evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970 before the committee: HB 4966 (Rep. Young) A bill to provide for the authorization and levy of a specific tax in lieu of certain ad valorem property taxes for purposes of improving equity in the taxation of property and to encourage the development of property within the boundaries of certain cities and local units of government; to prescribe the powers, duties, and jurisdictions of those cities and local units of government, and certain local and state officials, in the authorization and levy of the specific alternative tax and for the administration of this act; to limit the levy of certain ad valorem property taxes and exempt certain property from the collection of certain ad valorem property taxes within cities and local units of government qualified to levy the specific alternative tax; to regulate the levy, collection, and distribution of the specific alternative tax within the jurisdiction of each city or local unit of government qualified to levy the specific alternative tax; to create and provide for the modification of certain credits and exemptions against the specific alternative tax in certain circumstances in order to enhance the equitable purposes and objectives of this act; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4967 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 2, 78a, and 89b (MCL 211.2, 211.78a, and 211.89b), section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 620, section 78a as amended by 2014 PA 499, and section 89b as amended by 2008 PA 512, and by adding section 7yy. HB 4968 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 2003 PA 260, entitled "Tax reverted clean title act," by amending section 5 (MCL 211.1025), as amended by 2016 PA 151. HB 4969 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled "Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending section 9 (MCL 207.779), as amended by 2005 PA 340. HB 4970 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 512a (MCL 206.512a), as added by 2003 PA 28. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in support of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Toinu Reeves testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed. Debra Mayfield Guilbeaux, representing Detroiters for Tax Justice, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Russ Bellant, representing Detroiters for Tax Justice, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Theo Pride, representing Detroiters for Tax Justice, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Minnie Hyman, representing Detroiters for Tax Justice, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Patricia Cortner, representing Detroiters for Tax Justice, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Joyce E. Jennings, representing the Residents, Mothers, Children of Detroit, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Jocelyn Harris, representing the Residents of Detroit, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Kinda Makini Anderson, representing the Residents of Detroit, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Cynthia A. Johnson, representing the Residents of Detroit, testified in opposition to HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Santana Hill, Tom Choske, and Joanna Underwood, representing Detroit City Councilmember Mary Waters, testified with a neutral position on HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Elizabeth Funches Core, Andrea Funches, Ora Brown-Davis, Carol Adams, and Jefferson Chalmers, representing the Residents of Detroit. McDougall Hunt Neighborhood Association. East Canfield Chene Neighborhood Association. Kenyatta Block Club. Grassroots Detroiters 48207-11. Peggy Noble, representing the College Park Block Club. Cornerstone and Yorkshire Block Club Association. Denby Alliance. John Gromer, Lifeskills and Job-Rediness Coach with Too Many Incarcerations Detroit. Bishop Edgar Vann, representing the Second Ebenezer Church. Negus Vu, representing The Peoples Action Detroit. Tefesi Brent, representing the Fellowship Chapel Detroit. Pastor Nathan Caldwell, representing the Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Robert Olive, representing the Detroit Chapter of Nation Outside. Darryl Woods, Jr., representing Fighting the Good Fight. Sheila Cockrel. At 12:58 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:00 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4966. The motion prevailed 10- 1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel. Nays: Rep. Markkanen. Pass: None. David Palmer, representing the Detroit City Council Equitable Task Force, testified with a neutral position on HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. The Chair laid HB 4979 before the committee: HB 4979 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 10g (MCL 211.10g), as added by 2018 PA 660. Representative Hill, Peter Morman and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4979. At 1:11 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4979, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Representative Farhat offered the following amendment to HB 4979: 1. Amend page 11, line 28, after "or" by striking out "no" and inserting "an".


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4979. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4979 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-1) . The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. The Chair laid HB 4724 before the committee: HB 4724 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 506, 520, 522, and 530 (MCL 206.506, 206.520, 206.522, and 206.530), section 506 as amended by 1996 PA 484, sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA 179, and section 530 as amended by 2011 PA 38. An amendment was adopted for HB 4724 at the September 13th, 2023 meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Price moved to report out HB 4724 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-1) . The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969, and HB 4970.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4966 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion did not prevail 6-2-4: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Price. Nays: Reps. Outman, Hoadley. Pass: Reps. Grant, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel. At 1:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 4:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969, and HB 4970.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4966, as substitute (H-1), failed to be reported. The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to withdraw the motion to report HB 4966, as substitute (H-1). There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Grant offered the following amendment to the (H-1) substitute to HB 4966: 1. Amend page 8, following line 26, by inserting: "(2) Upon the request of the city council, the governing body of a qualified city or qualified local unit of government may adopt a resolution for the submission of a question to its electors to approve a reduction, for the calendar year following approval by the electors, of the maximum levy of the land value tax previously approved by the electors and the reduction of the level of authorized ad valorem millage that may be designated as qualified taxes. If a reduction in the levy of the land value tax is approved by the electors, the amount of the reduction in the level of authorized ad valorem millage that may be designated as qualified taxes must be determined at the conversion rate for the first year in which the equivalent land value tax rate was imposed. If a reduction in the levy of the land value tax is approved by the electors, the equivalent land tax rate reduction approved by the electors must not be levied as part of the land value tax and the authorized ad valorem millage rate that is no longer qualified to be designated as qualified taxes may be reimposed as an ad valorem levy." and renumbering the remaining subsection. Jay Rice, CFO for the City of Detroit, spoke to Representative Grant's amendment. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendment to the (H-1) substitute to HB 4966. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4966 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4967 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.


evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 4968 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4970 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 4:18 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from September 13, 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4602 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:13 a.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 483. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, and Irwin. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 483 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, and Irwin. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley. Pass: Sen.(s) Huizenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 484 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, and Irwin. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley. Pass: Sen.(s) Huizenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 485 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, and Irwin. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley. Pass: Sen.(s) Huizenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:38 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to report SB 513 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 133. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 133 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the Hauck amendment to HB 4623. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4623 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4619 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, and Webber Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4620 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, and Webber Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report HB 4621 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, and Webber Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Huizenga Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4622 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, and Webber Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt September 13, 2023 committee meeting minutes. Without objection, committee minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:08 p.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4885 and HB 4923 before the committee: HB 4885 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and 333.21923), sections 21907, 21909, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 as added by 2017 PA 172 and section 21911 as amended by 2022 PA 79, and by adding sections 21912, 21916, 21918, and 21920. HB 4923 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21903 and 21905 (MCL 333.21903 and 333.21905), as added by 2017 PA 172.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to refer HB 4885 to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, VanderWall, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rheingans.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to refer HB 4923 to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, VanderWall, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rheingans. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee: HB 4101 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17609 (MCL 333.17609), as amended by 2010 PA 304. Representative VanderWall and Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech-Language- Hearing Association, testified together in support of HB 4101. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation on Maternal and Infant Health and Disparities in Outcomes in Michigan. Amy Zaagman, Executive Director, of the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, gave a presentation to the committee. Sarah Bryant and Effie Alofoje-Carr, representing the Nurse Family Partnership, gave a presentation to the committee. Dr. Alane Laws-Barker OB-GYN, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Tatiana Omolo, representing Mothering Justice, gave a presentation to the committee. Cassy Jones-McBride, representing the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 384 before the committee: SB 384 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding sections 3406z, 3901a, and 4002. Kelly Stec, Chief of Staff for Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 384. Dr. Mona Doshi, representing the University of Michigan, testified in support of SB 384. Erich Ditschman, representing himself and the National Kidney Foundation, testified in support of SB 384. David Galbeski and Mark Dybis, representing themselves, testified in support of SB 384. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 384, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Nick Leto, representing the National Down Syndrome Society. Sean Gehle and Autumn Outman, representing Trinity Health - Michigan. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Mandy Botter, representing the American Kidney Fund. Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 12:00 PM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 356, SB 357 and SB 358 before the committee: SB 356 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2212a (MCL 500.2212a), as amended by 2016 PA 276. SB 357 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2213b (MCL 500.2213b), as amended by 2016 PA 276, and by adding section 2213e. SB 358 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out SB 356 with recommendation. The motion did not prevail 8-0-7: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out SB 357 with recommendation. The motion did not prevail 8-0-7: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Representative Rogers offered the following amendments to SB 358: 1. Amend page 2, line 12, after "is" by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "the de minimis variation as described in 45 CFR 156.140.". 2. Amend page 3, line 21, after "2213b," by striking out "or to". 3. Amend page 3, line 22, after "147.140" by inserting a comma and "or a catastrophic plan as described in 45 CFR 156.155".


evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to adopt the amendments to SB 358. The motion prevailed 16- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to report SB 358 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. The chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Joseph Sullivan, the Legislative Liaison Manager for the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, and Parker Fisher, the Insurance Legislative Liaison for the Department of Insurance and Financial Services gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Coleman moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:02. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 185 before the committee: SB 185 (Sen. Irwin) 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 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 185 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4960 before the committee: HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 205a (MCL 37.2205a), as amended by 1999 PA 202.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to refer HB 4960 to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 8-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Mueller. Nays: Rep. Kunse. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:04 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee: HB 4359 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to repeal 2016 PA 389, entitled "An act to preempt local ordinances regulating the use, disposition, or sale of, prohibiting or restricting, or imposing any fee, charge, or tax on certain containers," (MCL 445.591 to 445.593). Representative Brabec and John Fournier, the Deputy City Manager of Ann Arbor, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4359. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of HB 4359. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association, and AnnMarie Treglia, representing the Dart Container Company, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Barb Farrah, representing Zach Taylor of the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Samantha Pickering and Charlotte Jameson, both representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Council. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Blake Goodman, representing the Humane Society of the United States. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association. Patrick Harrington, representing the Blue Triton Brands. The Chair laid SB 26 before the committee: SB 26 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5534.


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 26. The motion prevailed 8-1- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Martin offered the following amendment to SB 26, as substitute (H-1): 1. Amend page 4, following line 7, by inserting: "(6)Members of the advisory committee are appointed by the director of the department. A majority of the members of the advisory committee constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the committee. A majority of the members present and serving are required for official action of the committee. The business that the committee may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the committee held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the committee in the performance of an official function is subject to the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. The committee shall annually submit to the legislature a report on committee activities and project recommendations". and renumbering the remaining subsections.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 26, as substitute (H-1). 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.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out SB 26 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. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 26, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 26, but did not wish to speak: John Boothroyd, representing the Michigan Sugar Company. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. The Chair laid SB 103, SB 104 and SB 105 before the committee: SB 103 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 48714a and 48714b. SB 104 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 43528c and 43528d. SB 105 (Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as amended by 2016 PA 382. Amendments were adopted to SB 103 at the September 21st, 2023 meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 103 with recommendation, as amended. 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 Shannon moved to report out SB 104 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. At 11:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Joyce Janicki, representing herself, testified in opposition of SB 105.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out SB 105 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. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 103, SB 104 and SB 105, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Mark Spencer, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller Association. The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee: HB 4325 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 4325. Questions and discussion followed. Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, testified in support of HB 4325. C.A. Johnson, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4325. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325, but did not wish to speak: Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:43 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4919 before the committee: HB 4919 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to establish a bill of rights for the homeless; and to provide a remedy for violation of those rights. Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 4919. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Karl, representing the Cardboard Prophets, testified in support of HB 4919. Jason Gray, representing the SDA Homeless Outreach, testified in support of HB 4919. William Walken testified in support of HB 4919. Kelsey Brianne, representing For Our Future and the Rent is Too Damn High, testified in support of HB 4919. Kyle Richard, representing the Rent is Too Damn High, testified in support of HB 4919. Gabriel Biber, representing the Haven House and the Capitol Region Housing Collaboration, testified in support of HB 4919. Greg Pratt, representing the SDA Homeless Outreach, testified in support of HB 4919. Linda Karl, representing the Cardboard Prophets, testified in support of HB 4919. William Rodriguez testified in support of HB 4919. Brandy Edwards, representing the Homeless Community, testified in support of HB 4919. Christial Sierra, representing Angel Hands Community Outreach, testified in support of HB 4919. Jonathan Evans, representing the Unhoused Citizen, testified in support of HB 4919. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Elana N. Dixon. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Noah Hawkins, representing the Rent is Too Damn High. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4919, but did not wish to speak: Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representative Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Coleman adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Kevin Coleman, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Acting Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4516 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4420 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4421 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4422 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 Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4423 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 418. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 418 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: Sen. Johnson moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 418 (S-1) passed. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the vote was reconsidered.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 418 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 419. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 419 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 420. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 420 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 421. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 421 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 422. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 422 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 423. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 423 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 424. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 424 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 425. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 425 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 426 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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 427. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 427 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 428. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 428 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 429. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 429 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 430. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 430 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 431. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 431 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 432. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 432. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 432 (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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 433 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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 434 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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 435 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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 436 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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 437 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: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 471. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 471. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 471 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 472 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 528 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:23 p.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4850 before the committee: HB 4850 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1307a (MCL 600.1307a), as amended by 2020 PA 307. Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 4850. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4850, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4948 and HB 4960 before the committee: HB 4948 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 2a. HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 205a (MCL 37.2205a), as amended by 1999 PA 202. Representative Snyder and Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4948 and HB 4960. Questions and discussion followed. Liz Balck representing the ACLU-MI testified in support of HB 4948 and HB 4960. Erica Edwards representing the herself testified in support of HB 4948 and HB 4960. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4948 and HB 4960, but did not wish to speak: John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Tony Gant, representing the Nation Outside. Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. At 9:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4945 and HB 4946 before the committee: HB 4945 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 22. HB 4946 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224f (MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4945 and HB 4946, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Sean Holihan, State Legislative Director, representing Giffords. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4945 and HB 4946, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry. Brenden Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4945 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Reps. Filler, BeGole. Representative Filler offered the following amendment to HB 4946: 1. Amend page 3, line 16, after the first "of" by striking out "8" and inserting "3".


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4946. The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, BeGole. Nays: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Pass: None. Representative Filler offered the following amendment to HB 4946: 1. Amend page 5, line 12, after "person" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 2. Amend page 5, line 15, after the first "resident" by inserting "of the convicted person's household,". 3. Amend page 5, line 16, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years".


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4946. The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, BeGole. Nays: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Pass: None. Representative Andrews offered the following amendment to HB 4946: 1. Amend page 3, line 22, after "probation" by striking out "or parole".


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4946. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report House Bill No. 4946 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Reps. Filler, BeGole. The Chair laid HB 4718 before the committee: HB 4718 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21d to chapter VIII. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4718, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4718 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, BeGole.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representatives Bezotte and Harris from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to refer HB 4978 to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None The Chair laid SB 293 before the committee: SB 293 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending sections 58, 58b, and 58c (MCL 125.1458, 125.1458b, and 125.1458c), sections 58 and 58c as amended by 2008 PA 216 and section 58b as amended by 2008 PA 244.


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to report out SB 293 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller. Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, St. Germaine. Pass: Rep. Roth. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 293, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Chair Hoskins read a letter referring HB 5019, HB 5029, HB 5030, HB 5031, HB 5032, and HB 5033 to the Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4843 before the committee: HB 4843 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j. Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4843. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4843, but did not wish to speak: Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors. James R. Ryan, representing the Michigan Fitness Club Association.


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


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting at 9:29 AM. Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4961 before the committee: HB 4961 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1159. Representative Rogers introduced HB 4961. Carlee Knott and Samantha Pickering, both representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4961. Amber Hejl representing the Kalamazoo Nature Center, testified in support of HB 4961. Mia Breznau, a student from Mattawan High School, testified in support of HB 4961. Representative Rogers, Carlee Knott, Samantha Pickering, Amber Heil, and Mia Breznau answered questions from the committee on HB 4961. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4961, but did not wish to speak: Nichole Fisher, representing the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Natalie Jakub, representing Green Living Science. Amber Hejl, representing the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Mia Breznau, representing Mattawan High School. Olivia J. Scheinker, representing Kalamazoo Central High School. Elliot Spoelstra, representing Kalamazoo Central High School. Kadence Philips, representing Kalamazoo Central High School. Andie Reneau, representing Gull Lake High School. James Hunsinger, representing Kalamazoo Central High Scholl. Eddie Anderson, representing Kalamazoo Central High School. Amo Kostrzewa, representing Kalamazoo Central High School. Lily Hahn-Scott, representing Kalamazoo Central High School. At 9:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5021 before the committee: HB 5021 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 81d (MCL 38.1381d), as amended by 2017 PA 92. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5021, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget- Office of Retirement Services. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5021, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 5021 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4981 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 191 (MCL 168.191), as amended by 2018 PA 120. Representative Begole testified in support of HB 4981. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 4981. Questions and discussion followed. Sherriff Anthony Wickersham, representing the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 4981. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections, StandUp Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Darlene Hennessy, representing the Election Integrity Network, Rescue MI, and Michigan Fair Elections. The Chair laid HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986 before the committee: HB 4983 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 493a, 500a, 501, 509o, 509q, and 509r (MCL 168.493a, 168.500a, 168.501, 168.509o, 168.509q, and 168.509r), section 493a as added by 2018 PA 603, sections 500a, 501, and 509r as amended by 2018 PA 125, section 509o as amended by 2022 PA 195, and section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, and by adding section 493b. HB 4984 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376. HB 4985 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291), as amended by 2021 PA 105. HB 4986 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2021 PA 106. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4983, but did not wish to speak: Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power. Secure Democracy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986, but did not wish to speak: Darlene Hennessy, representing the Election Integrity Network, Rescue MI, and Michigan Fair Elections. Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections, StandUp Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4983. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4983 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4984. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4984 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4985. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4985 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4986. The motion prevailed 6-2- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4986 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 179 and SB 180 before the committee: SB 179 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 14 (MCL 333.27964). SB 180 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 7, 8, 10, and 13 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27957, 333.27958, 333.27960, and 333.27963), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2021 PA 56. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 179 and SB 180, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out SB 179 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out SB 180 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4865 before the committee: HB 4865 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434. Representative Snyder explained the changes in substitute (H-1) to HB 4865. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4865, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4865, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Griffen, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4865. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4865 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4603 and HB 4604 before the committee: HB 4603 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 627. HB 4604 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992 PA 103. Representative Liberati; Michael Livendale and Mark Titus, both representing PSI; testified in support of HB 4603 and HB 4604. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Morris, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in opposition to HB 4603 and HB 4604. Rob Wheeler, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, testified in opposition to HB 4603 and HB 4604. Jeff Ferweda, representing the AIA, testified in opposition to HB 4603 and HB 4604. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4603 and HB 4604, but did not wish to speak: Damian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4603, but did not wish to speak: Pat Kreger, a retired Union City Community Schools superintendent. Maryanne McMahon, retired school superintendent. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid HB 4048 before the committee: HB 4048 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley- Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4048. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4048, but did not wish to speak: Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4845 before the committee: HB 4845 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 103a.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4845 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 22 before the committee: SB 22 (Sen. Damoose) A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 80f (MCL 259.80f), as added by 2001 PA 225.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out SB 22 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 113. Representative Price, joined by Pastor Dietrich Tupper and Linda Butler, all testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5059 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid SB 87 before the committee: SB 87 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 234 (MCL 257.234), as amended by 2002 PA 552. Jennie Gies, representing the Office of State Senator Jeremy Moss, testified in support of SB 87. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 87. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 87, but did not wish to speak: Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan. Executive Director Brett Stanton, Director of Engineering Chuck Mills, President of the Board of Directors Gery Hartmann, and Vice-President Kirk Breukink, all representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan, provided a presentation on the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan and the Asphalt Industry. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:23 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:02 p.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4857 before the committee: HB 4857 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1941 PA 359, entitled "An act for controlling and eradicating certain noxious weeds within the state; to permit townships, villages, and cities to have a lien for expenses incurred in controlling and eradicating such weeds; to permit officials of counties and municipalities to appoint commissioners of noxious weeds; to define the powers, duties, and compensation of commissioners; to provide for sanctions; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 247.62), as amended by 2010 PA 358. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4857. Questions and discussion followed. Marilyn Trent, representing the Pollinator Advocate, testified in support of HB 4857. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabee Caucus, testified in support of HB 4857. The following person submitted a card in support of , but did not wish to speak: Dr. Phoebe Lehmann Zarnetske, representing the Department of Integrative Biology, Michigan State University. The Chair laid SB 148 and SB 149 before the committee: SB 148 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1969 PA 224, entitled "An act to license and regulate dealers in and research facilities using dogs and cats for research purposes; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 12 (MCL 287.392) and by adding sections 11a and 12a. SB 149 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1969 PA 224, entitled "An act to license and regulate dealers in and research facilities using dogs and cats for research purposes; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 1 and 7 (MCL 287.381 and 287.387) and by adding section 8a. Senator Hertel introduced the proposed substitute (H-2) to SB 149.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 148 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Smit. Pass: Reps. Neyer, Roth, Bierlein. At 9:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 149. The motion prevailed 8-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans. Nays: Rep. Smit. Pass: Reps. Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out SB 149 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Smit. Pass: Reps. Neyer, Roth, Bierlein. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4816 and HB 4844 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to prohibit high schools and certain athletic organizations from preventing high school student athletes in this state from receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness rights. HB 4844 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2020 PA 366, entitled "An act to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions in this state and certain athletic organizations from preventing a college athlete from receiving compensation for the use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights," by amending sections 3, 5, 7, and 10 (MCL 390.1733, 390.1735, 390.1737, and 390.1740).


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4844. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer and Alexandra Breske, Michigan State University Assistant Athletic Director, Risk Management and Policy Forward, testified in support of HB 4844. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 4816. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 10:57 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: October 11, 2023


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 248 before the committee: SB 248 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA 343. Josh Skrzypczak, from Senator Lauwers' office, testified in support of SB 248. Questions and discussion followed. Cortney Carl, representing Canine Advocates, testified with a neutral position on SB 248. Questions and discussion followed. Paula Nelson, representing West Michigan Therapy, testified in support of SB 248. Dan Cojanu, representing Canine Advocates, testified in opposition to SB 248. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 248, but did not wish to speak: Ann M. Griffin, representing the State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section. Ann M. Griffin, representing Michigan Humane. Bee Freidlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, Inc. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The Chair laid HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047 before the committee: HB 4909 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5104, 5106, 5310, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5104, 700.5106, 700.5310, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463, and by adding section 5106a. HB 4910 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5305, 5314, 5406, 5417, and 5418 (MCL 700.5305, 700.5314, 700.5406, 700.5417, and 700.5418), section 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5406 as amended by 2000 PA 464, and sections 5417 and 5418 as amended by 2000 PA 312, and by adding section 5314a. HB 4911 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312, and 5416 (MCL 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5306, 700.5306a, 700.5312, and 700.5416), section 5303 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306 as amended by 2019 PA 170, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, and section 5312 as amended by 2000 PA 54. HB 4912 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5414 and 5415 (MCL 700.5414 and 700.5415) and by adding section 5312a. HB 5047 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5106 (MCL 700.5106), as amended by 2017 PA 136, and by adding part 5A to article V. Nicole Shannon and Alison Hirschel, both representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, testified together in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Questions and discussion followed. Salli Pung, representing the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, testified in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Questions and discussion followed. Nathan Piwowarski, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, and Scott Teter, representing the Elder Abuse Task Force, testified in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911 and HB 4912, but did not wish to speak: Matt Phelan, representing the Alzheimer's Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4910 and HB 5047, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Lori Luoma, representing herself as a victim. Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother Betty Hayes. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Pam Howe, representing herself as a victim of probate. Tom Howe, representing himself as a victim of probate. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4909 and HB 4910, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5047, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Jody White, representing victims and reform. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Sean Bennett, representing himself. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:40 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4675 before the committee: HB 4675 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled "Land bank fast track act," by amending sections 4, 13, and 14 (MCL 124.754, 124.763, and 124.764).


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to refer HB 4675 to the Committee on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Paiz, Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4679 before the committee: HB 4679 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1933 PA 94, entitled "The revenue bond act of 1933," by amending section 18 (MCL 141.118), as amended by 1987 PA 229.


evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to refer HB 4679 to the Committee on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Paiz, Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5048 before the committee: HB 5048 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled "An act to permit counties to impose and collect an excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the revenues thereof; and to prescribe penalties," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.861, 141.862, 141.863, 141.864, 141.866, and 141.867), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 118, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 284, and section 7 as amended by 1989 PA 13, and by adding section 2a.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5048. The motion prevailed 9- 2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Prestin. Pass: Rep. Bezotte. At 11:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order. Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 5048. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:57 AM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease. At 11:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. John LaMacchia, representing the Urban Core Mayors and the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5048. Questions and discussion followed. Karyn Ferrick and Commissioner Jon O'Connor, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 5048. Rick Winn, representing the Grand Rapids CAA/DDA; and Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber; testified in support of HB 5048. Questions and discussion followed. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in opposition to HB 5048. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5048, but did not wish to speak: Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5048, but did not wish to speak: Rusty Merchant, representing Grand Action 2.0. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dick Stauffer, representing Lincoln Charter Township. Darwin Watson, City Manager, representing the City of New Buffalo. John Shay, City Manager, representing the City of Wyoming. Connor Spalding, representing the City of Lansing. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5048, but did not wish to speak: Michael Zehnder, representing the Bavarian Inn. Jamie Furbush, representing the Frankenmuth CVB. Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureau. Nate Love, representing the Mackinac Island CVB. Sarah Miller, representing Destination Ann Arbor. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5048 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 7-3-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Bezotte. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:23 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 388 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 389. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report SB 389 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:06 a.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 175. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. 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 175 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, and Huizenga. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4376 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:56 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from September 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 27. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 227. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 57 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 58 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4071. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of HB 4071 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:26 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2023-7. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Transfer Request was adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the committee at 3:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 529. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 529 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:52 p.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 384 before the committee: SB 384 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding sections 3406z, 3901a, and 4002.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 384 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee: HB 4101 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17609 (MCL 333.17609), as amended by 2010 PA 304.