evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendments to SB 965. The motion did not prevail 3- 2-5: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Wegela. Pass: Reps. Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out SB 963 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 964 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 965 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6088 before the committee: HB 6088 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1986 PA 196, entitled "Public transportation authority act," by amending sections 8, 18, and 29 (MCL 124.458, 124.468, and 124.479), sections 8 and 18 as amended by 2006 PA 175. Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 6088. Questions and discussion followed. Assad Turfe, representing Wayne County, testified in support of HB 6088. Questions and discussion followed. Megan Owens, representing Transportation Riders United, testified in support of HB 6088. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in support of HB 6088. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6088, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union. Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876. Ben Stuptka, representing RTA. Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 6088 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: Rep. Zorn. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 3:30 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5944 and HB 5945 before the committee: HB 5944 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 51d (MCL 206.51d), as amended by 2020 PA 75. HB 5945 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 247.660 and 247.661), section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 50 and section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding section 11k. At 3:36 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:37 PM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order. Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 5944 and HB 5945. Ed Noyola and Ron Kendall, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5944 and HB 5945. Questions and discussion followed. At 3:36 PM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease. At 3:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5944 and HB 5945, but did not wish to speak: Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5944 and HB 5945, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Miller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 3:46 PM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Aiyash, joined by Lisa Tencer, representing the Vera Institute of Justice, testified in support of HB 4878. Erika Farley, Representing Rental Property Owners Association, testified in opposition of HB 4878. Dianne Shortey, representing Frank's Christian's Hope Co-op Corp, joined by Daniel Keith Arnold, representing Nation Outside, testified in support of HB 4878. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Thomas Visco, representing the Michigan Community Action. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Dakota Shananaquet, representing the Nation Outside - Detroit. Jessica Henry, representing the Nation Outside. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. William Lawrence, representing the Rent Is Too Damn High Coalition. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Relators. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan. Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 4919. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. William Lawrence, representing the Rent Is Too Damn High Coalition. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4919, but did not wish to speak: John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to excuse Representatives Zorn and DeBoyer from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to refer House Bill No. 4919 to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Aragona, Fink. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4878 and HB 4919 before the committee: HB 4878 (Rep. Aiyash) An act to prohibit landlords from requiring certain disclosures from certain applicants for rental units or taking adverse actions against certain applicants based on certain disclosures; to provide exceptions; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4919 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to establish a bill of rights for the homeless; and to provide a remedy for violation of those rights. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM. Representative Kristian Grant, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: December 5, 2024


evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5184 and HB 5185 before the committee: HB 5184 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 18503, 18504, 18506, 18506a, 18509, and 18518 (MCL 333.18503, 333.18504, 333.18506, 333.18506a, 333.18509, and 333.18518), sections 18503 and 18509 as amended by and sections 18504, 18506, 18506a, and 18518 as added by 2004 PA 61, and by adding section 18515a. HB 5185 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16177, 16348, 18101, and 18501 (MCL 333.16177, 333.16348, 333.18101, and 333.18501), section 16177 as amended by 2006 PA 481, sections 16348 and 18501 as amended by 2004 PA 61, section 18101 as amended by 2019 PA 96.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5184. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5185. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Gryniewicz, representing the Office of Student Conflict Resolution, University of Michigan. April McAboy. Department of Sociology and Social Work, Calvin University. Wayne State University. Aimee Garnett. Mariam Akhdar, representing the Dearborn Public Schools. Drake Dawson, representing the CNS Healthcare. Grace Su Ming Sekulidis, LLMSW. Catherine Macomber, representing the Saginaw Valley State University. Hannah Gaspar, representing the Adrian Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic. ALD Success Network. Kurtis Brown, representing the Detroit Public Schools. Salina Soto, representing the Detroit Public Schools. Jenna Friedman, representing the Wayne State University, Social Work Disability Justice Coalition. Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers Michigan. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5184, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Henkel, representing the Association of Social Worker Boards.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to refer HB 5184 to the Committee on Health Policy, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to refer HB 5185 to the Committee on Health Policy, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Herzberg 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 subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Legan Rose Acting Committee Clerk lrose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 5060 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5523 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber 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 12:10 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4909. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4910. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4911 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin The motion failed, and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4911. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Runestad Nays: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4912. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4909 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4910 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4911 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4912 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 858. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 857 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 858 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 997. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin The motion failed, and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 997 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1014 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink 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 1:34 p.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 804. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 804 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 651. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-2) version of SB 651 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, and Hertel. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. The motion failed and the bill was not reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:21 p.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 657 and SB 658 before the committee: SB 657 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135. SB 658 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452. Senator Polehanki testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658. Bill Drake, representing Senator Wonjo, testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658. Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane, testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658. Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 657 and SB 658, but did not wish to speak: Elise Ramsey, representing the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Cory Keller, representing the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. Beatrice Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals. Lidya Sattler, representing the Jackson County Animal Shelter / Animal Control. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Humane Society of the United States. The Chair laid HB 4431, HB 4432 and HB 4433 before the committee: HB 4431 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 158 and 159 (MCL 750.158 and 750.159). HB 4432 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to create and maintain a fingerprint identification and criminal history records division within the department of state police; to require peace officers, persons in charge of certain institutions, and others to make reports respecting juvenile offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police; to require the fingerprinting of an accused by certain persons; and to provide penalties and remedies for a violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA 67. HB 4433 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 9 of chapter VI and section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 766.9 and 777.16i), section 9 of chapter VI as amended by 1988 PA 106 and section 16i of chapter XVII as amended by 2012 PA 169. Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4431, HB 4432 and HB 4433. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4431, HB 4432 and HB 4433, but did not wish to speak: Emma Zanotti, representing the Equality Michigan Action Network. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU Michigan. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4431 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4432 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4433. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4433 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller. Chair Hope returned to SB 657 and SB 658.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 657. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 657 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 658. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out SB 658 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5828 before the committee: HB 5828 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64a. Representative Young testified in support of HB 5828. Terra DeFoe, representing Emilio DeFoe, testified in support of HB 5828. Trudy Williams, representing Terra DeFoe, testified in support of HB 5828. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified with a neutral position on HB 5828. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5828, but did not wish to speak: Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 5828 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Bezotte. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, BeGole. The Chair laid HB 4160, HB 4161, HB 4162, HB 4163 and HB 4164 before the committee: HB 4160 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2019 PA 14. HB 4161 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17764 (MCL 333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214. HB 4162 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18, 750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, 750.211a, 750.316, 750.436, and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 436, and 543f as amended by 2014 PA 23 and section 316 as amended by 2022 PA 149, and by adding section 506b. HB 4163 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 1 and 1b of chapter IX (MCL 769.1 and 769.1b), section 1 as amended by 1999 PA 87 and section 1b as amended by 1998 PA 520; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4164 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA 209.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4160. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4160 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 5). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4161. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4161 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4162. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4162 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4163 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4164 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 813 before the committee: SB 813 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA 343.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 813 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017 before the committee: HB 6015 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135. HB 6016 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled "Animal welfare fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 287.992). HB 6017 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950 (MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2018 PA 146. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6015, but did not wish to speak: Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Hunters Association. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Keith Schafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 6015 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6016 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 6017 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560 before the committee: HB 4556 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 12 and 25 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12 and 769.25), section 12 as amended by 2012 PA 319 and section 25 as added by 2014 PA 22, and by adding sections 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g, and 27h to chapter IX. HB 4557 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 33e and 34 (MCL 791.233e and 791.234), section 33e as amended by 2022 PA 28 and section 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14, and by adding section 34e. HB 4558 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503. HB 4559 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17764 (MCL 333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214. HB 4560 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 227b, 316, 436, 520b, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18, 750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, 750.211a, 750.227b, 750.316, 750.436, 750.520b, and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 436, 520b, and 543f as amended by 2014 PA 23, section 227b as amended by 2015 PA 26, and section 316 as amended by 2022 PA 149.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4556. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4556 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4557. The motion prevailed 8- 4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4557 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4558 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4559 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4560 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Harris from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Whitsett moved to report out SB 539 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Tisdel.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out SB 536 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 537 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 536 and SB 537, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 539, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association. Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 6211 and HB 6212 before the committee: HB 6211 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 15 (MCL 207.565), as amended by 2010 PA 122. HB 6212 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 7 (MCL 207.557), as amended by 2014 PA 514.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 6211 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 6212 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6211 and HB 6212, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098 before the committee: HB 6095 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 205d (MCL 125.3205d), as added by 2018 PA 506. HB 6096 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 501 (MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12. HB 6097 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 517. HB 6098 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 403 (MCL 125.3403).


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 6095 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: Rep. St. Germaine. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.


evidence_text: Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 6096 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: Rep. St. Germaine. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 6097 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: Rep. St. Germaine. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 6098 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat. Nays: Rep. St. Germaine. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.


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


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 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 4:12 PM. Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee: HB 4095 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308d. HB 4096 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 5549 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 5659 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2018 PA 548, entitled "Comprehensive school safety plan act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.803) and by adding section 6; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5660 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 6, 1241, and 1308a (MCL 380.6, 380.1241, and 380.1308a), section 6 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 1241 as added by 2018 PA 549, and section 1308a as added by 2018 PA 551. Representative Breen spoke to the substitutes for HBs 4095, 4096, 5549, 5659 and 5660. Questions and discussion followed. Jayme Taylor and Katie Cavanaugh, members of the Okemos Public School Board of Education, testified in support of HBs 4095, 4096 and 5549. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659 and HB 5660, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5174 before the committee: HB 5174 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. Representative Brabec spoke to the substitute for HB 5174.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5174. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5174 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong. Nays: Rep. Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Markkanen. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5174, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Kuntzsch, representing the Self-heart Recipient. Jon Hoffman, representing the American Kidney Fund. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing the Gift of Life Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5735 before the committee: HB 5735 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5735 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5735, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrations.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to excuse Representatives Shannon, Greene and Paquette 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 9:33 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 401, SB 402, SB 403 and SB 404 before the committee: SB 401 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to create a state voting rights act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for a court-appointed monitor under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain discriminatory activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; to create a fund; to provide remedies; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 402 (Sen. Moss) A bill to create a voting and elections database and institute; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies. SB 403 (Sen. Chang) A bill to provide for language assistance for elections; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the language access advisory council; and to provide for remedies. SB 404 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 726, 736, and 751 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, and 168.751), and by adding sections 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator Camilleri gave testimony in support of SB 401 though SB 404. Questions and discussion followed. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, joined by Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie, gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Swope joined by Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, gave testimony on SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed. Lisa Brown gave testimony on SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, joined by Erica Peresman, representing Promote the Vote, gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed. Demetria McCain, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's Legal Defense Fund, joined by Latta Nott, representing the Campaign Legal Center, gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404. Rima Meroueh, representing the National Network for Arab American Communities, gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404. Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power, gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed. Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie returned to testify on SB 401 through SB 404. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 401, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 401, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tim Maurd-Vetter, representing the Republican Party Delegate. Sheri Ritchie, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections, Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance, Mid-Michigan Women for Conservative Values. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 401, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 401, but did not wish to speak: Deb Otis, representing the FairVote Action. Ben Gardner, representing the All Voting is Local Action. Jeffrey Kroon. Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. David Weinberg, representing the Brennan Center for Justice. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Michael Pernick, representing the Legal Defense Fund. Rhonda Collins. Dr. Lucetry Dalton-Trusty. Moniqne Washington, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Valissa Armstead, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Nikla Smith, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Venus J. Brown, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kamryn Calloway, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kimberly Calloway, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Lynise Barbee, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kimberly Fisher, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Social Action Committee. Patrick Stegemoeller, representing the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Kurtis Fernandez, representing the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote of Michigan. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. Logan Vonce, representing the Michigan League of Conservative Voters. Sara Ismail, representing the National Network for Arab American Communities. Brendan Cushing, representing the Generation Vote. Charlene Vanacker. Kim Murray-Kovalick, representing the Voters Not Politicians. Stephanie Szymas, representing the Secure Democracy. Donyale Stephen-Atara, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Connor Kozisek, representing the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, United Congress of Community and Religious Organizations. Phi Nguyen, representing the Demos. Jim Ryan, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Lata Nott, representing the Campaign Legl Center. Brett Edkins, representing the Stand Up America. Quentin Turner, representing the Common Cause Michigan. Zaria Mariko Guignard, representing the Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Lucy Taylor. Noelle Damico, representing the Workers Circle. Anita Richardson, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Vickie Ellis. Michelle Kanter Cohen, representing the Fair Elections Center. Brenda Ryan. Rhonda Farrell-Butler, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Candis Thomas, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 401, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out SB 404 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out SB 401 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 402. The motion prevailed 6-2- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 402 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 403. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 404, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 404, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association. Donovan Monte Gomez. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 403, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 402, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 402, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 403 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting. Eric Welsby testified in support of Merissa Kovach testified in support of Merissa Kovach testified in support of Merissa Kovach testified in support of Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: December 10, 2024


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 692, SB 693, SB 694, SB 695 and SB 728 before the committee: SB 692 (Sen. Singh) A bill to provide for the protection of certain individuals through the licensing and regulation of certain camps and camp programs; to provide for the establishment of standards of certain camps and camp programs; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the camp licensing fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from the fund; to provide certain immunity from liability; and to prohibit certain conduct regarding reporting and provide penalties. SB 693 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by 2024 PA 26. SB 694 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1 and 9 (MCL 722.111 and 722.119), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 173 and section 9 as amended by 2022 PA 71; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 695 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 13a, 16, 19, 22, and 26a (MCL 400.703, 400.705, 400.707, 400.713a, 400.716, 400.719, 400.722, and 400.726a), sections 3, 5, 7, 13a, and 22 as amended by 2018 PA 557, section 19 as amended by 1992 PA 176, and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388. SB 728 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 692 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 693 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 694 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 695 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 728 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. The Chair laid HB 5833 before the committee: HB 5833 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," (MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding part 6 to article V; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Breen testified in support of HB 5833. Questions and discussion followed. Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, testified in support of HB 5833. Questions and discussion followed. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of HB 5833.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5833 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB 5989 before the committee: HB 5985 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending section 506 (MCL 38.2506), as amended by 2002 PA 95. HB 5986 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 31 (MCL 38.31), as amended by 2002 PA 99. HB 5987 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 85 (MCL 38.1385), as amended by 2006 PA 617. HB 5988 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending section 24 (MCL 38.1624), as amended by 2018 PA 674. HB 5989 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 2017 PA 202, entitled "Protecting local government retirement and benefits act," (MCL 38.2801 to 38.2812) by adding section 4a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB 5989. Dee Lindenberger testified in support of HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB 5989. Christopher Smith, representing Chalgian & Tripp, testified in support of HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB 5989. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5985. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5985 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5986. The motion prevailed 8- 0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5986 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5987. The motion prevailed 6- 0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5987 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5988. The motion prevailed 6- 0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5988 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5989. The motion prevailed 6-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5989 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. The Chair laid SB 872 before the committee: SB 872 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f. Alexi Chapin-Smith, representing the Office of Senator Irwin, testified in support of SB 872. Questions and discussion followed. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of SB 872. Questions and discussion followed. Justin Kaiseta testified in support of SB 872. Amy Harfeld, representing the Children's Advocacy Institute, testified in support of SB 872. Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Advocacy Program, testified in support of SB 872.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 872. The motion prevailed 6- 0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to report out SB 872 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 1:20 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146 before the committee: HB 6144 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled "An act to provide for the public safety; to create the Michigan state police, and provide for the organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices, duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan state police as heretofore organized, and the department of public safety; to create the office of commissioner of the Michigan state police; to provide for an acting commissioner and for the appointment of the officers and members of said department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their compensation; to provide for their removal from office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929," (MCL 28.1 to 28.16) by adding section 5a. HB 6145 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 14 and 14a (MCL 28.434 and 28.434a), section 14 as amended by 2010 PA 295 and section 14a as amended by 2023 PA 19. HB 6146 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 239 and 239a (MCL 750.239 and 750.239a), as amended by 2010 PA 294. Representative Brabec and Rev. Chris Yaw, Director of St. David's Firearm Buyback Program, testified in support of HB 6144, HB 6145, HB 6146. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Price approached to answer questions from the committee. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146, but did not wish to speak: Sean Holihan, representing Giffords. Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. Ramya Swami and Kelly Simpson, representing Brady United Against Gun Violence. Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. Marti Praschan, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in opposition to HB 6145 and HB 6146. Daniel Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in opposition to HB 6144 and HB 6145. Representative Price approached to answer questions from the committee. Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in opposition to HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146. Questions and discussion followed. Nick Boge, representing the National Rifle Association, testified in opposition to HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146. Donovan Gomez testified in opposition to HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Snyder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 868 before the committee: SB 868 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226.


evidence_text: Representative Wilson moved to report out SB 868 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Filler. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 868, but did not wish to speak: Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 868, but did not wish to speak: Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild. Geralyn Lasher, representing the Wine Institute. The Chair laid HB 6084 before the committee: HB 6084 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2021 PA 18. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order. Representative Tyrone Carter and Winn Atkins representing the SAZERAC testified in support of HB 6084. At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Brett Visner representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers testified in support of HB 6084. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6084, but did not wish to speak: Tom Derrick, representing the American Distilled Spirits Alliance. Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. The Chair laid SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732 before the committee: SB 730 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. SB 731 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA 434. SB 732 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 804. Dan Myckowiak and Bill Drake, representing Senator Polehanki and Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers, testified in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732, but did not wish to speak: Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser-Busch. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid SB 867 before the committee: SB 867 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a. Nick Haas, representing Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 867. Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Secretary of State, testified in support of SB 867. Questions and discussion followed. Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of SB 867. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 867, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Wendzel 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 11:04 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6074 before the committee: HB 6074 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d. Representative Roth and Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 6074. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6074, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 6074 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5945 before the committee: HB 5945 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 247.660 and 247.661), section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 50 and section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding section 11k. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5945, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5945. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to report out HB 5945 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg. Nays: Rep. St. Germaine. Pass: Reps. Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representative Miller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 10:44 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1044. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 1044 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink Nays: Sen. Daley The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1045. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1045 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink Nays: Sen. Daley The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno 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 8:45 a.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 299. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 300. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry 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 4:35 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 651 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report SB 652 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 653 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 654 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:36 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey Amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 1082. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1082. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: Sen. Lindsey 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 SB 1082 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 12:40 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 910 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1083 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1084. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1084 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1085 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 861 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 862 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 863 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 864. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 864 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:01 p.


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee: HB 4095 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308d. HB 4096 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 5549 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 5659 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2018 PA 548, entitled "Comprehensive school safety plan act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.803) and by adding section 6; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5660 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 6, 1241, and 1308a (MCL 380.6, 380.1241, and 380.1308a), section 6 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 1241 as added by 2018 PA 549, and section 1308a as added by 2018 PA 551.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4095. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4096. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5659. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5660. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4095 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 4096 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wendzel.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5659 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong, Wendzel. Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Paquette.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5660 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong, Wendzel. Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Paquette.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Greene 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 3:52 PM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Patrice Neely, Founder and CEO of GoLogicsolutions. Patrice Neely, representing GoLogicsolutions, spoke regarding enabling governments to increase small business success rates. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609 before the committee: HB 5606 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245. HB 5607 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules. HB 5608 (Rep. McFall) A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 5609 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Representative Andrews and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed. Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power Company, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Todd Allen, representing the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Angela Wojtowicz, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609, but did not wish to speak: Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the UWUA.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to excuse Representatives Greene and Prestin from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:24 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov