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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 30, 2021
11:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
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 Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4737 and HB 4738 before the committee:
HB 4737
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 14a.
HB 4738
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16a), as amended by
2010 PA 97.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 4737 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4738 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4316 and HB 5089 before the committee:
HB 4316
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 21903, 21905,
21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919,
21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905,
333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913,
333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and
333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172.
HB 5089
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 21903, 21909,
and 21911 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21909, and
333.21911), as added by 2017 PA 172, and by
adding section 21909a.
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4316 and HB 5089.
The Chair laid HB 5163 and HB 5166 before the committee:
HB 5163
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21528.
HB 5166
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17744e (MCL
333.17744e), as added by 2016 PA 383.
Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 5163. Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Welehodsky and Natalie Holland, representing the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, testified in support of HB 5163 and HB 5166. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Whiteford, testified in support of HB 5166. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Sandy Dettmann, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5166. Questions and
discussion followed.
Steve Alsum, representing the Grand Rapids Red Project, testified in support of HB 5166.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5163 and HB 5166, but did not wish
to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Michelle Ford, representing the Emergent BioSolutions.
Nat Dodd, representing the UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond.
Ashley Shukait, representing the UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond.
Andrea Buck, representing the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social
Services (ACCESS).
Lisa Jackinchuk, representing the Michigan Center for Rural Health/Northern Michigan
Opioid Response Consortium.
Jen Erskine, representing the Oakland County Harm Reduction.
Stevi Atkins, representing the Wellness Services.
Sandra McGovern, representing the Munising Memorial Hospital.
Emily Pratt, representing the Marquette County Health Department.
Nancy King, representing the Community Outreach Prevention & Education Network
(COPE Network).
Dr. Sheba Sethi, representing the Michigan Opioid Collaborative/University of Michigan.
Aaron Shukait, representing the University of Michigan.
Andrea Starmer, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Pamela Lynch, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Derrick Smith, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Michelle Winberg, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Tayler Curtis, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Peter Edgley, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Vernon Proctor, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Patrick Chandler, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Joseph Stashko, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
Tyler Mischley, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak:
Cara Poland, MD, M.Ed, FACP, DFASAM, representing the Michigan Society of
Addiction Medicine Advocacy Chair and Past-President.
Paige Fults and Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital
Association.
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing the Trinity Health Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5166, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chair Kahle returned to HB 5089 and HB 4316.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5089. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5089 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Allor.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4316. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4316 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-7-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Pass: Rep. Allor.
The Chair laid HB 5072 before the committee:
HB 5072
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17748f (MCL
333.17748f), as added by 2020 PA 142.
Representative Berman and Al Rogalski, representing the Pharmacy Industry, testified in
support of HB 5072.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5072, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Bronna Kahle adjourned the
meeting at 11:59 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 30, 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 Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Scott Whitcomb, Senior Advisor for
Wildlife and Public Lands, Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Amy Trotter and Ian FitzGerald,
representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 11:30 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 30, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, 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 September 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5265 before the committee:
HB 5265
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended
by 2017 PA 231.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5265, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid HB 4306 and HB 4307 before the committee:
HB 4306
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
5805, 5851b, 6431, and 6452 (MCL 600.5805,
600.5851b, 600.6431, and 600.6452), section 5805
as amended by 2018 PA 183, section 5851b as
added by 2018 PA 183, section 6431 as amended
by 2020 PA 42, and section 6452 as amended by
2020 PA 44.
HB 4307
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to
make uniform the liability of municipal
corporations, political subdivisions, and the state,
its agencies and departments, officers, employees,
and volunteers thereof, and members of certain
boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in
the exercise or discharge of a governmental
function, for injuries to property and persons; to
define and limit this liability; to define and limit
the liability of the state when engaged in a
proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of
liability insurance to protect against loss arising
out of this liability; to provide for defending
certain claims made against public officers,
employees, and volunteers and for paying
damages sought or awarded against them; to
provide for the legal defense of public officers,
employees, and volunteers; to provide for
reimbursement of public officers and employees
for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL
691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by
adding section 7d.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307, but did not wish
to speak:
Louise Harder and Alexander Rusek, representing the The Army of Survivors Inc..
Elinor Jordon, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The Chair returned to HB 5265.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5265. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5265 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The chair returned to HB 4306 and HB 4307.
Representative Berman and Representative Whitsett, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB
4307. Questions and discussion followed.
Trinea Gonczar, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jonathan Vaughn, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion
followed.
Tad DeLuca, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion
followed.
Cathy Kalahar, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jonathan Vaughn returned to answer questions.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:47 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 30,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: Rep. Schroeder.
Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673 before the committee:
HB 4670
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled "An act to
revise and consolidate the laws relative to state
prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches
of state prisons and reformatories, and the
government and discipline thereof and to repeal all
acts inconsistent therewith," (MCL 800.33 to
800.61) by adding section 33a.
HB 4671
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections
33, 33c, 34, and 35 (MCL 791.233, 791.233c,
791.234, and 791.235), sections 33 and 34 as
amended by 2019 PA 14, section 33c as added by
1994 PA 217, and section 35 as amended by 2019
PA 13.
HB 4672
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of
chapter IX (MCL 769.12), as amended by 2012 PA
319.
HB 4673
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and
780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.
Representative Kahle, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Representative Tyrone Carter, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB
4673.
Aswald Thomas and Priscilla Bordayo, representing the Crime Survivors for Safety and
Justice, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Violence, testified in
opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Sheriff Christopher Swanson, representing the Genessee County Sheriff's Office, testified in
support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Diane Maher, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum, testified in support of HB 4670,
HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Gary Maynard and Gary Mohr, Retired Corrections Directors, testified in support of HB
4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
David Kirk, representing the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs, testified in opposition to
HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Representative Yancey and Seema, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice, testified
in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673.
Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor, testified in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB
4672 and HB 4673.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB
4673, but did not wish to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
John S. Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Harvey Santana, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Anasia Peterson, representing herself.
Brigitte Brown, representing the Rivers of Life Church.
Remarkable, representing Remarkable.
Shari Wave, representing the Redeemed Batterer Intervention Program and Still Standing
Against Domestic Violence.
Deleah Sharp, representing the Identify Your Dream Foundation.
Qiana Wimbley, representing The Guidance Couch.
Keith DenHolander, representing the Christian Coalition.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB
4673, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing The Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission
and The Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Associaiton.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671 and HB 4672, but
did not wish to speak:
Victor Fitz, Cass County Prosecutor.
Thomas Weichel, Alcona County Prosecuting Attorney.
Andrea Krause, Montcalm County Prosecuting Attorney.
Jaren Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney.
Myrene Koch, Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney.
Chief Luke Sawyer, representing the Shepherd Police Department.
Sara Swanson, Benzie County Prosecuting Attorney.
Melissa Goodrich, Cheboygan County Prosecuting Attorney.
David Gilbert, Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney.
Lee Fisher, Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney.
Joseph O'Leary, Baraga County Prosecuting Attorney.
Michelle Ambrozaitis, Clare County Prosecuting Attorney.
Brandon DeHaan, representing Grand Valley State University.
Kaitlyn York, Clare County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
Andy Latham, representing the Mt. Pleasant Department of Public Safety.
Lisa Richards, Dickinson County Prosecuting Attorney.
Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney.
Brian Thiede, Mecosta County Prosecuting Attorney.
Kyle Butler, Ionia County Prosecuting Attorney.
Eilisia Schwarz, Clare County Chief Assistant Prosecutor.
Allen Telgenhof, Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney.
Anthony Badovinac, Osceola County Prosecutor.
Detective Dale Huegel, representing the Clare County Sheriff's Office.
Kristi McGregor, Oscoda County Prosecutor.
Jeff Hawke, Grand Haven Director of Public Safety.
Charlie Noll, Ionia County Sheriff.
Angie Lundstrom, representing the Ionia County Prosecutors Office.
Chief Dale Nelson, representing the Belding Police Department.
Dave Barberi, Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney.
Neal Brady, Hillsdale County Prosecutor.
Jillian Piotrowski, representing the Cheboygan County Prosecutors Office.
Undersheriff Ben Lowe, representing the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office.
Undersheriff Valerie Weiss, representing the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
John A. McColgan Jr., Saginaw County Prosecutor.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4670, but did not wish to speak:
David Guenther, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Jack Wagner, representing the Michigan Justice Advocacy.
Denise Verschure, representing herself.
Mary Stuible, representing herself.
Shay Dees, representing herself.
Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Beth Webster, representing herself.
Representative Clements moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 12:00 PM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 30, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair
Griffin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5115 before the committee:
HB 5115
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20950 (MCL
333.20950), as amended by 2021 PA 25.
comments
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen.
Nays: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 445 before the committee:
SB 445
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended
by 2020 PA 229.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 445. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Bill Sponsor
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that
the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:34
a.m.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beth Griffin adjourned the
meeting at 9:13 AM.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: October 28,
2021


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4712 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 562 (Sen. Victory).
3. Testimony regarding SB 615 (Sen. Horn) and SB 623 (Sen. Horn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4712:
Joel Meng, Office of State Representative Berman - Support
Chris Salata, Chief Operating Officer, Industrial Commercial Properties – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4712:
Greg Bird, MEDC– Neutral
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4712 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4712. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Senator Victory to summarize SB 562.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 562:
Matt Zimmerman, Varnum – Support
Greg Bird, MEDC – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 615 and SB 623:
Maureen Krause, Detroit Regional Partnership – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Michael LaFaive, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed
John Mozena, Center for Economic Accountability – Opposed
Greg LeRoy, God Jobs First – Opposed
Pat Garafola, American Economic Liberties Project – Opposed
Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association – Support
Jim McBryde, Middle Michigan Development Corporation – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 615 and
SB 623:
Tony Stamas, Midland Business Alliance – Support
Jane Clark, Michigan West Coast Chamber – Support
Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Opposed
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Annie Patraude, Americans for Prosperity – Opposed
Kyle McCree, Consumers Energy – Support
Tori Sachs, American Freedom Fund – Opposed
Jared Fleisher, Rocket Mortgage – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 14, 2021
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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
September 30, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
September 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 101 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Testimony regarding SB 499 (Sen. Daley)
3. Testimony regarding SB 500 (Sen. Irwin).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4762 (Rep. Kahle).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4059 (Rep. Wendzel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:09 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, Brinks,
Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair announced that HB 4659, HB 4087, SB 578, SB 579, and HB 4521 were being removed from the
meeting's agenda.
The Chair offered an (S-3) version of SB 101.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 101.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101:
Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Daley and Irwin to summarize SB 499 and SB 500.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 499 and SB 500:
Barry Cargill, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support
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Kort St. John, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 499 and
SB 500:
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
The Chair invited Arika Sinnott, of Rep. Kahle's office, to summarize HB 4762.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4762:
Gary Koutsoubos, Down Syndrome Guild of SE MI and National Down Syndrome Society – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4762:
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair invited Jacob Rushlow, of Rep. Wendzel's office, to summarize HB 4059.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4059:
Kristin Wier, LOGAN Center – Support
Maggie Moore, Hope Network – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis 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 1:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 7, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021 at
1:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4066 (Rep. Fink).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4637 (Rep. Martin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4066 and invited Rep. Fink to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4066:
Remington Wilson, Citizen – Support
Todd Rathner, Knife Rights - Support
The Chair brought up HB 4637 and invited Rep. Martin to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4637:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB 4637:
Jerry Preston, Flint Township - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/07/2021


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
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,
Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus, Camilleri.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus, Camilleri.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4199 before the committee:
HB 4199
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1284a
(MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4199 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, Beeler, Brenda Carter, Koleszar,
Shannon, Stone.
Nays: Reps. O'Malley, Damoose.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4199, but did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing the Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
The Chair laid HB 4953 before the committee:
HB 4953
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1293.
Representative Beeler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4953. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin, testified in support of HB 4953. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4953, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324.
Ben DeGrow, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Green moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Camilleri from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:14 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, 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, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the minutes from the September 28th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5268 before the committee:
HB 5268
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5268. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Anthony Essmaker, the Deputy Clerk of Charter Township of Canton, testified in opposition
to HB 5268 (H-3). Questions and discussion followed.
Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5268
(H-3). Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5268, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti Defamation League.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid HB 5288 before the committee:
HB 5288
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5288. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5288
(H-2).
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan.
Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti Defamation League.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5288 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 212 before the committee:
SB 212
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 558 (MCL
168.558), as amended by 2018 PA 650.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out SB 212 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 212, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid HB 4826 before the committee:
HB 4826
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 737a (MCL
168.737a), as amended by 2018 PA 611.
Representative Wendzel, testified in support of HB 4826. Questions and discussion followed.
Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 4826.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jaqueline Beaudry, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in
support of HB 4826.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The Chair laid SB 302 before the committee:
SB 302
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 495 (MCL
168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Senator LaSata, testified in support of SB 302 (S-1).
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to SB
302 (S-1).
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks/ Michigan
Association of County Clerks.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:41 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Brenda Carter,
Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. Camilleri.
Excused: Rep. Camilleri.
Representative Aiyash joined the committee remotely.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021.
There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 213 before the committee:
SB 213
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older
Michiganians act," by amending section 6i (MCL
400.586i), as added by 1987 PA 35.
Senator Kim LaSata, the bill sponsor, explained SB 213 to the committee members. Question
followed.
Alison Hirschel, Senior Legal Counsel for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program, testified in support of SB 213. Questions followed.
Richard Farran, Vice President of Government Services for the Health Care Association of
Michigan, testified with a neutral position on SB 213. Questions followed.
Karrie Craig, Assistant for the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for Program
Quality Improvement, submitted a card in support of SB 213, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Roth moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:23 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: Rep. Mueller.
Excused: None.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28,
2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030 before the committee:
HB 5027
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 234b
(MCL 750.234b), as amended by 2014 PA 191.
HB 5028
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by
2018 PA 637.
HB 5029
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by
2018 PA 637.
HB 5030
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 234g.
Representative Neely and Representative Young, testified together in support of HB 5027,
HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. Questions and discussion followed.
DJ Hilson, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheriff Chris Swanson, representing Genesee County, and Mayor Sheldon Neely,
representing the City of Flint, testified together in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029
and HB 5030. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB
5030, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Assocition.
The Chair laid HB 5259 before the committee:
HB 5259
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 521
(MCL 600.521), as amended by 2001 PA 256.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5259 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee:
HB 4003
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 227
(MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.
Representative Hall, testified in support of HB 4003.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Scott Jones, representing the NRA - Institute for Legislative Action.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4003. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4003 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Hope.
Pass: None.
Chairman Filler returned to HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029, and HB 5030.
Geri Bader and David Hurley Jr., grandparents of Messiah, representing Justice for Messiah,
testified together in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030.
Henry Williams Jr., father of Messiah, representing Justice for Messiah, testified in support of
HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 9:59 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 12:04 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which removed Representative
Jones and added Representative Anthony as members of the House Committee on Military,
Veterans, and Homeland Security. The letter also appointed Representative Rogers as
Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 160 before the committee:
HR 160
(Rep. Manoogian)
A resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to the
state of Michigan.
Representative Manoogian introduced the resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Tripp Adams, representing the Truman National Security Project, testified in support of HR
160.
Father Danaher, representing the Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, testified in support of
HR 160. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HR 160, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee:
HB 4969
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act to
prescribe certain powers and duties of
conservation officers; and to vest in conservation
officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives,
and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21
to 300.22) by adding section 1a.
At 12:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:27 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order.
Chair LaFave introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:40 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease.
At 12:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4969, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:42 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Clerk read a letter from the Speaker of the House appointing Representative Stephanie
Young to the Regulatory Reform Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: Rep. Mueller.
Excused: Rep. Mueller.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 before the
committee:
HB 5300
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102, 201, 501, 502, 503, and 505 (MCL
333.27102, 333.27201, 333.27501, 333.27502,
333.27503, and 333.27505), section 102 as
amended by 2021 PA 57, sections 201, 501, and
503 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and sections 502
and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648.
HB 5301
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Medical Marihuana Act," by amending the title
and sections 3, 4, 4b, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL
333.26423, 333.26424, 333.26424b, 333.26425,
333.26426, 333.26427, and 333.26428), the title
and section 4 as amended and section 4b as added
by 2016 PA 283, section 3 as amended by 2021 PA
62, section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 400, section
7 as amended by 2016 PA 546, and section 8 as
amended by 2012 PA 512, and by adding section
4c.
HB 5302
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled "Marihuana
tracking act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL
333.27902 and 333.27903), section 2 as amended
by 2021 PA 59.
HB 5319
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4ii.
HB 5320
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7214 (MCL
333.7214), as amended by 2018 PA 107.
HB 5321
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding
section 4ii.
Representative Lilly, Representative Steenland and Representative Howell, testified in
support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5301. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Patrick Anderson and Andrew Miller, representing the Anderson Economic Group, testified
with a neutral position on HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321
and shared a power point. Questions and discussion followed.
Shelly Edgerton and Steve Linder, representing the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers
Association, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB
5321. Questions and discussion followed.
Ethan Smith, representing QGR, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB
5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 and shared a power point.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, Wendy Block, representing
the Michigan Chamber, and Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League,
testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative CA Johnson testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319,
HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed.
George Brikho and Scott Hagerstrom, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association,
testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321.
Questions and discussion followed.
Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB
5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321.
Joe Sullivan, representing caregivers/himself, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301,
HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Carter, a pediatric parent, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB
5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321.
Susan Fischer, a cancer patient, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB
5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, (H-1), HB 5302,
HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Dawn Ann Pugh, a cancer patient.
Tanya Kaye, a pediatric parent.
Kevin Pybus, representing Truu Cannabis.
James Kirk, representing Big Weed.
Matt Craven, a caregiver.
Stephen Monti, representing himself.
Joe Spaulding, representing himself.
Tina Gehres, representing herself.
Robert Barash, a caregiver.
Latrisha Matson, representing herself.
Doug Williams, a caregiver.
Michael Craft, representing his son.
Wes Promenchenkel, representing himself.
Eric Gunnels, representing the United Cannabis Caregivers Association.
Tom Wall, representing Caregivers of Michigan.
Ryan Bringold, representing himself.
Richard Clement, representing himself.
Marc Ryan, representing himself.
Rick Anstiss, representing SW Michigan Caregivers.
Charise Fulton, representing herself.
Evan Space, representing himself.
Steven Kahn, representing himself.
Mitzi Ruddock, representing the Black Cannabis Access.
Brandy Zink, representing Americans for Safe Access, Michigan Chapter.
Jeremy Rupinski, representing the Genesee County Compassion Club.
Nicholas Humphrey, representing the Money Tree Grow Supply LLC.
Marshall Clabeaux, representing the Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition.
Mike McCurdy, representing the Cannabis Caucus of MDP.
Najanava Harvey-Quinn, representing the Clean Smoke Commission.
Chris Ravey, representing Money Tree Grow.
Tiffanmy Coleman, representing the Franklin Fields and The Botanical Co.
Heather Wight, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association.
Alex Szecsku, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association.
Ariel Santos, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association.
Joel Plotkin, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB
5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but did not wish to speak:
Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Donoven Adam, representing himself.
Hadi Mansy, representing himself.
Nick Bakko, representing himself.
Anthony Yasso, representing himself.
Basman Hajjar, representing himself.
Dany Bajocka, representing himself.
Alan Yousif, representing himself.
Saif Jajeka, representing himself.
Christopher Brian James, representing himself.
Neil Vora, representing himself.
Timothy Newberg, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association.
Phillip Hyman, a caregiver.
Rachel Marcero, representing the US Against Media.
James Salame, representing himself.
Jennifer Jansen, representing herself.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
James Salman, representing himself.
Randal Thivierge, representing himself.
Sam Barasit, a caregiver.
Jordan Jabin, representing himself.
Andrew Fulton, representing Patients of MI.
Paul Haisa, representing RHY.
Brandon Haisa, representing himself.
Vans Rasha, representing RHY.
Rouki Alfred, representing himself/MCA.
Romi Biha, representing RHY.
Raymond Adam, representing himself.
Andy Abro, representing the Michigan Caregiver Association.
Lawrence Manni, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association.
Richard Manni, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association.
Stephen Haro, representing himself.
Marcella Guild, representing herself.
Joseph Canu, representing himself.
Lea Small, representing herself.
Representative Bellino moved to excuse Representative Mueller from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
12:16 PM.
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, October 5, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, 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 Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4997 and HB 4998 before the committee:
HB 4997
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 638a.
HB 4998
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 638 (MCL
257.638).
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4997 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Berman, Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4998 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Berman, Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5291 before the committee:
HB 5291
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding sections 9d and
10s.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:33 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Gary Eisen called the committee back to order.
Chairman O'Malley testified in support of HB 5291.
At 10:38 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Gary Eisen laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of
HB 5291.
Paul LaMarre III, representing the Port of Monroe, joined by Kyle Burleson, representing the
Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, testified in support of HB 5291. Questions and
discussion followed.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5291.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5291, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The Chair laid HB 4959 and HB 4960 before the committee:
HB 4959
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The motor
carrier act," by amending section 9 of article V
(MCL 479.9), as amended by 2014 PA 493, and by
adding section 9a of article V.
HB 4960
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 252d and
252e (MCL 257.252d and 257.252e), section 252d
as amended by 2012 PA 498 and section 252e as
amended by 2008 PA 539.
Representative Fink, joined by Stephen Rhudy, representing the Michigan Towing
Association, testified in support of HB 4959 and HB 4960. Questions and discussion
followed.
Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4959 and HB 4960. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:25 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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
October 5, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, October 5,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 645 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 460 (Sen. Theis).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 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 September 29, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 664. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 664:
Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 645 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 645. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 664 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 664. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 460:
Dr. Rema Reynolds Vassar, Eastern Michigan University – Opposition
Christopher Rufo, Manhattan Institute – Support
Dr. Mary Grabar – Support
Dr. David Azerrad and Jordan Adams, Hillsdale College – Support
Tim Keller – Support
Pamela Pugh, Michigan State Board of Eduation – Opposition
Ilona Rugg – Support
Angana Shah – Opposition
Leslie Holman-Dinkelmann – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 460:
Sen. Erika Geiss, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus – Opposition
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Opposition
Jenell Mansfield, AFT of Michigan – Opposition
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition
Sherisse Butler, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/26/21
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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
October 5, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 103 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chairman recessed the committee at 2:01 p.m.
The Chairman called the committee back to order at 2:05 p.m.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Senator Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2021
committee meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 103. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chairman invited Senator Schmidt to summarize (S-2) to SB 103.
At 2:05 p.m., Senator Horn entered the meeting.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-2) version of SB 103 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow.
Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett and Bumstead.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 103. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 19, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 5, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4557 (S-1) (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4558 (Rep. Glenn) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4559 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4560 (Rep. Griffin) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4561 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4780 (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 4781 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 4782 (Rep. Sneller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 4783 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported HB 4207 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and
Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. VanderWall was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557
and HB 4561:
Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4561:
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4557. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 4557 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4558 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4559 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4560 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4561 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4780 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4780. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4781 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4781. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4782 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4782. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4783 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4783. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4207:
Rodrick Samuels – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4207:
Derek Sova, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4207 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
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 3:19 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/19/21
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, DaMoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the minutes from the June 23rd, 2021 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5026 before the committee:
HB 5026
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency
9-1-1 service enabling act," by amending sections
102, 205, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312,
320, 401a, 401c, 408, 413, 713, and 717 (MCL
484.1102, 484.1205, 484.1303, 484.1304,
484.1305, 484.1307, 484.1308, 484.1309,
484.1310, 484.1312, 484.1320, 484.1401a,
484.1401c, 484.1408, 484.1413, 484.1713, and
484.1717), sections 102, 312, 401a, and 401c as
amended by 2018 PA 51, sections 205, 303, 307,
308, and 320 as amended by 2007 PA 164, section
408 as amended by 2019 PA 76, section 413 as
amended by 2019 PA 30, section 713 as added by
1999 PA 79, and section 717 as amended by 2012
PA 260, and by adding section 401f.
Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 5026.
Patricia Coates & Jordyn Selleck, representing the Michigan Communications Directors
Association, testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Greenburg & Tim McKee, representing Peninsula Fiber Network, testified in support
of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5026. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma,
Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5026 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Dave Coulter, the Oakland County Executive.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Michael Armitage, the City of Charlotte Mayor & Calhoun County Consolidated
Dispatch & Michigan Communication Directors Association.
Katlin Hall, representing the Barry County Central Dispatch 9-1-1.
Jeff Troyer, representing the Kalamazoo County Dispatch Authority & Michigan State
911 Committee.
Cynthia Fell, representing Plymouth Township 911.
Marlana Terrian, representing Clare County Central 911.
Jordyn Sellek, representing Wayne County Police Chiefs.
Laura Haynes, representing the Conference of Western Wayne.
Vance J. Stringham, representing Roscommon County.
Jeffrey Satkowski, representing Lapeer County Central Dispatch.
Stephanie Lehman, representing the National Emergency Number Association.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Joelle Demand, representing the Telecommunications Association of Michigan.
April Heinze, representing the State 911 Committee & NENA The 911 Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs & Michigan
Association of Chiefs of Polics.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Michele Hoitenga adjourned the
meeting at 11:24 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman,
Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Reka Holley Voelker,
Legislative & Tribal Liaison & Communications Section Manager for the Michigan Public
Service Commission. Reka Holley Voelker gave a presentation on Reactive Power: Ensuring
System Reliability, to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Scott Pifer, Director of System
Operations at DTE Energy, Scott Pifer gave a presentation on Reactive Power (VAR) to the
committee.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Rick Blumenstock, Executive
Director of Electric Planning for Consumers Energy. Rick Blumenstock gave a presentation
on Reactive Power (VAR) Outlook, to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:00 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington.
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 Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4948, HB 4950, HB 4951 and HB 5096 before the committee:
HB 4948
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as
amended by 1982 PA 506.
HB 4950
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as
amended by 2000 PA 257.
HB 4951
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as
amended by 2017 PA 127.
HB 5096
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4948. The motion prevailed
9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4950. The motion prevailed 8-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5096. The motion prevailed
9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing and Development Authority, testified
in support of HB 5096.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4948, HB 4950, HB 4951 and HB
5096, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Sandy Pearson, representing the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4948, HB 4950 and HB 4951, but
did not wish to speak:
Alex Housman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5096, but did not wish
to speak:
Alex Housman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
The Chair laid HR 119 before the committee:
HR 119
(Rep. Paquette)
A resolution to declare June 2021 as
Cryptocurrency Education Month in the state of
Michigan.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 119. The motion prevailed 8-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Scott, Young.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Rogers.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette, and Chris Hatton, representing Michigan Technological University,
testified in support of HR 119. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 119, but did not wish to speak:
Yassine Elmandjra, representing ARK Investment Management.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HR 119 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Rogers.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB's 4948, 4950, 4951, and 5096.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4948 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HB 4950 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Clemente moved to report out HB 4951 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5096 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott,
Young.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Carra.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:38 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4281 before the committee:
HB 4281
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to
provide police and fire protection for townships
and for certain areas in townships, certain
incorporated villages, and certain cities; to
authorize contracting for fire and police
protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and
police equipment, and the maintenance and
operation of the equipment; to provide for
defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize
the creation of special assessment districts and the
levying and collecting of special assessments; to
authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds
in anticipation of the collection of special
assessments and the advancement of the amount
necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for
reimbursement for such advances by reassessment
if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for
certain emergency services in townships and other
municipalities; to authorize the creation of
administrative boards and to prescribe their
powers and duties; to provide for the appointment
of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and
duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended
by 2020 PA 64.
(H-2) to HB 4281 was previously adopted at the September 29, 2021 committee meeting.
Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 4281 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:01 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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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
October 6, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, October
6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
A Presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Sleep-Related Infant Deaths.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Colleen Nelson, DHHS Infant Safe Sleep Program Coordinator – No Position
Patti Kelly, DHHS Infant Safe Sleep Program Consultant – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 27, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 7, 2021
11:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5163 before the committee:
HB 5163
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21528.
Bob James, representing the US WorldMeds, testified in support of HB 5163.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5163 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth,
Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: Rep. Allor.
The Chair laid HB 5166 before the committee:
HB 5166
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17744e (MCL
333.17744e), as added by 2016 PA 383.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5166, but did not wish to speak:
Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5166 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Allor.
The Chair laid SB 246 and SB 435 before the committee:
SB 246
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 2705 (MCL
333.2705), as amended by 2016 PA 499.
SB 435
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2701 and 2711
(MCL 333.2701 and 333.2711), section 2701 as
amended by 2016 PA 499 and section 2711 as
amended by 2014 PA 172.
Patrick Tiedt, from Senator VanderWall's office, and Eric Stocker, from Senator MacDonald's
office, testified in support of SB 246 and SB 435. Questions and discussion followed.
Beth Nagel, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified
in support of SB 246 and SB 435. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott and Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital
Association, testified in support of SB 246 and SB 435.
Toni Schmitting, representing the Michigan Association of Certified Nurse Anesthetists,
testified in support of SB 435.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 246, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practioners.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 435, but did not wish to speak:
Keiko Berkon, representing the The American Association for Marriage and Family
Therapy.
Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:35 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 7, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
the Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Aiyash.
Absent: Reps. LaFave, Cambensy.
Excused: Reps. LaFave, Cambensy.
Representative Aiyash moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Carol Rose, Chair, Michigan Natural
Resources Commission. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sowerby moved to excuse Representatives LaFave and Cambensy from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 11:32 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: October 14,
2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 7, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, 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 September 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4920 before the committee:
HB 4920
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 2, entitled "Of the
legislature," (MCL 4.82 to 4.85) by adding section
2a.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Chair Johnson handed the gavel over to Vice-Chair Outman
At 10:31 AM, Vice-Chair Outman called the committee back to order.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4920. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chairman Johnson, testified in support of HB 4920. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:45 AM, Vice-Chair Outman laid the committee at ease.
Vice-Chair Outman haded the gavel back to Chair Johnson.
At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5281 before the committee:
HB 5281
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to require the public disclosure of certain
information related to the settlement of certain
claims and actions involving sexual assault and
sexual harassment; and to prescribe the powers
and duties of certain state departments and
agencies.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5281. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fink, testified in support of HB 5281. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5281 (H-1), and HB 4920 (H-1), but
did not wish to speak:
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Violence.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5281 and HB 4920, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5183 before the committee:
HB 5183
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 366, entitled "An act to
prohibit postsecondary educational institutions in
this state and certain athletic organizations from
preventing a college athlete from receiving
compensation for the use of his or her name,
image, or likeness rights," by amending sections 9
and 11 (MCL 390.1739 and 390.1741); and by
repealing enacting section 1.
Representative Tate, testified in support of HB 5183. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5183, but did not wish to speak:
Kathy Wilbur, representing Michigan State University.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:06 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov