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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 4, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, June 4,
2020, at 1:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5412 (Rep. Vaupel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5413 (Rep. Wozniak) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5414 (Rep. Green) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5415 (Rep. Liberati) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5416 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 826 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 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. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5412 –
HB 5416:
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers, Michigan – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Gabe Schneider, Munson Healthcare – Support
Paul Tarr, Team Wellness at the Eastern Market – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5412
and HB 5413:
American Association of Clinical Urologists – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5412 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 HB 5412. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5413 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 HB 5413. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5414 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 HB 5414. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5415 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.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5415. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5416 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 HB 5416. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair summarized SB 826.
The Chair invited Corwin Rhyan, Senior Analyst for Altarum, to give a presentation regarding Michigan's
behavioral health needs.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 826:
Dr. Michelle Reid, CNS Healthcare – Support
Sarah Scantamburlo, CNS Healthcare – Support
Dr. Laura Hershbein, University of Michigan Psychiatrist and Professor – Support
Alison Badger, MAPA Michigan Medicine – Support
Dr. Umeika Stephens, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners and The Michigan Chapter of the
American Psychiatric Nurses – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
826:
Sarah Waun, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dr. Cara Poland, Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine – Support
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2020
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. 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 OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 942 (S-2) ( Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5400 (S-1) (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5341 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5342 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5343 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5344 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5345 (Rep. Wentworth) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5346 (Rep. Wentworth) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 5347 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported HB 5348 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Reported HB 5349 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12. Reported HB 5350 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
13. Reported HB 5351 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
14. Reported HB 5352 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
15. Reported HB 5353 (Rep. Cambensy) with recommendation and immediate effect.
16. Reported HB 5354 (Rep. Cambensy) with recommendation and immediate effect.
17. Reported HB 5355 (Rep. Cambensy) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
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The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from May 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
Sen. Moss offered an (S-2) substitute to SB 942.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 942. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 942:
Matt Miner, Midwest Industrial Retailers Association – Support
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 942 (S-
2):
Spencer Nevins and Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Shelly Stahl, Anheuser-Busch – Support
Shelly Stahl, Wine Institute – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-2) version of SB 942 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 942. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Sen. VanderWall offered an (S-1) substitute to HB 5400.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5400. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, 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 HB 5400 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5400. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5341 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5341. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5342 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5342. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5342. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5343 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5343. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5344 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5344. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5345 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5345. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5346 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5346. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5347 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5347. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report HB 5348 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5348. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5349 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5349. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5350 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5350. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5351 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5351. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5352 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5352. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5353 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5353. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5354 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5354. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5355 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5355. 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 3:17 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9,
2020
2:37
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Reps. Hornberger, Afendoulis.
Excused: Reps. Hornberger, Afendoulis.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Hornberger and Afendoulis from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HCR 24 before the committee:
HCR 24
(Rep. Meerman)
A concurrent resolution to demand that the
Governor compile and make publicly available
certain data, to encourage medical professionals to
provide elective medical procedures, and to
encourage the people of Michigan to continue to
practice safe social distancing.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HCR 24. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5767 before the committee:
HB 5767
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by
adding section 7b.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 5767. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeff White and Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance
Services, testified in support of HB 5767. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5767, but did not wish to speak:
Lt. Col. Tom Sands (Ret.), representing MOPEC.
The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee:
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 testified in support of HCR 7. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5832 before the committee:
HB 5832
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
161, 409, and 439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a
as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as
amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161 as amended
by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018
PA 593, and section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118,
and by adding chapter 9A.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5832. Questions and discussion
followed.
Beverly Ryskamp, representing Network 180 - The Kent County Community Mental Health
Authority, testified in support of HB 5832. Questions and discussion followed.
Chad Witcher, representing the Office of Recipient Rights, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health
Network, testified in support of HB 5832.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5832, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 3:31 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope,
Kuppa.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette, Garza.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette, Garza.
The Chair laid HB 5824 and HB 5825 before the committee:
HB 5824
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to amend 1911 PA 44, entitled "An act to
create a state board of equalization; to prescribe its
powers and duties; to provide that said board shall
be furnished with certain information by the
several boards of supervisors and by the state tax
commission; to provide for meeting the expense
authorized by this act, and to repeal all acts or
parts of acts contravening the provisions of this
act," by amending section 5 (MCL 209.5), as
amended by 2001 PA 36.
HB 5825
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 33a.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with no position on
HB 5824 and HB 5825.
Representative Ellison moved to refer HB 5824 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope,
Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 5825 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope,
Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 940 before the committee:
SB 940
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7cc
(MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2018 PA 633.
Senator Victory testified in support of SB 940. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 940, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Retailors.
At 8:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Marino moved to refer SB 940 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Crawford moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen, Paquette and Garza
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the
meeting at 8:41 AM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
12:15 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the June 2nd, 2020 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 before the
committee:
HB 5812
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505,
11506, 11507, 11507a, and 11508 (MCL
324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, 324.11505,
324.11506, 324.11507, 324.11507a, and
324.11508), and by designating sections 11502 to
11508 as subpart 1.
HB 5813
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11509, 11510, 11511, 11511a,
11511b, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11514b, 11515,
11516, 11517, 11518, 11519, 11519b, and 11521b
(MCL 324.11509, 324.11510, 324.11511,
324.11511a, 324.11511b, 324.11512, 324.11513,
324.11514, 324.11514b, 324.11515, 324.11516,
324.11517, 324.11518, 324.11519, 324.11519b,
and 324.11521b), by designating sections 11509 to
11519b as subpart 2 and section 11521b as subpart
3, and by adding sections 11512b, 11512d, 11512f,
and 11512h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5814
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525,
11525a, and 11525b (MCL 324.11523,
324.11523a, 324.11523b, 324.11525, 324.11525a,
and 324.11525b), by designating sections 11523 to
11525f as subpart 4, and by adding sections
11525d and 11525f.
HB 5815
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11526, 11526a, 11527, 11528,
11531, 11532, 11533, 11539, 11540, 11541,
11546, 11549, 11550, and 11553 (MCL
324.11526, 324.11526a, 324.11527, 324.11528,
324.11531, 324.11532, 324.11533, 324.11539,
324.11540, 324.11541, 324.11546, 324.11549,
324.11550, and 324.11553), section 11526 as
amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added
by 2004 PA 40, sections 11528, 11539, and 11550
as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11533 as
amended by 2004 PA 44, section 11541 as
amended by 1996 PA 358, section 11546 as
amended by 2006 PA 56, section 11549 as
amended by 2006 PA 58, and section 11553 as
added by 2014 PA 178, and by designating
sections 11526 to 11533 as subpart 5, sections
11539 to 11541 as subpart 6, sections 11546 to
11549 as subpart 7, section 11550 as subpart 8,
section 11553 as subpart 9; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5816
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
10.
HB 5817
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
11.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council, testified in support of HB 5812,
HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion followed.
Prapti Muhari, representing the American Chemistry Council, testified in support of HB
5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion
followed.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB
5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion
followed.
Bob Nix, the Northville Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 5817. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5551 before the committee:
HB 5551
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 82133 (MCL 324.82133), as
added by 1995 PA 58.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5551.
Otis R Diamond Jr. testified in support of HB 5551.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5551, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5551 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5552 before the committee:
HB 5552
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as
amended by 2018 PA 643.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5552.
Tom Knutson testified in support of HB 5552.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
opposition to HB 5552. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
1:28 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Secretary of State regarding the Department's Preparations for the
upcoming 2020 elections in August and November.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to give a presentation regarding the Department's
preparations for the upcoming 2020 elections in August and November.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom,
supported by Sen. Lucido, to adjourn the committee. Without objection, on a voice vote, the committee was
adjourned at 1:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 24, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the
S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A presentation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on their response to the COVID-
19 pandemic.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director, Daniel Eichinger and invited
him to address the committee via a Zoom meeting.
Member questions followed concerning fire-line trained staff, department hiring freeze, furloughs, essential and
non-essential staff, forestry staff and activities; Office of the State Employer and Civil Service, license sales and
revenues, recreation passports, camp grounds, seasonal workers, number of full-time and seasonal departmental
staff, number of staff receiving unemployment insurance benefits and work share program, fish planting and
share cropping.
Due to time constraints of Director Eichinger, Chair McBroom invited committee members forward him any
additional questions to be presented to Director Eichinger for responses.
Sen. Irwin moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/16/2020


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10,
2020
4:04
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
Chairman Marino laid the committee at ease, the time being 4:05 p.m.
Vice-Chair Cambensy brought the committee back to order, the time being 4:07 p.m.
Vice-Chair Cambensy remembered Representative Robinson, and observed a moment of
silence.
Vice-Chair Cambensy laid the committee at ease, the time being 4:08 p.m.
The Chair brought the committee back to order, the time being 4:09 p.m.
The Chair asked the clerk to read in the letter from Speaker Chatfield appointing a new
member to the Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5672 before the committee:
HB 5672
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to prohibit employers from requiring
employees and prospective employees to have
devices implanted or otherwise incorporated into
their bodies as a condition of employment or any
employment benefit; to prohibit employers from
discriminating in the terms, conditions, and
benefits of employment against employees who
refuse to have a device implanted or otherwise
incorporated into their bodies; and to provide
remedies.
Representative Kahle testified in support of HB 5672.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5672, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Griemel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
The Chair laid HB 5623 before the committee:
HB 5623
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled "An act to
provide for compulsory arbitration of labor
disputes in municipal police and fire departments;
to define such public departments; to provide for
the selection of members of arbitration panels; to
prescribe the procedures and authority thereof;
and to provide for the enforcement and review of
awards thereof," by amending section 2 (MCL
423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116.
Representative O'Malley testified in support of HB 5623.
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officer Association of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 5623.
Frank Guido, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 5623.
Reggie Crawford, representing the Wayne County Deputy Sheriffs Association, testified in
support of HB 5623.
Sheriff Hinkley, representing the Calhoun County Sheriff, testified in support of HB 5623.
Steve Delie, Director of Workers of Opportunity Mackinac Center for Public Policy,
submitted written testimony in opposition to HB 5623, but due to technical difficulties was
unable to testify.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5623, but did not wish to speak:
Barb Farrah, representing the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan.
Berrian County Sheriff's Office.
Kristie Fortina, representing the Grand Traverse Corrections Deputy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5623, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
At 4:35 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 432 before the committee:
SB 432
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 74 (MCL
125.2074), as amended by 2006 PA 616.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 432, but did not wish to speak:
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 432 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
At 4:40 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steve Marino adjourned the
meeting at 4:45 PM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10,
2020
12:30
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 657 before the committee:
SB 657
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1531i
(MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2018 PA 106.
Senator Theis testified in support of SB 657. Questions and discussion followed.
Dave Saba, representing the Teachers of Tomorrow, testified in support of SB 657. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 657, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing the Oakland County Schools.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 657, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Morris, representing Central Michigan University.
Beth Kubitskey, representing the Michigan Association of Teacher Education.
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc of Michigan.
Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University.
The Chair laid HB 5482 before the committee:
HB 5482
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to provide for certain requirements
regarding suicide prevention for schools; to
prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of
schools, school districts, public school academies,
intermediate school districts, and other public
school entities; to provide for and prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state departments;
and to provide for the regulation of certain school
employees.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5482. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, O'Malley, Wakeman,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder testified in support of HB 5482.
Kristine and Joe Miller testified in support of HB 5482. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5482, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
David Randels, representing Oakland County Schools.
The Chair laid HB 5603 before the committee:
HB 5603
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to create the office of the higher education
ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and
duties of the office, the ombudsman, and certain
other state governmental officers and entities.
Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 5603.
Katarina Klawes testified in support of HB 5603.
Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in
opposition to HB 5603. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5603, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The Chair returned to HB 5482
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5482 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, O'Malley, Wakeman,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned
the meeting at 1:18 PM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
At 8:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed Representative
Neeley to the House Tax Policy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Reps. Wittenberg, Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Wittenberg, Whitsett.
Chair Afendoulis made remarks to the committee.
Vice Chair Yancey made remarks to the committee.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Lower moved to excuse Representatives Wittenberg and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Update from the Michigan Department of Treasury
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 9:22 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5126, HB 5060 and HB 5504 before the committee:
HB 5126
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154
(MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as
amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as
amended by 2018 PA 646.
HB 5060
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL
280.196), as amended by 2008 PA 509.
HB 5504
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434
(MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as
amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as
amended by 2002 PA 406.
Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 5126.
Representative Lower testified in support of HB 5504.
Representative Garza testified in support of HB 5060. Questions and discussion followed.
Stacey Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners,
testified in support of HB 5126, HB 5060 and HB 5504. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5126, HB 5060 and HB 5504, but
did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain
Commissioners.
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5060, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermecsch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 5602 before the committee:
HB 5602
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-
DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending section 28a (MCL 125.1528a),
as amended by 2018 PA 332.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5602.
Michael Pate, representing Amarok, testified in support of HB 5602.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5602 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 630 before the committee:
SB 630
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16111, 16333,
17705, 17706, 17707, 17709, 17722, 17742,
17748, 17767, and 17768 (MCL 333.16111,
333.16333, 333.17705, 333.17706, 333.17707,
333.17709, 333.17722, 333.17742, 333.17748,
333.17767, and 333.17768), section 16111 as
amended by 2006 PA 392, section 16333 as
amended by 2014 PA 285, section 17705 as
amended by 1986 PA 304, section 17706 as
amended by 2014 PA 280, sections 17707, 17709,
17722, 17742, 17748, and 17768 as amended by
2020 PA 4, and section 17767 as amended by 1993
PA 79, and by adding sections 17748e and 17748f.
David Biswas, representing Senator Bizon's office, testified in support of SB 630. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 630 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 940 before the committee:
SB 940
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7cc
(MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2018 PA 633.
Steven Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 940.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of SB 940
and answered questions on the proposed (H-1).
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 940. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 940 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050 before the committee:
HB 5046
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to allow local governments and certain
authorities to withhold payment under certain
conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement
project; to provide for mandatory contract
conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects;
to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe
the powers and duties of certain local officials.
HB 5047
(Rep. Garrett)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
5519 and 5519a.
HB 5048
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
5519b.
HB 5049
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
HB 5050
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted to HB 5047 on June 3, 2020.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5049 on June 3, 2020.
Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted to HB 5050 on June 3, 2020.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5046 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5047 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5048 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 5049 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5050 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 11:20 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAI
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in
the S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 946 (Sen. MacGregor).
2. Testimony regarding SB 947 (Sen. MacGregor).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander,
a quorum was present.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB's 946-947.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 946-947:
Edward Noonan, United Rentals – Support
Kevin Keeley, Chet's Rent All – Support
Scott Irwin, Delux Rental – Support
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury – No Position
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 946-947:
Dan Panineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Brandon Betz, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Barb Updegraff, All Star Rental – Support
Dean Anderson, All Star Rental – Support
Bruce Jones Allied Rent-All – Support
Kevin Keeley, Chet's Rent All – Support
Chuck Baker, D.I.Y. Equipment Rental & Storage LLC – Support
Susan Irwin, Delux Rental, Inc. – Support
Regan Fader, Fader Equipment, Inc. – Support
Robert Kozelka, Grand Rental Station- Support
David Hoist, Havit Supplies Inc. and A & B Rentals – Support
Marlin Shaw, Herc Rentals – Support
Sue Jones, Jones Equipment Rental – Support
Tim Keppel, Judd's Rental – Support
Karen Kilburn, Kilburn's Equipment Rental LLC – Support
Terry Keller, Midway Rentals, Inc. – Support
Christopher Papa, Papa's Rentals – Support
Lori Tuma, Paw Paw Rentals – Support
Ryan Roslund, Rent Rite – Support
Lori Gardner, Rent Smart, LLC – Support
Gary VerMeulen, Right Way Rental, Inc. – Support
Rick Cronk, Romeo Rental – Support
Fred Lewis, Sunbelt Rentals – Support
Yolanda Burris, Sunbelt Rentals – Support
Jack Bishop III, Taylor True Value Rental – Support
Tyce Hoist, Taylor True Value Rental – Support
Jake Bishop, True Value Rental – Support
Darla Miller, TC Rental. Inc. – Support
Tim Hallenbeck, Tool Time Rent-All – Support
Mike Sala, United Rentals – Support
Scott Parent, Untied Rentals – Support
Tom and Joe Hoening, US 2 Rental - Support
Gary Booms, Booms Rent-All - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/17/2020


evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Lucido (C), McBroom, Theis, Hollier and Irwin


evidence_text:
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 10, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental
Quality was scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor,
Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) regarding the
Edenville Dam.
The Chair 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: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann,
Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Horn was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Edenville Dam
Liesl Clark, EGLE Director – No Position
Teresa Seidel, Director, Water Resources Division EGLE – No Position
Luke Trumble, Environmental Engineer, Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit, Water Resources
Division, EGLE – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2020
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evidence_text:
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 10, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and the Senate Committee on Energy and
Technology was scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji
Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy regarding the
Edenville Dam.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called roll. A quorum was present.
Chair Outman deferred to Chair Lauwers to invite Director Liesl Clark, Luke Trumble, and Director Teresa
Seidel, of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, to give presentations regarding
the Edenville Dam.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:44 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2020
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: Reps. LaFave, Howell.
Excused: Reps. LaFave, Howell.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5051 before the committee:
HB 5051
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," by amending
sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035,
and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA
416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991
PA 105.
Rep. Sowerby testified on HB 5051. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5051, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5051. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 5051 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Rendon, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Wozniak.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid HB 5153 before the committee:
HB 5153
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child
abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA
60.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5153, but due to the time
constraints was unable to speak:
John Tuinstra, representing Citizens for Parental Rights.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5153 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra,
Elder, Yancey.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Bolden.
The Chair laid HB 5795 before the committee:
HB 5795
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
2502 (MCL 700.2502) and by adding section
2504a.
The Elder Rights and Disability Section of the State Bar submitted a card in opposition to HB
5795, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5795. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5795 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Bolden.
The Chair laid HB 5837 and SB 945 before the committee:
HB 5837
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d
(MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d),
the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections
9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and
by adding section 9f.
SB 945
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d
(MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d),
the title as amended by 1998 PA 237, sections 9,
9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and
by adding sections 9f and 9g.
At 9:25 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Senator Irwin testified on SB 945. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 945, but did not wish to speak:
M. Roy Wilson, representing Wayne State University.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Julie Rowe, representing AFT Michigan.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 945, but did not wish to speak:
Ben Bodkin, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association.
Director Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement
Standards, testified on HB 5837 and SB 945. Questions and discussion followed.
Bob Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in
support of HB 5837 and SB 945. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Fancher, representing the ACLU, testified in support of HB 5837 and SB 945.
Representative Peterson testified on HB 5837.
The Chair laid HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB
5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB
5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804 before the committee:
HB 5684
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82105, 82113, 82114, and
82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82113, 324.82114,
and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as
amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82113 as
amended by 1998 PA 297, and section 82119 as
amended by 2005 PA 307.
HB 5685
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a,
233, 234, 243, and 907 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a,
257.233, 257.234, 257.243, and 257.907), section
226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 233 as
amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended
by 2002 PA 552, section 243 as amended by 1989
PA 299, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA
126.
HB 5686
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 802 and 907
(MCL 257.802 and 257.907), section 802 as
amended by 2019 PA 88 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5687
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80141 (MCL 324.80141), as
amended by 2018 PA 400.
HB 5688
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 255, 256, and
907 (MCL 257.255, 257.256, and 257.907),
section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section
256 as amended by 1987 PA 34, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5689
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82120 and 82126 (MCL
324.82120 and 324.82126), section 82120 as
added by 1995 PA 58 and section 82126 as
amended by 2008 PA 399.
HB 5690
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 306 (MCL
257.306), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
HB 5691
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 244 and 907
(MCL 257.244 and 257.907), section 244 as
amended by 2013 PA 231 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5692
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82122 and 82123 (MCL
324.82122 and 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA
58.
HB 5693
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81122 (MCL 324.81122), as
amended by 2013 PA 119.
HB 5694
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
HB 5695
(Rep. Mueller)
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.
HB 5696
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15
(MCL 207.225).
HB 5697
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL
324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as
amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
HB 5698
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 801e and 907
(MCL 257.801e and 257.907), section 801e as
amended by 1983 PA 91 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5699
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907
(MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as
amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5802
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and
907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907),
section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section
904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5803
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a
of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by
2008 PA 508.
HB 5804
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to
create and maintain a fingerprint identification and
criminal history records division within the
department of state police; to require peace
officers, persons in charge of certain institutions,
and others to make reports respecting juvenile
offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police;
to require the fingerprinting of an accused by
certain persons; and to provide penalties and
remedies for a violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA
67.
Jim Miller, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association, testified in support of HB 5684,
HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695,
HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Association Chiefs of Police, testified in support of
HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694,
HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Craig DeRoche testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5690, HB
5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5802, HB
5803 and HB 5804.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representatives LaFave and Howell from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Mueller testified on the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687,
HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696,
HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but did not wish to speak:
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB
5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB
5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to
the time constraints were unable to speak:
Geolfrey Leonard, representing the Detroit Justice Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687,
HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696,
HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Tyler Ketesley, representing Americans For Prosperity.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrators Office.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Secretary of State.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB
5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB
5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Erin Keith, representing the Detroit Justice Center.
Jayesh Patel, representing the Street Democracy.
Kamal Anderson.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 10:59 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 8:15 a.m., Room 519, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, Hertel and Hollier


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 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4980 (Rep. Leutheuser).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4981 (Rep. Wendzel).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4982 (Rep. Meerman).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4983 (Rep. Rabhi).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4984 (Rep. LaGrand).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4985 (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo).
7. Testimony regarding HB 5120 (Rep. Robinson).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Wayne County Undersheriff Dan Pfannes – Oppose HB 4980, Support 4981-4985, 5120
Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform – Support
David Safavian, American Conservative Union – Support
Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor – Oppose HB 4980, Support 4981-4985, 5120
Arthur Rizer, R Street Institute – Support
Pricilla Bordayo, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Diana Prichard – Americans for Prosperity – Support
Jennifer Cobbina, MSU School of Criminal Justice – Support
Steve Pierangeli, Berrien County Prosecutor's Office - Oppose HB 4980, Support 4981-4985, 5120
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Jason Smith, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Jess Averill Hammond, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board - Oppose HB
4980, Support 4981-4985, 5120
Peter Ruark, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers MI – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4980:
Marcia Hune, Community Bankers of Michigan – Support
Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to testify regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Jon Meyr, Arbor Industries – Support
Hakim Crampton, Just Leadership USA – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to testify regarding HB 5837:
Jody White, Citizen – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/18/2020


location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 8:30
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 779 (S-2) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4567 (Rep. O'Malley).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4568 (Rep. Wendzel).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4569 (Rep. Lilly).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 779.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 779. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report the (S-2) version of SB 779 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 779 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Lilly to summarize HB 4569.
The Chair invited Rep. Wendzel to summarize HB 4568.
The Chair invited Eric Chappell, of Rep. O'Malley's office, to summarize HB 4567.
Questions followed from the Chair for Rep. Lilly.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569 via
a Zoom meeting:

Division Chief Jim Dexter, DNR Fisheries Division – no position. Member questions followed.

Lt. Terry Short, DNR Law Enforcement Division – no position. Member questions followed. The
Chair requested more information be provided to the members.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4567, HB
4568, and HB 4569:

Chairman Aaron Payment, Soo Tribe – no position.

Amber Peterson, Peterson Fisheries of Muskegon – oppose.

Dennis VanLandschoot, VanLandschoot & Sons of Munising – oppose.

Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – support.

Bryan Burroughs, Trout Unlimited – support.

Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead, Salmon Fisherman's Association – support.

Floyd Dropps, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance – support.

Bill Winowiecki, Michigan Charter Boat Association – support.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4567,
HB 4568, and HB 4569:

Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – support.

Chad Tokowicz, American Sportfishing Association – support.
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
Paul Brooks, League of Ohio Sportsmen – support.

Kris Matthew, Huron Valley Conservation Association – support.

Jane Finnerty, Cadillac Sportsmen's Alliance – support.

Bill Houston, Montmorency County Conservation Club – support.

Carol Rose, Upper Black River Council – support.

Mindy Koch, Michigan Resource Stewards – support.

Terry Clark, White River Steelheaders – support.

Dominic Liparoto, Metro west Steelheaders – support.

Jack VanRhee, Hamilton Rod and Gun Club – support.

Tim Muir Jr., Lake St. Clair Walleye Association – support.

Frank Krist, Hammond Bay Area Anglers Association – support.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to
adjourn the committee at 9:56 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 06/17/2020
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evidence_text:
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 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, June
11, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 77 (S-2) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 826 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 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. MacDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version to SB 77.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 77.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 77:
Lisa Cooper, AARP-Michigan – Support
Meghann Keit, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Oppose
Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 77. The vote was as follows:
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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 77 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 77 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 826:
Ken Gorney, Geriatric Psych PA – Support
Dr. Cara Poland, Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine – Support
Margaret Keeler, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Support
Ron Stavale, Michigan Academy of PAs – Support
Thadd Gormas, Michigan Academy of PAs – Support
Dr. William Sanders, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
Dr. Scott Monteith, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 826:
Dr. Katherine Marshall, CNS – Support
Dr. Linda Peterson, Chief Medical Officer and Psychiatrist at McLaren Lansing – Support
Dr. Duane DiFranco, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Oppose
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Neutral
James Blundo, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support
Andre Johnson, Detroit Recovery Project – Support
Emily Stefanic, Psychiatric PA – Support
Sherry McRill, Northeast Integrated Health – Support
Carol Zuniga, Hegira Health – Support
Catherine Liesman, Development Centers – Support
Michael Garrett, CNS Healthcare – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 18, 2020
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2020, at
12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. Kevin Philipps to the Michigan Public School
Employees' Retirement Board.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Dr. Patricia A. Chatman to the Michigan Public School
Employees' Retirement Board.
3. A hearing to consider the appointment of Ms. Anne Hamming to the Michigan Public School
Employees' Retirement Board.
4. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. John J. Solecki to the Michigan Public School
Employees' Retirement Board.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Kevin
Philipps to the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Board:
Mr. Kevin Philipps – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Dr. Patricia A.
Chatman to the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Board:
Dr. Patricia A. Chatman – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Ms. Anne
Hamming to the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Board:
Ms. Anne Hamming – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. John J.
Solecki to the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Board:
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Mr. John J. Solecki – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:31 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen,
Mueller, O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5145 before the committee:
HB 5145
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"
by amending sections 7, 173, and 177 (MCL
460.1007, 460.1173, and 460.1177), as amended
by 2016 PA 342.
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 5145.
Ben Schimpf, representing Peninsula Solar, testified in support of HB 5145.
Dr. Nelson Sommerfeldt, visiting researcher at Michigan Tech University, testified in support
of HB 5145.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB
5145.
David Camps, representing Blue Terra Energy, testified in support of HB 5145.
Brett French, representing the Upper Peninsula Power Company, testified in opposition to HB
5145.
Renze Hoeksema, representing DTE, testified in opposition to HB 5145.
Brandon Hofmeister, representing Consumers Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5145.
Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, testified in
support of HB 5145.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5145, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Berkowitz, representing the Sierra Club.
Dr. Ed Mahoney, representing himself.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Joseph Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5145, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Michigan
State Conference.
Michael O'Brien, representing the Indiana Michigan Power Company.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Tanya Paslawski, representing the Michigan Electric and Gas Association.
Representative O'Malley moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 11:26 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16,
2020
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Rep. Garrett.
Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee:
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 Frederick moved to report out HCR 7 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente.
Pass: None.
At 12:12 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HR 276 before the committee:
HR 276
(Rep. Berman)
A resolution to oppose the Governor's policies
regarding the placement of COVID-19 patients
into nursing homes.
Representative Berman testified in support of HR 276. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 276. The motion prevailed
13-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HR 276. The motion did not prevail
7-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to report out HR 276 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
The Chair laid HCR 24 before the committee:
HCR 24
(Rep. Meerman)
A concurrent resolution to demand that the
Governor compile and make publicly available
certain data, to encourage medical professionals to
provide elective medical procedures, and to
encourage the people of Michigan to continue to
practice safe social distancing.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HCR 24.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 24. The motion prevailed
15-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Clemente, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HCR 24. The motion did not prevail
7-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to report out HCR 24 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Stone.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
The Chair laid HB 5832 before the committee:
HB 5832
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
161, 409, and 439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a
as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as
amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161 as amended
by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018
PA 593, and section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118,
and by adding chapter 9A.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5832.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5832, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
Jim Blundo, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5832, but did not wish to speak:
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc of Michigan.
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Representative Whiteford offered the following amendments to HB 5832:
1. Amend page 16, line 22, after "treatment." by inserting "Crisis services at a crisis
stabilization unit must entail an initial psychosocial assessment by a master's level
mental health professional and a psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours to stabilize the
individual.".
2. Amend page 16, line 24, after "hours" by striking out "unless 1 of the following
applies:" and inserting a comma and "after which the individual must be provided with
the clinically appropriate level of care, resulting in 1 of the following:".
3. Amend page 16, line 26, by striking out the balance of the page through "services."
on line 1 of page 17 and inserting:
"(b) A referral to outpatient services for aftercare treatment.
(c) A referral to a partial hospitalization program.
(d) A referral to a residential treatment center, including crisis residential
services.
(e) A referral to an inpatient bed." and relettering the remaining subdivision.
4. Amend page 18, following line 16, by inserting:
"(3) A psychiatric hospital or general hospital may establish and operate a crisis
stabilization unit under this chapter. As used in this subsection, "general hospital"
means hospital as that term is defined in section 20106 of the public health code, 1978
PA 368, MCL 333.20106.".
5. Amend page 18, following line 27, by inserting:
"(d) Standards to prevent inappropriate referral between entities of common
ownership." and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
6. Amend page 18, line 29, after "unit" by inserting "with discharge planning upon
intake to a clinically appropriate level of care consistent with section 409(7)".
7. Amend page 19, following line 5, by inserting:
"(i) Standards requiring a minimum amount of face-to-face psychiatric
supervision of an individual receiving services in the crisis stabilization unit that are
consistent with the face-to-face supervision requirements applicable in a psychiatric
hospital or psychiatric unit setting." and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
8. Amend page 20, line 5, after "chapter." by striking out the balance of the
subsection.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5832. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 5832 to the Committee on Ways and
Means as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5298 before the committee:
HB 5298
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100b and 100c
(MCL 330.1100b and 330.1100c), section 100b as
amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320, and by adding section
137a.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5298.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5298, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 12:43 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov