evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 10,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing 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/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4686 before the committee:
HB 4686
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan gaming control and revenue act," by amending
section 25 (MCL 432.225), as added by 1997 PA 69.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4686. 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 4686 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.
The Chair laid HB 5024 and HB 5025 before the committee:
HB 5024
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of
township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL
41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 4a.
HB 5025
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of
township officers, and the division of townships," by
amending section 110c (MCL 41.110c), as amended by 2015
PA 248, and by adding section 3c.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5024. The motion prevailed 10-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5024 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5025. 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 5025 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 following people submitted a card in support of HB 5024 and HB 5025, but did not wish to
speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Mile Goschka, representing Representative Howell's Office.
The Chair laid HB 5437 before the committee:
HB 5437
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA
472.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 5437 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 following people submitted a card in support of HB 5437, but did not wish to speak:
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing the McLaren Healthcare.
The Chair laid SB 125 before the committee:
SB 125
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled
"Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 18
(MCL 567.238), as amended by 2010 PA 197.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 125. 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 125 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 following people submitted a card in support of SB 125, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The Chair laid SB 269 before the committee:
SB 269
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An
act to establish the revenue collection duties of the
department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as
the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe
certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish
the collection duties of certain other state departments for
money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the
importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco
products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties
now vested in certain other state boards, commissions,
departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and
require certain reports from the department of treasury; to
provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit,
assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of
taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an
agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and
enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered
into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the
state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,"
(MCL 205.1 to 205.31) by adding section 4a.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to SB 269. 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 Byrd moved to report out SB 269 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 following people submitted a card in support of SB 269, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Betz, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 415 before the committee:
SB 415
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 379, entitled "An
act to define and regulate certain credit card transactions,
agreements, charges, and disclosures; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the financial institutions bureau and certain
state agencies; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and
to provide for fines and penalties," by amending the title and
section 1 (MCL 493.101).
Representative Griffin moved to report out SB 415 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 following people submitted a card in support of SB 415, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:43 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt, Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett), SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598:
Students at the West Bloomfield High School – Support
Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power System - Support
David Arnosti, Green Team at Haslett Community Church – Support
Mark Ames, Ann Arbor Solar Analytics – Support
John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB
597 and SB 598:
Mindy Miner, Citizens Climate Lobby – Support
Jeremy Zinn, Citizen – Support
Jonathan Miner, WMEAC – Support
Dave Friedrichs, Homeland Solar – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2020
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit
Recommendations: Claimant Services, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and
Economic Opportunity, February 2020, #641-0318-14F.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair brought up Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations,
Claimant Services, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity,
February 2020, #641-0318-14F.
The Chair invited Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Division Administrator, and Rod Wlock, Assistant Auditor General,
to present testimony regarding the Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations, Claimant Services,
Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on behalf of the Office of
the Auditor General. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Director Steve Gray and Stephanie Glidden of the Unemployment Insurance Agency to
present testimony regarding the same Auditor General's report. Member questions followed. Additional
information provided by Virginia Abdo of the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Theresa Burns,
Administrative Law Specialist for the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Members requested additional
information be provided to the committee through the Chairman's office.
The Chair invited Rachael Kohl, Director of the Workers' Rights Clinic, University of Michigan Law School;
Scott Henry, Policy and Information Student, University of Michigan; Dillon Roseen, Student Attorney in the
Workers' Rights Clinic, University of Michigan Law School and Brian Russell, a claimant, to provide testimony
to the committee regarding the Auditor General's Report of UIA Compliance. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn
the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:22 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/13/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 691 (Sen. Schmidt).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5164 (Rep. Lilly).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5315 (Rep. Cambensy).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 691.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 691:
Jeff Jensen, Citizen – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Lilly to summarize HB 5164.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5164:
Garrett Jackson, Consumers Energy – Support
Page 1 of 2
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5164:
Marnie Wills, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
Rodney Cole, DTE Energy – Support
The Chair invited Gavin Leach and Mike Bath, of Northern Michigan University, to summarize HB 5315.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5315:
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:29 p.m.
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:13 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn, Bayer.
Minority Vice Chair Hollier arrived at 12:14. All member present.
Motion by Senator Victory, seconded by Senator Zorn, to approve the minutes of the meeting on March 10,
2020. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
The Chair invited Patrick McCarthy of the Department of Transportation to testify on the Transportation
Economic Development Fund. Questions from members followed the testimony.
Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m.
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia
Johnson.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Hoitenga, Garrett.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5248 and HB 5249 before the committee:
HB 5248
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled "The
children's ombudsman act," by amending section 9 (MCL
722.929), as amended by 2013 PA 38.
HB 5249
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204,
entitled "The children's ombudsman act," by amending
sections 2 and 6 (MCL 722.922 and 722.926), as amended
by 2014 PA 455.
The Chair offered and explained the (H-2) for HB 5248.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5248. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 5248 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5249 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Estate Planning and Probate Process.
Mr. Richard (Rick) Mills, a shareholder in the Jackson Marcoux Allen Law firm, explained
Probate and Estate Planning. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of his PowerPoint and
bio is attached.
Representative Johnson moved to excuse Representatives Hoitenga and Garrett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Liberati moved to adjourn
the committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The
Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11,
2020
3:37
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5576 and HB 5580 before the committee:
HB 5576
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to establish certain financial
aid programs for certain residents of this state seeking
associate degrees or industry-recognized certificates or
credentials from certain educational and jobs training
programs; to provide for the administration of the financial
aid programs; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of
certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
HB 5580
(Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 256 (MCL
388.1856), as amended by 2019 PA 62.
Representative Frederick and Representative Anthony testified in support of HB 5576 and HB
5580. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5576. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, Erin Schor, representing
the Michigan Community College Association, and Todd Tennis, representing the American
Federation of Teachers Michigan, all testified in support of HB 5576 and HB 5580.
Tim Griemel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 5576 and HB 5580.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5576 and HB 5580, but did not wish to
speak:
Todd Gustafson, representing Kinexus.
Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, President of Lake Michigan College.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5576, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council.
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Nancy Lindman, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Kevin Stotts, representing Talent 2025.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Delany McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Rusty Merchant, representing Grand Rapids Community College.
Anne Mervenne, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5576 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out HB 5580 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HCR 17 before the committee:
HCR 17
(Rep. Sheppard)A concurrent resolution to urge the United
States Secretary of Health and Human Services to appeal the
federal court ruling invalidating the waiver for Michigan’s
Medicaid work requirements, defend the waiver, and uphold
its intended purpose of encouraging self-sufficiency.
Chairman Shepherd testified in support of HCR 17. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HCR 17, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HCR 17, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Anne Mervenne, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Emily Schwartzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Cole moved to report out HCR 17 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 4:08 PM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 712 before the committee:
SB 712
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled
"The general law village act," by amending sections 10 and
13 of chapter II and section 5 of chapter V (MCL 62.10,
62.13, and 65.5), section 13 of chapter II as amended by
2003 PA 305 and section 5 of chapter V as amended by 1998
PA 255.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 712. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to refer SB 712 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 350 before the committee:
SB 350
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The
general law village act," by amending section 18 (MCL
69.18), as amended by 1984 PA 179.
Representative Howell moved to refer SB 350 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled
"Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending
sections 2, 8, 13, 13b, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658,
125.2663, 125.2663b, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended
by 2018 PA 203, section 8 as amended by 2016 PA 471, and
sections 13, 13b, and 16 as amended by 2017 PA 46.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy.
Representative Ellison moved to refer HB 4159 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:04 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Lower, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Presentation- Economic Development Transparency
James Hohman, representing Mackinac Center for Public Policy, presented. Questions and
discussion followed.
Greg LeRoy, representing Good Jobs First, presented. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Webber moved to excuse Representatives Lower, Schroeder, Yancey and
Wittenberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 11:07 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
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
March 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2020,
at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4449 (S-2) (Rep. Beth Griffin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020 and
March 4, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-2) version of HB 4449 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4449. 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 9:04 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5401 (S-1) (Rep. Eisen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5402 (Rep. Eisen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5463 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4740 (S-1) (Rep. Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 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 from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from March 4,
2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Lilly to summarize HB's 5401– 5402 and HB 5463 for the committee. The Chair
summarized the (S-1) version of HB 5401 and HB 5463. The members had no questions.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5401 – 5402 and
HB 5463:

Dave Hildenbrand, National Marie Manufactures Association – support.

Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association - support.

Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – support.

Bret Marr, Michigan Boating Industries Association – neutral.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5401. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 5401 (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5401. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 5402. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to recommend immediate effect for HB 5402. Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5463. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 5463 (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to recommend immediate effect for HB 5463. Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Miller and Sen. LaSata to summarize HB 4740. Sen. Schmidt offered an (S-1) version
and summarized the (S-1) for the committee. The members had no questions.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4740. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 4740 (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to recommend immediate effect for HB 4740. Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/17/2020


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana

The Committee on Elections reported

House Bill No. 5141, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 765 and 765a (MCL 168.765 and 168.765a), section 765 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 765a as added by 2018 PA 123, and by adding section 764d.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ruth A. Johnson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Lucido, VanderWall and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
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
March 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5141 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 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 February 13, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Meghan Koorndyk Mott, of Rep. Calley's office, to summarize HB 5141.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5141:
Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5141 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Page 1 of 2
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5141. 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 2:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 9, 2020
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Hertel, Brinks, Irwin and Santana


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 519, House Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Outman, Zorn, Runestad, Bizon, Schmidt, Hertel and McCann

Excused: Senator Santana


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesday, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 26, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Tuesday, March 17, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Education and Career Readiness - Tuesday, March 17, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Legislative Council - Thursday, March 19, 8:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:32 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair MacGregor, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman,
Schmidt, Hertel, and Brinks a quorum was present.
At 12:31 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting.
At 12:32 p.m., Sen. Sylvia Santana entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Department of Health and
Human Services FY 2020-21 Executive Budget Recommendation: Medicaid Health Plan Third-Party Liability,
Medicaid Pharmacy Single Preferred Drug List, and Long-Term Care Patient-Driven Payment Model:
Kate Massey, Senior Deputy Director for the Medical Services Administration and Farah Hanley, Senior
Deputy of Financial Operations from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Dominick Pallone, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Health
Melissa Samuel, President/CEO, Healthcare Association of Michigan
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to
adjourn the committee at 1:42 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Page 1 of 1


Wednesday, March 11, 2020

MGCB Presentation.pdf

contentType: application/pdf


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Statutory 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, Greig.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Rabhi.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on 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, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Rabhi 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 8:37 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Vaupel laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services. Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive/Chief Deputy for
Health, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a
presentation on Michigan's Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HCR 14 before the committee:
HCR 14
(Rep. Calley)
A concurrent resolution to recognize that
pornography is a public health crisis that leads to a broad
spectrum of societal harms.
Representative Calley testified in support of HCR 14. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 14, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at
11:21 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing 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/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4303 before the committee:
HB 4303
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to provide for the official time
followed in this state; and to provide for the elimination of
daylight savings time in this state.
Representative Hoitenga testified in support of HB 4303.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4303, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 4922 before the committee:
HB 4922
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to repeal 1899 PA 188, entitled
"Michigan estate tax act," (MCL 205.201 to 205.256).
Representative Johnson testified in support of HB 4922.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in
support of HB 4922.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4922, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee:
HB 5059
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled
"Brownfield redevelopment financing act," (MCL 125.2651
to 125.2670) by adding section 15b.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 5059.
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in support of HB 5059.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Pete Haines, representing the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of School Administrators.
Bill Miller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Abby Cypher, representing the ESA Legislative Group.
Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus.
The Chair laid HB 5217 and HB 5218 before the committee:
HB 5217
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to prohibit postsecondary educational
institutions in this state and certain athletic organizations
from preventing a college athlete from receiving
compensation for the use of his or her name, image, likeness
rights, or athletic reputation.
HB 5218
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by repealing section 411e (MCL
750.411e); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Iden testified in support of HB 5217 and HB 5218.
Representative Tate testified in support of HB 5217 and HB 5218.
Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified with no
position on HB 5217.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:06 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 12 ,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 221 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 611 (Sen. MacGregor).
3. Reported SB 718 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 761 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 535 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 221.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 221:
Carl Marlinga, Citizen - Support
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 611.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 611:
Lance Warner, Kent District Library – Support
Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 611:
Kat Kerns, Michigan Association of Media in Education - Support
Tracy Aldrich, Ruth Hughes Memorial Library – Support
Shawn Anday, Superiorland Library Co-Op – Support
Carol Dave, Lakeland Library Co-Op – Support
Larry Wagnaar, Cultural Advocacy Network – Support
Kate VanAuken, White Pines Library Co-Op – Support
Andrea Ingmire, Peter White Library – Support
Sheila Bissonette, Harrison District Library - Support
The Chair brought up SB 718.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 718 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad .
Nays: Sen (s) Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 718. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 761 and invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his (S-1) version.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 761 :
Lt. Edward Chicko, Wayne County Airport Police – Support
Thomas Zahina, Wayne County Airport Authority – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 761. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Chair Lucido
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 761 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Chang
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Chair Lucido
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 535 and the (S-2).
At 9:38 a.m., Sen. Irwin left the meeting and did not return.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 535:
Kathy Hagenian, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 535. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 535 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 535. 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 9:49 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/19/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
12, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 630 (S-3) (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 843 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 844 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Bizon offered an (S-3) version of SB 630.
The Chair invited Sen. Bizon to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 630.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 630. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
Page 1 of 3
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-3) version of SB 630 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 630 (S-3). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 843 and SB 844.
Sen. MacDonald offered an (S-1) version of SB 844.
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the (S-1) of SB 844.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 843:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report SB 843 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 843. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 844. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report the (S-1) version of SB 844 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Page 2 of 3
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 844 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 13, 2020
Page 3 of 3


evidence_text:
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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 8:30 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 777 (Sen. LaSata).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 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.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 777:
Senator Kim LaSata, Michigan State Senate – Support
Sgt. Chris Gerard, Michigan State Police – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 777:
Derek Dalling, Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Assoc. – Support
Michael Ruddock, Michigan Assoc. of Counties – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:58 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 27, 2020
Page 1 of 1


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C) and Hollier

Excused: Senator Runestad


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn, Irwin and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 (CANCELED)

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 (CANCELED)

General Government - Wednesdays, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 (CANCELED)

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 26, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 (CANCELED)

Legislative Council - Thursday, March 19, 8:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212 (CANCELED)

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 8:49 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) was scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt and Senator Santana. A quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Marijuana Regulatory Agency's
activities and budget:
Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director, Marijuana Regulatory Agency
At 8:37 a.m., Senator Michael MacDonald entered the meeting. All members were present.
Senator Nesbitt asked questions regarding total marijuana sales and price tracking. Senator Santana asked for
clarification regarding requested appropriations increases. Senator Nesbitt asked Mr. Brisbo about the Agency's
request for additional FTEs and the adequacy of its staffing levels. The Chair asked additional questions
regarding the progress of microbusiness licensing, potential changes to that process and its requirements,
expected cost savings if the Agency is permitted to require Labor Peace Agreements, and the appropriateness of
such Agreements as a requirement for licensing.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald,
to adjourn the committee at 9:03 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled
for Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair LaSata, Sen.(s) Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn, Irwin and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Horn, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding budget priorities for the Michigan
Association of State Universities for fiscal year 2020-21:
Dr. Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Horn, to
adjourn the committee at 3:38 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Page 1 of 1


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

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

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 7:04 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 6,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Pagan.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2020-1, Legislative Transfer Request 2020-3,
and Legislative Transfer Request 2020-4 before the committee.
Dean Hall, representing Michigan Sportsmans Conference Against Hunger, testified in
support of the Legislative Transfer Request 2020-1.
At 9:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Bollin moved to remove page 15 from the Legislative Transfer Request
Package containing Legislative Transfers 2020-1, 2020-3, and 2020-4. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to approve the Legislative Transfer Request package,
containing Legislative Transfer Requests 2020-1, 2020-3, and 2020-4, as amended. The
motion prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Pagan 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 9:26 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
10:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Howell moved to excuse Representative LaFave from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5488 before the committee:
HB 5488
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2017 PA
64.
Representative Sarah Lightner testified in support of HB 5488. Questions and discussion
followed.
Judge Tom Boyd, representing Trial Court Funding Commission, testified in support of HB
5488.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5488, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Michael Bosanac, representing the Monroe County Finance Department.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid SB 718 before the committee:
SB 718
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 625t (MCL
257.625t), as added by 2016 PA 243.
Leah Maher, representing Senator McGregor, testified in support of SB 718.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 718, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 5411 before the committee:
HB 5411
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 217i.
Representative Garza testified in support of HB 5411. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5411, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The Chair laid HB 5368 and HB 5369 before the committee:
HB 5368
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by
2016 PA 289.
HB 5369
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 42, 46, 48,
49, 63, 69, 618a, 634, 660, 660a, 660d, 673, 674,
675d, and 676b (MCL 257.42, 257.46, 257.48,
257.49, 257.63, 257.69, 257.618a, 257.634,
257.660, 257.660a, 257.660d, 257.673, 257.674,
257.675d, and 257.676b), section 42 as amended
by 2016 PA 304, section 618a as amended by 2014
PA 303, section 634 as amended by 1988 PA 346,
sections 660 and 660d as amended by 2018 PA
394, section 660a as added by 2006 PA 339,
section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section
675d as amended by 2010 PA 211, and section
676b as amended by 2018 PA 75, and by adding
sections 63a, 64a, 64b, and chapter VIA.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5368 and HB 5369, but did not
wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the The Amalgamated Transit Union - Michigan Legislative
Conference.
Clark Harder, representing the Michigan Public Transit Agency.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5368 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to HB 5369:
1. Amend page 22, following line 16, by inserting:
"(d) Performing an activity that the person is licensed to perform or is authorized to
perform under a state permit.
(e) Waiting for up to 10 minutes for another passenger to disembark from a
streetcar.".
2. Amend page 22, line 20, after "to" by striking out "(c)." and inserting "(e).".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5369. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to HB 5369:
1. Amend page 24, line 6, after "791g." by inserting "(1)".
2. Amend page 24, line 9, after "(a)" by striking out "Play" and inserting "Except as
provided under subsection (2), play".
3. Amend page 24, line 19, by striking out "(c)" and inserting:
"(2) A street railway system may issue a permit for a person to play live music
within a station. A person with a permit issued under this subsection may play live
music as provided in the permit.
(3)".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5369. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to HB 5369:
1. Amend page 23, line 5, after the second "animal" by inserting "or qualified animal".
2. Amend page 23, line 9, after "section" by striking out the comma and ""service" and
inserting a colon and:
"(a) "Qualified animal" means an animal that is not more than 25 pounds and is
controlled in a cage.
(b) "Service".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5369. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report House Bill No. 5369 as amended, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5417, HB 5418 and HB 5419 before the committee:
HB 5417
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 193, entitled "Michigan
do-not-resuscitate procedure act," by amending
sections 2, 3a, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11 (MCL 333.1052,
333.1053a, 333.1054, 333.1058, 333.1059,
333.1060, and 333.1061), sections 2 and 11 as
amended by 2017 PA 157 and section 3a as added
and sections 4, 8, 9, and 10 as amended by 2013
PA 155, and by adding section 3b.
HB 5418
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding sections 1180 and 1181.
HB 5419
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
5215 (MCL 700.5215), as amended by 2000 PA
469.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5417, HB 5418 and HB 5419, but
did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5417 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5418. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5418 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5419 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5679 before the committee:
HB 5679
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending sections
2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 7, 8, 9, 33, and 34 (MCL
28.722, 28.723, 28.723a, 28.724, 28.724a, 28.725,
28.725a, 28.727, 28.728, 28.729, 28.733, and
28.734), section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 328,
sections 3, 3a, 4, 4a, and 5 as amended by 2011 PA
17, section 5a as amended by 2019 PA 82, sections
7 and 9 as amended by 2011 PA 18, section 8 as
amended by 2013 PA 2, section 33 as added by
2005 PA 127, and section 34 as amended by 2005
PA 322, and by adding section 2a.
Representative Lower testified in support of HB 5679.
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestice and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of HB 5679.
Jill Levenson, Professor of Social Work at Barry University in Miami, testified in opposition
of HB 5679.
Larry Dubin, representing himself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
Miriam Aukerman, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in
opposition of HB 5679.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the State Appellate Defender Office, testified in opposition
of HB 5679.
Jack Wagner, representing himself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
Brian Foreit, representing himself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
Kim Anderson, representing himself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
Kristen Burgess, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
Dave Lubben, representing himself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
Cory Bast, representing himself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
John Gourlay, representing the Michigan Citizens for Justice, testified in opposition of HB
5679.
Vicki Hankins, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5679.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5679, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MIchigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 12:08 PM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 6,
2020
2:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing 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/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416 before the committee:
HB 5412
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3476 (MCL 500.3476), as amended by 2017 PA
223.
HB 5413
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The
nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by
amending section 401k (MCL 550.1401k), as
added by 2012 PA 214.
HB 5414
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100c and 100d
(MCL 330.1100c and 330.1100d), section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 100d as
amended by 2015 PA 59.
HB 5415
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 105g.
HB 5416
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 105g.
Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB
5416.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and
HB 5416.
Representative Green testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB
5416.
Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and
HB 5416.
Courtney Stevens, Director of Virtual Care, representing Henry Ford Health Systems,
testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415
and HB 5416, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
Mary Haffenbredl, representing America's Health Insurance Plans.
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
Gilda Jacobs, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Health Care.
Annie Patnaude and Diana Prichard, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5412. 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 5412 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 Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5413. 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 Hauck moved to report out HB 5413 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 Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5414. 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 report out HB 5414 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 Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5415. 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 Warren moved to report out HB 5415 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 Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5416. 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 5416 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.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 2:54 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 6, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at
9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5496 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mike Goschka, from Rep. Howell's office, to summarize HB 5496.
The Chair invited Rob Lee, of DTE Energy, to further summarize HB 5496.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5496:
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support
Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Neutral
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Neutral
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Neutral
Jason Greer, Michigan Chamber – Support
Winston Feeheley, DTE – Support
Cathy Wilson, Consumers Energy – Support
Page 1 of 2
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5496 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5496. 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 9:13 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2020
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
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
May 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12,
2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 876 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 877 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 878 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 876, SB 877, and SB 878.
The Chair offered, and summarized, (S-1) versions of SB 876, SB 877, and SB 878.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 876, SB
877, and SB 878:
Adam Reames, Michigan Secretary of State – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 876:
Michigan Propane Gas Association – Support
Michigan Sugar Company – Support
Page 1 of 3
Michigan Dairy Food Association – Support
Construction Association of Michigan – Support
Michigan Association of Timbermen – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 876. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-1) version of SB 876 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.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 876 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 877. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of SB 877 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.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 877 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 878. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of SB 878 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.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Page 2 of 3
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 878 (S-1). 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 12:39 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 3, 2020
Page 3 of 3


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Pagan, Hammoud.
Director Kolb, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, and Captain McGowan,
representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion
followed.
Director McDowell, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, gave a presentation.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Albert moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representatives Pagan and Hammoud 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 10:22 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5488 before the committee:
HB 5488
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2017 PA
64.
Representative Lightner explained the substitute (H-1) to HB 5488.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5488. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5411 before the committee:
HB 5411
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 217i.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5411, but did not wish to speak:
Joan Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5411. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 5411 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 718 before the committee:
SB 718
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 625t (MCL
257.625t), as added by 2016 PA 243.
Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 718 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5700 before the committee:
HB 5700
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and
333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2019 PA 3
and section 402 as amended by 2018 PA 582.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5700. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid SB 899 before the committee:
SB 899
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," by amending section 11 (MCL
30.411), as amended by 2005 PA 321.
Kim Wadaga, representing Senator MacDonald, testified in support of SB 899. Questions and
discussion followed.
Dr. Paul Bozyk and Kathleen Westfall, both representing the Michigan State Medical Society,
testified in support of SB 899. Questions and discussion followed.
Donna MacKenzie, representing Michigan Association of Justice, testified in opposition to
SB 899.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 899, but did not wish to speak:
Karla Ruest, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics, Michigan Chapter.
Allisyn Mattice Eskau, representing McLaren Health Care.
Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Christine Nohner, representing the The Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 899, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5679 before the committee:
HB 5679
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending sections
2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 7, 8, 9, 33, and 34 (MCL
28.722, 28.723, 28.723a, 28.724, 28.724a, 28.725,
28.725a, 28.727, 28.728, 28.729, 28.733, and
28.734), section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 328,
sections 3, 3a, 4, 4a, and 5 as amended by 2011 PA
17, section 5a as amended by 2019 PA 82, sections
7 and 9 as amended by 2011 PA 18, section 8 as
amended by 2013 PA 2, section 33 as added by
2005 PA 127, and section 34 as amended by 2005
PA 322, and by adding section 2a.
Sharon Denniston, representing herself, testified with no position on HB 5679.
Josh Hoe, representing Safe and Just Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Greg Kelly, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Paul Reingold, representing American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB
5679.
David Herskovic, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Representative Berman moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 10:30 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
11:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Hope, Kuppa.
The Chair laid HB 5766 before the committee:
HB 5766
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax
tribunal act," (MCL 205.701 to 205.779) by
adding section 37a.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5766. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5766.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5766.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5766.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5766, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturer's Association.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
James Ryan, representing the Commercial Real Estate Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Bill Wortz, representing the Michigan Association of Realtors.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5766, but did not wish to speak:
Curtis Holt, representing the City of Wyoming.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5766, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Mark Hilpert, representing Honigman.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 5766 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to excuse Representatives Hope and Kuppa from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the
meeting at 11:09 a.m.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov