location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the June 16th, 2020 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 before the
committee:
HB 5812
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505,
11506, 11507, 11507a, and 11508 (MCL
324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, 324.11505,
324.11506, 324.11507, 324.11507a, and
324.11508), and by designating sections 11502 to
11508 as subpart 1.
HB 5813
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11509, 11510, 11511, 11511a,
11511b, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11514b, 11515,
11516, 11517, 11518, 11519, 11519b, and 11521b
(MCL 324.11509, 324.11510, 324.11511,
324.11511a, 324.11511b, 324.11512, 324.11513,
324.11514, 324.11514b, 324.11515, 324.11516,
324.11517, 324.11518, 324.11519, 324.11519b,
and 324.11521b), by designating sections 11509 to
11519b as subpart 2 and section 11521b as subpart
3, and by adding sections 11512b, 11512d, 11512f,
and 11512h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5814
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525,
11525a, and 11525b (MCL 324.11523,
324.11523a, 324.11523b, 324.11525, 324.11525a,
and 324.11525b), by designating sections 11523 to
11525f as subpart 4, and by adding sections
11525d and 11525f.
HB 5815
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11526, 11526a, 11527, 11528,
11531, 11532, 11533, 11539, 11540, 11541,
11546, 11549, 11550, and 11553 (MCL
324.11526, 324.11526a, 324.11527, 324.11528,
324.11531, 324.11532, 324.11533, 324.11539,
324.11540, 324.11541, 324.11546, 324.11549,
324.11550, and 324.11553), section 11526 as
amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added
by 2004 PA 40, sections 11528, 11539, and 11550
as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11533 as
amended by 2004 PA 44, section 11541 as
amended by 1996 PA 358, section 11546 as
amended by 2006 PA 56, section 11549 as
amended by 2006 PA 58, and section 11553 as
added by 2014 PA 178, and by designating
sections 11526 to 11533 as subpart 5, sections
11539 to 11541 as subpart 6, sections 11546 to
11549 as subpart 7, section 11550 as subpart 8,
section 11553 as subpart 9; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5816
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
10.
HB 5817
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
11.
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition, testified in
support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5812. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5812 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5813. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5813 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5814. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5814 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5815. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5815 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5816. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 5816 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5817. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5817 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Rendon.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815,
HB 5816 and HB 5817, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa Patrell.
The Chair laid HR 282 before the committee:
HR 282
(Rep. Markkanen)
A resolution to support the timely issuing of
permits for the construction of the Great Lakes
Tunnel Project and to support the private
investment and employment opportunities
afforded by the project.
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HR 282. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jane Tomaszewski, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Crystal Flash,
testified in support of HR 282.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in
opposition to HR 282.
Mike Corrigan, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Corrigan Oil Company,
testified in support of HR 282.
Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Excel Propane
Company, testified in support of HR 282.
Beth Wallace, representing the Great Lakes Freshwater Campaigns Manager, National
Wildlife Federation, testified in opposition to HR 282.
Jennifer McKay, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, testified in opposition to
HR 282.
Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Oil & Gas Association, testified in support of HR 282.
Sean McBrearty, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HR 282.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jon Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers' District Council, testified in support of HR
282.
Katie Barglind, representing the Women in Construction, testified in support of HR 282.
Daryl Gallant, representing the Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute,
testified in support of HR 282.
Lee Graham, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of HR 282.
Justin Pomerville, representing the UA Local 85 Michigan Pipe Trades, testified in support of
HR 282. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Patrell, representing the Washtenaw 350, testified in opposition to HR 282.
The following person submitted a card in support of HR 282, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 282, but did not wish to speak:
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HR 282, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HR 282 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Cambensy.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 12:25 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5832 before the committee:
HB 5832
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
161, 409, and 439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a
as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as
amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161 as amended
by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018
PA 593, and section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118,
and by adding chapter 9A.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5832.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5832, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5832, but did not wish to speak:
Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4866 before the committee:
HB 4866
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 20a (MCL
257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239, and by
adding section 30d.
Representative Johnson testified in support of HB 4866.
The Chair laid HB 4437 and SB 696 before the committee:
HB 4437
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801,
1803, 1804, 1806, and 1809 (MCL 339.1801,
339.1803, 339.1804, 339.1806, and 339.1809),
section 1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300 and
section 1806 as amended by 2013 PA 80, and by
adding section 1806b.
SB 696
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801
and 1809 (MCL 339.1801 and 339.1809), section
1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 4437 and SB 696.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4437, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4475, HB 5267, HB 5334 and SB 585 before the committee:
HB 4475
(Rep. Elder)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1090.
HB 5267
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2084) by adding section 1050.
HB 5334
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2084) by adding section 16d.
SB 585
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending sections 11
and 14 (MCL 250.1011 and 250.1014), and by
adding section 14a.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4475, HB 5267, HB
5334 and SB 585, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4475 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5267 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 5334 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 585. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 585 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 517 before the committee:
SB 517
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
amending the title, as amended by 2010 PA 135,
and by adding section 10r.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 517, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Dave Biswas, representing Senator Bizon's Office.
Eric Morris, representing Howard, Needles, Tammen, and Bergendoff.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 517. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 517 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4437 and SB 696:
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4437. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 4437. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4437 with recommendation, as substitute (H-6).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendments to SB 696:
1.
Amend page 3, line 21, after “The” by deleting the remainder of line 21 through line
25, up to and including “members.” and inserting “director shall receive and approve or
deny requests for waivers to allow an individual to act as the manager of 2 funeral
establishments under this subsection.”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 6, after “The” by deleting “panel” and inserting “director”.
3.
Amend page 4, line 16, after “(c)” by deleting the remainder of line 16 through page
5, line 3 and inserting “if the waiver is denied, the director shall send a written notice of
the denial and the reasons for denial to the individual who requested the waiver. The
individual may appeal the denial to the board in the manner provided for in section
515.".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to SB 696. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report SB 696 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5824 and HB 5825 before the committee:
HB 5824
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to amend 1911 PA 44, entitled "An act to
create a state board of equalization; to prescribe its
powers and duties; to provide that said board shall
be furnished with certain information by the
several boards of supervisors and by the state tax
commission; to provide for meeting the expense
authorized by this act, and to repeal all acts or
parts of acts contravening the provisions of this
act," by amending section 5 (MCL 209.5), as
amended by 2001 PA 36.
HB 5825
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 33a.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5824 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5825 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5314 before the committee:
HB 5314
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to
revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to
the establishment, opening, discontinuing,
vacating, closing, altering, improvement,
maintenance, and use of the public highways and
private roads; the condemnation of property and
gravel therefor; the building, repairing and
preservation of bridges; maintaining public access
to waterways under certain conditions; setting and
protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting
weeds and brush within this state; providing for
the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county,
township, and district highway officials; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 10 of chapter IV (MCL 224.10),
as amended by 2004 PA 516.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5314, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5314, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
Matthew Breslin, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 5314 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5832:
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5832. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendments to HB 5832 (H-2):
1. Amend page 6, line 5, after "a" by striking out the balance of the line through
"basis." on line 12 and inserting "prescreening unit established under section 409 or a
facility certified under chapter 9A that provides unscheduled clinical services designed
to prevent or ameliorate a behavioral health crisis or reduce acute symptoms on an
immediate, intensive, and time-limited basis in response to a crisis situation.".
2. Amend page 19, following line 21, by inserting:
"(g) Standards for reimbursement of services for uninsured individuals,
underinsured individuals, or both, and Medicaid beneficiaries, including, but not
limited to, formal agreements with community mental health services programs or
regional entities for services provided to individuals utilizing public behavioral health
funds, outreach and enrollment for eligible health coverage, annual rate setting, proper
communication with payers, and methods for resolving billing disputes between
providers and payers." and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
3. Amend page 19, line 25, after "of" by striking out "face-to-face".
4. Amend page 19, line 27, after "the" by striking out "face-to-face".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5832 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report HB 5832 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5672 before the committee:
HB 5672
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to prohibit employers from requiring
employees and prospective employees to have
devices implanted or otherwise incorporated into
their bodies as a condition of employment or any
employment benefit; to prohibit employers from
discriminating in the terms, conditions, and
benefits of employment against employees who
refuse to have a device implanted or otherwise
incorporated into their bodies; and to provide
remedies.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5672, but did not wish to speak:
Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5672 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4866:
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4866. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 4866 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "or" by striking out "HMMVV," and inserting
"HMMWV,".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4866 (H-1). The motion prevailed
10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
Representative Griffin moved to report HB 4866 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
The Chair laid HB 5178 before the committee:
HB 5178
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding section 206a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5178. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5178. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5178 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 850 before the committee:
SB 850
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to create an industrial hemp program; to
authorize certain activities involving industrial
hemp to require the registration of persons
engaged in certain activities; to provide for the
sampling and testing of industrial hemp; to
provide for the collection of fees; to create certain
funds; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state departments and officers and state
agencies and officials; to prohibit certain acts; and
to prescribe civil sanctions.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 850, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 850 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937 before the committee:
SB 935
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 6 (MCL 205.96), as amended
by 2014 PA 426, and by adding section 6d.
SB 936
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL
205.56), as amended by 2014 PA 425, and by
adding section 6d.
SB 937
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 703 and 705
(MCL 206.703 and 206.705), section 703 as
amended by 2016 PA 158 and section 705 as
amended by 2011 PA 192.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937, but did not
wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Jake Schostak, representing Team Schostak Family Retaurants.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 935 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 936 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 937 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991 before the committee:
HB 4459
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding article 18.
HB 4460
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 24505 to article 18.
HB 4990
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16221 (MCL
333.16221), as amended by 2018 PA 463.
HB 4991
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16226 (MCL
333.16226), as amended by 2018 PA 463.
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in
opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Dr. Warren Lanphear, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, testified
in opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Dr. Tom George, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, testified in
opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support
of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB
4991, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Bret Jackson, representing The Economic Alliance of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB
4991, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Danny Ma, representing the Michigan Radiological Society.
Dr. Ajay Raman, representing the Mobile Anesthesiologists of the Motor City.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and
HB 4991, but did not wish to speak:
Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4459 and HB 4460, but did not
wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Dave Hildenbrand, representing the Anesthesia Practice Consultants.
Barry Ziman, representing the College of American Pathologists and Michigan Society of
Pathologists.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4459. The motion prevailed 9-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Griffin, Warren.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 4459. The motion prevailed 9-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Griffin, Warren.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4459 with recommendation, as substitute (H-6).
The motion prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Griffin, Warren.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4460. The motion prevailed 10-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Warren.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 4460. The motion prevailed 10-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Warren.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4460 with recommendation, as substitute (H-6).
The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Warren.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4990. The motion prevailed 10-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Warren.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4990 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Warren.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4991 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Warren.
The Chair laid SB 876, SB 877 and SB 878 before the committee:
SB 876
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 216, 226,
255, 301, 309, and 314 (MCL 257.216, 257.226,
257.255, 257.301, 257.309, and 257.314), section
216 as amended by 2009 PA 32, section 226 as
amended by 2018 PA 342, section 255 as amended
by 2018 PA 64, sections 301 and 314 as amended
by 2011 PA 159, and section 309 as amended by
2016 PA 23, and by adding sections 312k and
801k.
SB 877
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 2 and 9a (MCL
28.292 and 28.299a), section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 669 and section 9a as added by 2008 PA
32.
SB 878
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending sections 4
and 6 (MCL 28.304 and 28.306), section 4 as
amended by 2018 PA 47 and section 6 as amended
by 2009 PA 211.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 876. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 876 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 877. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 877 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 878. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 878 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 1:15 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 9:00
a.m., in the Senate Hearing room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 943 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5761 (S-1) (Rep. Lower) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5810 (S-1) (Rep. Lower) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 153 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 748 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 751 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-5.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor and Rep. Lower to summarize SB 943, HB 5761, and HB 5810.
The Chairman offered (S-1) versions to SB 943, HB 5761, and HB 5810.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor and Rep. Lower to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 943, HB
5761, and HB 5810.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 943, HB 5761, and HB
5810:
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
John Axe, Clark Hill – Oppose
Mary Balkema, Michigan Association of County Treasurers – Neutral
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
943, HB 5761, and HB 5810:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant Association – Support
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Association of CPAs – Support
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Alex Houseman, Michigan Relators – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chairman invited Bruce Baker, of the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize the Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-5 for the committee.
Next, the Chairman summarized SB 153, SB 748, and SB 751.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 9:36 a.m. to 9:39 a.m.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from June
3, 2020. Without objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the (S-1)
version of SB 943. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to report the (S-1) version
of SB 943 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. LaSata, recommend immediate
effect for SB 943 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to adopt the (S-1) version
of HB 5761. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Victory, to report the (S-1) version of
HB 5761 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5761 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the (S-1) version
of HB 5810. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report the (S-1)
version of HB 5810 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5810 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to report SB 153 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertain a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 153. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Outman, report SB 748 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate effect for SB 748.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report SB 751 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. LaSata, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 751. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Due to Senate Session, the Chairman called for the committee to go at ease at 9:49 a.m.
The Chairman called the committee back to order at 3:23 p.m.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-5. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2020-5 was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel,
supported by Sen. Irwin, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at
3:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 970 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 58 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Presentation by the Pacific Legal Foundation regarding property tax foreclosure.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:46 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 970 and SB 58.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 970:
David Jessup, Michigan Premium Cigar Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 58:
David Jessup, Michigan Premium Cigar Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 970 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 970. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 58 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 58. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Christina Martin from the Pacific Legal Foundation to give a presentation on property tax
foreclosure.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/22/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, June
24, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4965 (Rep. Wakeman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4966 (Rep. Schroeder) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4971 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 536 (Sen. Hollier) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 892 (S-3) (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 431 (Sen. Hollier).
7. Testimony regarding SB 849 (Sen. Hollier).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:47 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bullock was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4966:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4971:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4965 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4965. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 4966 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4966. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4971 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4971. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize SB 536.
The Chair invited Rep. Tate to further summarize SB 536.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to report SB 536 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 536. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Sen. Lauwers offered an (S-2) version to SB 892.
The Chair invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 892.
Sen. Lauwers offered the Lauwers amendment #1, Lauwers amendment #2, and the Lauwers amendment #3 to
the (S-2) version of SB 892.
The Chair invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize the three Lauwers amendments to the (S-2) version of SB 892.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the Lauwers amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB
892. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the Lauwers amendment #2 to the (S-2) version of SB
892. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the Lauwers amendment #3 to the (S-2) version of SB
892. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 892, as amended. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 892 (S-2):
Matthew Johnson-Roberson, Refraction AI – Oppose
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 892:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 892 (S-
2):
Hugh O'Donnell, Refraction AI – Oppose
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Bill Bullard Jr., FedEx – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 892, as amended, as a clean substitute (S-3), to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen. Hollier
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 892 (S-3). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to re-summarize SB 431 and to summarize SB 849.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 431:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
Gerald Fisher, Metamora Township – Oppose
Linda Egeland, Citizen – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 431 and SB 849:
Valerie Kusiak, Hayes Township/Clare County – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 431:
Gary Shiroda, Citizen – Oppose
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 849:
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Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 431:
Robert Nix, Northville Township Supervisor – Oppose
Lisa Oshea, Metamora Community – Oppose
Kelly Kemman, Metamora – Oppose
Diane Matheis, Citizen – Oppose
Ann Marie Sparks, Metamora Land Preservation – Oppose
Richard Sparks, Citizen – Oppose
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
Patrice Robinson, Citizen – Oppose
Mark Frank, Citizen – Oppose
Michele Joliat, Citizen – Oppose
Victor Azenouragis, Metamora Land Alliance – Oppose
Jacelyn Scofield, Metamora Land Preservation Alliance – Oppose
Michael Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Oppose
Mayor Derek Dobies, City of Jackson – Oppose
David Best, Metamora Township – Oppose
Sue Clark, Metamora Township – Oppose
Scott Bensester, Metamora Township – Oppose
Greg Boudrean, Citizen – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 9, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., in
the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 977 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 978 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 977 and SB 978:
Sen. Kevin Daley – Support
Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Kent County – No Position
Kathy Funk, Flint Township – No Position
Susan Nash, City of Livonia – No Position
Dar Leaf, Barry County – No Position
Sheila Reitz, Buchanan Township – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 977 and
SB 978:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 977 and SB
978:
Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County – Support
Chris Swope, City of Lansing – Support
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Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support
At 2:35 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:29 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 977 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 977. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report SB 978 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 978. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 29, 2020
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 8:00
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4567 (Rep. O'Malley).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4568 (Rep. Wendzel).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4569 (Rep. Lilly).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Amy Trotter from Michigan United Conservation Clubs to testify before the committee in
support of HB' 4567, 4568 and 4569. She presented a report entitled "Economic Impact of Hunting, Fishing,
and Trapping in Michigan"
The Chair invited Dr. Bryan Burroughs to testify before the committee regarding HB' 4567, 4568 and 4569.
The Chair invited Bill Winowiecki, from the Michigan Charter Boat Association to testify via Zoom in support
of HB' 4567, 4568 and 4569.
Member questions and discussion followed regarding official reports of abandoned, unmarked net incidents.
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The Chair invited Dennis Eade of Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association to testify via Zoom
in support of HB' 4567, 4568 and 4569.
The Chair invited Floyd Dropps of the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance to testify via Zoom in support of
HB' 4567, 4568 and 4569.
The Chair invited Frank Pearson of Outdoor Marketing Products to testify via Zoom in support of HB' 4567,
4568 and 4569.
Member questions and discussion followed.
A card was submitted by Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan league of Conservation Votes in support of HB'
4567, 4568 and 4569.
Due to committee members departing to attend other committees, the Chair announced continued testimony
would be received from the commercial fishing industry at the next Natural Resources committee hearing.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 9:19 a.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/22/2020
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The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 24, 2020, at 8:15 a.m., Room 519, House Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Elections - Wednesday, June 29, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Energy and Technology - Wednesday, July 22, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

State Capitol Commission - Tuesday, June 30, 11:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0184

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:26 p.m.

Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 28, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: room 403, Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24,
2020, at 3:00 p.m., in room 403, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4980 (S-5) (Rep. Leutheuser) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4981 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4982 (S-2) (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4983 (Rep. Rabhi) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4984 (Rep. LaGrand) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4985 (S-2) (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5120 (Rep. Robinson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5336 (S-1) (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 5940 (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported HB 5941 (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Testimony regarding SB 681 (Sen. Irwin).
12. Testimony regarding SB 682 (Sen. Lucido).
13. Testimony regarding SB 20 (Sen. Zorn).
14. Testimony regarding SB 21 (Sen. Zorn).
15. Reported SJR K (Sen. Alexander).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4980:
Judge Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Meghan Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 4980:
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk - Support
The Chair invited Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist to present testimony in support of HB's 4980-4985 and HB
5120.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4980-4985 and 5120:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose HB 4980
Barb Farrah, Wayne County Executive warren Evans – Neutral HB 4980
John LaMacchia, Urban Core Mayors – Support – HB's 4980-4985
Barb Farrah, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans – Support
Bill Wortz, Alliance for Safety and Justice – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Brian Woodman, Citizen – Support
Rosemary Castro, Pro-Tax & Notary - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 the (S-4) version of HB 4980. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin
Nays: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair moved to adopt amendment #2 the (S-4) version of HB 4980. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-4) version of HB 4980. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall and Barrett
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Chang
The motion failed and the (S-4) was not adopted.
The chair moved to reconsider the vote for adopting the (S-4) version of HB 4980. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the vote will be reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-4) version of HB 4980. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-4) version of HB 4980, as amended, as a
clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4980. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4981 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4981. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4982. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4982 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4982. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4983 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4983. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4984 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4984. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4985. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4985 (S-2 )to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4985. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5120 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5120. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of HB 5336 which was adopted during the June 18, 2020 committee
hearing and invited Rep. Iden to summarize HB 5336 (S-1).
The Chair invited Rep. Iden to summarize HB 5490 and HB 5491.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5336 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5336. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5490 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5490. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5491 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5491. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB's 681 and 682.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 681 and 682:
David Joseph, 16th Circuit Court – Support
Nicole Faulds, 16th Judicial Circuit Court – Support
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 681 and 682:
Jason Smith, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 681 and 682:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers - Support
Michigan Association for Family Court Administrators – Support
The Juvenile Law Center – Support
R Street Institute – Support
Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy- Support
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB's 20 and 21 via Zoom.
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 20 and 21:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan - Oppose
The Chair invited Lamar Lemmons, of Sen. Alexander's office to summarize SJR K.
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SJR K:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SJR K to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/23/2020


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24,
2020
7:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Governing Committee was called to order by Chair
Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Rabhi.
Absent: Rep. Greig.
Excused: Rep. Greig.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, presented the Quarterly Report.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hoadley moved to approve the Quarterly Report. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Greig from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 7:32 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 777 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 419 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was
present.
At 8:32 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 8:34 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 777:
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau - support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 777 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to recommend immediate effect for SB 777. Without objection,
immediate effect was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 419. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 419 (S-2):
Justin Carpenter, Office of Senator Peter Lucido – Support
Nathan Kark, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 419 (S-2)
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – support
Bob DeVries, GSCI, Michigan Humane Society - support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 419 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to recommend immediate effect for SB 419 (S-2). Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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evidence_text:
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang

The Committee on Appropriations reported

House Bill No. 5265, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jim Stamas

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Bayer and McCann

Nays: Senator Irwin

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020, at
12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agendar summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Jeremy Beebe to the Michigan Dary Market Program
Committee.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Eric J. Frahm to the Michigan Dary Market Program
Committee.
3. A hearing to consider the appointment of Jeffrey E. Horning to the Michigan Dary Market Program
Committee.
4. A hearing to consider the appointment of Corby L. Werth to the Michigan Dary Market Program
Committee.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020 and
June 11, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Jeremy Beebe to
the Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee:
Jeremy Beebe – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Eric J. Frahm to
the Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee:
Eric J. Frahm – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Jeffrey E.
Horning to the Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee:
Jeffrey E. Horning – Support
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Corby L. Werth
to the Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee:
Corby L. Werth – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:13 p.m.
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location: Room 352, House Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., Room 352, House Office Building

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


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 8, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A presentation from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Michigan National Guard on their
response to the COVID-19 pandemic
2. A presentation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on their response to the COVID-19
pandemic.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced Major General Paul D. Rogers with the Michigan National Guard and invited him to
address the committee. Major General Rogers shared a prepared statement with the committee.
Member question and discussion followed concerning COVID-19 testing procedures, veteran home
management under the pandemic and patient transfer policies, state inspections of the veteran nursing homes
during the COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures, PPE policies for the National Guard members,
staff training and testing, and the Guard's outreach programs during the pandemic.
The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Daniel Eichinger and Fisheries
Chief Jim Dexter and invited them to address the committee.
Member questions and discussion followed concerning fire protection officer layoffs, staffing numbers and
furloughs, staff exempt from layoffs and essential employees, work share policies, fisheries restocking process
and policies during the pandemic.
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The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Irwin to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID‑19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Room 352, House Office Building

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


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 15,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was meeting jointly with the Senate Committee on
Education and Career Readiness.
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen,
O'Malley, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent: Rep. Wakeman.
Excused: Rep. Wakeman.
The Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee was called to order at 10:32 AM.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Theis laid the following before the Senate committee:
Discussion on the Return to Learn package
The Chair laid HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913 before the committee:
HB 5910
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1231
(MCL 380.1231), as amended by 2020 PA 23, and
by adding section 1851b.
HB 5911
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 21f
(MCL 388.1621f), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 5912
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101
(MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2019 PA 58.
HB 5913
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3,
6, 18, 23a, and 104 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606,
388.1618, 388.1623a, and 388.1704), section 3 as
amended by 2017 PA 108, sections 6, 18, and 104
as amended by 2019 PA 58, and section 23a as
amended by 2020 PA 22.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5910. The motion prevailed
13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Camilleri.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5912. The motion prevailed
13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Camilleri.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5913. The motion prevailed 13-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Camilleri.
Chair Hornberger made remarks to the committee.
Chair Theis made remarks to the committee
Zach Eckhert, representing the Excellence in Education, testified with no position on HB
5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Ticheal Jones, representing the Regional Administrator for Charter School Network,
testified with no position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kathy Weaver, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, testified
with no position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion
followed.
Samantha Zill, representing the Michigan School Counselors Association, testified with no
position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion followed.
Nic Jaskiw, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified with no
position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Patchin, representing Hancock District Schools, testified with no position on HB 5910,
HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Bobula, the Superintendent of Ontonagan School District, testified with no position on
HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion followed.
George Stokero, the Superintendent of Copper County Intermediate School District, testified
with no position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Gwen Reyes, representing the Hurley's Children Clinic and Flint Community Schools
Wellness Program, testified with no position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB
5913, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project
Minority Vice Chair Camilleri made remarks to the committee.
Chair Theis made remarks to the committee.
Representative O'Malley moved to excuse Representative Wakeman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned
the meeting at 12:13 PM.
At 12:14 PM the Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee adjourned.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 15,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Reps. Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Garrett.
Excused: Reps. Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Garrett.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis and
Garrett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
The Chair laid SB 956 before the committee:
SB 956
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21717 (MCL
333.21717), as amended by 2014 PA 66, and by
adding section 5145.
Senator Lucido and Dr. Rebecca Copf-Washington testified in support of SB 956. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 956, but did not wish to
speak:
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 956, but did not wish to speak:
Senator John Bizon, representing himself.
Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 669, SB 671, SB 672, SB 673 and SB 674 before the committee:
SB 669
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20145, 22201,
22203, 22207, 22208, 22209, 22215, 22221, and
22227 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22203,
333.22207, 333.22208, 333.22209, 333.22215,
333.22221, and 333.22227), section 20145 as
amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added
by 1988 PA 332, sections 22203, 22207, 22209,
22215, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619,
section 22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51, and
section 22227 as amended by 1993 PA 88.
SB 671
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 22211 and
22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section
22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section
22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 672
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 673
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100c and 137
(MCL 330.1100c and 330.1137), section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 137 as
amended by 2015 PA 59, and by adding section
137a.
SB 674
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 669, SB 671, SB 672, SB 673 and SB 674.
Questions and discussion followed.
Annie Patnaude, representing Americans for Prosperity, testified in support of SB 669, SB
671, SB 672, SB 673 and SB 674.
Scott Miles, representing Cedar Creek Hospital, testified in opposition to SB 672 and SB 673.
Questions and discussion followed.
Heather Treib, representing Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, testified in
opposition to SB 672 and SB 673.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, testified in
opposition to SB 672 and SB 673.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669 and SB 671, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 674, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 674, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
David Bilardello, representing Spectrum Health System.
Gabriel Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 669, SB 672, SB 673 and SB 674,
but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 672 and SB 673, but did not wish to
speak:
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Health Care.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 672 and SB 673, but did not wish
to speak:
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671 and SB 674, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671 and SB 673, but did not wish to
speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 669 and SB 674, but did not wish
to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 9:49 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., Room 352, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt and Hertel

Excused: Senator Hollier


location: the 352 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness and House Committee on
Education was scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., in the 352 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding the Return to Learn package.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Zach Eckert, Excellence in Education – No Position
Dr. Ticheal Jones, CS Partners – No Position
Nic Jaskiw, Michigan Association of School Pathologists – No Position
Kathy Weaver, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – No Position
Samantha Zill, Michigan School Counselors Association – No Position
George Stokero, Copper Country ISD – No Position
Steve Patchin, Hancock District Schools – No Position
Jim Bobula, Ontonagon Area School District – No Position
Dr. Gwen Reyes, Hurley Children's Clinic – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Horn 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 12:14 p.m.
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