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HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS
Tuesday June 12
th , 2019 9:00 a.m. Room 352 State Capitol Building
Representative Hernandez, Chair, called the meeting to order.
Chair Hernandez requested attendance be called to establish a quorum of the appointed
committee members:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Brann moved to approve the minutes of the June 5th, 2019, meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4246 before the committee:
HB 4246 (Rep. Maddock)
Appropriations; zero budget; state transportation department;
provide for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4246.
Representative Maddock and Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on
the proposed substitute (H-1).
The committee discussed the proposed substitute.
The motion prevailed by a vote of 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by striking out all of sections 104, 105, 106,
and 107 and inserting:
“Sec. 104. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Full-time equated unclassified positions.....................................................6.0
Full-time equated classified positions
...........252.3
Unclassified salaries--6.0 FTE positions............................................................ $
824,100
Asset management council.................................................................................
1,876,400
Business support services--42.0 FTE positions..................................................
6,749,400
Commission audit and support services --29.3 FTE
positions...........................................................................................................
3,481,400
Economic development and enhancement programs--10.0
FTE positions...................................................................................................
1,701,400
Finance, contracts, and support services --171.0 FTE
positions...........................................................................................................
21,973,400
Property management.........................................................................................
7,254,400
Worker's compensation.......................................................................................
1 ,874,300
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
45,734,800
Appropriated from:
IDG for accounting service center user charges.................................................
3,974,300
Special revenue funds:
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
1,588,000
Economic development fund..............................................................................
394,400
Michigan transportation fund.............................................................................
4,332,900
State aeronautics fund.........................................................................................
717,200
State trunkline fund.............................................................................................
34,728,000
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
Sec. 105. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information technology services and projects.................................................... $
39
,035,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
39,035,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
520,500
Special revenue funds:
Blue Water Bridge fund......................................................................................
56,300
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
228,900
Economic development fund..............................................................................
37,800
Michigan transportation fund.............................................................................
299,100
State aeronautics fund.........................................................................................
178,500
State trunkline fund.............................................................................................
37,713,900
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
Sec. 106. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Full-time equated classified positions.....................................................137.0
Planning services --137.0 FTE positions............................................................ $
39,409,300
Grants to regional planning councils..................................................................
488
,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
39,898,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
22,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
615,500
Michigan transportation fund.............................................................................
9,703,400
State aeronautics fund.........................................................................................
15,200
State trunkline fund.............................................................................................
7,564,000
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
Sec. 107. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Full-time equated classified positions..................................................1,506.3
Program development, delivery, and system operations--
1,506.3 FTE positions...................................................................................... $ 171
,180,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
171,180,800
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
23,529,800
Special revenue funds:
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
187,100
Michigan transportation fund.............................................................................
13,013,900
State aeronautics fund.........................................................................................
160,300
State trunkline fund.............................................................................................
134,289,700
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
0”.
2. Amend page 9, following line 4, by striking out all of sections 112 and 113 and
inserting:
“Sec. 112. AERONAUTICS SERVICES
Full-time equated classified positions.......................................................48.0
Air service program............................................................................................ $
250,000
Aviation services--48.0 FTE positions................................................................
7 ,508,700
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
7,758,700
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
State aeronautics fund.........................................................................................
7,758,700
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
Sec. 113. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Full-time equated classified positions.......................................................36.0
Passenger transportation services--36.0 FTE positions...................................... $
5 ,964,400
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
5,964,400
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
972,100
Special revenue funds:
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
4,992,300
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
0”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Hood explained the amendments.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 50, following line 2, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect until the legislature submits a report to
the department of technology, management, and budget describing the impact of administrative
reductions made to appropriations for the 2019-2020 fiscal year under this act as compared with
appropriations made for the 2018-2019 fiscal year under 2018 PA 207. The report shall include a
description of actions taken by each department in response to administrative reductions,
including the impact on staffing and the ability to respond to program needs.
Enacting section 2. This act does not take effect until the legislature submits a report to
the department of technology, management, and budget describing the impact of reductions to
information technology appropriations for the 2019-2020 fiscal year under this act as compared
with appropriations made for the 2018-2019 fiscal year under 2018 PA 207.”.
Representative Brixie explained the amendment.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Love offered the following amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 9, line 25, by striking out all of sections 114, 115, and 16 and inserting:
“Sec. 114. LOCAL BUS TRANSIT
Local bus operating............................................................................................. $
196,750,000
Nonurban operating/capital................................................................................
30
,027,900
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
226,777,900
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
28,027,900
Special revenue funds:
Local funds.........................................................................................................
2,000,000
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
196,750,000
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
Sec. 115. INTERCITY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
Full-time equated classified positions.......................................................39.0
Detroit/Wayne County port authority................................................................. $
468,200
Freight property management.............................................................................
1,000,000
Intercity services.................................................................................................
9,860,000
Marine passenger service....................................................................................
5,900,000
Office of rail--39.0 FTE positions......................................................................
6,656,500
Rail operations and infrastructure.......................................................................
95
,566,700
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
119,451,400
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
14,500,000
Special revenue funds:
Local funds.........................................................................................................
760,000
Private funds.......................................................................................................
900,000
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
94,344,400
Intercity bus equipment and facility fund...........................................................
100,000
Michigan transportation fund.............................................................................
2,086,300
Rail freight fund..................................................................................................
6,000,000
State trunkline fund.............................................................................................
760,700
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
Sec. 116. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
Municipal credit program................................................................................... $
2,000,000
Service initiatives................................................................................................
10,589,200
Specialized services............................................................................................
23,313,900
Transit capital.....................................................................................................
67,900,600
Van pooling.........................................................................................................
195
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
103,998,700
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid – transportation programs................................................................
26,850,000
Special revenue funds:
Local funds.........................................................................................................
5,760,000
Comprehensive transportation fund....................................................................
71,388,700
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
0”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Love explained the amendment. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Love moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 28, following line 20, by inserting:
"Sec. 372. 1) As used in this section:
(a) “Construction mechanic” means a skilled or unskilled mechanic, laborer, worker,
helper, assistant, or apprentice working on a state project but shall not include executive,
administrative, professional, office, or custodial employees.
(b) “State or local project” means new construction, alteration, repair, installation,
painting, decorating, completion, demolition, conditioning, reconditioning, or improvement of
public buildings, schools, or works.
(2) When selecting a contractor for a state or local project that includes the labor of
construction mechanics the department shall give preference to contractors that maintain or
participate in an apprenticeship program that is certified by the United States Department of
Labor.
(3) When selecting a contractor for a state or local project the department must give
preference to contractors that will have at least 75% of their employees residing within 60 miles
of the proposed project.”.
Representative Cherry explained the amendment.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate offered the following amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 31, line 6, following “effect.” by inserting: " An expenditure for staff
resources used in connection with project activities, which expenditure is subject to full
and prompt reimbursement from Canada, shall not be considered an expenditure of state
transportation revenue.".
Representative Tate explained the amendment.
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Maddock offered the following amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 45, line 11, by striking out all of section 713.
Representative Maddock explained the amendment. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed by a vote of 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 25, line 23, by striking out all of section 323.
Representative Cherry explained the amendment.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4246, as substitute (H-1). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Maddock moved to report HB 4246, with recommendation, as amended, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed by a vote of 17-12-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4236 before the committee:
HB 4236 (Rep. VanSingel)
Appropriations; zero budget; higher education; provide for fiscal
year 2019-2020.
Representative VanSingel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) for HB 4236. The motion prevailed
by a vote of 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanSingel testified on the bill.
Representative Anthony offered the following amendment for HB 4236, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 2, line 20, by striking out all of Sec. 236(2) and inserting:
“(2) Amounts appropriated for public universities are as follows:
(a) The appropriation for Central Michigan University is $87,415,000.00, $85,654,400.00
for operations and $1,760,600.00 for performance funding.$92,164,200.00, $87,415,000.00 FOR
OPERATIONS, $3,509,000.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND $1,240,200.00
FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(b) The appropriation for Eastern Michigan University is $76,979,300.00, $75,169,900.00
for operations and $1,809,400.00 for performance funding.$79,512,200.00, $76,979,300.00 FOR
OPERATIONS, $2,398,400.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND $134,500.00 FOR
INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(c) The appropriation for Ferris State University is $54,950, 700.00, $53,595,500.00 for
operations and $1,355,200.00 for performance funding.$57,819,800.00, $54,950,700.00 FOR
OPERATIONS, $2,118,700.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND $750,400.00 FOR
INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(d) The appropriation for Grand Valley State University is $72,056,600.00,
$70,100,100.00 for operations and $1,956,500.00 for performance funding.$75,839,100.00,
$72,056,600.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $3,013,600.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING,
AND $768,900.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(e) The appropriation for Lake Superior State University is $13,987,000.00,
$13,775,000.00 for operations and $212,000.00 for performance funding.$14,512,400.00,
$13,987,000.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $261,700.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND
$263,700.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(f) The appropriation for Michigan State University is $350,703,300.00, $281,239,100.00
for operations, $5,035,100.00 for performance funding, $34,591,400.00 for MSU
AgBioResearch, and $29,837,700.00 for MSU Extension.$359,594,200.00, $286,274,200.00
FOR OPERATIONS, $7,257,700.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, $988,900.00 FOR
INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT, $34,937,300.00 FOR MSU
AGBIORESEARCH, AND $30,136,100.00 FOR MSU EXTENSION.
(g) The appropriation for Michigan Technological University is $49,949,600.00,
$49,052,200.00 for operations and $897,400.00 for performance funding.$51,598,100.00,
$49,949,600.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $1,315,500.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING,
AND $333,000.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(h) The appropriation for Northern Michigan University is $47,998,400.00,
$47,137,400.00 for operations and $861,000.00 for performance funding.$49,866,200.00,
$47,998,400.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $1,227,700.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING,
AND $640,100.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(i) The appropriation for Oakland University is $52,819,200.00, $51,235,900.00 for
operations and $1,583,300.00 for performance funding.$56,113,200.00, $52,819,200.00 FOR
OPERATIONS, $3,117,700.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND $176,300.00 FOR
INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(j) The appropriation for Saginaw Valley State University is $30,528,000.00,
$29,766,100.00 for operations and $761,900.00 for performance funding.$31,640,600.00,
$30,528,000.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $973,100.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND
$139,500.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(k) The appropriation for University of Michigan – Ann Arbor is $320,782,400.00,
$314,589,100.00 for operations and $6,193,300.00 for performance funding.$328,796,300.00,
$320,782,400.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $7,739,400.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING,
AND $274,500.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(l) The appropriation for University of Michigan – Dearborn is $26,071,800.00,
$25,421,900.00 for operations and $649,900.00 for performance funding.$27,575,600.00,
$26,071,800.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $1,435,700.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING,
AND $68,100.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(m) The appropriation for University of Michigan – Flint is $23,585,400.00,
$23,061,800.00 for operations and $523,600.00 for performance funding.$24,734,100.00,
$23,585,400.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $982,300.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND
$166,400.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(n) The appropriation for Wayne State University is $202,363,200.00, $199,169,800.00
for operations and $3,193,400.00 for performance funding.$207,261,500.00, $202,363,200.00
FOR OPERATIONS, $4,733,900.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING, AND $164,400.00
FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.
(o) The appropriation for Western Michigan University is $111,151,000.00,
$109,376,800.00 for operations and $1,774,200.00 for performance funding.$115,352,200.00,
$111,151,000.00 FOR OPERATIONS, $3,623,000.00 FOR PERFORMANCE FUNDING,
AND $578,200.00 FOR INDIAN TUITION WAIVER SHORTFALL PAYMENT.”
and adjusting the subtotals and totals in Sec. 236 and enacting section 1 accordingly.
Representative Anthony explained the amendment.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4236, as substitute (H-2). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative VanSingel moved to report HB 4236, with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed by a vote of 17-11-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Pass: Rep. Anthony.
The Chair laid HB 4242 before the committee:
HB 4242 (Rep. Miller)
Appropriations; zero budget; school aid appropriations; provide for
fiscal year 2019-2020.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) for HB 4242. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller testified on the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 4242, as substitute (H-3):
1.
Amend page 230, line 17, by striking out all of section 99h.
2.
Amend page 303, line 8, by striking out all of section 152b and adjusting the
totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 307, line 20, after "74a," by inserting "99h,".
4.
Amend page 307, line 20, after "104f," by inserting "152b,".
5.
Amend page 307, line 24, after "388.1674a," by inserting "388.1699h,".
6.
Amend page 307, line 24, after "388.1704f," by inserting "388.1752b,".
Representative Brixie explained the amendments.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4242, as substitute (H-3). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 11-17-1.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Hood.
Representative Kennedy offered the following amendments for HB 4242, as substitute (H-3):
1.
Amend page 39, line 18, after "is" by striking out "$8,499.00" and inserting
"$8,507.00".
2.
Amend page 39, line 19, after "is" by striking out "$8,051.00" and inserting
"$8,067.00".
3.
Amend page 45, line 6, after "subsection." by inserting "BEGINNING IN 2019-
2020, FOR PUPILS IN MEMBERSHIP IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY THAT WAS
ISSUED A CONTRACT UNDER SECTION 552 OF THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE,
MCL 380.552, TO OPERATE AS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE THAT IS A CYBER
SCHOOL, THE ALLOCATION CALCULATED UNDER THIS SECTION IS AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO 80% OF THE AMOUNT AS WOULD OTHERWISE BE
CALCULATED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
ACADEMY.".
4.
Amend page 50, line 15, by striking out "$8,051.00" and inserting "$8,067.00"
and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.
Representative Kennedy explained the amendments.
Representative Kennedy moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4242, as substitute (H-3). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments for HB 4242, as substitute (H-3):
1.
Amend page 39, line 18, after "is" by striking out "$8,499.00" and inserting
"$8,505.00".
2.
Amend page 39, line 19, after "is" by striking out "$8,051.00" and inserting
"$8,063.00".
3.
Amend page 50, line 15, by striking out "$8,051.00" and inserting "$8,063.00".
4.
Amend page 66, line 15, by striking out "$4,408,000,000.00" and inserting
"$4,426,000,000.00" and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.
5.
Amend page 66, line 15, after the first "fund" by inserting a comma and
"TALENT INVESTMENT FUND,".
6.
Amend page 132, line 25, after "fund" by striking out the balance of the line
through "FUND," on line 26.
7.
Amend page 142, line 12, by striking out all of subsection (10).
8.
Amend page 142, line 27, by striking out all of section 35b through all of section
35D.
9.
Amend page 175, line 6, by striking out all of section 54E.
10.
Amend page 180, line 12, by striking out all of subsection (4).
11.
Amend page 194, line 5, by striking out all of section 61J.
12.
Amend page 197, line 20, by striking out all of section 64d.
13.
Amend page 201, line 20, by striking out all of sections 67A and 67B.
14.
Amend page 216, line 5, by striking out all of section 97, 97A, and 97B.
15.
Amend page 230, line 17, by striking out all of sections 99h.
16.
Amend page 241, line 20, by striking out all of sections 99t, 99u, 99w, and 99x.
17.
Amend page 260, line 10, by striking out all of section 102d.
Representative Hood explained the amendments.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4242, as substitute (H-3). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Pagan moved to adopt substitute (H-2) for HB 4242. The motion did not prevail
by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report HB 4242, with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed by a vote of 17-12-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Pass: None.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting,
the time being 10:55 a.m.
Representative Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
June 12th, 2019
Date Approved and Signed


meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, Jun 12, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 298 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2019-2.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor to speak regarding SB 298.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Santana, to report SB 298 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 298. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkin, director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize Legislative
Transfer Request 2019-2.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by the Chair, to adopt Legislative Transfer
Request 2019-2. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2019-2 was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata,
supported by Sen. Bizon, to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 8-28-19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Isaiah M. Oliver to the Central Michigan University
Board of Trustees.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chairman invited Mr. Isaiah M. Oliver to provide the committee with his opening statement.
At 3:07 p.m. Sen. McBroom entered the meeting.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions of Mr. Oliver regarding his appointment to the
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the May 23, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/23/2019


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 13, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, J Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4603, HB 4604, HB 4605, HB 4606, HB 4607, HB 4608 and House
Concurrent Resolution No. 7 before the committee:
HB 4603
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 5111 (MCL
333.5111), as amended by 2016 PA 64.
HB 4604
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The
insurance code of 1956,"(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by
adding section 3406u.
HB 4605
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16221c.
HB 4606
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 9123 (MCL
333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
HB 4607
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16279.
HB 4608
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 5147.
HCR 7 (Rep. Whitsett) A concurrent resolution to urge the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services to protect the people of
Michigan from Lyme disease by improving efforts to
prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat the disease.
Representative Whitsett, Representative Kennedy, Representative Eisen, Representative
Hoitenga, Breanna Ramos, representing herself, and Sam McLaren – Fahey, representing herself,
all testified in support of the bills and House Concurrent Resolution No. 7. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tiyi Schippers, representing herself, testified in support of the bills and House Concurrent
Resolution No. 7.
Kristen Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in opposition to the
bills and House Concurrent Resolution No. 7.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified with no
position to the bills and House Concurrent Resolution No. 7.
Carrie Nielsen, representing the Michigan Lyme Disease Association, testified in opposition to
the bills and House Concurrent Resolution No. 7.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, and House Concurrent
Resolution No. 7, but due to time constraints, were unable to speak:
Jason Whitsett, representing himself.
Caleb Smith, representing himself.
Jessica Kelly, representing herself.
Donna Kopaowski, representing the Michigan Lyme Association, submitted a card with a neutral
position to the bills and House Concurrent Resolution No. 7, but due to time constraints, was
unable to speak.
Jennifer Lowen, representing herself, submitted a card in support of the bills, and House
Concurrent Resolution No. 7, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, and House Concurrent
Resolution No. 7, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Sean Sorenson – Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Megan Porter, representing herself.
Vishvapali Kobbekaduwa, representing himself.
Jean Tsao, representing herself.
Kim Cooney, representing the Michigan Lyme Disease Association.
Cynthia Hoogewind, representing the Michigan Lyme Disease Association.
Michael Hoogewind, representing the Michigan Lyme Disease Association.
Erik Nielsen, representing the Michigan Lyme Disease Association.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, submitted a card with
no position to House Bill No. 4659, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:24 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 13, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Oversight and Encounter Claim
Integrity of the Comprehensive Health Care Program, Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, May 2019 #391-0702-17
Chair Hall motioned to adopt the House Oversight Committee Report Recommendations Office
of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Oversight and Encounter Claim Integrity of
the Comprehensive Health Care Program report.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave motioned to refer Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit
Report Oversight and Encounter Claim Integrity of the Comprehensive Health Care Program,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, May 2019 #391-0702-17 to the committee
on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Office of Children’s Ombudsman,
Department of Technology, Management, and Budget April 2019 #071-0176-17
Lisa McCormick, representing the Children’s Ombudsman, spoke to the committee regarding the
Audit. Questions and discussion followed.
Stacie Bladen, Seth Persky and Colin Parks, representing the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services, spoke to the committee regarding the Audit.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:25 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 13,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4446 before the committee:
HB 4446
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
“Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 5,
9, 12, 21, 24, 34, 41, 51, 54, and 55 (MCL 169.205, 169.209,
169.212, 169.221, 169.224, 169.234, 169.241, 169.251,
169.254, and 169.255), sections 5 and 41 as amended by
1999 PA 237, sections 9, 24, 51, 54, and 55 as amended by
2017 PA 119, section 12 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section
21 as amended by 2015 PA 269, and section 34 as amended
by 2012 PA 277.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4446. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4446. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley introduced the bill to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee:
HB 4044
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 1205 and
1239 (MCL 500.1205 and 500.1239), section 1205 as
amended by 2008 PA 422 and section 1239 as amended by
2008 PA 423.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4044. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon, and Ken Morin, representing Representative Hoitenga, introduced the
bill to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan, testified in neutral of HB
4044.
Matt Wesolek, representing the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents, testified in neutral of
HB 4044.
Matt Solak, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of
Michigan, testified in neutral of HB 4044.
The Chair laid SB 0294 before the committee:
SB 0294
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0294. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 0294. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Senator Zorn, and Representative Webber, introduced the bill to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Senator Zorn testified in support of SB 0294.
The following people submitted a testimony card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Representative Griffin introduced her constituents, Chris Kerber and Grace Lyons.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:59 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 13,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4306 (Rep. Cole).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. (s) Runestad and Chang were excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rep. Cole to summarize HB 4306.
The following individual was invited to presented testimony regarding HB 4306:
Brad Thompson, Detroit Legal News – support.
The following card was read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4306:
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press - support.
The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:47 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 08/29/2019


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 319 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Moss and his constituent, Michael Racklyeft, of the City of Southfield, to
summarize SB 319.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 319:
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Steve Bieda, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version of SB 319.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 319. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss,
and Moss.
Nays: None.
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 319 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
Yeas: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss,
and Moss.
Nays: None.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 319. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/20/2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, June
13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 362 (Sen. Hertel).
2. Testimony regarding SB 363 (Sen. Shirkey).
3. Reported SB 340 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 248 (S-4) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 254 (S-2) (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 343 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Hertel and Shirkey to summarize SB 362 and SB 363.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 362 and SB 363:
Gilda Jacobs, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 362
and SB 363:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Erin Emerson, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
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Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health Michigan – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Peter Ruddell, Michigan Works – Support
David Newman, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 340.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 340:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Evie Zois Sweeney, Cardinal Health – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 340. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 340 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 340 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
Sen. Johnson offered an (S-3) version to SB 248 and an (S-2) version to SB 254.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 248 and the (S-2) version of SB 254.
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the Hertel amendment to the (S-3) version of SB 248.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the Hertel amendment to the (S-3) version of SB
248. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chairman VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
At 1:29 p.m., Sen. Santana left the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 248:
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Barry Cargill, Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association – Support
Heather Nicholoft, The Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 248
and SB 254:
Christin Nohner, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
Justin Fisher, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 248. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
At 1:31 p.m., Sen. Santana returned to the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-3) version of SB 248, as amended, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 248 (S-4). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 254. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report the (S-2) version of SB 254 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 254 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair summarized SB 343.
The Chair invited Beth Nagel, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' Planning Office,
to provide further details for SB 343.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 343:
David Newman, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Kathy Sather, Baldwin Family Health Care – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 343:
Christin Nohner, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:48 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 5, 2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by the Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Cannabis Industry
Association. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, gave a
presentation to the committee.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
Andrew Brisbo, representing the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4126 and HB 4127 before the committee:
HB 4126
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled
“Michigan regulation and taxation of marihuana act,” by
amending section 8 (MCL 333.27958).
HB 4127
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled
“Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending
section 206 (MCL 333.27206), as amended by 2018 PA 10.
Representative Albert and Representative Rendon testified in support of HB 4126 and HB 4127.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Federico Mariona, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
testified in support of HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified with a
neutral position on HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
testified with a neutral position on HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4126 and HB 4127, but did not wish to
speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Gabrielle Strubhar, representing the Right to Life.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The Chair laid HB 4693 before the committee:
HB 4693
(Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 1606 (MCL 324.1606), as amended by
2000 PA 414.
Representative Mueller; Craig Brunet and Nicole Toman, both representing the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, testified together in support of the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4693, but did not wish to speak:
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4693, but did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The Chair laid HCR 4 before the committee:
HCR 4
(Rep. Yaroch)
A concurrent resolution to urge the Congress
of the United States to clarify its position on the legality of
marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HCR 4. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 4, but did not wish to speak:
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The Chair laid SB 23 and SB 24 before the committee:
SB 23
(Sen. Runestad) A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies.
SB 24
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 23 and SB 24, but did not
wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23. The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Howell moved to report out SB 23 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 24. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 24 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 12-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee:
HB 4411
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled
“Credit services protection act,” by amending section 3
(MCL 445.1823).
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4411, but did not wish to
speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4411. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4411 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee:
HB 4018
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by
2014 PA 541.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4018. The motion prevailed 11-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Steven Johnson offered the following amendments to HB 4018:
1. Amend page 2, line 7, after "not" by striking out "less than 30 days or".
2. Amend page 2, line 8, after "of" by inserting "not less than $500.00 or more than".
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4018. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report House Bill No. 4018 as amended, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 10-1-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra,
Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:14 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by the Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569 before the committee:
HB 4567
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303, 47305, 47306,
47307, and 47308 (MCL 324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303,
324.47305, 324.47306, 324.47307, and 324.47308), sections
47301, 47302, 47305, 47306, 47307, and 47308 as added by
1995 PA 57 and section 47303 as amended by 2004 PA 587,
and by adding section 47304.
HB 4568
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act, “by
amending sections 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313,
47314, 47315, 47316, and 47317 (MCL 324.47309,
324.47310, 324.47311, 324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314,
324.47315, 324.47316, and 324.47317), as added by 1995
PA 57.
HB 4569
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending sections 47318, 47320, 47321, 47322, 47323,
47324, 47325, 47326, 47327, 47328, 47329, and 48724
(MCL 324.47318, 324.47320, 324.47321, 324.47322,
324.47323, 324.47324, 324.47325, 324.47326, 324.47327,
324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995
PA 57; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB
4569. Questions and discussion followed.
Amber & Eric Petersen, Michigan Fish Producers, testified in opposition of HB 4567, HB 4568
and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569, but due to
the time constraints were unable to speak:
Capt. Denny Grinold, Michigan Charter Boat Association
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569, but did
not wish to speak:
Terry Walsh, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Frank Krist, representing the Hammond Bay Area Anglers Association.
Tim Muir Jr., representing the Lake St. Clair Walleye Association.
Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelheaders (MSSFA).
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Matt Sowash, representing the MI Association of Conventions & Visitors Bureaus
(MACVB).
Jack VanRhee, representing the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club.
Dominic Liparoto, representing the Metro West Steelheaders.
Terry Clark, representing the White River Steelheaders.
Mindy Koch, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.
Greg Peter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Carol Rose, representing the Upper Black River Council.
Bill Houston, representing the Montmorency County Conservation Club.
Kenneth Merckel, representing the MI Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association.
Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club.
Kris Matthew, representing the Huron Valley Conservation Association.
The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee:
HB 4332
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act, “by
amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL
324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as
amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016
PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and
by adding section 40111d.
Representative Beau LaFave testified in support of HB 4332. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with no position of HB 4332, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:55 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
8:00 AM
Senate Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The Senate Oversight Committee was called to order by Senator McBroom.
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, C Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Reilly moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report: Grand Rapids Home for Veterans- June
2019 #511-0170-18.
Mary Jo Koschay and Mike Ventura, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified
regarding the Audit report. Questions and discussion followed.
Zaneta Adams, Director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Anne Zerbe, Transition
Executive, Michigan Veterans Facility Authority; Jackie Huhn, Director of Accounting Services
at the Michigan Department of Technology and Budget; Steve Rolston, Chief Operating Operator
of Veteran Health System; and Mike Gilliland, Director of the Michigan Department of
Management and Budget Financial Services, all spoke to the committee regarding the Audit.
Questions and discussion followed.
Senator McBroom adjourned the Senate Oversight Committee at 9:55 a.m.
Arthur Woodson, representing himself, testified regarding the Audit report Questions and
discussion followed.
Senator McBroom spoke to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
10:04 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Senate Appropriations, State Capitol Building


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4584, HB 4585, HB 4586 and HB 4652 before the committee:
HB 4584
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled
“Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,"by amending
section 2 (MCL 408.652), as amended by 2000 PA 346, and
by adding section 7a.
HB 4585
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to promote compliance with certain
health and safety standards by certain fairs and festivals in
this state; to establish a fair and festival carnival safety
partnership program; to provide for the recognition of fair
and festival carnival safety partners; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
HB 4586
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled
“Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,"by amending
sections 8 and 17 (MCL 408.658 and 408.667), section 8 as
amended by 1982 PA 35 and section 17 as amended by 2000
PA 346.
HB 4652
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1962 PA 199, entitled “Ski
area safety act of 1962,"by amending section 16 (MCL
408.336).
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
testified in opposition to HB 4584, HB 4585, HB 4586 and HB 4652. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4584, HB 4585 and HB 4586, but did
not wish to speak:
Ron Farr, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4584 to the committee on Ways and
Means with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Hall.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to refer House Bill No. 4585 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Hall.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 4584 was
referred to the committee on Ways and Means with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4584 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Hall.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4586 to the committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 4652 to the committee on
Appropriations. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4620, HB 4621 and HB 4622 before the committee:
HB 4620
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 1028.
HB 4621
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609e.
HB 4622
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609d.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4620 on June 11th, 2019.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4620 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to refer House Bill No. 4621 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Robinson moved to refer House Bill No. 4622 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 10:52 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee:
HB 4081
(Rep. Kennedy) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
“Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 25a.
Representative Kennedy, joined by Clio Area Fire Chief Kerry Paulson, testified in support of
HB 4081.
Representative Sneller offered the following amendment to HB 4081:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "at" by striking out "3400" and inserting "3291".
Representative Kennedy spoke to the amendment
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4081. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 4081 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4081, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4485 and SB 0280 before the committee:
HB 4485
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
“Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 1081.
SB 0280
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
“Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 1081.
Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 4485.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4485 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4485 and SB 0280, but did
not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4261 before the committee:
HB 4261
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
“Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 92
(MCL 250.1092), as added by 2006 PA 2, and by adding
section 92a.
Representative Peterson and Representative Clemente testified in support of HB 4261.
Representative Clemente moved to refer House Bill No. 4261 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4261, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4463 before the committee:
HB 4463
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and
324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and
section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4463. Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet and Nicole Toman, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with
no position on HB 4463.
The Chair laid HB 4628 before the committee:
HB 4628
(Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
“Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 208 (MCL
257.208), as amended by 2006 PA 565.
Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 4628.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:01 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEE ON MILITARY,
VETERANS, AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Tuesday, June 18
th , 2019 12:00 p.m. Room 307 House Office Building
Representative LaFave, Chair, called the meeting to order.
The Chair laid the committee at ease, the time being 12:01 p.m.
The Chair called the committee to order, the time being 12:05 p.m.
Chair LaFave requested attendance be called to establish a quorum of the appointed committee
members:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T. Carter,
and Manoogian.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to approve the minutes of the June 11th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the committee at ease, the time being 12:07 p.m.
The Chair called the committee to order, the time being 12:10 p.m.
The Chair laid HB 4200 and HB 4201 before the committee:
HB 4200 (Rep. Eisen)
Weapons; concealed; penalties for open-carry of a concealed pistol
in prohibited areas; modify.
HB 4201 (Rep. Eisen)
Weapons; concealed; sentencing guidelines; update.
Representative Jones offered the following amendment for HB 4200:
1.
Amend page 5, line 11, after "infraction" by inserting "or guilty of a crime as
follows:
(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the individual is responsible for a state
civil infraction and may be fined not more than $500.00. The court shall order the individual's
license to carry a concealed pistol suspended for 6 months.$250.00.
(b) For a second violation, the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 90 DAYS OR a fine of not more than
$1,000.00, OR BOTH. The court shall MAY order the individual's license to carry a concealed
pistol revoked.SUSPENDED FOR UP TO 1 YEAR.
(c) For a third or subsequent violation, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by
imprisonment for not more than 4 2 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. The
court shall order the individual's license to carry a concealed pistol revoked.".
Representative Jones explained the amendment.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4200. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun offered the following amendment to HB 4200:
1.
Amend page 5, line 11, after "infraction" by inserting "or guilty of a crime as
follows:
(a) Except as provided in subdivisions SUBDIVISION (b), and (c), the individual is
responsible for a state civil infraction and may be fined not more than $500.00. The court shall
order the individual's license to carry a concealed pistol suspended for 6 months.$250.00.
(b) For a second violation, the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 90 DAYS OR a fine of not more than
$1,000.00, OR BOTH. The court shall MAY order the individual's license to carry a concealed
pistol revoked.SUSPENDED FOR UP TO 1 YEAR.".
Representative Chirkun explained the amendment.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4200. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino offered the following amendment for HB 4200:
1.
Amend page 5, line 14, after "than" by striking out "$100.00" and inserting
"$250.00".
Representative Marino explained the amendment.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4200. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller offered the following amendment for HB 4200:
1.
Amend page 5, line 11, after "infraction" by inserting "or guilty of a crime as
follows:
(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the individual is responsible for a state
civil infraction and may be fined not more than $500.00. The court shall order the individual's
license to carry a concealed pistol suspended for 6 months.$250.00.
(b) For a second violation DURING A 5-YEAR PERIOD, the individual is guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 90 DAYS OR a
fine of not more than $1,000.00, OR BOTH. The court shall MAY order the individual's license
to carry a concealed pistol revoked.SUSPENDED FOR UP TO 1 YEAR.
(c) For a third or subsequent violation DURING A 5-YEAR PERIOD, the individual is
guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 2 years or a fine of not more
than $5,000.00, or both. The court shall order the individual's license to carry a concealed pistol
revoked.".
Representative Mueller explained the amendment.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4200. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer HB 4200, to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed by a vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the committee at ease, the time being 12:15 p.m.
The Chair called the committee to order, the time being 12:16 p.m.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) for HB 4201. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 4201 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed by a vote of 7-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, and Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. T. Carter and Manoogian.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the committee at ease, the time being 12:18 p.m.
Majority Vice Chair Mueller called the committee to order, the time being 12:19 p.m.
The Vice Chair laid a presentation from SanteCare before the committee.
Roger Saadeh and Gerald Alcorn, representing SanteCare gave a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting,
the time being 12:50 p.m.
Representative LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
June 18th, 2019
Date Approved and Signed


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at
1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 255 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 255:
Sarah Howes and MaryAnn Dolehanty, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
– Support
Dave Ladd, Michigan Aggregate Association – Support
At 1:05 p.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 255 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 255. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 15, 2019
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 320 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 349 (Sen. VanderWall).
3. Reported HB 4510 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:02 p.m., Sen.(s) Lauwers and Zorn entered the meeting.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 320.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 320:
Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Support
Scott Newman-Bale, Michigan Brewers Guild – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding SB
320:
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support
Matt Miner, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 320 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 320. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 349.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to deliver testimony regarding SB 349:
Jon O’Conner, Michigan Craft Distlers Association – Support
Jared Repp, Michigan Spirits Association, Traverse City Whisky Company – Neutral
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding SB
349:
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Matt Miner, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
Bethany Wicksall, Michigan State Budget Office – Oppose
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Oppose
Denny Heffron, Citizen – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Grain Distillery – Support
Rick Wyble, American Fifth, Michigan Craft Spirits Association – Support
The Chairman brought up HB 4510.
The Chairman reminded the committee that testimony was received on HB 4510 during the June 4, 2019
meeting.
Being no additional testimony, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4510 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4510. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 8, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Rod Williamson, of the Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equality.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sens. Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rod Williamson, of Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equality (ABATE), to
deliver a presentation
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 08.07.19