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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 3,
2021
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4019, HB 4047, HB 4048 and HB 4049 before the committee:
HB 4019
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4047
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4048
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11
(MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2020 PA 165,
and by adding sections 11n, 23b, 23c, 23d, 98b,
and 104a.
HB 4049
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as
amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding section
2453a.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4019 was adopted at the January 27th, 2021 meeting.
Kevin Koorstra and Ben Gielczyk, both representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave an
explanation of the proposed substitutes to the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association submitted a
testimony card in support of HBs 4019, 4047, 4048, and 4049, but did not wish to speak.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, submitted a
testimony card in support of HB 4019 and HB 4047, but did not wish to speak.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, submitted a
testimony card in support of HB 4047 and HB 4048, but did not wish to speak.
The following people submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4047, but did not wish to
speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following people submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4048, but did not wish
to speak:
David Rondels, representing Oakland Schools
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA
The following people submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4049, but did not wish
to speak:
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4019. The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom offered the following amendments to HB 4019, as substitute
(H-1):
. 1. Amend page 8, following line 3, by inserting:
"
Sec. 307. (1) By March 1, 2021, the department of health and human services shall
report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal
agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the formula, or
other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to each local health department and
each enrolled provider. The report must also include an example of how the formula, or other
detailed methodology, would distribute a statewide total of 100,000 vaccines to each local
health department and each enrolled provider.
(2) Within 1 business day of any changes made by the department of health and
human services to the formula, or other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to
each local health department and each enrolled provider, the department of health and human
services shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house
fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the changes
made to the formula, or other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to each local
health department and each enrolled provider, the rationale for the change to the formula, or
other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to each local health department and
each enrolled provider, and an example of how the revised formula, or other detailed
methodology, would distribute a statewide total of 100,000 vaccines to each local health
department and each enrolled provider.
(3) By March 1, 2021, the department of health and human services shall report to the
senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate
and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the advantages and disadvantages of
incorporating a specific minimum, or baseline, number of vaccines to be distributed on a
weekly basis for each specific local health department and enrolled provider.
(4) The reports required by this section must be made accessible to the public by
placing the reports on an internet site.".
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the amendments. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative C.A. Johnson offered the following amendment to HB 4019, as substitute (H-
1):
1. Amend page 6, line 11, by striking out all of section 303.
Representative C.A. Johnson moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail 12-
17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, line 27, by striking out "510,684,100" and inserting "2,052,736,400".
2.
Amend page 3, line 3, by striking out "510,684,100" and inserting "2,052,736,400"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Steckloff moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Brabec offered the following amendments for HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, line 18, by striking out "165,226,700" and inserting "660,906,600".
2.
Amend page 4, line 22, by striking out "165,226,700" and inserting "660,906,600"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 9, line 25, by striking out "$165,226,700.00" and inserting
"$660,906,600.00.
Representative Brabec moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a vote
of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative T. Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 3, line 23, by striking out "143,706,800" and inserting "574,827,300".
2.
Amend page 3, line 28, by striking out "166,266,800" and inserting "597,387,300"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out "$20,000,000.00" and inserting
"$80,000,000.00" .
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative T. Carter offered the following amendments to HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out "22,560,000" and inserting "90,239,800".
2.
Amend page 3, line 28, by striking out "166,266,800" and inserting "233,946,600"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendment for HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 8, following line 17, by inserting:
"(4) Not more than $2,000,000.00 shall be distributed to community dispute
resolution program centers for eviction diversion programming." And renumbering
subsections accordingly.
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail by a vote of
12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report HB 4019 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Representative Beson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4047. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeson offered the following amendment to HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 6, line 22, following "5%" by striking out the balance of the line and
inserting: “for a calendar quarter in 2020 when compared to the same calendar quarter in
2019.”.
Representative Beeson moved to adopt the amendment. The motion prevailed by a vote of
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendment for HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 10, following line 29, by inserting:
"(9) The funds appropriated in this section shall not be expended until the Michigan
employment security act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, is amended to permanently expand state
unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.".
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail by a vote of
12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative T. Carter offered the following amendments to HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, following line 23, by inserting:
"SEC. 104. LEGISLATURE
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION ............................................................................... $ 5,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers ..........................0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION ........................................................ $ 5,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues ...........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues ..............................................................................................
Total private revenues ...........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues ......................................................................
State general fund/general purpose ................................................................... $ 5,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Capitol security improvements ............................................................................. $ 5,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION ............................................................................... $ 5,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose .................................................................$ 5,000,000"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 16, following line 21, by inserting:
"LEGISLATURE
Sec. 501. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for capitol security improvements, the
legislative council shall provide the security staffing; infrastructure improvements; and
equipment, including but not limited to, x-ray machines, magnetometers, and video and audio
equipment necessary to implement a weapons ban, including a ban on concealed pistols under
the firearms act, 1927 PA 372, in any building or portion of a building under the control of
the Michigan state capitol commission.".
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4047. The motion did not
prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Thanedar offered the following amendments for HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 27, by inserting
“Michigan main street recovery initiative.............................................................
125,000,000
Michigan business accelerator and resiliency initiative........................................ 75,000,000
Michigan microenterprise support initiative.......................................................... 25,000,000
MIOSHA restaurant supports ................................................................................ 10,000,000
Reconnect and futures for frontliners wraparound
Services.................................................................................................................. 6,000,000”.
and adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting
“Sec. 302. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan main street recovery
initiative, not less than $60,000,000.00 shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create
and operate a grant program for eligible businesses including the development of an
application process. The fund shall award one or more grants to a non-profit organization to
serve as administrator(s) for this program. Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and
approved by the grant administrator(s) and the administrator(s) shall distribute the funds.
Awards to eligible businesses shall not exceed $20,000.00.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan main street recovery
initiative, not less than $63,000,000.00 shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create
and operate a low-interest capital access program for eligible businesses including the
development of an application process. The fund shall distribute funds to eligible community
development financial institutions or other qualified institutions to serve as administrator(s)
for this program. Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and approved by the
administrators and the administrators shall distribute the funds. Awards to eligible businesses
shall not exceed $100,000.00.
(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan main street recovery
initiative, not less than $2,000,000.00 shall be used to fund planning grants to eligible
community development financial institutions to support access to available federal funding.
(4) An eligible business shall meet the following criteria:
(a) For grantees under subsection (1), has fewer than 25 employees.
(b) For eligible recipients for low-interest capital under (2), has not less than 1 and no
more than 50 employees.
(c) Has demonstrated income loss from March 1, 2020, of at least 5%.
(d) Has a need for working capital for operations, including payroll, equipment, utility
expenses, or similar expenses.
(e) Does not receive funding under the Michigan microenterprise support initiative or
the Michigan business accelerator and resiliency initiative.
(5) From the funds for each program, up to 5% may be retained by the fund for
administration of the program.
(6) Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2021.
(7) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility
criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website.
(8) The Michigan strategic fund shall report to the senate and house appropriations
committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget office on July 1, 2021,
and on September 30, 2021, with a summary of funding provided by industry, average
funding amount, and summary of funding provided by region over the previous three-month
period.
Sec. 303. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan business
accelerator and resiliency initiative, not less than $74,000,000.00 shall be used by the
Michigan strategic fund to create and operate a business accelerator and entrepreneurial
resiliency fund including the development of an application process. The fund shall award
one or more grants to a non-profit organization to serve as administrator(s) for this program.
Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and approved by the administrator(s) and the
administrator(s) shall distribute the funds. Awards to eligible businesses shall not exceed
$100,000.00 and shall be used for working capital for operations, including payroll,
equipment, utility expenses, or similar expenses and/or for capital support to leverage
additional investment funds.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan business accelerator and
resiliency initiative, not less than $1,000,000.00 shall be allocated to qualified non-profit
organizations providing international trade and business expansion services in advanced
manufacturing, medical devices, technology, mobility, defense, agriculture, and engineering
and design.
(3) Up to 5% of the appropriated funds for the program may be retained by the fund
for administration of the program.
(4) Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2021.
(5) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility
criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website.
(6) The Michigan strategic fund shall report to the senate and house appropriations
committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies and the state budget office on July 1, 2021,
and on September 30, 2021, with a summary of funding by industry, average funding amount
per recipient, and funding activity by geographic region over the previous three-month
period.
Sec. 304. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan microenterprise
support initiative, $25,000,000.00 shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create and
operate a business services support and grant program for eligible businesses including the
development of an application process. The fund shall award one or more grants to a non-
profit organization to serve as administrator(s) for this program including the provision of
support services. Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and approved by the
administrator(s) and the administrator(s) shall distribute the funds. Awards to eligible
businesses shall not exceed $35,000.00.
(2) An eligible business shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Has not less than one and no more than 9 employees.
(b) Has limited access to traditional capital.
(c) Has demonstrated income loss from March 1, 2020, of at least 5% or certification
that the microenterprise entity that is qualified to do business in Michigan after March 1,
2020.
(d) Has need for working capital for operations, including payroll, inventory, supplies,
utility expenses or other similar expenses.
(e) Does not receive a grant or loan under the Michigan main street recovery initiative
or funding under the Michigan business accelerator and resiliency initiative.
(3) Grant recipients, as a condition of receiving grant funds, shall certify that they
have or will receive business support services from qualified providers, including but not
limited to, financial advising, marketing and e-commerce, and regulatory and employee
safety requirements.
(4) Qualified providers shall be existing non-profit entities that provide direct support
services to small businesses and microenterprises. Grantees shall not be charged for any
support services provided.
(5) Up to 5% of the appropriated funds for the program may be retained by the fund
for administration of the program.
(6) Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2021.
(7) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility
criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website.
(8) The Michigan strategic fund shall report to the senate and house appropriations
committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies and the state budget office on July 1, 2021,
and on September 30, 2021, with a summary of funding by industry, average funding amount
per recipient, summary of funding by region, and eligible services provided by each qualified
provider over the previous three-month period.
Sec. 305. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for MIOSHA restaurant supports, the
department shall expend funds to support reopening food service establishments.
Sec. 306. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for reconnect and futures for
frontliners wraparound services, $6,000,000.00 shall be appropriated to the department of
labor and economic opportunity to fund childcare, broadband access, transportation, or other
services to individuals enrolled in Michigan reconnect or futures for frontliners, to support
continued efforts to remove barriers to employment and improve student success.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for reconnect and futures for
frontliners wraparound services are designated as a work project appropriation. Any
unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be
available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been
completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and
budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the work project is to support wraparound services for individuals
enrolled in Michigan reconnect or futures for frontliners.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or by contracts.
(c) The total estimated cost of the work project is $6,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2025.”.
Representative Thanedar moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments for HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 27, by inserting
“Pre-apprenticeship program for energy................................................................ 5,000,000”.
and adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting
“Sec. 302. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the pre-apprenticeship
program for energy, $5,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation
established and operated to provide employment and training services to unemployed and
underemployed Michigan residents for a statewide apprenticeship program that connects the
unemployed or underemployed with education, training, and resources necessary for gainful
employment. The program shall prioritize programming for residents from underrepresented
groups and economically distressed communities, providing them with the skills needed for
entry into federally registered apprenticeships in the energy sector. The grantee shall also
produce a report that identifies, specific to Michigan, future employment in the energy sector,
the economic impact of those changes, and pre-apprenticeship or federally registered
apprenticeship programming needed to address those employment needs.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for the pre-apprenticeship program
for energy are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted
funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for
projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in
compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL
18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the work project is to support a pre-apprenticeship program for
energy.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or by contracts.
(c) The total estimated cost of the work project is $5,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2025.”.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a vote
of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Brann moved to report HB 4047 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, explained the proposed substitute
(H-1) for HB 4048. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Glenn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4048. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss offered the following amendment for HB 4048, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 18, line 27, after "2020-2021" by striking out the balance of the line
through " (5) " on line 13 of page 19 and inserting "to provide per-pupil payments to
districts to support costs associated with the resumption of in-person pupil instruction.
The amount of a payment under this section to each district must equal to $250.00 per
membership pupil.
(2)".
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail by a vote of
12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Bollin moved to report out HB 4048 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Sue Frey, representing the House Fiscal Agency, explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for
HB 4049.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4049. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4049 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
the Chair Calley.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Wentworth appointing members to the House
Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Rep. Ellison moved to adopt Wednesday at 12 noon in Room 521 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time and location for meetings of the House Local Government
and Municipal Finance Committee.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee will follow Chapter IV,
stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Chris Hackbarth and Jennifer
Regterink from the Michigan Municipal League.
Chris Hackbarth and Jennifer Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League,
testified in support of
Chris Hackbarth and Jennifer Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League,
testified in support of
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Deena Bosworth from the Michigan
Municipal League.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Judy Allen from the Michigan
Townships Association.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the
meeting at 12:54 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 17,
2021


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 3,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Wentworth appointing members to the House
Tax Policy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Yancey and Representative Neeley joined the meeting remotely.
Representative Tisdel motioned to adopt Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Room 519 of the House
Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Tax Policy
Committee.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the Committee on Tax Policy will follow the committee rules, as
prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
Chair Hall made remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 10:40 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
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
February 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported SR 9 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SR 9.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SR 9.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SR 9. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SR 9 to the floor with
recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
Page 1 of 2
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 21, 2021
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February
3, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 10 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 10. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report the (S-1) version of SB 10 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 10, 2021
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location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


evidence_text:
36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Discussion with DHHS Director, Elizabeth Hertel regarding covid supplemental vaccine and
testing funding.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman welcomed the committees new member Sen. Daley.
The Chairman held a moment of silence to recognize the passing of former Senate Appropriations Chair,
Sen. Shirley Johnson.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to excuse absent members from the meeting.
Without objection, Sen. Bumstead was excused for the moment.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the committee rules
for the 2021-2022 session. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The motion passed and the rules were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, and
Farrah Handley, Senior Deputy Director of Financial Operations, to present and overview of the covid
supplemental vaccine and testing funding for the committee.
At 2:25p.m., Sen. Bumstead entered the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by the Chair, to adjourn the committee. The
Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:20p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 2/24/21
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 4,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which appointed members of
the House Health Policy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in room 519 of the House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House
Health Policy Committee.
The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Kahle announced that the House Health Policy Committee will follow Chapter IV, as
stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Kahle laid before the committee a presentation by the Biotechnology Innovation
Organization. Amy Walker, Director of Infectious Diseases Policy, representing the
Biotechnology Innovation Organization, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chair Kahle laid before the committee a presentation by Pfizer. Kevin Orr and Lisa Coen,
both representing Pfizer, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
Chair Kahle laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Chamber of
Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:26 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 4,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which appointed members of
the House Insurance Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements,
Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative B. Carter moved to adopt Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 519 of the House
Office Building, as the day, time, and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of the
House Transportation Committee.
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements,
Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Members of the House Insurance Committee introduced themselves.
The Chair discussed her expectations for the House Insurance Committee in the 2021-2022
term.
The Chair stated that the House Insurance Committee would follow Chapter IV, stated in the
House Standing Rules, which were adopted on the House Floor.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the
meeting at 9:18 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Wentworth appointing members to the House
Natural Resources Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Carra, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. Marino.
Excused: Rep. Marino.
Rep. Markkanen moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Room 307 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time and location for meetings of the House Natural Resources
Committee.
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Carra, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The House Natural Resources Committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House
Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor
Chair Howell made opening remarks.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Liesl Eichler Clark, Director of
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Questions and discussion followed.
Rep. Wakeman moved to excuse Rep. Marino from the meeting. There being no objection the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:27 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 23 before the committee:
HR 23
(Rep. Beson)
A resolution to urge the Governor and the
Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services to lift the suspension on high school
sports and allow play to resume immediately.
Representative Beson, testified in support of HR 23. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendment to HR 23:
1. Amend page 2, line 29, after "outbreaks;" by striking out the balance of the page
through "it" on line 1 of page 3 and inserting "and
Whereas, Sports are part of a well-rounded educational experience, but getting
students back in the classroom is the most important aspect for their long-term development.
To achieve this, the Legislature should immediately appropriate the federal relief dollars our
school districts need to implement their reopening plans and fund the testing and other costs
that will be incurred to reopen sports in a manner that effectively mitigates the spread of
COVID-19; now, therefore, be it".
Representative Brixie spoke to her amendment.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendment to HR 23. The motion did not prevail
3-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brixie, LaGrand, Young.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HR 23 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, LaGrand, Young.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Review on DHHS Vaccine Rollout Plan.
Elizabeth Hertel, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
testified regarding the Vaccine Rollout Plan. Questions and discussion followed.
Rosanne Marchetti, representing the Cass County Commissioner and Van Buren and Cass
County Health Board, testified regarding the Vaccine Rollout Plan. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card, but did not wish to speak:
Judith Tuthill.
Lori Brown.
Donn Hinds.
Pam Werner.
Carol Welch.
Sandra Gebber.
Cecelia Kramer.
Patricia Marciniak.
Joey Latterman.
Shelia Nicholas.
Jack Devine.
Mary Ellen Urbanac-Detwiler.
Sheryl Black.
Megan Sechnick.
Linda Danders.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Jeff Elliott, the Van Buren and Cass County Health Department Director.
Danielle Persky, the Van Buren and Cass County Health Department Deputy Director.
Theresa Kidd.
Broderick C. Johnson.
Molly Greene.
JR Haywood.
Jacqueline Babcock.
Mary Szlachetka.
David Hopkinson.
Carla L. Guggenheim, D.O..
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:42 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2021, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda of the meeting is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Katherine Peretick to the Michigan Public Service
Commission
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the 2021-2022 committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead and Hertel.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Katherine
Peretick to the Michigan Public Service Commission:
Katherine Peretick – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Katherine Peretick to the Michigan Public Service Commission:
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
Mary Templeton, Michigan Saves – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 2/11/21
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location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki

Excused: Senator Bumstead


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
February 4, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 18 (Sen. Zorn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 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, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 18.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 18:
Jena Colon, APTA-MI Legislative Chair – Support
TJ Cantwell, The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 18:
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Support
Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
Derek Sova, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was
excused from the meeting.
Page 1 of 2
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 11, 2021
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursdays, February 11, February 18, and February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Appropriations – Thursday, February 11, 11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, February 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, February 10, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, February 11, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, February 10, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, February 11, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:44 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
12:00
PM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Committee on Education was meeting jointly with the Senate Committee on
Education and Career Readiness.
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Shannon joined the meeting remotely.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Theis laid the following before the committee:
Discussion regarding the impact of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services'
restrictions on student athletics.
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, the Detroit Public Schools Superintendent, testified before the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
John Thompson, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association, testified before
the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 1:17 PM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the minutes from the February 2nd, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133, HB
4134 and HB 4135 before the committee:
HB 4127
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 510 (MCL
168.510).
HB 4128
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 509bb (MCL
168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441.
HB 4129
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 33a.
HB 4130
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL
4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412.
HB 4131
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 16
(MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
HB 4132
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
HB 4133
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4134
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and
661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661),
sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270
and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and
by adding section 759e.
HB 4135
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions
and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB
4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133 and HB 4135. Questions
and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
4134. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Koleszar, testified in support of HB 4130.
Representative Sabo, testified in support of HB 4131.
At 9:15 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:17 AM, the Majority Member Julie Calley called the committee back to order.
Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4132, HB 4133, HB 4134 and HB 4135. Questions
and discussion followed.
At 9:23 AM, the Majority Member Julie Calley laid the committee at ease.
At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with no position on
HB 4135. Questions and discussion followed.
Amber McReynolds, representing the National Vote From Home, testified in support of HB
4134 and HB 4135. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4134, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4132, HB 4133 and HB 4134, but
did not wish to speak:
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League of Public Policy.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU Michigan.
Representative Calley moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
9:34 AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
12:15 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hope joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4149, HB 4150, HB 4151 and HB 4152 before the committee:
HB 4149
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as
amended by 2014 PA 541.
HB 4150
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 802 (MCL
257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88.
HB 4151
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
HB 4152
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL
324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as
amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
Representative Glenn, testified in support of HB 4150.
Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 4151.
Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 4152.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4149, HB 4150, HB 4151 and HB
4152, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4149, HB 4151 and HB 4152,
but did not wish to speak:
Craig Burnet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan State Police. First
Lieutenant Matthew Williams, Sergeant Chris Gerard and Sergeant Nicole McGhee, all
representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting
at 12:48 PM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Wentworth appointing members to the House
Regulatory Reform Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Rep. Hall moved to adopt Tuesday at 10:30 AM in Room 519 of the House Office Building
as the normal day, time and location for meetings of the House Regulatory Reform
Committee
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The House Regulatory Reform Committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House
Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee:
HB 4015
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2020 PA 296, and
by adding section 3m.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4015. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep. Lightner testified in support of HB 4015. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4015 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
David Knezek, representing the Michigan Attorney General.
The following person submitted a card in opposition of HB 4015 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Spencer Nevens fom the Michigan
Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:10 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Eisen made a motion to amend the Standing Day, Time, and Location to Tuesday,
at 10:30am in Room 521 of the House Office Building. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 30 before the committee:
SB 30
(Sen. Hollier)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2083) by adding section 1070a.
Senator Hollier testified in support of SB 30.
Representative Howell moved to report out SB 30 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 30, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid the Railroad Transportation presentation before the committee.
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association, joined by Larry Lloyd, representing
CN, both provided a presentation on Railroad Transportation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the Michigan Aviation System presentation before the committee.
Rick Fiddler, Chairman of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission, and Kevin Klein, Airport
Director of Cherry Capital Airport, both provided a presentation on Michigan's Aviation System.
The Chair laid the Port of Monroe presentation before the committee.
Paul LaMarre, representing the Port of Monroe, provided a presentation on the Port of Monroe
The Chair laid the Port of Detroit presentation before the committee.
Kyle Burleson, representing the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, submitted a presentation
on the Port of Detroit: Overview, but due to time constraints, did not get to speak.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:30 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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o
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
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
February 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 46 (S-1) ( Nesbitt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 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, Bizon,
Schmidt, McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 46. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, McCann, Brinks, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
At 2:06 p.m. Senators Horn and Schmidt entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 46 (S-1):
Jared Fleisher, Rocker Fiber – Support
Steve Schultz, Bloomingdale Communications – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
Matt Miner, Clear Rate Communications – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
At 2:23 p.m. Senator Bizon entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 46 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, and Schmidt.
Nays: None
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Pass: Sen.(s) McCann, Brinks, and Bullock.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. McMorrow was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 23, 2021
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 09, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 09, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.,
in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit
Recommendations, Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Michigan Veteran Homes Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs, January 2020, #511-0170-18F
2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Michigan Integrated
Tax Administration System, Department of Treasury and Department of Technology, Management,
and Budget, March 2020, #271-0595-19
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) Theis, Bizon, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments.
Chair McBroom welcomed Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General Audit Division Administrator to the
committee and invited her to present testimony regarding the Follow-up Report on Prior Audit
Recommendations, Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Michigan Veterans Homes Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs.
Chair McBroom welcomed Michael Ventura, Office of the Auditor General Audit Manager to the committee
and invited him to present testimony regarding the material and reportable conditions outlined in the follow-up
audit report. Member questions followed. The Committee requested additional information be provided.
At 2:17 p.m., during Mr. Ventura's testimony, Sen. Bizon left meeting to attend another committee hearing.
Chair McBroom welcomed Anne Zerbe, Executive Director Michigan Veterans Homes and invited her to
present testimony regarding the material and reportable conditions outlined in the follow-up audit report.
Member questions followed. The Committee requested additional information be provided.
At 2:37 p.m., during Ms. Zerbe's testimony, Sen. Bizon returned to the meeting.
Ms. Zerbe's testimony and members questions continued.
The Chair brought up the second audit on the days agenda, the Performance Audit Report of the Michigan
Integrated Tax Administration System, Department of Treasury and Department of Technology, Management,
and Budget.
The Chair welcomed Melissa Schuiling, Office of the Auditor General Audit Division Administrator to the
committee and invited her to provide testimony regarding the audit.
The Chair welcomed Keith Edwards, Office of the Auditor General Audit Supervisor to the committee and
invited him to provide testimony regarding the objectives, material and reportable findings and
recommendations within the audit. Member questions followed.
The Chair welcomed Bree Anderson, Legislative Liaison, Department of Technology, Management and Budget,
Aaron Keel, Department of Treasury and Ryan McElhone, Agency Security Officer for Department of Treasury
to the committee.
The Chair invited Mr. Keel to provide opening comments. Ms. Anderson offered additional opening comments.
Mr. McElhone provided testimony regarding the Department's remediation timeline and status of the material
and reportable findings within the audit. Member questions and discussion followed. The committee requested
additional information be provided.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. Without
objection the meeting minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 3:22 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 02/16/21


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness and House Committee on
Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground
Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS
2. Presentation by Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Detroit Public Schools
3. Presentation by John Thompson, Michigan High School Athletic Association
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2021 and February
2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Return to Learn:
Elizabeth Hertel and Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No
Position
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Detroit Public Schools – No Position
John Thompson, Michigan High School Athletic Association – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:17 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 2/23/21
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 10,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4189 before the committee:
HB 4189
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Representative Whiteford testified on the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Jenny Marlon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4189.
Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB
4189. Questions and discussion followed.
Julie Payne, representing Catholic Social Services, testified in support of HB 4189. Questions
and discussion followed.
Jenny Huntsburger, representing Womens Care Center, testified in support of HB 4189.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4189, but did not wish to speak:
Garry Makvlawen, representing the Pregnancy Resource Center Lake Shore.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4189, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Laura Owens, representing the Michigan Section of American College of OB-GYNs.
Amanda West, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4189, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Jim Sprague, representing the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 10:00 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 10,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by the Chairman Bellino.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which appointed members of
the House Energy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder,
Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to adopt Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 519 of the House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House
Energy Committee.
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman, Roth,
Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chairman Bellino announced that the House Energy Committee will follow Chapter IV, as
stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Public Service
Commission. Dan Scripps, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission, gave a
presentation to the committee.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Chairman Bellino returned to the presentation by Dan Scripps, representing the Michigan
Public Service Commission. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 11:25 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by the Chair Farrington.
The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jason Wentworth,
appointing the following members to the Financial Services committee:
Representatives Farrington (Chairman), Wakeman (Majority Vice Chairman), Griffin,
Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente (Minority Vice Chairman), Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente,
Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the appointed meeting date, time and location of
the regularly scheduled meetings:
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m., room 327 of the House Office Building.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri,
Rogers, Scott, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair announced that the Financial Services committee will follow the Committee Rules,
as prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
Alex Morris and Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, gave an
overview presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Patty Corkery, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, and Chrissy Siders,
representing True Community Credit Union, gave an overview presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:57 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Clerk read in the letter from Speaker Wentworth establishing the Government Operations
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt Call of the Chair in room 308 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Government
Operations Committee.
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the House Government Operations Committee will follow the
committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter 4 of the House Rules.
The chair made remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the
meeting at 12:03 PM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February
10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 100 ( Bizon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 100:
Soleil Campbell, Juvenile Justice Policy, Systems and Contracts Manager, MDHHS - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report SB 100 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to recommend immediate effect for SB 100. Without objection,
immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 24, 2021
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Thursdays, February 18, and February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, February 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, February 24 and March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, February 16, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation – Tuesday, February 16, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, February 18, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Technology – Tuesday, February 16, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 17, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Oversight – Tuesday, February 16, 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Regulatory Reform – Tuesday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sens. Bumstead, and MacDonald. A quorum was present.
Minutes from the March 11, 2020, and November 12, 2021 subcommittee meetings were approved without
objection.
Senator Irwin arrived.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General
(OAG)'s COVID-19 Expenditures report dated January 2021:
Steve Kochay, Audit Manager, OAG
Nanci Svarc, Assistant Auditor General, OAG
Mr. Kochay and Ms. Svarc spoke on the findings of the Auditor General, which included two reportable
conditions. Procurement cards intended to be used by a single individual were used by multiple individuals.
OAG recommended that OAG strengthen its policies and procedures to protect against fraud and loss related to
vendor payments. The testifiers presented the report's findings to the subcommittee and explained circumstances
the OAG believes led to some financial losses and procurement card misuse while recognizing the special
circumstances of the pandemic and its effects on the market for personal protection equipment (PPE). The OAG
noted that a $4.9 million loss was prevented by the action of the financial institution. The OAG made
recommendations to improve continued operations at the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
(DTMB).
Senator Victory inquired about what controls the DTMB was lacking to verify the receipt of PPE when making
purchases. Mr. Kochay responded that the urgency and need for making the purchases made it difficult to use
SIGMA, which would have reduced risk, and certain vendors required partial or full payment. Given the
volume of activity, the normal system for procurement purchasing was overwhelmed.
Senator Bumstead asked whether the state has received all the goods purchased with procurement cards and if
there were receipts available.
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Mr. Kochay pointed to the report's finding that the OAG could not confirm that all goods were delivered and
received for four transactions.
Senator Victory thanked the Office of the Auditor General for their work and invited the Department of
Technology, Management, and Budget to respond to the report's findings.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General
(OAG)'s COVID-19 Expenditures report dated January 2021:
Brom Stibitz, Director, DTMB
Jim Colangelo, Chief Procurement Officer, DTMB
Jared Ambrosier, Director of Enterprise Sourcing, DTMB
Brom Stibitz, Director, DTMB discussed the work of DTMB staff and the unusual and special circumstances
created by the pandemic which resulted in unique challenges to DTMB's usual policies and procedures.
Jim Colangelo, Chief Procurement Officer, DTMB, testified regarding the challenges the Department faced
when trying to procure PPE at the beginning of the pandemic. He noted the unprecedented nature of the
emergency and the difficulties of a broken supply chain, exhausted backup supplies, and a profusion of
counterfeit goods. He also noted that the state was competing with other countries to procure goods.
Jared Ambrosier, Director of Enterprise Sourcing, DTMB, testified about the normal emergency procurement
procedures at DTMB. He stated that the 2nd largest event requiring procurement involved roughly over 100
requests, while the COVID-19 emergency resulted in more than 10,000 requests. Mr. Ambrosier testified
regarding the DTMB's establishment of a COVID triage team of 10 professionals dedicated to securing and
testing PPE and supplies and services.
DTMB stated that they disagreed with Finding 1 in the OAG report, stating that the environment did not allow
for the Department to follow typical processes and could not rely on established cardholders. The Department
determined that group keycards would result in less risk and created a total six group keycards. Two of these
were effectively not used after a short period of time. The cards were used for PPE and testing supplies and sent
to hospital locations or delivered to a central warehouse or alternative care facility. Each card was reviewed
daily by the cardholder, supervisor, and keycard administrator. Shared cards were closed or effectively disabled
by mid-July 2020. The Department stated that receipts were available and had been provided on all transactions.
DTMB stated agreement with Finding 2 of the Auditor General's report. While extensive emergency planning
procedures were in place, the state did not have plans for an event on the scale of the pandemic, although the
Department had previously identified a pandemic emergency as a gap in its emergency planning and had a
practice planned for the summer of 2020. The Department admitted that there were not warehouses and staff in
place.
Senator Victory congratulated the Department on their efforts. He called attention to Page 7 of the OAG report
which found no evidence of fraud or abuse and asked about losses incurred. The Department responded that the
State did incur a loss of $25,000 but a total loss of $4.9 million was prevented.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:43 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned..
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 11,
2021
11:00
AM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert.
The House Committee on Appropriations was meeting jointly with the Senate Committee on
Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar,
Weiss.
Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Representatives Allor and Hammoud joined the committee remotely.
Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representative Cynthia Johnson from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Governor's proposed 2021 budget before the committee.
Dave Massaron, the State Budget Director, gave a presentation on the Governor's proposed
2021 Budget. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the committee at ease, the time being 11:59 A.M.
Chair Albert adjourned the committee from the Floor of the Michigan House of
Representatives at 12:34 PM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov