evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 4353 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Roth. Nays: Rep. Kunse. Pass: Reps. Outman, St. Germaine. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4152 and HB 4153, but did not wish to speak: Jocelyn Hill, representing Conrail. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health. Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Howard Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute. Bill Coaster, representing the Northwest Michigan Transportation Consortium. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4352 and HB 4353, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4352 and HB 4353, but did not wish to speak: Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Representative Bruck from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:01 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, supported by Sen. Moss, to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Brinks, Sen.(s) Singh, Moss, Nesbitt, and Lauwers. Nays: None The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35pm.


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


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:04 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:47 p.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Herbruck Farms. Herb Herbruck of Herbruck Farms Egg Producers and Nancy Barr, Executive Director of the Michigan Allied Poultry Industry, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:41 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4414 before the committee: HB 4414 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 290.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4414. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4414 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Aragona. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4414, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the SEMCOG. The Chair laid HB 4066 before the committee: HB 4066 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. BeGole. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to HB 4066: 1. Amend page 4, following line 6, by inserting: "Sec. 11. This act does not apply on or after September 30, 2031.".


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4066. The motion did not prevail 7-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4066 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4066, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the SEMCOG. Marilyn Passmore, representing the Charter Spectrum. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:12 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449 before the committee: HB 4446 (Rep. Puri) A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state. HB 4447 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to designate Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr as holidays in this state. HB 4448 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to designate Lunar New Year as a holiday in this state. HB 4449 (Rep. Puri) A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a holiday in this state. Representative Puri and Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449, but did not wish to speak: Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. The Chair laid HB 4544 and HB 4545 before the committee: HB 4544 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to designate Rosh Hashanah as a holiday in this state. HB 4545 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to designate Yom Kippur as a holiday in this state. Representative Arbit and Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4544 and HB 4545. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Aiyash returned to answer questions on HB 4544 and HB 4545. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4544 and HB 4545 but did not wish to speak: Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Department of Treasury- Office of Post- Secondary Financial Planning before the committee. Robin Loft, the Post-Secondary Financial Planning Bureau Director, Diane Brewer, the Michigan Education Trust Executive Director, Diann Cosme, the Student Scholarship Grants and Outreach Executive Director, and R. Scott de Varona, the Student Loan Repayment Division Executive Director gave an overview presentation of their department. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302 before the committee: HB 4293 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1921 PA 352, entitled "An act to prohibit the marriage of a person under 16 years of age and to declare the marriage void," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 551.51), as amended by 1983 PA 198. HB 4294 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled "An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration; to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 551.103), as amended by 2006 PA 578. HB 4295 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1897 PA 180, entitled "An act to provide for the issuance of marriage licenses and certificates without publicity in certain cases; and to provide criminal and civil penalties for violation of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 551.201), as amended by 1983 PA 199. HB 4296 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1919 PA 160, entitled "An act to release legally married minors from parental control and to determine their marital rights and duties," by amending section 1 (MCL 551.251). HB 4297 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 2519, 5103, 5204, 5206, and 5215 (MCL 700.2519, 700.5103, 700.5204, 700.5206, and 700.5215), section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA 325, section 5103 as amended by 2016 PA 483, section 5204 as amended by 2005 PA 204, and section 5215 as amended by 2020 PA 365. HB 4298 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 2018 PA 434, entitled "Safe families for children act," by amending section 5 (MCL 722.1555). HB 4299 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2001 PA 125, entitled "An act to define the rights and responsibilities of hotels and bed and breakfasts with respect to renting or leasing hotel or bed and breakfast rooms to minors," by amending section 4 (MCL 427.304). HB 4300 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending section 34 (MCL 552.34), as amended by 1983 PA 211. HB 4301 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1968 PA 293, entitled "An act to establish the status of minors; to define the rights and duties of parents; to establish rights and duties to provide support for a child after the child reaches the age of majority under certain circumstances; and to establish the conditions for emancipation of minors," by amending sections 4 and 4e (MCL 722.4 and 722.4e), section 4 as amended by 1998 PA 509 and section 4e as added by 1988 PA 403. HB 4302 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 13, 520d, 520e, and 520l (MCL 750.13, 750.520d, 750.520e, and 750.520l), section 13 as amended by 2015 PA 210, sections 520d and 520e as amended by 2012 PA 372, and section 520l as amended by 1988 PA 138. Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302. Questions and discussion followed. Austin T. Kreutz, representing the Bonhoeffer Forum, testified in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of the State Bar. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4293, HB 4294 and HB 4295, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4301, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4298, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4293. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4293 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4294. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4294 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4295 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4296. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4296 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4297 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4298 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4299 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4300 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4301. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope offered the following amendment to HB 4301: 1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "validly" by striking out "married and".


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4301. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report HB 4301 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4302. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4302 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182 before the committee: HB 4178 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 4179 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 4180 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section 16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section 16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233. HB 4181 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 4182 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Lynn Spencer, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Kara Rubenstein Deyerin, representing the Right to Know, testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4178 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4179 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4180 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4181 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4182 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525 before the committee: HB 4522 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1082 (MCL 600.1082), as amended by 2012 PA 334, and by adding chapter 10D. HB 4523 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1093 (MCL 600.1093), as amended by 2018 PA 591. HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1074 (MCL 600.1074), as added by 2004 PA 224. HB 4525 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1064 and 1066 (MCL 600.1064 and 600.1066), as added by 2004 PA 224. At 11:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:18 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order. Chair Breen, Representative Filler, Representative Hope, and Kate Hude, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals, testified together in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Travis Reeds, from the 52nd District Court in Novi, testified in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. Judge Sue Dobrich, retired from Cass County Probate Court, testified in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. At 11:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease. At 11:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4523 and HB 4525, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Alicia Moon, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4346 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54. Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed. Don Taylor, representing the Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association, testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, but did not wish to speak: Brad Biladeau, representing the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Public Retirement Systems. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4068 before the committee: HB 4068 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 253. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4068, but did not wish to speak: Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4068. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Price moved to report out HB 4068 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: Rep. Markkanen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4317 and HB 4318 before the committee: HB 4317 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to provide for the establishment of solar energy districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners or lessees of certain qualified facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officials. HB 4318 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 9 and 9f (MCL 211.9 and 211.9f), section 9 as amended by 2011 PA 290 and section 9f as amended by 2017 PA 261. At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat called the committee back to order. Representative Vanderwall and Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat laid the committee at ease. At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Amanda Stallings, representing National Grid Renewables, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Brian VanBlarcom, representing Consumers Energy, and Sarah Hutton, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Laura Sherman, representing Michigan Energy Innovation, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Representative Tisdel, on behalf of The Principle Caucus, testified in opposition to HB 4317 and HB 4318. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with a neutral position on HB 4317 and HB 4318. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish to speak: Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance. Erika Kowall, representing the American Clean Power Association. Eric Stocker, representing AES Clean Energy. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4317. The motion prevailed 10- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Markkanen.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter 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 Neeley adjourned the meeting at 1:21 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the Cavanagh Amendment #1 to SB 326. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 326, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 326, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 150 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:12 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from April 19, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:25 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:24 p.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School before the committee. Director Jim Townsend, representing the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School, provided a presentation on Oversight and Democracy. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 11:28 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4071 before the committee: HB 4071 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4071, but did not wish to speak: Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association. Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to HB 4071: 1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "exceed" by striking out "$150.00" and inserting "$250.00". 2. Amend page 2, line 19, after "(1)" by inserting "unless manufacturers of these anticancer medications have increased the price of their drug more than the cumulative annual change in the prescription drug index of the medical care component of the United States Consumer Price Index".


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4071. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to report out HB 4071 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, VanWoerkom. Pass: Rep. Thompson. The Chair laid HB 4495 and HB 4496 before the committee: HB 4495 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 105d and 106 (MCL 400.105d and 400.106), section 105d as amended by 2018 PA 208 and section 106 as amended by 2018 PA 511; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4496 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 105b and 109f (MCL 400.105b and 400.109f), section 105b as added by 2007 PA 100 and section 109f as amended by 2017 PA 224; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Snyder and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services testified in support of HB 4495. Dr. Michael Redinger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society's Legislation and Regulatory Policy Committee, testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the Center of Civil Justice. Nicole Felix, representing Meridian. Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Kelly McGivern, representing Molina Healthcare. Melissa Seifert, representing AARP. Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan. Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Health Plan. Kristen Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Phil Yeiter, representing Priority Health. Melissa Holmquist, representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4495 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. The Chair laid SB 59 before the committee: SB 59 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285. Senator Cherry; Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Chief Dave Shaw and Sgt. Damon Owens, both Conservation Officers, testified in support of SB 59. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley 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 11:17 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4343 before the committee: HB 4343 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171). Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 4343, as proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4343. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4343 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4197 before the committee: HB 4197 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A. Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4197. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Staat and Ben Eichler, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4197. Questions and discussion followed. Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, returned to testify on the proposed amendment to HB 4197. Representative Stone offered the following amendment to HB 4197: 1. Amend page 9, line 27, after "subsection" by striking out "must" and inserting "may".


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4197. The motion prevailed 14- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The chair laid before the committee a presentation on The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Peter J. Fotos, Deputy Vice-President of Advocacy for the Midwest Region, gave a presentation on The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Questions and discussion followed. The chair laid before the committee a presentation by The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Cathy Cooper and Jeff Romback, legislative co-chairs for The National Association of Benefit and Insurance Profession, gave a presentation on The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Coleman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative McFall moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4355 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h (MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265. HB 4356 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4357 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h (MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265. Representative Weiss testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Sean Egan, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Urbanowski-Nowak, representing the Birch Run Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Steve Cairns, representing the Ionia Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Craite, representing the Waterford Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Kelly Pearson, representing the Clawson Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Matthew Marlow, representing the Grand Rapids Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. John Duffy, representing the Michigan Education Association Local 1 and the Center Line Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Suzanne Ziel, representing the Romeo Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Blake Mazurek, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Joanne Osborne, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Andrew Richardson, representing the Saginaw Township Education Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jen Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4355, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Chandra Madafferi, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Terrence Devlin, representing the Taylor Federation of Teachers. Michelle Cook, Joshua Hansknecht, and Toni Coral, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers Local 1052. Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers. Eric Curtiss, representing Galesburg-Augusta. Lakia Wilson, representing the Detroit Federation of Teachers. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Carol Weaver, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades. Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. Robert McCann, representing The K-12 Alliance of Michigan. Joe DeVault, representing the Macomb Intermediate School District. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:30 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee: HB 4159 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan. Representative Brixie and Dr. Jeanette Meyer, representing Michigan Garden Clubs, gave testimony in support of HB 4159. Questions and discussion followed. Susan Leahy, President of the Meridian Garden Club, provided testimony in support of HB 4159. Students from Ms. Christine Batora's class at Okemos Public Montessori at Central provided testimony in support of HB 4159. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Barbara MacLaren, representing the Sweetwater Evening Garden Club. Monica Taylor, representing Michigan Garden Clubs. Jennifer Meilinger, representing the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Michigan Butterfly Network. Patricia Lajko, representing the Pentwater Garden Club. Sue Hendrix, representing Touch the Earth Garden Club. Kathy Royal, representing the Indian Hills Garden Club. Margaret Arnold, representing the Charlevoix Evening Garden Club. Jane Schneider, representing the Petoskey Area Garden Club. Mary Jo McElroy, representing the Portage Lake Garden Club. Phil Oczkowski, representing the Holland Garden Club. Elizabeth Palulis, representing the River Valley Garden Club. Kathy Tulgestke, representing the Ma-Me-Ne-Sewong Garden Club. Andrea Stork, representing the Petal Pushers Garden Club. Rose Wiggle, representing the Garden Club of Dearborn. Janice Thelen, representing the Looking Glass Garden Club. Margaret McAllister, representing the Grow and Show Garden Club. Patricia Kelly, representing the Dirt Dauber Garden Club. Nancy Smith, representing the Taylor Garden Club. Marilyn McIntosh, representing the Edelweiss Garden Club of Gaylord. Jeanette Meyer, representing the Western Hills Garden Club. Kathy Messner, representing the Meek Mill Garden Club. Kathryn Creek, representing the Parchment Garden Club. Mary Geer Wangler, representing the Portage Garden Club. Rosemary LaDuke, representing the Kalamazoo Garden Council. Donna Robinson, representing the Kalamazoo Garden Club. Rich Brown, representing the Nature Conservancy in Michigan. Sandra Clark, representing the The Friendly Garden Club. Dana Zolynsky, representing theJunior League Gardeners Garden Club. Diane Hague, representing the Farmington Garden Club. Naida Albin, representing the Milan Garden Club. Christine Kosal, representing the Eden's Garden Club of Monroe. Brenda Orwig, representing the Gardenettes Garden Club. Agnes Cairns and Ronnie Dush, representing the DeWitt Millennium Garden Club. Ron Osgood, representing the Rockford Garden Club. Mary Smallwood, representing the Port Sanilac Garden Club. Judy Lindemulder, representing the Tri-Cities Garden Club. Jean Woznicki, representing the Morenci Garden Club. Cynthia Quint and Lynn Higgs, representing the Wayne County Garden Club. Alice Schneider, representing the Marshall Area Garden Club. Julie Hays, representing the Little Garden Club. Susan Leahy, representing the Meridian Garden Club. Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amy Upton, representing the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association. Brian Peterson-Roest, representing Bees in the D. Okemos Public Schools. The Chair laid HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190 before the committee: HB 4185 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035, and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991 PA 105. HB 4186 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 4187 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 4188 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 4189 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 4190 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. Trent Wolf, representing the Office of Representive Aiyash, and Ben Poulson, representing the Office of Representative Mentzer, gave an overview of the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 4188 and proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 4185.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 4188: 1. Amend page 2, line 3, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the remaining subsection.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4188. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak: Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak: Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4185 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4186 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4187 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4188 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4189 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4190 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid presentations on the Michigan Timber Industry before the committee. Jason Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen, and Henry Stienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals, gave a presentation. Todd Siegert, representing the Packaging Corporation of America, gave a presentation. Eric Steir, representing the American Forest Management, and Chris Fife, representing Weyerhaesuer, gave a presentation. Sandra Lupien, Director of Mass Timber at Michigan State University, gave a presentation. Jason Knepper and Henry Stienebeck returned to answer questions from the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:47 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Majority Vice Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Realtors before the committee. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, Karlene Lehman, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan (PMAM), and the Apartment Association of Michigan, Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association, and John Lindley, representing the Manufactured Housing Association gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to excuse Representative Coleman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM. Representative Kevin Coleman, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Brabec laid before the committee presentations by Debora Matthews, President and CEO, of The Children’s Center; Sean de Four, President and CEO, of Southwest Solutions; Kari Walker, President and CEO, of The Guidance Center; and Dr. Bob Powell, President and CEO, of Family Service and Children's Aid, all representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: May 25, 2023


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023 and May 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #1 to SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #2 to SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #3 to SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #4 to SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-2) version of SB 169 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:10 a.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 262. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 262 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 268. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:55 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 90. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 90 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4202 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.


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


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 26. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-3) version of SB 26 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453 before the committee: HB 4450 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the laws relative to state prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches of state prisons and reformatories, and the government and discipline thereof and to repeal all acts inconsistent therewith," (MCL 800.33 to 800.61) by adding section 33a. HB 4451 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12), as amended by 2012 PA 319. HB 4452 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 33, 33c, 34, and 35 (MCL 791.233, 791.233c, 791.234, and 791.235), sections 33 and 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14, section 33c as added by 1994 PA 217, and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13. HB 4453 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503. Representative Tyrone Carter and Representative Posthumus testified together in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Questions and discussion followed. Diane Maher, President of DP Fox and Board Member of West Michigan Policy Forum, testified in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. David Safavian, representing the American Conservative Union CPAC, testified in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Priscilla Bordayo, CSSJ State Manager, Elle Travis, and Quiana Wimbley, all representing Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Gary Mohr, the former Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections and the former Director of the American Correctional Association, testified in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center. Keith den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition. Reverend John Duckworth, representing the Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit. Shaena Fazal and John Cutler, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4450, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Nicole Beverly, Domestic Violence Survivor and Advocate. Jane O'shea, representing Survivors. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy and Government Relations Director, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Rulesha Mitchell Bee Jones Harris Debora Wright Brenda Newell Ursula Leftwich Amber Perry Siprenia Pearson Shawn Dortch Catherine Infantado Antoinette Pagano Carriann Crum Deb Clark Bonita Cameron Barbara Davis Barbara Segur Beatrice Segur Chanise Turner Monica Sanders Anita Brown Malaika Ward Jacqueline Johnson Marrha Goetz Sonja Aubrey Willow Edwards Abdullah EL-Alamin Elizabeth McGinnis Jeff Lewis Vaughnzel Jacobs Cindy Davis Karol Price Reandyland Henderson Barbara Hubbard-Frazier Bridgetta Bingham Francine Hill Kristian Powell Deolis Allen Kevin Massingille Heidi Schaible Michael Ryan Kathleen E. F. Adair Kathleen Nummerdor Heather Winklepleck Kathleen T. Hunt Geci Biggs Gloria J. Noble Teresa Sexton Bonita Lovejoy Shari Ware Bobbie Adams Lorenzo Barber Natalie Harrison Timerra Brooks Kimberly Budary Kristy Pulaski Bertrice Ringo-Wilson Barbara Jones Beverly Stevenson Trista Maziarz Angela Cosma Shelby Campbell Felicia Simila Tempra Chesebro Deni Hunter Diana Turner Robin Sweigert Kimberly Roach Elizabeth Ross Dana Roberts Marlene Nine Sylvia Villareal-Foyt Dawnette Begin Karolyn Jennings Marie McCullough Michelle Wright Heidi Plott Debbie Thero Dennis Hester Diane Nielsen Sharon Hall Kristen Burgess Dorothy Walsh-Cook Victoria Enos Amber L. Balkema Lisa Howard Heather Sierminski-Wink Tandy Bidinger Ruth Jarvis Leslie Bradley Barbara Carter Lynn Walker Natasha Huddleston Eleanor West Rebecca Boni Gina Huser Shirley Duncan Margaret Masters-Jun Melanie Poole Stacey Kiernan Jason Kostrzewa Cynitra Anderson Blake hart Max Sokolnicki Marell Richardson Maureen Sheahan Leigh Benigni Adeenah Rosh Marcia Nessan Angela Rodriguez The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission. Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Jeannine Lyons-Hamilton, representing Victims and Survivors. The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee: HB 4516 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled "An act to provide for the prevention and treatment of domestic and sexual violence; to develop and establish policies, procedures, and standards for providing domestic and sexual violence assistance programs and services; to declare the powers and duties of the Michigan domestic and sexual violence prevention and treatment board; to establish a domestic violence prevention and treatment fund and provide for its use; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe immunities and liabilities of certain persons and officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 400.1501), as amended by 2018 PA 281. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4516, but did not wish to speak: Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4516 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423 before the committee: HB 4420 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21b to chapter XVI. HB 4421 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 8, 38, and 68 (MCL 780.758, 780.788, and 780.818), as amended by 2012 PA 457. HB 4422 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 61 and 61a (MCL 780.811 and 780.811a), section 61 as amended by 2018 PA 370 and section 61a as amended by 2005 PA 184. HB 4423 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 15, 43, and 75 (MCL 780.765, 780.793, and 780.825), as amended by 2018 PA 153. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4423, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4420 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4421 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4422 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4423 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4279 and HB 4549 before the committee: HB 4279 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535. HB 4549 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1233 (MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2021 PA 149.


evidence_text: Representative Greene moved to report out HB 4279 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4549. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4549 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel. Nays: Rep. Wegela. Pass: Rep. Stone.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Johnsen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:08 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4536, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594 before the committee: HB 4536 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," (MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by adding section 14b. HB 4567 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 497 and 761 (MCL 168.497 and 168.761), section 497 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 4568 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 931 (MCL 168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583. HB 4569 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, 509gg, and 516 (MCL 168.495, 168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and 168.516), section 495 as amended by 2018 PA 603, section 509o as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, sections 509r and 516 as amended by 2018 PA 125, and section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 496a. HB 4570 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 4594 (Rep. Wegela) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 764c (MCL 168.764c), as amended by 2018 PA 120. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4536. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wegela testified in support of HB 4594. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Whitsett testified in support of HB 4568. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Coffia testified in support of HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:58 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order. Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 4567 and HB 4570. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease. At 11:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Marie Wicks, representing the City of East Lansing, testified in support of HB 4567. Questions and discussion followed. Jacqueline Beaudry, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4567. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Swope, representing the City of Lansing, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Siegrist, representing the Canton Township Clerk's Office, testified in support of HB 4569. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594. Kim Murphy-Kovalick and Ricky Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4536, HB 4567, HB 4569 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4536, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Angela Ardis, representing Next Gen America. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Emily Broder, representing the Anti-Defamation League of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Kelsey Rogers, representing the Campaign Legal Center. Brooke Harris, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Rusty Merchant, representing Secure Democracy. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4568, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Prevatt, representing Disability Rights Michigan. Landon Myers, representing the Fair Election Center's Campus Vote Project. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4569, but did not wish to speak: Shakti Rambarran, representing the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health. Vic Gipson, representing themselves. Landon Myers, representing the Fair Election Center's Campus Vote Project. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: John Lindback, representing the National Vote at Home Institute. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Amy O'Leary, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Representative Smit offered the following amendment to HB 4594: 1. Amend page 1, line 5, after "shall" by inserting a comma and "pursuant to rules promulgated under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328,".


evidence_text: Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4594. The motion did not prevail 2-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Pass: None. Representative Wegela offered the following amendments to HB 4594: 1. Amend page 3, line 2, after "envelope" by inserting a comma and striking out the balance of the line through "ballot," on line 3. 2. Amend page 3, following line 29, by inserting: "(4) An email address or phone number provided by an elector in order to receive notifications from the electronic tracking system is confidential and exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.".


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4594. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4594 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid presentations on veteran's mental health before the committee. Representative Brabec gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Hosanqa Auinash, representing Michigan Medicine, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. Tommy Aceto and Jessie MacLachan, representing Reason For Hope, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. General Martin Steele and Brett Waters, representing Reason For Hope, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4555 before the committee: HB 4555 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to designate June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Recognition Day. Erika Hoover, Women Veteran and Special Populations Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, testified in support of HB 4555. Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4555. Tony Kennedy, a U.S. Army veteran, testified in support of HB 4555. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4555, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feeterstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Jack G. Devine, representing the Michigan Commanders Group.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4555 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid an additional presentation on veteran's mental health before the committee. Robert Near, Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, and Brian Webb, Veteran Liaison for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health.


evidence_text: Representative Bezotte moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 1:24 PM. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 141 before the committee: SB 141 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA 64. Senator McMorrow testified in support of SB 141. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 141, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 141, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety. The Chair laid HB 4561 before the committee: HB 4561 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 609h (MCL 436.1609h), as added by 2022 PA 225. Representative Liberati, and Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 4561. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4561, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4561, but did not wish to speak: Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser Busch. Matt Swentkofske, representing Molson-Coors. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4561, but did not wish to speak: Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety. The Chair laid HB 4273 before the committee: HB 4273 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing law of Michigan," by amending section 132 (MCL 125.532), as amended by 2000 PA 479. Representative Mueller offered the following amendment to HB 4273: 1. Amend page 1, line 6, after "notified" by striking out "and each occupant". 2. Amend page 2, line 9, after "owner" by inserting a period and striking out the balance of the subsection. 3. Amend page 2, line 23, after "hours" by inserting "and each occupant". 4. Amend page 2, line 25, after "violated," by striking out "whether" and inserting "that".


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4273. The motion did not prevail 5-6-2: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall. Pass: Reps. Snyder, Wilson.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4273 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4273, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.


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


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4158 before the committee: HB 4158 (Rep. Zorn) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 6d. Representative Zorn, joined by Sheriff Troy Goodnough, representing the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, both testified in support of HB 4158.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4158. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4158 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4158, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4158, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee: HB 4154 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 92 (MCL 250.1092), as added by 2006 PA 2. Representative DeBoyer, joined by Phil May, Pam May, and Theresa May, family of Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May, all testified in support of HB 4154.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4154, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid SB 125 before the committee: SB 125 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11i. Chair Shannon explained proposed substitute (H-1) to SB 125.


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 125. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to report out SB 125 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The Chair laid HB 4153 before the committee: HB 4153 (Rep. Churches) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11j.