location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Clerk read a letter, dated May 10, 2022, from Speaker Jason Wentworth removing
Representative Sara Cambensy from the House Agriculture Committee and appointing
Representative Jeffrey Pepper to the House Agriculture Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Carra, Garza, Hope, Witwer,
Pepper.
Absent: Reps. Filler, Puri.
Excused: Reps. Filler, Puri.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from The Fertilizer Institute before the committee.
Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, provided a presentation on
Fertilizer Markets: . Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HR 205 before the committee:
HR 205
(Rep. Carra)
A resolution urging the U.S. Congress, federal
agencies, and state departments to address the
ongoing fertilizer price increases and shortages
that are impacting Michigan farmers.
Representative Carra testified in support of HR 205.
Scott Swinton representing the Michigan State University testified with a neutral position on
HR 205. Questions and discussion followed.
Angel Jenio representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association testified in support of HR
205.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 205, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HR 289 before the committee:
HR 289
(Rep. Meerman)
A resolution to urge Congress to pass legislation
that would allow farmers to petition the U.S.
International Trade Commission to temporarily
waive tariffs on imports of fertilizer and fertilizer
ingredients imported from Morocco.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HR 289.
Gary Parr representing the Parr Farms testified in support of HR 289. Questions and
discussion followed.
John Delmotte representing the Delmotte Farms testified in support of HR 289. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 289, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair returned to HR 205.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 205. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Carra, Garza, Hope, Witwer,
Pepper.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HR 205 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Carra, Garza, Hope, Witwer,
Pepper.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HR 289.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HR 289 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Carra, Garza, Hope, Witwer,
Pepper.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Jordan Jorritsma, representing Senator VanderWall's office, provided a presentation on asking
the federal government to allow farmers, coalitions and trade associations representing
farmers, to petition the U.S. International Trade Commission to temporarily waive tariffs on
imports of fertilizer and fertilizer ingredients imported from Morocco.
Representative Garza moved to excuse Representatives Filler and Puri from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:32 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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, Wakeman, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Scott.
Absent: Rep. Aiyash.
Excused: Rep. Aiyash.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5973 before the committee:
HB 5973
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to prohibit certain censorship by certain
social media platforms; to designate certain social
media platforms as common carriers; to prescribe
civil sanctions; to provide remedies; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 5973. Questions and discussion followed.
Professor Adam Candeub, a Michigan State University Professor of Law and Director of the
Intellectual Property Informations and Communications Law Program, testified in support of
HB 5973. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Huddleston, representing NetChoice, testified in opposition to HB 5973. Questions
and discussion followed.
James Sherk, representing the Center for American Freedom at the America First Policy
Institute, testified in opposition to HB 5973.
Spence Purnell, representing The Reason Foundation, testified in opposition to HB 5973.
Tyler Smith, representing the Chamber of Progress, testified in opposition to HB 5973.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Haadsma moved to excuse Representative Aiyash from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting
at 12:00 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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 committee clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth to Gary Randall, Clerk of the
House, removing Representative Berman from the committee and adding Representative
Mekoski to the committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Slagh, Mekoski, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5615 and HB 5616 before the committee:
HB 5615
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843,
2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804,
333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221),
section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section
2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as
added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as
amended by 2020 PA 232.
HB 5616
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act
relative to investigations in certain instances of the
causes of death within this state due to violence,
negligence or other act or omission of a criminal
nature or to protect public health; to provide for
the taking of statements from injured persons
under certain circumstances; to abolish the office
of coroner and to create the office of county
medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe
the powers and duties of county medical
examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of
the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a
referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012
PA 171.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5615 on May 4, 2022.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5616 on May 4, 2022.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 5615 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Slagh, Mekoski, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 5616 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Slagh, Mekoski, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5615 and HB 5616, but did not wish
to speak:
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 6017 before the committee:
HB 6017
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
section 11 (MCL 207.781), as amended by 2021
PA 44.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6017. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Slagh, Mekoski, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 6017 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 10-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Slagh, Mekoski, Ellison, Garza,
Kuppa.
Nays: Rep. Sowerby.
Pass: Rep. Cavanagh.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6017, but did not wish
to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6017, but did not wish to speak:
Jared Fleisher, representing Rocket Mortgage.
The Chair laid HB 5600 before the committee:
HB 5600
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 222a (MCL
560.222a), as added by 2004 PA 590.
Representative Steve Johnson, and Bert Block and Bruce Block, constituents of
Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 5600. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with no position on
HB 5600.
Representative Slagh moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:36 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4969 (Rep. LaFave).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and McCann, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Schmidt was excused from the meeting.
The Chair brought up HB 4969, and invited Rep. LaFave to summarize the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4969:
Taylor Ridderbusch, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Oppose
Dave Malloch, Assistant Chief, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Oppose
Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/08/2022


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 19, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6042 before the committee:
HB 6042
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1308
(MCL 380.1308), as amended by 2016 PA 363.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6042, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Chiefs of Police Association.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T Michigan.
DeShondha Bedenfield, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6042. The motion prevailed 5-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 6042 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting
at 9:30 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 19, 2022
10:30 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 Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6020 before the committee:
HB 6020
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to establish a student mental health
apprenticeship retention and training (SMART)
internship grant program; to prescribe conditions
for the administration of the student mental health
apprenticeship retention and training (SMART)
internship grant program; to prescribe certain
powers and duties of certain state officers,
agencies, and departments; and to require the
promulgation of rules.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6020, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
De'Shondria Bedenfield, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6020. 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 Hauck moved to report out HB 6020 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 17-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Roth,
Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Beeler.
Pass: Rep. Fink.
Chair Kahle laid before the committee presentations on human trafficking in Michigan and
the 2020-2021 Michigan Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board Annual Report.
Tiffany Martinez, Project Director for the Division of Victims Services for the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation to the committee.
Johanna Kononen, Director of Law and Policy for the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic
and Sexual Violence, and Merkeb Yohannes, Associate Director for the Michigan Coalition to
End Domestic and Sexual Violence, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 134 before the committee:
SB 134
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 410c.
Jamie Callahan, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 134.
Dr. Barry Sample, representing Quest Diagnostics, testified in support of SB 134. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 134, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:34 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 19, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Jason Wentworth, dated May 10, 2022, removing
Representative Ryan Berman as the Vice-Chair for the Committee on Insurance, removing
Representative Ryan Berman from the Committee on Insurance, appointing Representative Beau
LaFave as the Vice-Chair for the Committee on Insurance, and appointing Representative Mike
Harris to the Committee on Insurance. The Clerk read a second letter from Speaker Jason
Wentworth, dated May 17, 2022, removing Representative Sarah Anthony from the Committee
on Insurance and appointing Representative Carol Glanville to the Committee on Insurance.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, LaFave, Kahle, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus,
Tisdel, Harris, Brenda Carter, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland, Glanville.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 447 before the committee:
SB 447
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3471.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 447 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, LaFave, Kahle, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel,
Harris, Brenda Carter, Coleman, Stone, Steenland, Glanville.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 447, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Holmquist, representing Upper Peninsula Health Plan.
The Chair laid SB 624 before the committee:
SB 624
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4072 (MCL 500.4072), as amended by 2003 PA
200.
Representative Steenland moved to report out SB 624 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, LaFave, Kahle, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel,
Harris, Brenda Carter, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Steenland, Glanville.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 624, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurers Association of Michigan.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:33 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5870 before the committee:
HB 5870
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
3142 and 3157 (MCL 500.3142 and 500.3157), as
amended by 2019 PA 21.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 5870. Questions and discussion followed.
April Brown, representing AdvisaCare, Tammy Hannah, representing Origami Rehabilitation,
and Bob Mlynarek, representing 1st Call Home Healthcare, all testified in support of HB 5870.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5870, but did not wish to speak:
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rendon adjourned the meeting at
10:20 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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, May 19, 2022
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 Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Taylor Ridderbusch, legislative liaison at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,
gave the committee an update on the Blue Lakes Fire in northern Michigan. It was reported
around 12:40 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, northwest of Atlanta near the Pigeon River Country
State Forest. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5902 and HB 5740 before the committee:
HB 5902
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL
324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as
amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as
amended by 2015 PA 265.
HB 5740
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43535 (MCL 324.43535), as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
Representative Eisen testified in support of HB 5902 and HB 5740. Questions and discussion
followed.
Justin Tomei and Amy Trotter representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs testified
in opposition to HB 5902 and HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed.
Taylor Ridderbusch and Chad Stewart representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources testified in opposition to HB 5902 and HB 5740. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Derek Bajema, President and CEO,
Michigan Soft Drink Association. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair returned to HB 5902 and HB 5740.
Dean Hall representing the Michigan resident testified in opposition to HB 5902 and HB
5740.
Janden Miller representing the Michigan Traditional Bowhunters testified in opposition to
HB 5902 and HB 5740.
Robert Jones representing the Michigan Bowhunters Association testified in opposition to HB
5902 and HB 5740.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5902 and HB 5740, but did not
wish to speak:
Erik Schnelle, representing the National Deer Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
12:00 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 26, 2022


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion with the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services on the Adult Protective Services Audit by the Auditor General.
Terrence Beurer, Cynthia Farrell, Tim Click, and Marie Shipp, representing the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, testified in regard to the Adult Protective
Services Audit by the Auditor General. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Yaroch moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6062 before the committee:
HB 6062
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to set forth the methods for local
governments and other governmental entities to
provide certain public notices; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public entities; and to
prescribe the duties of certain private entities.
Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 6062. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in opposition to HB
6062. Questions and discussion followed.
Bradley Thompson, representing the Detroit Legal News, testified in opposition to HB 6062.
Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, and Deena Bosworth,
representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 6062.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6062, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6062, but did not wish to speak:
Ban Ibrahim, representing the Detroit Legal News.
Eric Hamp, representing the Houghton Lake Resorter.
Ray McGrew, representing the Ludington Daily News, Oceana's Herald Journal, White
Lake Beacon, Iosco County News, and the Oscoda Press.
John T. Elchert, representing the Leelanau Enterprise.
Jeremy McBain, representing Hearst Midwest and Texas Communities.
James Brown, representing the Yale Expositor.
Justin Hinkley, representing The Alpena News.
Fred, representing J-Ad Graphics.
Elaine Myers, representing C & G Newspapers.
Tom Campbell, representing The Argus Press.
Sean Cotton and Anne Gryzenia, representing Grosse Pointe News.
Paul Heidbreder, representing the Traverse City Record Eagle.
Jordan Wilcox, representing Wilcox Newspapers.
Bruce Rolfe, representing the Climax Crescent Newspaper.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:53 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 19, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance, and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Absent: Rep. Martin.
Excused: Rep. Martin.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6086 and HB 6088 before the committee:
HB 6086
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20904, 20912,
20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904,
333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and
333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as
amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as
amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as
added by 1990 PA 179.
HB 6088
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20952 (MCL
333.20952), as added by 1990 PA 179.
Representative Jeff Yaroch, the bill sponsor, explained HB 6086, and Representative Gregory
Markkanen, the bill sponsor, explained HB 6088. Questions followed.
Montgomery Nye, 5th District Vice President for the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters
Union, and Ralph Ortiz, a member of the Lansing Fire Department representing the Michigan
Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in support of HB 6086 and HB 6088. Questions
followed.
Angela Madden, Executive Director at Michigan Association of Ambulance Services,
testified and submitted written testimony in support of HB 6086 and HB 6088.
Angela Kohls, a Paramedic at University of Michigan, representing Emergency Medical
Services testified in opposition to HB 6086. Questions followed.
Bryan Harmer, MAEd, CCEMTP, I/C , Professor in the Department of Emergency Medical
Services at Lansing Community College, testified in opposition to HB 6086, and submitted
written testimony. Questions followed.
Erik Lyons, BS, EMT-P, I/C, Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Emergency Medical
Services at Lansing Community College, testified in opposition to HB 6086. Questions
followed.
Marvin Helmker, BA, EMT-P, I/C, Program Director of Emergency Medical Services at
Lansing Community College, testified in opposition to HB 6086, and submitted written
testimony. Questions followed.
Representative Jeff Yaroch, the bill sponsor for HB 6086, testified on HB 6086 and HB
6088.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 6086, but did not wish to
speak:
Dr. Diana Nordlund, DO, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians;
Lord Knight, representing Emergency Medical Services; and
Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President of Advocacy at Michigan Health and Hospital
Association.
Representative Sabo moved to excuse Representative Martin from the meeting. There being
no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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 10:04
a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5742 (Rep. Sara Cambensy) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5743 (Rep. Richard Steenland) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5744 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5745 (Rep. Ken Borton) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5746 (Rep. Robert Bezotte) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5747 (Rep. Bryan Posthumus) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5748 (Rep. Graham Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Testimony regarding SB 977 (Sen. Daley).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2022 committee
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5742,
HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745, HB 5746, HB 5747 and HB 5748:
Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Support
Ashley Steffen, MDARD – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5742 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5742. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 5743 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5743. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report HB 5744 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5744. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report HB 5745 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5745. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 5746 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5746. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5747 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5747. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report HB 5748 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5748. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair summarized Senate Bill 977. The Chair invited Gregory Bird of Michigan Vegetable Council and
Jamie Clover Adams to testify on SB 977.
The following individuals submitted written testimony in support of SB 977:
Ryan Malburg, Malburg Acres LLC – support
Ralph Oomen, Oomen Veggie Co. - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 977:
Maureen Watson-Bolger, MI Corn Growers – Support
Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:46 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 26, 2022
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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. MARK HUIZENGA
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
May 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5555 (Rep. Sue Allor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 744 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 745 (S-1) (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5291 (S-1) (Rep. Jack O'Malley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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,
Huizenga, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted
The Chair invited Rep. Allor to summarize HB 5555.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5555:
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5555 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5555. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair invited Sen. Chang and Eric Chappelle of Rep. O'Malley's office to summarize substitutes to SB 744,
SB 745, and HB 5291
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 744. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 745. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5291. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-2) version of SB 744 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 744. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 745 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 745. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-1) version of HB 5291 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, 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 5291. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 26, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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 Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 273 and SB 278 before the committee:
SB 273
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 761e.
SB 278
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 761d (MCL
168.761d), as added by 2020 PA 177.
Senator Johnson and Senator MacDonald testified in support of SB 273 and SB 278.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 273 and SB 278, but did not wish to
speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 273 and SB 278, but did not wish
to speak:
Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti-Defamation League.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 273. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 273 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.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 278. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 278 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 HB 6071 before the committee:
HB 6071
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 662 (MCL
168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6071, but did not wish
to speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6071, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6071. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 6071 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6124 before the committee:
HB 6124
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 31, 683, and
730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section
31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as
amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as
amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section
730a.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:19 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel called the committee back to order.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 6124. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6124, but did not wish to speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
At 12:24 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel laid the committee at ease.
At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee:
HB 5938
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by repealing section 30
(MCL 169.230).
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5938 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 people submitted a card in support of HB 5938, but did not wish to speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:26 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements,
Mekoski, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5893 before the committee:
HB 5893
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights
and measures act," by amending sections 2, 9a, 9b,
24, 27, 28c, 28e, 28f, 31, and 31a (MCL 290.602,
290.609a, 290.609b, 290.624, 290.627, 290.628c,
290.628e, 290.628f, 290.631, and 290.631a),
sections 2, 9a, and 9b as amended by 2012 PA
253, section 28c as amended by 2016 PA 464,
section 28e as amended by 2012 PA 469, section
28f as added by 2017 PA 168, and sections 31 and
31a as amended by 2012 PA 254.
Representative Witwer, Ashley Steffen and Craig VanBuren, both representing the Michigan
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified together in support of HB 5893.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5893. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope offered the following amendment to HB 5893 (H-2):
1. Amend page 15, line 8, after "31," by striking out "2023," and inserting "2022,".
Representative Hope moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5893 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report House Bill No. 5893 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 691 before the committee:
SB 691
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g
(MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2019 PA 174.
Senator Runestad; Krista Vincent, from Senator Runestad's office; and Amy Drumm,
representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified together in support of SB 691.
Questions and discussion followed.
Fadwa Hammoud, Solicitor General, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney
General, testified in support of SB 691. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 691, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Police Chief Chad Baugh, representing Canton Township.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 691, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Leaman, representing the Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association.
Pete Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Jared Holt, representing The Home Depot.
Ed Bickhoff, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Chanell Autrey, representing Target.
Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Product Association.
The Chair laid HB 5750 before the committee:
HB 5750
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 907 and 909
(MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as
amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as
amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections
2c, 627c, and 907b.
Representative Cambensy; Rob Coppersmith, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and
Transportation Association; and Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union,
testified in support of HB 5750. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5750, but did not wish
to speak:
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5750, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Olsen, representing the Blue Line Solutions.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local #324.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5750, but did not wish to speak:
Bruce Timmons, representing himself.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5750. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5750 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Mekoski.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5713
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018
PA 182.
HB 5714
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
HB 5715
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section
16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section
16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233.
HB 5716
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520d
(MCL 750.520d), as amended by 2012 PA 372,
and by adding section 219g.
HB 5717
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16l
and 16y of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l and
777.16y), section 16l of chapter XVII as amended
by 2016 PA 150 and section 16y of chapter XVII
as amended by 2006 PA 655.
Representative Roth and Representative Breen testified in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB
5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716
and HB 5717, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717, but
did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5713. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5713 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5714 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5715 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 8-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5717. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5717 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:24 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5883 and HB 5884 before the committee:
HB 5883
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227
and 231a (MCL 750.227 and 750.231a), section
227 as amended by 1986 PA 8 and section 231a as
amended by 2012 PA 427.
HB 5884
(Rep. Berman)
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.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5883 and HB 5884, but did not wish
to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5883. The motion prevailed 5-4-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler moved to report HB 5883, with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to report HB 5884 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Steenland.
Pass: Rep. Coleman.
The Chair laid HB 5634 before the committee:
HB 5634
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
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.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5634, but did not wish
to speak:
Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5634, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 5634 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121 before the committee:
HB 6118
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative
council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding
section 114.
HB 6119
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative
council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding
section 115.
HB 6120
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative
council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding
section 116.
HB 6121
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative
council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding
section 113.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:13 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order.
Chair LaFave, Representative Markkanen, and Representative Anthony introduced the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:22 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease.
At 12:23 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5883 and HB 5884.
Representative Beeler moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 5883, as substitute (H-1)
was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Anthony.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Coleman, Steenland.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler moved to withdraw the motion to report HB 5883. The motion
prevailed without objection.
At 12:24 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Beeler moved to refer HB 5883 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 5884 was reported with
recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Coleman.
Representative Bezotte moved to withdraw the motion to report HB 5884. The motion
prevailed without objection.
Representative Bezotte moved to refer HB 5884 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at
12:27 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Mekoski, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 656 before the committee:
SB 656
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 552.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 656. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Mekoski, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out SB 656 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Mekoski, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: Rep. Young.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 656, but did not wish to
speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 656, but did not wish to speak:
Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The Chair laid HB 6108 and HB 6109 before the committee:
HB 6108
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL
722.641 and 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
HB 6109
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 12606a (MCL
333.12606a), as added by 2009 PA 188.
Representative Brann testified in support of HB 6108 and HB 6109. Questions and discussion
followed.
Paul Steiner, representing Keeping MI Kids Tobacco Free and Tobacco Free Michigan, and
Shannon Quinby, representing the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation and the Keep
MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance, testified in opposition to HB 6108 and HB 6109.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer HB 6108 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion
prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Mekoski,
Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer HB 6109 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion
prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Mekoski,
Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6108 and HB 6109, but did not wish
to speak:
Ashlie Kuehn, representing JUUL.
Sierra Cameron, representing the Michigan Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6108 and HB 6109, but did not
wish to speak:
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter-American College of Cardiology.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Ricki Torsch, a Michigan resident.
Jodi Radke, representing the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.
Rachel VandenBrink, representing the Michigan Association of School Nurses.
Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:51 AM, Rep. Bellino called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 6105, HB 6106 and HB 6107 before the committee:
HB 6105
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding sections 609g, 609h, and
609i.
HB 6106
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 105 and 603 (MCL 436.1105 and
436.1603), as amended by 2021 PA 19.
HB 6107
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
609a (MCL 436.1609a), as amended by 2020 PA
119, and by adding section 609f.
Representative Hauck, Representative Steenland and Representative Hoitenga testified in
support of HB 6105, HB 6106 and HB 6107. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:55 AM, Rep. Bellino laid the committee at ease.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer rand Wine Wholesalers Association,
testified in support of HB 6105, HB 6106 and HB 6107. Questions and discussion followed.
John Lauve, a Michigan resident, testified in opposition to HB 6105, HB 6106 and HB 6107.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6105, but did not wish to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6105, HB 6106 and HB 6107, but
did not wish to speak:
Lou Grech Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:15 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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, Carra, Roth, Harris, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 706 before the committee:
SB 706
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 2b, 642, and
665 (MCL 257.2b, 257.642, and 257.665),
sections 2b and 665 as amended by 2016 PA 332
and section 642 as amended by 2012 PA 498, and
by adding sections 665c, 665d, and 666a.
The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-2) to SB 706.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 706. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Harris, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 706 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Harris, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Reps. Eisen, Howell, Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 706, but did not wish to speak:
Karen Johnston, representing Toyota Motor North America.
The Chair laid HB 5882 before the committee:
HB 5882
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 20a (MCL
257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 5882 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Harris, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5882, but did not wish to
speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
10:39 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Theis, Hollier and Irwin

Excused: Senator McBroom

Scheduled Meetings

Agriculture – Thursday, May 26, 8:15 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, May 26, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, May 26, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, May 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Transportation and Infrastructure – Thursday, May 26, 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

On which motion Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows, the time being 11:12 a.m.:

Roll Call No. 274 Yeas—22

Barrett Johnson Outman Theis

Bizon LaSata Runestad VanderWall

Bumstead Lauwers Schmidt Victory

Daley MacDonald Shirkey Wozniak

Horn McBroom Stamas Zorn

Huizenga Nesbitt

Nays—14

Ananich Chang Irwin Moss

Bayer Geiss McCann Polehanki

Brinks Hertel McMorrow Wojno

Bullock Hollier

Excused—2

Alexander Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
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
May 24, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1035 (Sen. Huizenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4030 (Rep. Hoitenga) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4498 (Rep. Paquette) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5695 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5696 (Rep. Young) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5726 (Rep. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 4494 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 4495 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga,
Moss and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Polehanki was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 1035 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, 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 SB 1035. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4030 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4498 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5695 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, and Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5695. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5696 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, and Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5696. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5726 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, and Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5726. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4494 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4494. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to report HB 4495 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4495. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/07/22
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight joint with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on
Community Health / Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T.
Gast Appropriations Room, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5659 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5660 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation.
3. Re-referred OAG Performance Audit Report, State Park Concessions, Leases, and Operating
Agreements, Parks and Recreation Division, Department of Natural Resources, May 2022, #751-0135-21
to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources.
4. Testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Long-Term
Care Ombudsman Program, Health and aging services Administration Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, May 2022, #391-0571-21.
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 McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited Chair Outman to call the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health / Human
Services to order. A quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 5659 – 5660, and reminded the Senate Committee on Oversight that testimony was
received on HB's 5659 – 5660 during the May 17, 2022 committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5659 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5659. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 5660 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5660. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, State Park Concessions,
Leases, and Operating Agreements, Parks and Recreation Division, Department of Natural Resources, May
2022, #751-0135-21 and moved to re-refer the Report to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the report was referred.
The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Program, Health and aging services Administration Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, May 2022, #391-0571-21 and invited the following individuals to give the committee a presentation:
-Michael Ventura, Audit Division Manager, Office of the Auditor General
-Katie Snyder, Audit Supervisor, Office of the Auditor General
Member questions and discussion followed.
A PowerPoint presentation was delivered by:
- Scott Wamsley, Director, Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports
- Kristina Leonardi Director, Aging and Community Services Division
Member questions and discussion followed.
Additional information was provided by Salli Pung, State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Michigan Long Term
Care Ombudsman Program.
Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committees, Chair Outman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to
adjourn the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health / Human Services committee at 3:12
p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
There being no further business before the committees, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak
to adjourn the Senate Committee on Oversight at 3:12 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 06/07/2022


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

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Brinks, Hollier and Irwin

Excused: Senator Santana


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2022
A joint meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services and Senate
Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room.
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 Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald,
Schmidt, Brinks, Hollier and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the meeting minutes from
April 20, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report:
MI Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Health and Aging Services Administration, MI Department of
Health and Human Services.
Michael Ventura, Audit Division Manager and Katie Snyder, Audit Supervisor, Office of the Auditor
General
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report:
MI Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Health and Aging Services Administration, MI Department of
Health and Human Services.
Scott Wamsley, Director of the Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports; Salli Pung, State Long
Term Care Ombudsman; and Kristina Leonardi, Director of the Aging and Community Services Division,
Department of Health and Human Services
At 2:00 p.m., Sen. Wayne Schmidt left the meeting.
At 2:14 p.m., Sen. Wayne Schmidt entered the meeting.
At 2:20 p.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga left the meeting.
At 2:24 p.m., Sen. Kevin Daley left the meeting.
At 2:33 p.m., Sen. Adam Hollier left the meeting.
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At 2:35 p.m., Sen. Adam Hollier entered the meeting.
At 3:03 p.m., Sen.(s) Wayne Schmidt and Adam Hollier left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to
adjourn the committee at 3:12 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which removed Representative
Berman and appointed Representative Harris to the House Energy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Beeler, Martin, Outman, Roth,
Harris, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6067 before the committee:
HB 6067
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 502 (MCL 324.502), as
amended by 2004 PA 587.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 6067.
Taylor Ridderbusch, Legislative Laison, and Scott Whitcomb, Director of the Office of Public
Lands, both representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support
of HB 6067. Questions and discussion followed.
Gary Melow, representing Michigan Biomass, testified in support of HB 6067. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6067, but did not wish to speak:
Winston Feeheley, representing DTE.
Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy.
Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy.
Joe Doyle, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6067, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
Representative Martin moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
9:33 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 25, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at
9:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 712:
Sen. Michael MacDonald – Support
Allison Koppel, American Fraternal Alliance – Support
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 712:
Todd Martin, American Fraternal Alliance – Support
Greg Temple, Catholic Order of Foresters – Support
Elizabeth Patel, American Fraternal Alliance – Support
Chris Martin, Woman's Life Insurance Society – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 712 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 712. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 25, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 272 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 808 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 809 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 881 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4534 (Rep. Slagh).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 272 (S-1) and remined members testimony was received and the (S-1) adopted during
the April 20, 2022 meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 272 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 272 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 808 and 809, and remined members testimony was received on the bills during the
January 26, 2022 meeting.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB's 808 and 809.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 808 and 809:
Catherine McClary, Michigan Association of County Treasurers - Support
Amanda Price, Michigan Association of County Treasurers - Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 808. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 808 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 808 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 809. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 809 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 809 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 881.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-2) version of SB 881 and summarized the bill and (S-2).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 881:
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 881. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 881 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 881 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 417 (S-2) and reminded the members that testimony was received and the (S-2)
version as adopted during the December 8, 2021 meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Jeff Guilfoyle, Michigan Department of Treasury – No Position
Via Zoom – Nick Khoury, Former State Treasurer – Support
Matt Hetherwick, Accounting Aid Society – Support
Via Zoom – David Reyes, Capitol Area Untied Way / South Central United Way – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Lyn Raymond, United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties – Support
Teresa McGinnis, United Way of Genesee County – Support
Heather Cole, Untied Way of South West Michigan – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Harrison Parker, Citizen – Support
Jeff Cassidy, Michigan Works! Association – Support
Bethany Broom-Dombrowski, United Way of Montcalm and Ionia Counties – Support
Bridget Herrman, United Way of Washtenaw County – Support
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support
Zarin Farook, United Way of Southeastern Michigan – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
Michelle Van Dyke, Heart of West Michigan United Way – Support
Lindsay Huddleston, Michigan's Children – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Frank Foster, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association - Support
The Chair brought up HB 4534 and invited Rep. Slagh to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4535:
Anthony Meyaard, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors Association - Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Alexander was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/08/22


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 25, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4996 (Rep. Schroeder) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Adam Hagedorn, of Rep. Bollin's office, to summarize HB 4996.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4996 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4996. 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 2:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 15, 2022
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