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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs
of Police (MACP). Robert Stevenson, Eecutive Director for MACP and Ron Wiles, Deputy
Director for MACP, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB
4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB
4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643 before the committee:
HB 4624
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 117a (MCL
400.117a), as amended by 2019 PA 114.
HB 4625
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile
diversion act," by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9
(MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829),
section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section
6 as amended by 1996 PA 137.
HB 4626
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile
diversion act," by amending sections 5 and 6
(MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996
PA 137.
HB 4627
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 18 of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA
209.
HB 4628
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 2f of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185.
HB 4629
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 15 and 16 of
chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16),
section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and
section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102.
HB 4630
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled "Michigan
indigent defense commission act," by amending
the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21,
and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987,
780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997,
780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by
2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as
amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as
amended by 2018 PA 443.
HB 4631
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 620, entitled "Appellate
defender act," by amending the title and sections
2, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 780.712, 780.714, 780.716,
and 780.717) and by adding sections 1a and 8a.
HB 4632
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 117k.
HB 4633
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 2d, 2f, and 4
of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d, 712A.2f, and
712A.4), section 2d as amended by 2020 PA 389,
section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, and section 4
as amended by 1996 PA 409.
HB 4634
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 2f, 18, 28,
and 29 (MCL 712A.2f, 712A.18, 712A.28, and
712A.29), section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185,
section 18 as amended by 2022 PA 209, section 28
as amended by 2020 PA 362, and section 29 as
amended by 2003 PA 74, and by adding section
29a to chapter XIIA; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
HB 4635
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA
identification profiling system act," by amending
section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2018 PA
310.
HB 4636
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4803
(MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374.
HB 4637
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA
87.
HB 4638
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled "The
children's ombudsman act," by amending the title
and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and
12 (MCL 722.921, 722.922, 722.923, 722.924,
722.925, 722.925a, 722.926, 722.927, 722.928,
722.929, 722.930, 722.931, and 722.932), the title
and sections 3, 5, and 11 as amended by 2004 PA
560, sections 2 and 6 as amended by 2020 PA 186,
sections 4 and 10 as amended by 2014 PA 243,
section 5a as amended by 2014 PA 455, sections 7
and 8 as amended by 2013 PA 38, and section 9 as
amended by 2020 PA 185.
HB 4639
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 115m (MCL
400.115m), as amended by 2014 PA 308.
HB 4640
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 67 and 68 of
chapter X and section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL
710.67, 710.68, and 712A.19b), section 67 of
chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 373, section 68
of chapter X as amended by 2012 PA 385, and
section 19b of chapter XIIA as amended by 2018
PA 58.
HB 4641
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 5a and 10 (MCL 722.115a and
722.120), section 5a as added by 1994 PA 205 and
section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 69.
HB 4642
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending sections 7, 7b, and
7k (MCL 722.627, 722.627b, and 722.627k),
section 7 as amended by 2022 PA 68, section 7b as
amended by 2011 PA 89, and section 7k as added
by 2011 PA 67.
HB 4643
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," by amending sections
5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a,
722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by
2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489,
and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632.
At 9:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:28 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope and Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626,
HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635,
HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 9:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB
4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB
4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions
and discussion followed.
Judge Dorene S. Allen, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association, testified in
support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631,
HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640,
HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Pollard, representing the Michigan Association for Family Court Administrators,
testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630,
HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639,
HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed.
Cole Williams, representing The Delta Project, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB
4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB
4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643.
Questions and discussion followed.
Michael McKissic, representing the Mikey23 Foundation, testified in support of HB 4634.
Questions and discussion followed.
Karen McDonald, Oakland County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys
Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB
4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB
4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627,
HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636,
HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643, but did not wish
to speak:
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Jonathan Sacks, representing the State Appellate Defender Office.
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627,
HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637, but did
not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB
4637, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4638, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of Children's Ombudsman.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4625, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
The Chair laid HB 4520 and HB 4521 before the committee:
HB 4520
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81
and 81a (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a), section 81 as
amended by 2016 PA 87 and section 81a as
amended by 2012 PA 366.
HB 4521
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 82
(MCL 750.82), as amended by 1994 PA 158.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521, but did not wish
to speak:
John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health System.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4520 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4521 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:26 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20,
2023
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Education Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4820 before the committee:
HB 4820
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1248
(MCL 380.1248), as added by 2011 PA 102.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 4820. Questions and discussion followed.
Tammy Daenzer, from the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4820.
Jennifer Smith, from the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition of
HB 4820.
The Chair laid SB 359 before the committee:
SB 359
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1250
(MCL 380.1250), as amended by 2018 PA 601.
Senator Chang testified in support of SB 359. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 359, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the AFT- Michigan.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents &
Administrators.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 359, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Weiss moved to report out SB 359 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4319 before the committee:
HB 4319
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 366, entitled "An act to
prohibit postsecondary educational institutions in
this state and certain athletic organizations from
preventing a college athlete from receiving
compensation for the use of his or her name,
image, or likeness rights," by amending section 10
(MCL 390.1740).
Representative Weiss moved to refer HB 4319 to the Committee on Higher Education. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee:
HB 4816
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to prohibit high schools and certain athletic
organizations from preventing high school student
athletes in this state from receiving compensation
for the use of their name, image, or likeness rights.
Representative Glanville moved to refer HB 4816 to the Committee on Higher Education.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4820.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4820, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the AFT- Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4820, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Joe DeVault, representing the Macomb Intermediate School District.
Bob McCann, representing the K-12 Alliance.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance of Student Opportunity.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency.
Dave Lox, representing the Northern Michigan Schools Legislative Association.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents &
Administrators.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project- Education Fund.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4820. The motion prevailed 12-
0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4820 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:57 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20, 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 Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid HB 4755 and HB 4756 before the committee:
HB 4755
(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 4756
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 764a, 764b,
764d, 765, 765a, 765b, 768, 769, 798b, and 805
(MCL 168.764a, 168.764b, 168.764d, 168.765,
168.765a, 168.765b, 168.768, 168.769, 168.798b,
and 168.805), section 764a as amended by 2023
PA 25, section 764b as amended by 2018 PA 120,
section 764d as added by 2020 PA 95, sections
765 and 765b as amended by 2022 PA 195, section
765a as amended by 2020 PA 177, section 769 as
amended by 1995 PA 261, section 798b as
amended by 1990 PA 109, and section 805 as
amended by 2000 PA 207, and by adding sections
523b, 765c, and 768a; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
Representative Tsernoglou, and Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, testified in support of HB
4755 and HB 4756. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 10:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4755 and HB
4756. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections, the
Freedom Alliance, and StandUp Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4755 and HB 4756.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4755 and HB 4756, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 4534 before the committee:
HB 4534
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections
34c and 35 (MCL 791.234c and 791.235), section
34c as added by 2012 PA 24 and section 35 as
amended by 2019 PA 13.
Representative Stone testified in support of HB 4534. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4534, but did not wish
to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4534, but did not wish to speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Mary Clark, Delta Township Clerk.
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk.
The Chair laid HB 4210 before the committee:
HB 4210
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759a (MCL
168.759a), as amended by 2022 PA 197; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed.
Jonathan Brater and Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in
support of HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4210, but due to the time
constraints was unable to speak:
C. Jay Coles, representing Verified Voting.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4210, but did not wish to speak:
Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4534, HB 4755, HB 4756,
SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4210, HB 4755, HB 4756, SB
339, SB 367, SB 370 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB
370 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB
370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Swope and Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal
Clerks.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4755, HB 4756, SB 339,
SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4755, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB
370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Neal Ubriani, representing the Institute for Responsive Government.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370 and
SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373 before the committee:
SB 339
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 764c (MCL
168.764c), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
SB 367
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 570, 662,
668b, 674, 736b, 736c, 736d, 736e, 795b, and
797a (MCL 168.570, 168.662, 168.668b, 168.674,
168.736b, 168.736c, 168.736d, 168.736e,
168.795b, and 168.797a), section 570 as amended
by 2017 PA 113, section 662 as amended by 2022
PA 219, section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614,
section 674 as amended by 2018 PA 120, sections
736b, 736c, 736d, and 736e as amended by 2018
PA 190, section 795b as amended by 1990 PA 109,
and section 797a as amended by 1996 PA 583, and
by adding sections 8, 720a, 720b, 720c, 720d,
720e, 720f, 720g, 720h, 720i, and 720j.
SB 370
(Sen. Santana)
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.
SB 371
(Sen. Santana)
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.
SB 373
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 2 (MCL
168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 339, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 371, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and
SB 373, but did not wish to speak:
Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote.
The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4210.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4210. 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 4210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Rep. Wegela.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4755 and HB 4756.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4755 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 Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4756. 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 out HB 4756 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.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371, and SB 373.
Representative Hope moved to report out SB 339 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 367 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 370 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 371 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 373 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:43 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20, 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 Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4320 and HB 4387 before the committee:
HB 4320
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145h.
HB 4387
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4320. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative MacDonell testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387.
Dawn and Mark Hayes testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387.
Allie Hayes testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387.
Kristine Shuler, a Detective with the Troy Police Department, testified in support of HB 4320
and HB 4387. Questions and discussion followed.
Christina Marsack-Topolewski and Annemarie Kelly, representing Eastern Michigan
University, testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387.
Dawn Calnen, representing The ARC of Oakland County, testified in support of HB 4320 and
HB 4387.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387, but did not wish
to speak:
Stacie Vought.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Attorney General's Office.
Brian Verbruggen.
Morgan Brouillet.
Cheryl Verbruggen.
Jane Hwang.
Debbie Rosenman.
Alexandra Grimaldi, representing Wayne State University Law School.
Angie Timko.
Christina Henderson.
Katie Prebelich, representing Wayne State University Law School.
Katie Saunders.
Jackie Cheyne.
Trudi Koskinen.
Hannah Nagi, representing the Social Justice Project, Advisor.
Rita Briguglio.
Joe Duda.
Carol Machak.
Kevin Vogel.
Cheryl Landess.
Stacie Klumpp.
Brenda Rice.
Karen Bush.
Kate Rainey.
Gary Koskinen.
Tom Cook.
Melissa Rehbine, representing Smith Middle School.
Kally Harris.
Rich Machesky, representing Troy School District.
Ellen Prebelich.
Ann O'Neill, representing Troy Athens High School.
Tessa Matthies.
Margaret Burchi, representing Troy Athens High School.
Shawn DuFresne.
Amy Saulnier.
Nina Como.
Lynn Burger, representing Farmington High School.
Jill Brown.
Dianna Carter.
Karli Flilips.
Molly Driscoll.
Anastasia Khalil.
Gabrielle Kowalski.
Kerry and Richard Peterson.
Shelby Cavazos.
Melinda Hilborn.
Laney Cavazos.
Andrew Hohner.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.
Sherri Boyd, representing The ARC Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Edwards moved to
adjourn, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
5:15 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4240 before the committee:
HB 4240
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to prohibit employers from making certain
recruiting or hiring decisions based on an
individual's credit history; to prohibit employers
from making certain inquiries; to prohibit certain
waivers; to prohibit retaliation; and to provide
remedies.
Representative McFall moved to refer HB 4240 to the Committee on Labor. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4500 before the committee:
HB 4500
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 1201b.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4500, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Houseman, representing the Big I Michigan.
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee:
HB 4595
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by repealing section
1206c (MCL 500.1206c).
Representative Martus testified in support of HB 4595. Questions and discussion followed.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in support of HB 4595. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee:
HB 4703
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA
67.
HB 4704
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4703. Questions and discussion followed.
Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors,
testified in support of HB 4703. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4703, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Burtka, representing the National Association of Benefits and Insurance
Professionals.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4704.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4704, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Alex Houseman, representing the Big I Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4732 and HB 4733 before the committee:
HB 4732
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA
276.
HB 4733
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608
(MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276.
At 5:50 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 5:51 PM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order.
Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733.
Karla Bell, representing AFLAC, testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733.
At 5:56 PM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease.
At 5:57 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4732 and HB 4733, but
did not wish to speak:
Joesph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Service.
The Chair laid HB 4707 before the committee:
HB 4707
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
2212e and 3425 (MCL 500.2212e and 500.3425),
section 2212e as added by 2022 PA 60 and section
3425 as amended by 2016 PA 276.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed.
David Lloyd, Chief Policy Officer of the Kennedy Forum, testified in support of HB 4707.
Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Murray, Founder of the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed.
Janine Teagarden testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
4707. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4707, but did not wish to speak:
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Kelly Doyle, representing the The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michgian.
Jennifer Middlin.
Michelle Massey, representing the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth.
Antonio David Garcia, representing the Affirmations Community Center.
Shayna Lee.
Rosalie Austin, representing the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth.
Maria Pena.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan.
Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan.
Evan Johnstone.
Jacob Smith.
Jesse Coy.
Ivan Bernhardt.
Judge Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4707, but did not wish to speak:
Chirstine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Young moved to report HB 4707 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Grant.
Nays: Reps. Bruck, Neyer.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Smit.
The Chair laid SB 326 before the committee:
SB 326
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended
by 2023 PA 21.
Representative Grant moved to report SB 326 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623 before the committee:
HB 4619
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2027 (MCL 500.2027), as amended by 1998 PA
26.
HB 4620
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 4621
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3403 (MCL 500.3403), as amended by 2016 PA
276.
HB 4622
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 4623
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3501 (MCL 500.3501), as amended by 2016 PA
276, and by adding section 3406z.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, (H-1), HB 4621, (H-
1), HB 4622, (H-1), HB 4623 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak:
Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4619, HB 4620, (H-1), HB 4621,
(H-1), HB 4622, (H-1), HB 4623 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak:
Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4619, but did not wish to speak:
Dyck Van Koerering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Adrienne Zaya, representing the Young Womens Christian Association of Kalamazoo.
Eric Waskowicz representing the United States of Care testified in support of HB 4619, HB
4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4619 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4620. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4620 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4621. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 4621 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4622. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4622 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4623. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4623 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4707.
Representative Stone moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4707 was reported with
recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: Rep. Aragona.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4707 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant.
Nays: Reps. Bruck, Neyer.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Smit.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 326.
Representative Stone moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 326 was reported with
recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 326 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte.
Representative Harris moved to excuse Representatives Bezotte and Markkanen from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the
meeting at 7:04 PM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@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 20, 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 Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 247 before the committee:
SB 247
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
531 (MCL 436.1531), as amended by 2014 PA
135.
Senator McCann, and Marlon Lynch, representing the Michigan State University Department
of Public Safety, testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 247 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 247, but did not wish to speak:
Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University.
Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University.
Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 247, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety.
The Chair laid SB 262 before the committee:
SB 262
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 7b (MCL
29.7b).
Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 262. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 262, but did not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid SB 268 before the committee:
SB 268
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA
513.
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 268.
Jon O'Hara, representing the Michigan Preneed Coalition, and Jared Rozycki, representing
the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of SB 268. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 268, but did not wish to
speak:
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 268, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the National Alliance of Life Companies.
Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 4601 before the committee:
HB 4600
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957).
HB 4601
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102, 402, 501, 502, and 504 (MCL
333.27102, 333.27402, 333.27501, 333.27502,
and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2021
PA 57, section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161,
sections 501 and 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10,
and section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648.
Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4600 and HB 4601.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4600 and HB 4601, but
did not wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4600 and HB 4601, but did not wish
to speak:
Ron Khoury, representing Cresco Labs.
Shelly Edgerton, representing PharmaCann/LivWell.
Manny Lentine, representing Common Citizen.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
The Chair laid HB 4717 before the committee:
HB 4717
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 2504a
(MCL 339.2504a), as amended by 2020 PA 342.
Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4717. Questions and discussion followed.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4717.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:11 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20, 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 Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee:
HB 4082
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 23b.
Representative Witwer testified in support of HB 4082.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4082, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Downie, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 310.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4082 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4602 before the committee:
HB 4602
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 18c.
Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 4602. Questions and discussion followed.
Vance McCrumb, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB
4602.
John Luker, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602.
Eric Downie, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602.
Al Merritt, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4602, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Michael Lee, representing Lloyd Lee, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Wendy Hibbitts, representing themself.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 4602 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 43 before the committee:
SB 43
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled "An act to
authorize highway officials to close roads under
construction, improvement or repair, or any
portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being
constructed or repaired; to require such officials to
place in good repair and to mark by proper signs
suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads,
which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable
barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end
of such roads or portions of roads which are thus
closed and at the intersections thereof with other
roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers
located and placed hereunder; and to provide a
penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof,"
by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by
adding sections 1a and 1b.
Katie Olkowski, representing the Office of Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 43.
Questions and discussion followed.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of SB
43. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 43, but did not wish to speak:
William Miller, representing the Oakland County Commission.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out SB 43 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 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 MacDonell offered the following amendment to HB 4706:
1. Amend page 7, line 23, after "rights-of-way." by striking out the balance of the subsection
and inserting "An entity that provides electric vehicle charging services is not a public
utility and may not be prohibited from charging a customer for electric vehicle charging
services on a volumetric basis, including for, but not limited to, charging a volumetric
rate for the electricity transferred to the battery or other storage device. An entity that
is a public utility that engages in the sale of electric vehicle charging services remains
subject to regulation under this act and is not exempt from that regulation due solely to
the provision of electric vehicle charging services.".
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4706. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4706, but did not wish to speak:
Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4706 with recommendation, as amended, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Roth, Bruck.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting
at 11:03 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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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 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 385 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 386 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 387 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and
McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 385, SB 386 and SB 387:
Sheree Ritchie, PIME – Opposed
Emma Radatovich, Bear Creek Township – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 385, SB
386 and SB 387:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Assoc. – Support
Neal Ubriani, Institute for Responsible Government – Support
Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 385 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 386 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 387. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
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 387 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, 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 excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 13, 2023
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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 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
June 20, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 209 (S-2) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 210 (S-2) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 211 (S-2) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 212 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
5.
Reported SB 213 (S-2) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
6.
Reported SB 214 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 215 (Sen. Huizenga) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 216 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
9.
Reported SB 217 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
10.
Reported SB 248 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the SB’s 209-217, and SB 246.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 209-217, and SB 246:
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support SB 216
Meline Brann, National Association of Social Workers - Support
Marci Hamilton, CHILD USA – Support SB 210
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral SB 213
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB’s 209-211
Jill Thompson, Equality Now – Support
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Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Support SB’s 209-214, 216 and 246
Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Oppose SB 215
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 209. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 209 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 210. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 210 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 211. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 211 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 212. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 212 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 213. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 213 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 214 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 215 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 216 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 217 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 246 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
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Date adopted by committee: 09/12/2023
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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 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4495 (S-2) (Rep. Snyder) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4496 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 280 (Sen. Singh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 281 (Sen. Singh).
5. Testimony regarding SB 384 (Sen. Hertel).
6. Testimony regarding SB 287 (Sen. Daley).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:14 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck,
Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Snyder and Filler to summarize HB 4495 and HB 4496.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4495 and HB 4496:
Dominick Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4495
and HB 4496:
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
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Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Hospital Association – Support
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The Chair offered and summarized an (S-2) version of HB 4495.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4495. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-2) version of HB 4495 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 4496 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh and Rep. Skaggs to summarize SB 280.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 280:
Ellen Sugrue Hyman and Kim Singh, The Michigan Oral Health Coalition – Support
Kaci Howard and Lisa Taylor, Smiles on Wheels – Support
Dawn Marie Stehl, Health Department of Northwest Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 280:
Jim Malinowski, Genesee Health Plan – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Neema Katibai, Michigan Dental Association – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support
Ryan Burtka, My Community Dental Centers – Support
Rick Lantz, Delta Dental – Support
Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support
Gwen Tithof, Michigan Association for Local Public Health – Support
Michigan Dental Hygienists Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize SB 281.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 281:
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Neema Katibai, Michigan Dental Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Daley to summarize SB 287.
The Chair summarized SB 384.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 384:
David Galbenski and Mike Dybis, Citizens – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 287:
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, Gift of Life Michigan – Support
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 384:
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, Gift of Life Michigan – Support
Mike Frederick, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan – Support
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Hospital Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 176 (S-3) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 330 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 364 (S-1) (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 176, SB
330 and SB 364:
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-3) version of SB 176 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to report the (S-1) version of SB 330 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 364, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
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 1:35 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/13/23
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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 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Tuesday,
June 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 293 (S-1) (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.. She 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McDonald Rivet to summarize the S-1 version of SB 293.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 293 and
(S-1):
Judy Allen, MI Township Assoc. – Support
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Erica Farley, Rental Property Assoc. – Support
Forrest Wall, Apartment Owners Assoc. of MI – Support
Jessica AcMoody, Community Development Assoc. of MI – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Support
Alex Morris, MI Bankers – Support
Lisa Chapman, MI Coalition Against Homelessness - Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 293. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and
Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 293 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, Victory, and
Webber.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) 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 1:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 14, 2023
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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 20, 2023
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and House Committee on Education was scheduled for
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 352 Room of the House Appropriations.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Discussion related to HB 4820 (Rep. Skaggs).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. He 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 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4820:
Rep. Phil Skaggs – Support
Tammy Danzer, Michigan Education Association – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4820:
Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
Dave Ladd, Many Organizations – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/12/13
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 21, 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 McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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.
Representative Coleman moved to report out SB 288 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, BeGole.
Nays: Rep. Outman.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 288, but did not wish to speak:
Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Mary Carmen Munoz, representing the La Sed Inc..
Rev. Charles Williams, representing the National Action Network.
Rev. Wendell Anthony, representing the NAACP.
John Hearn, representing the Western Wayne County Democratic Black Caucus.
Todd Lipa, representing the Cares in Farmington Hills.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 288, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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.
Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 302 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 303 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish to
speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action.
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.
The Chair laid HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761 before the committee:
HB 4759
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"
by amending the title, the heading to subpart A of
part 2, and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 22, 28, 29, 45,
47, and 49 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1007,
460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1022, 460.1028,
460.1029, 460.1045, 460.1047, and 460.1049), the
title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 29, 45, 47, and 49
as amended and sections 22 and 28 as added by
2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 32, 34, 50,
51, 52, and 53.
HB 4760
(Rep. Pohutsky)
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 sections 6, 6a, 6m, 6t, and 11 (MCL
460.6, 460.6a, 460.6m, 460.6t, and 460.11),
section 6 as amended by 2005 PA 190 and sections
6a, 6m, and 11 as amended and section 6t as added
by 2016 PA 341, and by adding section 6aa.
HB 4761
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"
by amending sections 1, 7, 9, 13, 22, 71, 73, 75,
77, and 78 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1007, 460.1009,
460.1013, 460.1022, 460.1071, 460.1073,
460.1075, 460.1077, and 460.1078), sections 1, 7,
9, 13, 71, 73, 75, and 77 as amended and sections
22 and 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by
adding sections 80, 80a, and 80b.
Representative Pohutsky, Representative Coffia and Representative Aiyash testified in
support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed.
Gary Melow representing the Michigan Biomass testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760
and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Alaimo representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce testified in opposition to HB
4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Johnston representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association testified in opposition
to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761.
Justin Carpenter, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Samarth Medakkar,
Advanced Energy United testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761.
Derrell Slaughter, Michigan Clean Energy; Tim Minotas, Sierra Club; Nick Occhipinti ,
Michigan League of Conservation Voters; and Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental
Council testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761.
Andy Coulouris representing the DTE testified with no position on HB 4759, HB 4760 and
HB 4761.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4759, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Forest Products Council.
Brock VanOss, representing the Master Logger Program.
Joe Doyle, representing the Doyle Forest Products.
Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas.
Justin Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen.
Wes Windover, representing the Biewer Forest Management.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4760, but did not wish to speak:
Martin Kushler, representing the ACEEE.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761, but
did not wish to speak:
Peter Sinclair, representing the Midland resident.
Stephanie Glidden, representing the Evergreen Action.
Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action.
Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas.
Jenna Warmuth, representing the Vote Solar.
James Gignac, representing the Union of Concerned Scientists.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761, but
did not wish to speak:
Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association.
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
10:00 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 28, 2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 21, 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 14, 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.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4573. The motion prevailed
13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4573 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4573, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
At 10:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on the monetization of the name, image,
and likenesses of college athletes.
Representative Witwer and Alexandra Breske, Michigan State University Assistant Athletic
Director, Risk Management and Policy Forward, gave a presentation on the monetization of
the name, image, and likenesses of college athletes. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on the monetization of the name, image,
and likenesses of high school athletes.
Representative Wilson gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and
likenesses of high school athletes. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wilson returned to answer questions from the Committee.
Mark Uyl, MSHAA, gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and
likenesses of high school athletes. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:36 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 21, 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, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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 Wozniak gave a statement of support for HB 4644, HB 4645, and HB 4646.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4644 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4645 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4646 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 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.
The following person 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.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not
wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4738 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Wendzel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4739 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Wendzel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 4690 before the committee:
HB 4690
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 3a to chapter IX.
Representative Coffia and Eric Carlson, representing himself, testified together in support of
HB 4690. Questions and discussion followed.
Paula Lipinski, representing the Addiction Treatment Services in Traverse City, testified in
support of HB 4690. Questions and discussion followed.
Karen McCarthy, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4690.
Christi Alicea, representing Smart Recovery USA, testified in support of HB 4690.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4690, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Price, representing the Ten16 Recovery Network.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4690, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Hude, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:29 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov