evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and
HB 4702 before the committee:
HB 4695
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 662, 668b,
and 674 (MCL 168.662, 168.668b, and 168.674),
section 662 as amended by 2022 PA 219, section
668b as added by 2018 PA 614, and section 674 as
amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections
8, 720a, 720b, 720c, 720d, 720e, 720f, 720g,
720h, 720i, and 720j.
HB 4696
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4697
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 761d (MCL
168.761d), as amended by 2022 PA 195.
HB 4698
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 2 (MCL
168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
HB 4699
(Rep. Byrnes)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 499, 509aa,
and 811 (MCL 168.499, 168.509aa, and 168.811),
section 499 as amended by 2004 PA 92, section
509aa as amended by 2012 PA 270, and section
811 as amended by 2018 PA 603, and by adding
sections 6, 759e, 759f, and 759g.
HB 4700
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 759, 761, and
766 (MCL 168.759, 168.761, and 168.766),
sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302
and section 766 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and
by adding sections 766a and 766b; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 4701
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4702
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658 and 661
(MCL 168.658 and 168.661), as amended by 2012
PA 270.
Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4695, HB 4697,
HB 4698, HB 4699 and HB 4700. Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support
of HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699 and HB 4700. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB
4698, HB 4699, HB 4700 and HB 4702, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, the Freedom Alliance,
MFE, and StandUp Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698,
HB 4699, HB 4700 and HB 4701, but did not wish to speak:
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699
and HB 4700, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power.
Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB
4699, HB 4700 and HB 4702, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695 and HB 4697, but did not wish
to speak:
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4697 and HB 4699, but
did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4695. The motion prevailed 6-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Smit offered the following amendment to HB 4695 (H-1):
1. Amend page 40, following line 8, by inserting:
"(15) A county or municipality must not be reimbursed by this state for any costs
or expenses associated with either of the following:
(a) Providing or conducting early voting at more than 1 location during the
required 9 days of early voting.
(b) Providing or conducting early voting on any days that are in addition to the
required 9 days of early voting.".
Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4695 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendments to HB 4695 (H-1):
1. Amend page 38, line 8, after "removed" by inserting "by 2 election inspectors
from different political parties".
2. Amend page 38, line 10, after "resealed" by inserting "in accordance with
section 806a".
3. Amend page 38, line 12, after "book" by inserting "in accordance with section
806a".
4. Amend page 39, line 11, after "container" by inserting "in the presence of 2
election inspectors from different political parties".
5. Amend page 39, line 12, after "book" by inserting "in accordance with section
806a".
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4695 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4697. The motion prevailed
6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendments to HB 4697 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 13, by striking out "and".
2. Amend page 2, line 13, after "repair" by inserting a comma and "and video
monitoring".
3. Amend page 2, line 13, after "each" by inserting "required".
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4697 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative Smit offered the following amendment to HB 4697 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 11, after "township." by inserting "If the clerk of a city or
township applies to the secretary of state for additional absent voter ballot drop boxes,
in addition to what is required under subsection (1), the secretary of state shall facilitate
the procurement and distribution of the absent voter ballot drop boxes at the lowest
possible cost to the clerk of that city or township.".
Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4697 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4698. The motion prevailed 6-
0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Smit offered the following amendments to HB 4698 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 7, after "degree," by inserting "or".
2. Amend page 2, line 7, after "certificate" by striking out the balance of the
subdivision and inserting a period.
Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4698 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendments to HB 4698 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "by" by inserting "state".
2. Amend page 2, line 6, after "or" by striking out "an" and inserting "a state".
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4698 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 1-0-7:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Rep. DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit.
Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4699. The motion prevailed
6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Tsernoglou offered the following amendment to HB 4699 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, line 15, after "presidential" by inserting "primary".
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4699 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Tsernoglou offered the following amendment to HB 4699 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, line 16, after "email," by striking out "and" and inserting "or".
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4699 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendment to HB 4699 (H-1):
1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "verified" by inserting "in accordance with section
761".
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4699 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4700. The motion prevailed 6-
0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Tsernoglou offered the following amendment to HB 4700 (H-1):
1. Amend page 22, line 25, after "email," by striking out "and" and inserting "or".
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4700 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Smit offered the following amendment to HB 4700 (H-1):
1. Amend page 12, line 6, after "If" by inserting "the secretary of state or".
Representative Smit moved to withdraw the amendment to HB 4700 (H-1). There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendment to HB 4700 (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, line 14, by striking out all of subdivision (d).
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4700 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 2-0-6:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4695 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4697 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4698 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Wegela moved to report HB 4699 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Koleszar moved to report HB 4700 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4701 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4702 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:37 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678 before the committee:
HB 4676
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," by amending section
8b (MCL 722.958b), as added by 2018 PA 489.
HB 4677
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to
722.960) by adding section 8e.
HB 4678
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1281c.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4676. The motion prevailed 6-
0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4676 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4677. The motion
prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4677 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4678 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Area Agencies on Aging before the committee.
David LaLumia, Executive Director of Area Agencies on Aging Association gave a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan before the
committee.
Executive Director Heidi Gustine and Director of Community and Business Advancement,
Kandi Lannen agave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Detroit Area Agency on Aging Services before the
committee.
Ronald Taylor, President, and CEO gave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678, but
did not wish to speak:
Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing Michigan Children.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Education Trust Midwest.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
1:07 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen, St.
Germaine.
Absent: Reps. Bezotte, Martin.
Excused: Reps. Bezotte, Martin.
Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 119 before the committee:
HR 119
(Rep. Rogers)
A resolution to urge the United States Food and
Drug Administration to facilitate FDA regulated
research on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the
treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Representative Rogers and Kevin Hensley, representing the VFW, testified in support of HR
119. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HCR 5 before the committee:
HCR 5
(Rep. Conlin)
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States
Congress, Department of Defense, and
Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize
research and investment in non-technology
treatment options for servicemembers and
veterans who have psychological trauma as a
result of military service.
At 12:25 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:25 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coleman called the committee back to order.
Chair Conlin testified in support of HCR 5. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:28 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coleman laid the committee at ease.
At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Committee returned to consideration of HR 119.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 119, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Sigmon, representing the Military Officers Association of America.
Tom Poxson.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HR 119 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen, St.
Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Committee returned to consideration of HCR 5.
The following person submitted a card in support of HCR 5, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Poxson.
Representative Rogers moved to report out HCR 5 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen, St.
Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Bezotte and Martin from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:31 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Grant joined the committee remotely.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4608 before the committee:
HB 4608
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16141 and
16145 (MCL 333.16141 and 333.16145), as
amended by 1993 PA 80, and by adding section
16346 and part 183A.
Representative McFall moved to refer HB 4608 to the Committee on Health Policy. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4561 before the committee:
HB 4561
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
609h (MCL 436.1609h), as added by 2022 PA
225.
Representative Snyder moved to report out HB 4561 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 141 before the committee:
SB 141
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA
64.
Representative Mueller moved to report out SB 141 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 141, but did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528 before the committee:
HB 4526
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13f
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13f), as added by 2002
PA 30.
HB 4527
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 205
(MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2018 PA 366.
HB 4528
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 9115 (MCL 324.9115), as
amended by 2017 PA 40, and by adding part 639.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy, explained the changes in Substitute (H-1) to HB 4528 and had no position. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4528. The motion prevailed 11-
0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Filler,
Wendzel, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Mueller, Bierlein.
Dr. Wanda Iza, representing Ingham County Citizens United, testified in opposition to HB
4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528.
Barbara Culham, representing Ingham County Citizens United, testified in opposition to HB
4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528.
Ross Veltema, representing Top Grade Aggregate, testified in support of HB 4526, HB 4527
and HB 4528.
Lee Graham, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 4526, HB
4527 and HB 4528.
Mark Schlegel, representing Schlegel Sand and Gravel, testified in support of HB 4526, HB
4527 and HB 4528.
Marcus Trammell, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB
4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528, but
did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Dan Balkema, representing Balkema Excavating, Inc.
Henry Balkema, representing the Peterman Concrete Co.
Danielle Dungey, representing Azo Services Management, Inc.
Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4526, HB 4527 and HB 4528, but
did not wish to speak:
Jacqueline Sproles, a 48217 delegate.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Barbara Conley, a resident of Leelanau County.
Benjamin Martin, a resident of Sault Ste. Marie.
Joanne Galloway, a resident of Lansing.
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Liz Kirkwood, representing FLOW (For Love of Water).
Patti Robinson, a resident of Metamora.
Amanda Shelton, a resident of Oxford.
Meghan Swain, a resident of Fowlerville.
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Becca Meuninck, representing the National Wildlife Federation.
Christy McGillivary, representing the Sierra Club.
Sean McBreaty, representing Clean Water Action.
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planners.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:23 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4028 before the committee:
HB 4028
(Rep. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL
257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274.
Representative Zorn, joined by Josh Clayton, representing the Michigan Towing Association,
both testified in support of HB 4028. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4028.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4028, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4706 before the committee:
HB 4706
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending the title and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q
(MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and 460.10q), the title as
amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g as amended
by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000 PA
142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141.
Representative MacDonnell testified in support of HB 4706. Questions and discussion followed.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, joined by Paul
Corbett, representing MICHauto, both testified in support of HB 4706. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4706, but did not wish to speak:
Charles Griffith, representing the Ecology Center.
Zach Kahn, representing TESLA.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4706, but did not wish to
speak:
Tony Mosesso, representing the ITC Holdings Corporation.
The Chair laid HB 4012 before the committee:
HB 4012
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL
257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4012. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4012 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Roth, Kunse.
Nays: Rep. Bruck.
Pass: Reps. Outman, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid SB 135 before the committee:
SB 135
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 83 and 304
(MCL 257.83 and 257.304), section 83 as added
by 2020 PA 383 and section 304 as amended by
2020 PA 376.
Representative Hoskins moved to refer SB 135 to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
10:58 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 268 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 247 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
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 Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 8:34 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 8:38 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 268 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 247. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited Senator McCann to explain Senate Bill 247 (S-2) Member questions followed.
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 247:
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Support
John McNamara, MI Restaurant and Lodging Assoc. – Neutral
Chad Wing, Eastern MI University – Support
Dianna Hemila, Northern MI University – Support
Toby Roth, Central MI University – Support
Bonnie Maluchin, Oakland University – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-2) version of SB 247 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 14, 2023
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13,
2023, at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 205 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 206 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 207 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 348 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 349 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Geiss, Lindsey,
Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was
excused from the meeting.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 205, SB 206, and SB 207:
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan Action Network – Support
Anna Alamza, Food Bank Council of Michigan – Support
Cassie Thierfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
Lisa Chapman, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Ashley Heidenrich, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Mark Garcia, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
Meridell Gracias, Kent County Essential Needs Task Force – Support
Alyssa Rietveld, COTS – Support
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Dave Bulkowski, Disability Advocates of Kent County – Support
Autumn Butler, Oakland Forward – Support
Kim Dimmett, SECOM Resource Center – Support
Emily Tenniswood, Citizen – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Bobby Dorigo Jones, Michigan's Children – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 205 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 206 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 207 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 348 and SB 349:
Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan Action Network – Support
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Megan Petzko-Sweet, Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics – Support
Megan Blue, Corewell Health – Support
Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
Patricia Barton, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 348 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 349 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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.
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Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
June 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 4120 (Rep. Rogers) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 4121 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
3.
Reported HB 4122 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
4.
Reported HB 4123 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
5.
Reported HB 4124 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation.
6.
Reported HB 4125 (Rep. Rheingans) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 376 (S-3) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 377 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the HB’s 4120 – 4125.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4120 -4125:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support HB 4120
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4120 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to reconsider the vote on HB 4120. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the vote will be reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4120 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4121 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4122 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4123 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4124 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4125 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 376 (S-3) and SB 377 (S-1) and summarized the substitute version of each bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 376-377:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Bruce Timmons, Self – Support
Sam Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 376. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 376 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 377. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Santana
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The committee went at ease from 9:23 a.m. to 9:24 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 377 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/20/2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 359 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 359 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:36 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/20/23
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Tuesday,
June 13, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4375 (S-1) (Rep. Kristian Grant) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet,
Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited Senator McDonald-Rivet to explain Amendment #1 to House Bill 4375.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before of the committee regarding HB 4375:
Judy Allen, Michigan Township Assoc. - Support
The Chair entertained a motion to adopt amendment #1 to House Bill 4375. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory,
Lindsey, and Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted .
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the HB 4375, as amended, as a clean substitute to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, and Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Victory and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: June 20, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 356 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 357 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 358 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4362 (Rep. Brabec) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4363 (Rep. Neeley) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4364 (Rep. Price) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Webber offered (S-1) versions of SB 356, SB 357, and SB 358.
The Chair invited Sen. Webber to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 356, SB 357, and SB 358.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 356. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 356 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 357. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 357 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 358. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 358 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4362,
HB 4363, and HB 4364:
Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4362 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 4363 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 4364 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 356 and
SB 357:
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 356, SB
357, and SB 358:
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 20, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 367 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 368 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 369 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 370 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 371 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 372 (S-2) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 373 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 374 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
9. Testimony on SB 385 (Sen. Geiss)
10. Testimony on SB 386 (Sen. Moss)
11. Testimony on SB 387 (Sen. Moss)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair recognized Sen. Johnson for a statement regarding Senate Bills 367 - 374.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 367, SB 368, SB 369, SB 370,
SB 371, SB 372, SB 373 and SB 374:
Erica Petersman, Promote the Vote – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposed
Mary Clark, Delta Twp. Clerk – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 367, SB
368, SB 369, SB 370, SB 371, SB 372, SB 373 and SB 374:
Scott Urbanowski, self – Support
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Madeline Fata, MI Assoc. of Counties – Support
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 367. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment #1b to the (S-1) version
of SB 367. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
Nays: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 367 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 368 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 369. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 369 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 370. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 370 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 371 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 372. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-2) version of SB 372 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 373. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 373 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 374 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 385. The Chair summarized SBs 386 and 387. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on SBs 385, 386, and 387:
Chris Thomas, former State Elections Director – Support
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Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 20, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13,
2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 148 ( Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 149 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
3. Presentation by the Tribal Community Citizens on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 148 and SB 149:
Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, MichBio – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
Rob Stachlewitz, Charles River - Mattawan Biomedical Research – Opposition
Matthew Bailey, National Association of Biomedical Research – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 148 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 149 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
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Pass: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to give a presentation entitled Indigenous Traditional Ecological
Knowledge:
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, Little Traverese Bay Bands of Odawa Indians – No Position
Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – No Position
Theresa Pitts, Keewenaw Bay Indian Community – No Position
Doug Craven, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 12, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer,
VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan State University
Agriculture Extension program.
Dr. Quentin Tyler, representing the Michigan State University Extension program, gave a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
Deanna East, from Michigan State University Agriculture Extension program, joined to
answer questions from the committee.
Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 302 and SB 303 before the committee:
SB 302
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property
assessed clean energy act," by amending section 9
(MCL 460.939), as amended by 2017 PA 242.
SB 303
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property
assessed clean energy act," by amending the title
and sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, and 17 (MCL
460.933, 460.935, 460.937, 460.941, 460.943,
460.945, and 460.947), section 3 as amended by
2017 PA 242.
Senator McDonald Rivet testified in support of SB 302 and SB 303. Questions and discussion
followed.
Justin Carpenter and Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business
Council, testified in support of SB 302 and SB 303.
Todd Williams, representing Lean and Green Michigan, testified in support of SB 302 and SB
303. Questions and discussion followed.
Nicholas Zuba, representing C-PACE Alliance, testified in support of SB 302 and SB 303.
Questions and discussion followed.
Bali Kumar, representing Pace Loan Group, testified in support of SB 302 and SB 303.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of SB
302 and SB 303.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish to
speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes
and Energy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish
to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 288 before the committee:
SB 288
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled "Michigan
energy assistance act," by repealing section 6
(MCL 400.1236), as amended by 2019 PA 87.
Senator Singh testified in support of SB 288. Questions and discussion followed.
Evette Griffie, representing DTE, testified in support of SB 288. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 288, but did not wish to speak:
Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Dan Dundas, representing the Michigan Electric and Gas Association.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Wende Randall, representing the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm.
Mike O'Brien, representing the Indiana Michigan Power Co.
Bethany Stutzman, representing the United Way of South Central Michigan.
Tim Lubbers, representing SEMCO.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Kyle McCree, representing Consumers Energy.
Maureen Watson Bolger, representing the Salvation Army.
Saunteel Jenkins, representing THAW.
Robb Kennedy, representing Michigan Community Action.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 288, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
10:07 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Greene moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4544 before the committee:
HB 4544
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to designate Rosh Hashanah as a holiday in
this state.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4544 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4545 before the committee:
HB 4545
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to designate Yom Kippur as a holiday in this
state.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4545 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4446 before the committee:
HB 4446
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the
Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4446 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4447 before the committee:
HB 4447
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to designate Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr as
holidays in this state.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4447 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4448 before the committee:
HB 4448
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to designate Lunar New Year as a holiday in
this state.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4448 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Rep. Greene.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
The Chair laid HB 4449 before the committee:
HB 4449
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a
holiday in this state.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4449 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:05 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September 27,
2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4573 before the committee:
HB 4573
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled
"Community college act of 1966," by amending
sections 161, 162, and 164 (MCL 389.161,
389.162, and 389.164), sections 161 and 162 as
amended by 2015 PA 130 and section 164 as
amended by 2018 PA 376.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans called the committee back to order.
Chair Glanville testified in support of HB 4573. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:40 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association, testified in
support of HB 4573. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Charles Lepper, President of Grand Rapids Community College, and Lisa Freiburger,
Vice President of Finance and Administration, Grand Rapids Community College, testified in
support of HB 4573. Questions and discussion followed.
Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College, and Kristen Charlton, Economic
and Workforce Development, Oakland Community College, testified in support of HB 4573.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:09 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Edwards.
Excused: Rep. Edwards.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Arbit moved to excuse Representative Edwards from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4738 and HB 4739 before the committee:
HB 4738
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 40b to chapter VII.
HB 4739
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL
780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, Representative Tyrone Carter called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen, Representative Mentzer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Mitch Albers and
Aaron Van Langevelde, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General,
testified in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:08 AM, Representative Tyrone Carter laid the committee at ease.
At 11:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not
wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 56 before the committee:
SB 56
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 335
(MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 56, but did not wish to speak:
Cassie Thierfelder, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 56 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Outman.
Nays: Rep. Johnsen.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak.
The Chair laid SB 236 before the committee:
SB 236
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a
(MCL 750.520a), as amended by 2014 PA 64.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 236, but did not wish to speak:
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 236 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646 before the committee:
HB 4644
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to adopt the uniform power of attorney act;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4645
(Rep. Haadsma)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 20101b (MCL 324.20101b), as
amended by 2000 PA 368.
HB 4646
(Rep. Haadsma)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 10121 and
10301 (MCL 333.10121 and 333.10301), section
10121 as added by 2008 PA 39 and section 10301
as added by 2012 PA 179.
Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646.
Christine M. Savage, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646.
Mark E. Kellogg, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646.
David Sprague, representing the Probate Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 4644.
Carl Marlinga, representing the Elder Abuse Task Force, and Mitch Albers, representing the
Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified together in support of HB 4644.
Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Murray representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, State Bar of
Michigan, testified on HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4644, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646, but
did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers.
Christopher Smith, representing the Elder Abuse Task Force UPOAA Subcommittee.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4644, but did not wish to speak:
Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:55 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Rogers moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4382 and HB 4383 before the committee:
HB 4382
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 551, 552,
553, 555, 556, 557, and 558 (MCL 280.551,
280.552, 280.553, 280.555, 280.556, 280.557, and
280.558).
HB 4383
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 559, 560,
561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573,
574, 576, 577, 578, 580, 581, 582, and 583 (MCL
280.559, 280.560, 280.561, 280.562, 280.563,
280.564, 280.565, 280.569, 280.570, 280.571,
280.572, 280.573, 280.574, 280.576, 280.577,
280.578, 280.580, 280.581, 280.582, and
280.583), section 569 as amended by 2016 PA 27,
and by adding sections 561b, 561d, 564b, and
569b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Brad Ward, David Pierson, Michigan Realtors; Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber; Dawn
Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan testified in opposition to HB 4382 and HB
4383. Questions and discussion followed.
Elmeka Steele representing the Wayne County/Michigan Association of Drain
Commissioners testified in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383.
Matt Meersman representing the St. Joseph River Basin Commission testified in support of
HB 4382 and HB 4383.
Judy Allen representing the Michigan Townships Association testified with no position on
HB 4382 and HB 4383.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4382 and HB 4383, but
did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes
and Energy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish
to speak:
Ken Yonker, representing the Kent County Drain Commission.
Jim Nash, representing the Oakland County Water Resource Commission.
David Nyitay, representing the ODC Network.
Candice Miller, representing the Macomb County Public Works.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not
wish to speak:
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The Chair laid HB 4360 before the committee:
HB 4360
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled "An act to
provide for the incorporation by 2 or more
municipalities of certain authorities for the
purpose of providing emergency services to
municipalities; to provide for the powers and
duties of authorities and of certain state and local
agencies and officers; to provide for certain
condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to
provide for the levy of property taxes for certain
purposes; to authorize the issuance of bonds,
notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 2 (MCL 124.602).
Representative Brabec, Jason Sperle, Saline Area Fire Department, Herasanna Richards
Michigan Municipal League testified in support of HB 4360. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Brabec representing the City of Saline Mayor Brian Marl testified in support
of HB 4360.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4360, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:11 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 21, 2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 15, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Coffia, VanWoerkom and Thompson joined
the committee remotely.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee:
HB 4081
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1173.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4081, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral
Health to review and make recommendations on HB 4081.
The Chair laid HB 4608 before the committee:
HB 4608
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16141 and
16145 (MCL 333.16141 and 333.16145), as
amended by 1993 PA 80, and by adding section
16346 and part 183A.
Sara Henning, from Representative Pohutsky's office, testified in support of HB 4608.
Questions and discussion followed.
Emily Miller, representing herself and the American Nutritionists Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Thiesmeyer-Hook; Beth Thayer; and Charla Burill, all representing the Michigan
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, testified in support of HB 4608. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4608, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Emily Camiener, representing EC Nutrition LLC.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Susanne Consiglio, RDN, representing Nutrition Balance LLC.
Heather Dover, MS, RDN, representing the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:43 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 15, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4497 and SB 185 before the committee:
HB 4497
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL
423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
SB 185
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL
423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
Representative Rheingans and Senator Irwin, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, testified in
support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish
to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations of Michigan.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not
wish to speak:
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4231 and HB 4237 before the committee:
HB 4231
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled "Fair and
open competition in governmental construction
act," (MCL 408.871 to 408.883).
HB 4237
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled "Local
government labor regulatory limitation act," (MCL
123.1381 to 123.1396).
Representative Hill testified in support of HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed.
Angela Rogensues, representing the City of Warren, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB
4237. Questions and discussion followed.
John Taylor, representing Kalamazoo County, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chokwe Pitchford, Berrien County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB
4237. Questions and discussion followed.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, and Amy Drumm, representing the
Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion
followed.
Porcha Perry and Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Local
1, testified in support of HB 4237.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Robert Joeng, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Jeremy Garza, Lansing City Councilmember.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Shane Hernandez and Pete Scodellier, representing the Associated Builders and
Contractors of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish
to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations of Michigan.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan
State Conference.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not
wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Jimmy Greene and Associates, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231, HB 4237, HB 4497 and SB
185, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees Council 25.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak:
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Katie Gordon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Breanna George, representing the Michigan Association of Construction Academies.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Devonta Harris, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak:
Jay Jacobs, representing the Houghton Lake Chamber.
Tim Booth, representing the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Jim Lilly, representing SpartanNash.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Kelley Lovati, representing the Macomb County Chamber.
Neda Payne, representing the Lapeer Area Chamber.
Sara Cambensy, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Midland Business Alliance.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Richard Wilson, representing Westpack Holdings, Inc.
Colleen Schipsi, representing the West Coast Chamber.
Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Arthur Havlicek, representing the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.
Michael Rybicki, representing Goodlander, Sweet, and Rybicki Certified Public
Accountants.
Brian Kloet, representing Gold Star Salons, LLC.
James Boike, representing Corporate Funding, Inc.
Tim Cosby, representing Culture Impact.
Kyle Pung, representing the Pleune Service Company.
Michael Jacobs, representing Apple Spice Box Lunch and Catering.
Michael Kasmauskis, representing the Image Tours, Inc.
Jessica White, representing Big Steps Little Feet.
Ben Boezwinkle, representing Rockford Construction.
Leslie Fiorenzo, representing Ulliance, Inc.
Anthony Boden, representing Chase Creative.
Kate Angles, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan.
Susan Arlin, representing the Greater Farmington Area Chamber.
Joni Kaline, representing BioLyte Laboratories.
Rae Zylstra, representing Catered Creations, Inc.
Danna Gomez, representing Managed Senior Care LLC.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Jennifer Heinzman, representing the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development
Alliance.
Magen Samyn, representing the Bay Area Chamber.
Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network.
Jeff Cebelak, representing Mason Dynamics, Inc.
Jennifer Stehouwer, representing Ball Park Floral and Gifts.
Steve Underriter, representing Freedom Financial Planning Solutions.
William Muir, representing the Grand Rapids Label Company.
Brent Van Haren, representing SecurAlarm Systems Inc.
Robert Buist, representing D&M Metal Products.
Robert Kowalewski, representing KS Restaurants.
Barbara Rapaport, representing Real-Time Perspectives, Inc.
Kelly Springer, representing the Metal Flow Corporation.
Robert Schermer, representing Meritage Hospitality.
Casey Kuperus, representing David's House Ministries.
Michael Kwast, representing iChiro Clinics.
Carl Verbeek, representing Varnum.
Robert Hughes, representing the Advantage Benefits Group.
Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 10:34 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov