evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5511. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Borton offered the following amendments to HB 5511: 1. Amend page 5, line 28, by striking out all of line 28. 2. Amend page 5, line 1, after "districts" by striking out "3,000,000" and inserting "4,000.000". and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5511. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Martus moved to report out HB 5511 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-5-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Fink, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, DeBoer. The Chair laid HB 5512 before the committee: HB 5512 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5512.


evidence_text: Representative Puri moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5512. The motion prevailed 27-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Kuhn, Steele. Representative Lightner offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 17, following line 16, by inserting: "Sec. 213. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department’s performance.". 2. Amend page 18, following line 18, by inserting: "Sec. 218. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under part 1, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, intertransfer funds within part 1 for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution.". 3. Amend page 19, following line 4, by inserting: "Sec. 223. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Report to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high‐ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) By February 1, report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the prior fiscal year and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the prior fiscal year. (2) As used in this section, “severance pay” means compensation that is both payable or paid on the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.".


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 16, line 24, after "exceed" by striking out "$25,000,000.00" and inserting "$5,000,000.00".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 21, following line 2, by inserting: "Sec. 230. Not later than August 1, the department shall submit a report that provides a listing of all current work project accounts. The report must include all of the following information for each current work project account: (a) The original work project amount. (b) A detailed accounting of expenditures to date. (c) The balance of the work project account. (d) The intended use of remaining funds in the work project account. (e) The expected completion date of the work project.".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Fink offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 21, following line 2, by inserting: "Sec. 231. Appropriations in part 1 from state and federal sources are prohibited from being used to provide services, grants, or programming to individuals who are not citizens of the United States unless the individual is a qualified alien under 8 USC 1641.".


evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 13- 16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 21, following line 2, by inserting: "Sec. 232. Funds appropriated in part 1 that are utilized for grants or grant programs are subject to the following conditions: (a) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has been established and is operating in this state or another state for more than two years prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (b) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has had an office in this state or in the service area covered under any grant for at least six months prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (c) Prior to the disbursement or awarding of a grant, all grant recipients must provide a spending plan specifying how all grant funds will be used if grant funds will be provided to a third party or subrecipient. (d) Each department or agency responsible for the disbursement or awarding of grant funds must audit the entity's use of the grant funds for each fiscal year in which the grant is active. (e) Grant recipients and their immediate family members are prohibited from being employed by the executive branch or legislative branch of this state. (f) Grant recipients are prohibited from serving on any state board that has direct or indirect responsibility for the approval or auditing of grant funds disbursed by state departments and agencies. (g) Full and complete audits of grant funds issued by a department or agency of this state, without redaction unless required by law, must be posted to a department or agency website in a conspicuous place for public review.".


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 19, line 5 by striking out all of section 225.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-0-17: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Representative Borton offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 7 by striking out line 21 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Borton offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 7 by striking out line 22 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Borton offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 6, line 26, after "293.0" by striking out "54,037,500" and inserting "53,337,500" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 11-17-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Bollin. Representative Borton offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 6, after line 9 by inserting "Aquatic invasive management $7,300,000". 2. Amend page 6, line 11, after "63.0" by striking out "11,016,400" and inserting "3,716,400" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-16-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Morgan. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 5 after line 18 by inserting "Donated deer processing $600,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 23, following line 6, by inserting: "WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Sec. 501. The funds appropriated in part 1 for donated deer processing shall be provided to Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger to process donations of harvested deer to food banks or other hunger-relief organizations.".


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-15-2: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Lightner, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Wilson. Pass: Reps. Snyder, Bollin. Representative Borton offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 9, line 25, after "$" by striking out "350,000" and inserting "1,350,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 24, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 1002. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for dam management grant program, at least $1,000,000.00 shall be expended for dam repairs on state-owned lands and shall not be expended for departmental administration.".


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 11-17-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Bollin. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 13, after line 14 by inserting "Cornwall flooding dam repair 1,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 25, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 1202. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Cornwall flooding dam repair, the department shall repair the Cornwall flooding dam in Cheboygan County.".


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 11-17-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Bollin. Representative Borton offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 13 after line 14 by inserting "AuSable and Manistee river restoration initiative 2,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 25, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 1202. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for AuSable and Manistee river restoration initiative are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for the project under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to restore and maintain fisheries, habitats, and ecosystems in the AuSable River and Manistee River. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts, or both. (c) The total estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2029.".


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 11-17-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Bollin. Representative Beson offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 13, following line 14 by inserting "Monitor Township Park 100,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to withdraw the amendment to HB 5512. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Borton offered the following amendments to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 23, following line 6, by inserting: "WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Sec. 506. The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services, is encouraged to harvest all deer during targeted removal required under the enhanced wildlife biosecurity program.". 2. Amend page 23, by striking out all of section 802 and inserting "Sec. 802. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall provide quarterly reports on the number of acres of state forestland marked or treated for timber harvesting. (2) The department shall complete and deliver these reports, within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the standing committees of the senate and house with primary responsibility for issues with natural resources. The report must contain the following information: (a) The number of acres prepared in the last quarter and the year to date total. (b) The number of acres sold in the last quarter and the year to date total. (c) The amount of revenue generated by the sale and harvesting of state land in the last quarter and the year to date total.". 3. Amend page 24, following line 16, by inserting "LAW ENFORCEMENT Sec. 901. The appropriation in part 1 for snowmobile law enforcement grants shall be used by the department to provide grants to county law enforcement agencies to enforce part 821 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82101 to 324.82161, including rules promulgated under that part and ordinances enacted pursuant to that part. The department shall consider the number of enforcement hours and the number of miles of snowmobile trails in each county in allocating these grants. Any funds not distributed to counties revert back to the snowmobile registration fee subaccount created under section 82111 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82111. Counties shall provide semiannual reports to the department on the use of grant money received under this section.". 4. Amend page 24, following line 16, by inserting: "Sec. 902. The department shall provide a report on the marine safety grant program to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the senate and house fiscal agencies by December 1. The report shall include the following information for the preceding year: the total amount of revenue received for watercraft registrations, the amount deposited into the marine safety fund, and the expenditures made from the marine safety fund, including the amounts expended for department administration, other state agencies, the law enforcement division, and grants to counties. The report shall also include the distribution methodology used by the department to distribute the marine safety grants and a list of the grants and the amounts awarded by county.". 5. Amend page 25, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 1204. From the funds appropriated in part 1, before the 2025 deer hunting season, the department shall make at least 1 chronic wasting disease (CWD) check station or drop station available during any deer season in any county that is included in a core CWD area, a CWD management zone, or a core CWD surveillance area.".


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Borton offered the following amendment to HB 5512: 1. Amend page 21, following line 2, by inserting: "Sec. 230. The department shall not prohibit an individual from feeding birds or wildlife within 300 feet of a residence if feed quantity totals less than 2 gallons.".


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5512. The motion did not prevail 13-15-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Snyder.


evidence_text: Representative McKinney moved to report out HB 5512 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 17-7-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Slagh, Beson, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Borton, DeBoer. The Chair laid HB 5513 before the committee: HB 5513 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 5513.


evidence_text: Representative Morse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5513. Representative Morse moved to withdraw the motion to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5513. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Morse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5513. The motion prevailed 25-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Slagh, Fink, Kuhn, Steele. Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to HB 5513: 1. Amend page 11, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 223. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's performance. Sec. 224. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this act, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each chamber, intertransfer funds within this act for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution. Sec. 225. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Report to the standard report recipients and the senate and house appropriations committees any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high-ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) By February 1, report on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and the number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. (2) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.".


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5513. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5513: 1. Amend page 11, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 223. Not later than August 1, the department shall submit a report that provides a listing of all current work project accounts. The report must include all of the following information for each current work project account: (a) The original work project amount. (b) A detailed accounting of expenditures to date. (c) The current balance of the work project account. (d) The intended use of any remaining funds in the work project account. (e) The expected completion date of the work project.".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5513. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Fink offered the following amendment to HB 5513: 1. Amend page 11, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 223. Appropriations in part 1 from state and federal sources are prohibited from being used to provide services, grants, or programming to individuals who are not citizens of the United States unless the individual is a qualified alien under 8 USC 1641.".


evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5513. The motion did not prevail 13- 16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 5513: 1. Amend page 11, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 223. Funds appropriated in part 1 that are utilized for grants or grant programs are subject to the following conditions: (a) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has been established and is operating in this state or another state for more than two years prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (b) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has had an office in this state or in the service area covered under any grant for at least 6 months prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (c) Prior to the disbursement or awarding of a grant, all grant recipients must provide a spending plan specifying how all grant funds will be used and if grant funds will be provided to a third party or subrecipient. (d) Each department or agency responsible for the disbursement or awarding of grant funds must audit the entity's use of the grant funds for each fiscal year in which the grant is active. (e) Grant recipients and their immediate family members are prohibited from being employed by the executive branch or legislative branch of this state. (f) Grant recipients are prohibited from serving on any state board that has direct or indirect responsibility for the approval or auditing of grant funds disbursed by state departments and agencies. (g) Full and complete audits of grant funds issued by a department or agency of this state, without redaction unless required by law, must be posted to a department or agency website in a conspicuous place for public review.".


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5513. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McKinney moved to report out HB 5513 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 17-1-11: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Rep. Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette. The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee: HB 5514 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 5514.


evidence_text: Representative Martus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5514. The motion prevailed 27-0- 2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Kuhn, Steele. Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to HB 5514: 1. Amend page 23, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 229. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's performance. Sec. 230. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this act, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each chamber, intertransfer funds within this act for the particular department, board, commission,officeer, or institution. Sec. 231. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Report to the standard report recipients and the senate and house appropriations committees any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high-ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) By February 1, report on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and the number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. (2) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.".


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5514. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5514: 1. Amend page 23, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 229. Not later than August 1, the department shall submit a report that provides a listing of all current work project accounts. The report must include all of the following information for each current work project account: (a) The original work project amount. (b) A detailed accounting of expenditures to date. (c) The current balance of the work project account. (d) The intended use of any remaining funds in the work project account. (e) The expected completion date of the work project.".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5514. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Fink offered the following amendment to HB 5514: 1. Amend page 23, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 229. Appropriations in part 1 from state and federal sources are prohibited from being used to provide services, grants, or programming to individuals who are not citizens of the United States unless the individual is a qualified alien under 8 USC 1641.".


evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5514. The motion did not prevail 13- 16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 5514: 1. Amend page 23, following line 8, by inserting: "Sec. 229. Funds appropriated in part 1 that are utilized for grants or grant programs are subject to the following conditions: (a) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has been established and is operating in this state or another state for more than two years prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (b) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has had an office in this state or in the service area covered under any grant for at least 6 months prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (c) Prior to the disbursement or awarding of a grant, all grant recipients must provide a spending plan specifying how all grant funds will be used and if grant funds will be provided to a third party or subrecipient. (d) Each department or agency responsible for the disbursement or awarding of grant funds must audit the entity's use of the grant funds for each fiscal year in which the grant is active. (e) Grant recipients and their immediate family members are prohibited from being employed by the executive branch or legislative branch of this state. (f) Grant recipients are prohibited from serving on any state board that has direct or indirect responsibility for the approval or auditing of grant funds disbursed by state departments and agencies. (g) Full and complete audits of grant funds issued by a department or agency of this state, without redaction unless required by law, must be posted to a department or agency website in a conspicuous place for public review.".


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5514. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendments to HB 5514: 1. Amend page 5, line 14, after "179.0" by striking out "30,511,100" and inserting "29,161,100". 2. Amend page 6, line 12, after "fees" by striking out "6,213,400" and inserting "4,863,400" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5514. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Borton offered the following amendments to HB 5514: 1. Amend page 11, line 10, by striking out all of line 10. 2. Amend page 11, line 20, by striking out all of line 20 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5514. The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 5514 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-8-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Borton, DeBoer. The Chair laid HCR 13 before the committee: HCR 13 (Rep. O'Neal) A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative notice requirement for increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service. Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HCR 13. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Martus moved to report out HCR 13 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-8-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Cavitt, DeBoer. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 10:45 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4519 before the committee: HB 4519 (Rep. Scott) A bill to designate May 2 of each year as Negro Leagues Day.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4519 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 249 before the committee: SB 249 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20904, 20912, 20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904, 333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and 333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as added by 1990 PA 179. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 249, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.


evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to report out SB 249 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446 before the committee: HB 5437 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1991 PA 180, entitled "An act to assist in the financing of stadia or convention facilities; to permit eligible municipalities to impose and collect an excise tax on businesses engaged in the preparation and delivery of food and beverages for immediate consumption, in leasing or renting motor vehicles in the eligible municipality, and in providing accommodations for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; to limit the rate of that excise tax; to authorize voter approval in a single ballot question of the excise tax authorized by this act and of certain purposes for which the excise tax is imposed; to provide for the establishment of procedures for the collection, administration, and enforcement of the excise tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials; to provide for the disposition and transmittal of the revenues from the tax for stadia or convention facility development and other purposes and authorize the pledge of those revenues; to authorize the appointment of employees and officials of a local governmental unit to an authority to which revenues from the tax may be pledged; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 6 (MCL 207.751, 207.752, and 207.756), section 1 as amended by 2008 PA 532. HB 5438 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to provide for the registry, promotion, and regulation of certain short-term rentals and hosting platforms; to create certain databases; to provide for the imposition and collection of a statewide excise tax; to provide for the disbursement of the excise tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. HB 5439 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 2010 PA 254, entitled "Regional convention and tourism promotion act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 7 (MCL 141.1432, 141.1433, 141.1434, and 141.1437), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 465. HB 5440 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1989 PA 244, entitled "Regional tourism marketing act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 (MCL 141.892, 141.893, 141.894, 141.895, 141.898, and 141.899), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 466. HB 5441 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1980 PA 395, entitled "Community convention or tourism marketing act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 3a, 4, and 8 (MCL 141.872, 141.873, 141.873a, 141.874, and 141.878), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 626, section 3 as amended by 2010 PA 283, section 3a as amended by 1993 PA 224, and sections 4 and 8 as amended by 1984 PA 59; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5442 (Rep. Byrnes) A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State convention facility development act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 8, 9, and 19 (MCL 207.623, 207.624, 207.628, 207.629, and 207.639), sections 3 and 9 as amended by 2022 PA 276 and sections 4 and 8 as amended by 2009 PA 61. HB 5443 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled "An act to permit counties to impose and collect an excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the revenues thereof; and to prescribe penalties," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.861, 141.862, 141.863, 141.864, 141.866, and 141.867), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 118, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 284, and section 7 as amended by 1989 PA 13. HB 5444 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 2020 PA 340, entitled "Regional event center financing act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 141.1442, 141.1443, and 141.1445). HB 5445 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1980 PA 383, entitled "Convention and tourism marketing act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 8 (MCL 141.882, 141.883, 141.884, and 141.888), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 625. HB 5446 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2007 PA 25, entitled "Convention and tourism promotion act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 8 (MCL 141.1322, 141.1323, 141.1324, and 141.1328), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 464. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified with concerns on HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446. Mike Bozich, representing Granicus, testified in support of HB 5438. Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Township supervisor, testified in support of HB 5438. Mitchell Treadwell, representing the Traverse City Planning Commission, testified in support of HB 5438. Laura Chadwick, representing the Travel Technology Association, testified in opposition to HB 5438. Nicole Zaagman, representing the Kent County Farm Bureau, testified in opposition to HB 5438. Representative Andrews answered committee member questions regarding the bill package. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5438, but did not wish to speak: Ron Lemcool, Supervisor, representing Long Lake Township. Lucy Welch, representing herself. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from April 10, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to adopt amendment #1 to SB 758. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 758, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Irwin, to report SB 758, as amended, as a clean sub, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to recommend immediate effect for SB 758 (S-4). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 759. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 759 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect for SB 759 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt amendment #1 to SB 751 (S- 1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis Nays: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri The motion failed and amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 751. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to report SB 751 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect for SB 751 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 768. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 768 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect for SB 768 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Camilleri , to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 756. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 756 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend immediate effect for SB 756 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 757. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 757 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect for SB 757 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 762. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 762 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to recommend immediate effect for SB 762 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 762. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to report SB 762 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Shink, to recommend immediate effect for SB 762 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without Objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by the Sen. McCann, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:50 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 760. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer and Klinefelt. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Hauck. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to refer SB 760 to the Committee on Appropriations. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer and Klinefelt. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Hauck. The motion prevailed and the bill (S-1) was referred.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Albert, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 769. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bayer, Sen.(s) Klinefelt. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Bayer, to refer SB 769 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bayer, Sen.(s) Klinefelt. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 761. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann, Camilleri, and Damoose. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Camilleri, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann, Camilleri, and Damoose. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


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


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation on the Office of the Auditor General Report on Unemployment Insurance Agency 186-0320-22 December 2023 before the committee. Audit Division Administrator Bryan Weiler and Principal Audit Supervisor Chad Monger, representing the Office of the Auditor General, provided a presentation on the Office of the Auditor General Report on Unemployment Insurance Agency 186-0320-22 December 2023. Questions and discussion followed. Director Julia Dale and Legislative Liaison Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Unemployment Insurance Agency, provided a presentation on the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 449 and SB 450 before the committee: SB 449 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108b. SB 450 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108a.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 449. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 449 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 450. The motion prevailed 17-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to report out SB 450 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4291 before the committee: HB 4291 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 9157 and 9158. Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 4291. Questions and discussion followed. John Ciecko, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society, testified in support of HB 4291. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Uyl, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association, testified in support of HB 4291. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Michael Roebuck, Chief Medical Information Officer and Assistant Director of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4291. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4291, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The Chair laid SB 482 before the committee: SB 482 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 13809 and 13810 (MCL 333.13809 and 333.13810), as added by 1990 PA 21. Elizabeth Trombley, on behalf of Senator McDonald-Rivet, testified in support of SB 482. Questions and discussion followed. Sydney Hart and Rhonda Oyer, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of SB 482. Questions and discussion followed. Andrew Daniels, representing Aspire Health, testified in support of SB 482. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 482, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association.


evidence_text: Representative Haadsma moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Brenda Carter offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 27 before the committee: SB 27 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406hh. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 27, but did not wish to speak: Donna Baker-Miller, representing MCG Health. Amy Stanton, representing the Michigan Education Special Services Association.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out SB 27 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Smit. The Chair laid HB 5191, HB 5192, HB 5193, HB 5194, HB 5195, HB 5196 and HB 5197 before the committee: HB 5191 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002 PA 206. HB 5192 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA 276. HB 5193 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health care false claim act," by amending section 2 (MCL 752.1002). HB 5194 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174. HB 5195 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276. HB 5196 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21. HB 5197 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 4506. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:06 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order. Representative Carter, Representative Harris, and Jospeh Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HBs 5191, 5192, 5193, 5194, 5195, 5196, and 5197. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:22 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease. At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Mitchell Meyers, representing CURE Auto Insurance, testified in support of HBs 5191, 5192, 5193, 5194, 5195, 5196, and 5197. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5191, HB 5192, HB 5193, HB 5194, HB 5195, HB 5196 and HB 5197, but did not wish to speak: Alex Houseman, representing Big I Michigan. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Craig Sepich, representing the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5197, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.


evidence_text: Representative Smit moved to excuse Representatives Breen, Markkanen and Bruck from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Grant moved to adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:30 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the Office of the Auditor General Report on Unemployment Insurance Agency 186-0320-22 December 2023. Bryan Weiler and Chad Monger, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified to the Office of the Auditor General Report on Unemployment Insurance Agency 186-0320-22 December 2023. Questions and discussion followed. Director Julia Dale and Legislative Liaison Rachel Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified to the Office of the Auditor General Report on Unemployment Insurance Agency 186-0320-22 December 2023. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Communities First Incorporated before the Committee. Glen Wilson and Joel Arnold, representing Communities First Incorporated, gave a presentation on Communities First Incorporated. The Chair laid a presentation on an Overview of Supportive Housing before the Committee. Molly Smith, representing Avalon, and Catherine Distelrath, representing Supportive Housing, gave a presentation on an Overview of Supportive Housing. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5236 and HB 5237 before the committee: HB 5236 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in renting act," (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 4a. HB 5237 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to provide legal services at public expense for individuals who are parties to civil actions and to landlords of residential premises; to provide for the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require appropriations. Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 5236. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 5237. Tonya Myers Phillips, representing the Detroit Right to Council Coalition, testified in support of HB 5237. Ruth Johnson, representing Community Development Advocates of Detroit, testified in support of HB 5237. Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, testified in support of HB 5237. Representative Dievendorf returned to answer questions from the Committee. David Ellis, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5237. Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5237. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 5237. Angana Shah, representing Detroit Action, testified with no position on HB 5237. William Lawrence, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition, testified in support of HB 5237. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5236, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County Michigan. Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5236, but did not wish to speak: William Lawrence, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5237, but did not wish to speak: Ponsella Hardaway, representing Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength. Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Ashley Lowe, representing Lakeshore Legal. Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5237, but did not wish to speak: John Shay. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business Michigan. Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5236 and HB 5237, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Simon L. Ponce Potes, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition. Ashley Heidenrich, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to excuse Representative Zorn from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Kristian Grant, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 539. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:15 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 354. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:43 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 766. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Bumstead. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to refer SB 766 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Bumstead. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to excuse Representative Lightner from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5499 before the committee: HB 5499 (Rep. Hood) A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Hood testified in support of HB 5499. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative McKinney moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5499. The motion prevailed 27-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Steele. Representative Bollin offered the following amendments to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 19, following line 10, by inserting: "Sec. 213. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department’s performance.". 2. Amend page 20, following line 9, by inserting: "Sec. 218. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under part 1, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, intertransfer funds within part 1 for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution.". 3. Amend page 20, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 223. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Report to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high‐ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) By February 1, report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the prior fiscal year and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the prior fiscal year. (2) As used in this section, “severance pay” means compensation that is both payable or paid on the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 18 by striking out lines 2 through 7.


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 20, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 224. Not later than August 1, the department shall submit a report that provides a listing of all current work project accounts. The report must include all of the following information for each current work project account: (a) The original work project amount. (b) A detailed accounting of expenditures to date. (c) The balance of the work project account. (d) The intended use of remaining funds in the work project account. (e) The expected completion date of the work project.".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Fink offered the following amendment to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 21, following line 3, by inserting: "Sec. 226. Appropriations in part 1 from state and federal sources are prohibited from being used to provide services, grants, or programming to individuals who are not citizens of the United States unless the individual is a qualified alien under 8 USC 1641.".


evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 12- 16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 22, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 229. Funds appropriated in part 1 that are utilized for grants or grant programs are subject to the following conditions: (a) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has been established and is operating in this state or another state for more than two years prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (b) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has had an office in this state or in the service area covered under any grant for at least six months prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (c) Prior to the disbursement or awarding of a grant, all grant recipients must provide a spending plan specifying how all grant funds will be used and if grant funds will be provided to a third party or subrecipient. (d) Each department or agency responsible for the disbursement or awarding of grant funds must audit the entity's use of the grant funds for each fiscal year in which the grant is active. (e) Grant recipients and their immediate family members are prohibited from being employed by the executive branch or legislative branch of this state. (f) Grant recipients are prohibited from serving on any state board that has direct or indirect responsibility for the approval or auditing of grant funds disbursed by state departments and agencies. (g) Full and complete audits of grant funds issued by a department or agency of this state, without redaction unless required by law, must be posted to a department or agency website in a conspicuous place for public review.".


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 2, line 23, after "FTEs" by striking out "57.0 9,445,800" and inserting "56.0 9,295,800". 2. Amend page 5, line 9, after "FTEs" by striking out "233.0 37,556,500" and inserting "232.0 37,406,400". 3. Amend page 5, line 11, after "FTEs" by striking out "169.0 28,282,900" and inserting "168.0 28,132,900". 4. Amend page 6, line 11, after "FTEs" by striking out "219.0 $ 36,992,200" and inserting "218.0 $ 36,842,300". 5. Amend page 7, line 24, after "FTEs" by striking out "23.0 $ 6,539,400" and inserting "22.0 $ 6,139,300". 6. Amend page 11, line 14, after "FTEs" by striking out "167.0 $ 38,877,200" and inserting "160.0 $ 37,827,200". 7. Amend page 12, line 3, after "FTEs" by striking out "122.0 24,871,900" and inserting "121.0 24,721,800" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Cavitt offered the following amendments to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 20, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 223. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used by the department to promulgate a rule that will apply to a small business and that will have a disproportionate economic impact on small businesses because of the size of those businesses if the department fails to reduce the disproportionate economic impact of the rule on small businesses as provided under section 40 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.240. (2) As used in this section: (a) “Rule” means that term as defined under section 7 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.207. (b) “Small business” means that term as defined under section 7a of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.207a.". 2. Amend page 26, following line 16, by inserting: "Sec. 305. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for contaminated site remediation and redevelopment programs, the department shall not expend more than 3% for administrative costs.". 3. Amend page 26, following line 16, by inserting: "Sec. 307. The funds appropriated in part 1 for the refined petroleum cleanup program shall be used to fund corrective actions performed by the department pursuant to section 21320 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.21320.". 4. Amend page 26, following line 18, by inserting: "Sec. 401. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for water resource programs, not less than $350,000.00 and not fewer than 2.0 FTE positions are allocated for dam safety programs. These amounts are in addition to any funding and FTEs utilized for this purpose in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.".


evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Kuhn offered the following amendment to HB 5499: 1. Amend page 20, line 25, by striking out all of section 225.


evidence_text: Representative Kuhn moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5499. The motion did not prevail 11- 17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Brabec moved to report out HB 5499 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 17-9-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Bollin, DeBoer. The Chair laid HB 5501 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to make appropriations for the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 5501.


evidence_text: Representative Martus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5501. The motion prevailed 27-1- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette. Nays: Rep. Steele. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendments to HB 5501: 1. Amend page 8, following line 25, by inserting: "Sec. 213. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's performance.". 2. Amend page 9, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 218. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this part or part 1, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, inter-transfer funds within this part or part 1 for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution.". 3. Amend page 10, following line 7, by inserting: "Sec. 221. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do the following: (a) Report any amounts of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high-ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) Not later than February 1, report on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the previous fiscal year and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the previous fiscal year. (2) Reports required by this section must be submitted to the standard report recipients and to the senate and house appropriations committees. (3) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid on the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5501. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5501: 1. Amend page 10, following line 10, by inserting: "Sec. 224. (1) Not later than August 1, the department shall submit a report that provides a listing of all current work project accounts. The report must include all of the following information for each current work project account: (a) The original work project amount. (b) A detailed accounting of expenditures to date. (c) The balance of the work project account. (d) The intended use of remaining funds in the work project account. (e) The expected completion date of the work project.".


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5501. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Fink offered the following amendment to HB 5501: 1. Amend page 10, following line 10, by inserting: "Sec. 225. Appropriations in part 1 from state and federal sources are prohibited from being used to provide services, grants, or programming to individuals who are not citizens of the United States unless the individual is a qualified alien under 8 USC 1641.".


evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5501. The motion did not prevail 12- 16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mentzer, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 5501: 1. Amend page 10, following line 10, by inserting: "Sec. 226. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 that are utilized for grants or grant programs are subject to the following conditions: (a) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has been established and is operating in this state or another state for more than two years prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (b) Grant funds must be provided to an entity that has had an office in this state or in the service area covered under any grant for at least six months prior to approval or disbursement of the grant. (c) Prior to the disbursement or awarding of a grant, all grant recipients must provide a spending plan specifying how all grant funds will be used and if grant funds will be provided to a third party or subrecipient. (d) Each department or agency responsible for the disbursement or awarding of grant funds must audit the entity's use of the grant funds for each fiscal year in which the grant is active. (e) Grant recipients and their immediate family members are prohibited from being employed by the executive branch or legislative branch of this state. (f) Grant recipients are prohibited from serving on any state board that has direct or indirect responsibility for the approval or auditing of grant funds disbursed by state departments and agencies. (g) Full and complete audits of grant funds issued by a department or agency of this state, without redaction unless required by law, must be posted to a department or agency website in a conspicuous place for public review.".


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5501. The motion did not prevail 11-16-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: Rep. Morgan.


evidence_text: Representative Puri moved to report out HB 5501 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-9-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: Reps. Bollin, DeBoer. The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 5502. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Puri moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5502. The motion prevailed 27-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Steele. Representative Snyder offered the following amendments to HB 5502: 1. Amend page 4, line 22, after "living" by striking out "19,318,600" and inserting "19,718,600". 2. Amend page 11, line 23, after "living" by striking out "1,000,000" and inserting "600,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Snyder moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5502. The motion prevailed 17-1- 10: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Rep. Steele. Pass: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette. Representative Snyder offered the following amendment to HB 5502: 1. Amend page 13, following line 2, by inserting: Statewide hydrogen refueling network 100 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.


evidence_text: Representative Snyder moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5502. The motion prevailed 17-0- 11: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Representative Snyder offered the following amendment to HB 5502: 1. Amend page 62, line 2, by striking out all of section 1005 and inserting: "Sec. 1005. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community and fitness centers, the department shall allocate $2,500,000.00 to a community and fitness center located in a city with a population between 11,000 and 11,050, according to the most recent federal decennial census, to update and expand the facility. The community and fitness center that receives the $2,500,000.00 must be affiliated with a statewide nonprofit alliance with at least 17 publicly accessible locations. (2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community and fitness centers, the department shall allocate $7,500,000.00 to a statewide nonprofit alliance with at least 17 publicly accessible locations statewide. Funds allocated under this subsection must be used for satellite program or infrastructure grants.".


evidence_text: Representative Snyder moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5502. The motion prevailed 17-1- 10: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Rep. Steele. Pass: Reps. Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette. Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to HB 5502: 1. Amend page 22, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 309. The department receiving appropriations in part 1 shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department’s or agency’s performance. Sec. 310. If the state administrative board, acting under section 3 of 1921 PA 2, MCL 17.3, transfers funds from an amount appropriated under this part or part 1, the legislature may, by a concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, intertransfer funds within this part or part 1 for the particular department, board, commission, officer, or institution. Sec. 311. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Report to the standard report recipients and the senate and house appropriations committees any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high-ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) By February 1, report on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. (2) As used in this section, “severance pay” means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.".