (MCL 490.355), as amended by 2016 PA 152. SB 389 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, and 18 (MCL 567.225, 567.226, 567.227, 567.228, 567.233, 567.235, 567.237, and 567.238), sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2010 PA 197 and section 18 as amended by 2020 PA 79, and by adding section 17a. Senator Klinefelt testified in support of SBs 388 and 389. DaeSean Ashby, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, testified in support of SBs 388 and 389. Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SBs 388 and 389. Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of SBs 388 and 389. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 388 and SB 389, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department Of Military and Veterans Affairs. DaeSean Ashby, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:24 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 388 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen, Martin, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 389 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen, Martin, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4705 before the committee: HB 4705 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 109. Representative Tisdel, Pat McKay, Case Aiken, and Christa Meyers, testified in support of HB 4705. Brendan Johnson, representing the Oakland County Commission, testified in support of HB 4705.


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 4705 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a Presentation by Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Questions and discussion followed. Ron Davis, representing the HNTB Corporation, testified on the presentation provided by the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:41 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Edward Sleeper Acting Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:38 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 568. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:55 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the updated 2023-2024 committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the updated committee rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:13 p.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee: HB 4927 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to designate the month of April of each year as Chaldean and Assyrian Heritage Month. Joanne Wisely, representing the Office of Representative Noah Arbit, testified in support of HB 4927. Dr. Erin Hughes, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of the Sarguis Modern Assyrian Heritage Project at California State University Stanislaus, testified in support of HB 4972. Dr. Adhid Miri, Director of Special Projects at the Chaldean Community Foundation, testified in support of HB 4972. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak: Ron Khoury, representing the Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HR 148 before the committee: HR 148 (Rep. Aragona) A resolution to urge the President of the United States to provide assistance and medical aid to the community of Qaraqosh/Bakhdida, Iraq, following a devastating fire at a local wedding.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 148. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona introduced HR 148 and testified in support of the resolution. Alexander Karana, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative to testify in support of HR 148. Christopher Salem, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support of HR 148. Joseph Arabbo, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support of HR 148. Ranna Salem, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support HR 148. Joe Tinpan, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and read in a letter on behalf of Haitham Behnam, father of a victim of the Bakhdida Fire. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 148, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Autoo, representing the Baghdede Federation. Joseph Kayat, representing the Baghdede Federation. Nasreen Mikha, a Victim of Bakhdida Fire. Yahya Mikha, a Victim of Bakhdida Fire. David Enyia, representing himself.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HR 148 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Posthumus. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:38 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4944 and HB 4963 before the committee: HB 4944 (Rep. Zorn) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4963 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa. Representative Zorn, Josh Stump, Legislative Director for Representative Zorn, Sidney Kraizman, Chair of the Advocacy Committee and summer camp program of the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Tressa Sanders, a corporate director of Human Resources at a large healthcare company and mother of children with hearing loss, and KT Maviglia-Morgan, lead member of the Legislative Committee for the Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind People, all testified together in support of HBs 4944 and 4963. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Casey Stach, representing the Michigan Audiology Commission. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4944. The motion prevailed 11- 0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4944 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4963. The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4963 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee: HB 4015 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. Representative Conlin and Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association, testified in support of HB 4015. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4015, but did not wish to speak: Thye Fischman, representing the Caswell Diabetes Institute - Michigan Medicine. Adam Carlson, representing the MI Health and Hospital Association. Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4015, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independant Businesses. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Neyer moved to adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 4:20 PM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 17, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4924 before the committee: HB 4924 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3304 (MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4924, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4924 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5204 before the committee: HB 5204 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 910 and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5204, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5204 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5400 and HB 5401 before the committee: HB 5400 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371. HB 5401 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2023 PA 278. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5400 and HB 5401, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5400 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5401 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. The Chair laid HB 5387 and HB 5388 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," (MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098) by adding chapter 9A. HB 5388 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106, 131, 202, 211, and 911 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106, 450.1131, 450.1202, 450.1211, and 450.1911), sections 105, 106, 211, and 911 as amended by 2012 PA 569 and sections 131 and 202 as amended by 2018 PA 85. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order. Chair Breen, Representative Kolezar, Justin Klimko and Mike Molitor, both representing the Corporate Laws Committee of the State Bar of Michigan, testified together in support of HB 5387 and HB 5388. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease. At 10:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5387 and HB 5388, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5387 and HB 5388, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303 before the committee: HB 5300 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1 and 3 of chapter XI (MCL 711.1 and 711.3), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 40 and section 3 as added by 2000 PA 111. HB 5301 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 307 and 812 (MCL 257.307 and 257.812), section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 812 as amended by 2005 PA 142. HB 5302 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021 PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73. HB 5303 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2831 and 2872 (MCL 333.2831 and 333.2872), section 2831 as amended by 1996 PA 307. Representative Pohutsky and Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed. Arli Christian, representing the ACLU, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed. Emme Zavotti, representing Equality Michigan, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Angie Martell, representing the LGBTQ+ Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed. Mikah Rector-Brooks, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Lilianna-Angel Reyes, representing the Ruth Ellis Center / TransSistas, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Ximon Kittok, representing the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Amy VerWey, representing River City Psychological Services, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Brenden Bell, representing the NASW, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303, but did not wish to speak: Tracy Hall, representing Out Front Kalamazoo. Eli Savit, representing the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. DJ Perry, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Dakota Torolski, representing the Human Rights Campaign. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU Michigan. Roz Gould Keith, representing Stand with Trans. Solomon Medintz, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice. Cheryl Czach, representing the Affirmations Community Center. Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo. Jenn Garland, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5301 and HB 5302, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5300, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak: Denzel McCampbell, representing The Campaign for a Safer Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 12:01 PM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 480 before the committee: SB 480 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, and Keith Pionk, representing KMP Realty, testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, and David Pierson, a local development attorney, testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, testified in opposition to SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with concerns on SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League, and Tim Wolff, representing Lake Isabella, testified with no position on SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 480, but did not wish to speak: Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 1:02 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 692. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 694. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 692 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 693 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 694 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 695 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:40 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4845 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:19 p.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:06 p.


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


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 393 and SB 394 before the committee: SB 393 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by repealing part 26 (MCL 324.2601 to 324.2611). SB 394 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1307, and 1311 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as amended by 2018 PA 268; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to speak: James Clift, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion did not prevail 4-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee: HB 4682 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4682. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. The committee returned to consideration of SB 393. Chair Pohutsky made a motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 393 was not reported. The motion did not prevail 4-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:41 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation on Low-Income Rental Housing Concerns and Opportunities in Michigan before the Subcommittee. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, gave a presentation on Low-Income Rental Housing Concerns and Opportunities in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to excuse Representative Zorn from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Kristian Grant, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4488 and HB 4490 before the committee: HB 4488 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 2008 PA 546, entitled "Sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment act," (MCL 400.1531 to 400.1535) by amending the title and by adding sections 2a and 2b. HB 4490 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21527 (MCL 333.21527), as amended by 2014 PA 320. Representative Conlin and Connor Loftus, representing Representative Morse, testified together in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Meinke, representing RISE, testified in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Brixie and Rachel Cichon, Legislative Director for Representative Brixie, testified together in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4488, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4490, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 518 before the committee: SB 518 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2020 PA 316. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 518, but did not wish to speak: Venessa Keesler, representing Launch Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 518 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela, Paquette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen.


evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Edwards, Wendzel and Johnsen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:32 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 3:23 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58 before the committee: HB 4347 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL 333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139. HB 4348 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139. SB 57 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139. SB 58 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL 333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 4347 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4348 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 57 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 58 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 44 and SB 45 before the committee: SB 44 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16280. SB 45 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16105 and 16106 (MCL 333.16105 and 333.16106), section 16105 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section 16106 as amended by 2022 PA 80. Bill Drake, representing Senator Wojno, and Nick Cook representing Senator Santana, testified together in support of SB 44 and SB 45. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Kelly Berishaj, representing the Oakland University School of Nursing, testified in support of SB 44 and SB 45. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 44 and SB 45, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH). Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 3:49 PM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4511 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4512 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 682. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:22 p.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4676. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of HB 4676 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Lindsey The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4677 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Lindsey The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4678 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Lindsey The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:28 p.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to excuse Representative McKinney from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Brabec moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Martus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Witwer offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda. The Committee discussed the proposed rules.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 17- 5-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Green, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink. The Chair laid the presentation from the House Fiscal Agency before the Committee. Director Mary Ann Cleary and Deputy Director Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, provided a presentation on Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendations. Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. The Chair laid HB 4842 before the committee: HB 4842 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled "An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations," by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2012 PA 519. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4842, but did not wish to speak: Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


evidence_text: Representative Price moved to report out HB 4842 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-8-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Slagh, DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Beson, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Green, Borton. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Breen offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda. The Committee discussed the proposed rules.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303 before the committee: HB 5300 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1 and 3 of chapter XI (MCL 711.1 and 711.3), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 40 and section 3 as added by 2000 PA 111. HB 5301 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 307 and 812 (MCL 257.307 and 257.812), section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 812 as amended by 2005 PA 142. HB 5302 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021 PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73. HB 5303 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2831 and 2872 (MCL 333.2831 and 333.2872), section 2831 as amended by 1996 PA 307. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5300, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5300 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5301. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5302 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5303. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5303 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5387 and HB 5388 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," (MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098) by adding chapter 9A. HB 5388 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106, 131, 202, 211, and 911 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106, 450.1131, 450.1202, 450.1211, and 450.1911), sections 105, 106, 211, and 911 as amended by 2012 PA 569 and sections 131 and 202 as amended by 2018 PA 85.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5387. The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5387 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5388. The motion prevailed 8-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5388 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak. The Chair laid HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5384 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in renting act," by amending section 2 (MCL 554.632). HB 5385 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79. HB 5386 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223. At 10:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order. Chair Breen and Representative Roth testified together in support of HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:58 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease. At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Becky Berke and Gail Anderson, representing Realtors, testified in support of HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Johnsen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4979 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:54 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:45 p.


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


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


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 602 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 544. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4522. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen. Runestad Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4523. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4525. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:32 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 366 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 225. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 225 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 226. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 226 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4186. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of HB 4186 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4188. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-1) version of HB 4188 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, and Outman Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4190 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 398. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Hauck Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.


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


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 24, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Tyrone Carter offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Meuller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4603 before the committee: HB 4603 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 627. Representative Liberati explained the changes in the proposed substitute (H-2) of HB 4603.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4603. The motion prevailed 14- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4603, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4603, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4603, but did not wish to speak: Damian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4603 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 328 before the committee: SB 328 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to require certain standards for certain smoke alarm devices; to prohibit certain conduct and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 328. Questions and discussion followed. Erika Scheffer, representing Kidde, a Carrier company, testified in support of SB 328. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 328, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the State Fire Marshall. Derek Dalling, representing The Home Depot.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:44 PM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Shannon offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5151 before the committee: HB 5151 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 30c. At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order. Representative Shannon, joined by Sergeant Lamar Kashat, representing the Sterling Heights Police Department, testified in support of HB 5151. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:48 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order. Sherry Carnell, family of Officer Leroy Imus, testified in support of HB 5151. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:55 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease. At 10:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5151 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5378 and HB 5379 before the committee: HB 5378 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178. HB 5379 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow certain reciprocal compacts, agreements, and arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as amended by 2022 PA 25. Representative Hill, joined by Cameron Bruno, representing Representative Prestin's office, and Henry Schienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, testified in support of HB 5378 and HB 5379. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5378 and HB 5379, but did not wish to speak: Justin Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen. Peter Mormon, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 498. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-1) version of SB 498 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 5028 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:30 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson Amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson. Nays: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 568. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 567 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Johnson. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 568 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Johnson. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 662. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 662 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley Nays: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4857 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley Nays: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:18 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4012 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:10 p.


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


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


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 683. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 350 and SB 555 before the committee: SB 350 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330. SB 555 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending sections 5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and 390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9. Senator Bayer, joined by Remy Gelderloos, representing the Office of Senator Anthony, testified in support of SB 350 and SB 555. Questions and discussion followed. Kaino Phillips, representing the Pontiac Promise Zone Authority, Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network, Nyko Quesada and Connor Holguin, representing Lansing Promise Scholars, Deborah Sanchez, representing Saginaw Promise, and Megan Byard-Karaba, representing Muskegon Promise, all testified in support of SB 350 and SB 555. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 350 and SB 555, but did not wish to speak: Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Rosie Vasquez, representing a Lansing Promise Parent. Triquita Hicks, representing Lansing Promise. Wytrice Harris, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Promise. Jade Scott, representing the Detroit Reginal Chamber and Detroit Promise. Moussa Traore, representing Hazel Park Promise. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Brian J. Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber. Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Rapids Promise Zone. Melissa Miller, representing the Newaygo County Area Promise Zone. The Chair laid HB 4938 before the committee: HB 4938 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned real property in Kent County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.


evidence_text: Representative Morgan moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4938. The motion prevailed 28-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: None. Pass: None. Caleb Buhs and Dave Arking, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, and Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4938. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5429 before the committee: HB 5429 (Rep. Morse) A bill to create the court-appointed special advocate program; and to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the court-appointed special advocate program and volunteers. Representative Morse testified in support of HB 5429. Questions and discussion followed. Patty Sabin, the President and CEO of the Michigan Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), testified in support of HB 5429. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5384 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in renting act," by amending section 2 (MCL 554.632). HB 5385 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79. HB 5386 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5384 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5385 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5386 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5328 before the committee: HB 5328 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending section 714 (MCL 38.2664), as amended by 2002 PA 95. Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5328. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Michelle Rick and Judge Charles LaSata, both representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in support of HB 5328. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5328, but did not wish to speak: Judge Mike Carpenter, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. Trevor Van Dyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Fitzgerald offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5203 before the committee: HB 5203 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204. Representative Breen, and Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. Sheriff Michelle Lajoye-Young, representing the Kent County Sheriff's office, testified in support of HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:31 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report SB 690 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4128. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4127 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of HB 4128 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:03 p.


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 393 and SB 394 before the committee: SB 393 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by repealing part 26 (MCL 324.2601 to 324.2611). SB 394 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1307, and 1311 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as amended by 2018 PA 268; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to speak: Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to speak: Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. John O'Brien, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 393 failed to be reported on February 8th, 2024. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out SB 394 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee: HB 4682 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4682 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:36 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


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