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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2,
2020
11:49
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the minutes from the November 10th, 2020
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6452 before the committee:
HB 6452
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100d, 281c,
282, 408, 409, 426, 427a, 427b, 429, 436, 438,
469a, 498k, 498t, 516, 519, and 537 (MCL
330.1100d, 330.1281c, 330.1282, 330.1408,
330.1409, 330.1426, 330.1427a, 330.1427b,
330.1429, 330.1436, 330.1438, 330.1469a,
330.1498k, 330.1498t, 330.1516, 330.1519, and
330.1537), section 100d as amended by 2020 PA
99, section 281c as added by 2014 PA 200, section
282 as amended by 2014 PA 200, sections 408,
427a, and 498k as amended by 1995 PA 290,
sections 409, 436, 438, and 469a as amended by
2018 PA 593, sections 426 and 429 as amended by
2016 PA 320, section 498t as added by 1988 PA
155, and sections 516, 519, and 537 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and by adding sections 170 and
172.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 6452. Questions and discussion followed.
Senator McBroom testified in support of HB 6452. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6452, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
The Chair laid SB 855 before the committee:
SB 855
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to ensure access to quality complex
rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program
for people with complex medical needs; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments.
Senator Daley testified in support of SB 855.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 855, but did not wish to speak:
Barry Cargill, representing the MI Homecare & Hospice Association.
Sherry Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 809 before the committee:
SB 809
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending section 4a
(MCL 752.1004a), as amended by 2016 PA 80.
Sondra Rossman, representing the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders, testified in
support of SB 809.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 809, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The Chair laid HB 5484 before the committee:
HB 5484
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL
333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5484, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Merissa Kivach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Karla Ruest, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 5484 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 417 before the committee:
SB 417
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17744a and
17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d),
section 17744a as amended and section 17744d as
added by 2015 PA 221.
Representative Liberati moved to refer Senate Bill No. 417 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 418 before the committee:
SB 418
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to allow certain law enforcement officers
and firefighters to administer auto-injectable
epinephrine in certain circumstances; to provide
access to auto-injectable epinephrine by eligible
entities, law enforcement officers, and firefighters;
and to limit civil and criminal liability of certain
entities and individuals.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 418, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 418 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 843 before the committee:
SB 843
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1178
(MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2019 PA 38.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 843, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Hornberger moved to refer Senate Bill No. 843 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 844 before the committee:
SB 844
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending section 107 (MCL 15.677).
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 844, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Chearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Lower moved to refer Senate Bill No. 844 to the Committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5615 before the committee:
HB 5615
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 134, 147, and
720 (MCL 330.1134, 330.1147, and 330.1720),
section 134 as amended by 2015 PA 59, section
147 as amended by 2006 PA 27, and section 720
as added by 1995 PA 290.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5615. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clemente moved to refer House Bill No. 5615 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 809 before the committee:
SB 809
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending section 4a
(MCL 752.1004a), as amended by 2016 PA 80.
Representative Frederick moved to refer Senate Bill No. 809 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 758 before the committee:
SB 758
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16101 and
18201 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.18201) and by
adding sections 16190 and 18211a.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 758, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
Representative Frederick moved to refer Senate Bill No. 758 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 16-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6452 before the committee:
HB 6452
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100d, 281c,
282, 408, 409, 426, 427a, 427b, 429, 436, 438,
469a, 498k, 498t, 516, 519, and 537 (MCL
330.1100d, 330.1281c, 330.1282, 330.1408,
330.1409, 330.1426, 330.1427a, 330.1427b,
330.1429, 330.1436, 330.1438, 330.1469a,
330.1498k, 330.1498t, 330.1516, 330.1519, and
330.1537), section 100d as amended by 2020 PA
99, section 281c as added by 2014 PA 200, section
282 as amended by 2014 PA 200, sections 408,
427a, and 498k as amended by 1995 PA 290,
sections 409, 436, 438, and 469a as amended by
2018 PA 593, sections 426 and 429 as amended by
2016 PA 320, section 498t as added by 1988 PA
155, and sections 516, 519, and 537 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and by adding sections 170 and
172.
Representative Hornberger moved to refer House Bill No. 6452 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 17-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
The Chair laid SB 855 before the committee:
SB 855
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to ensure access to quality complex
rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program
for people with complex medical needs; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments.
Representative Frederick moved to refer Senate Bill No. 855 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 826 before the committee:
SB 826
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a, 400, and
420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as
amended by 2020 PA 55, section 100c as amended
by 2020 PA 99, section 281b as added by 2014 PA
200, sections 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 463 as
amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 430, 498o,
700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290,
sections 434, 435, 438, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 826.
Mark Reinstein testified in opposition to SB 826.
Amanda Absher testified in opposition to SB 826. Questions and discussion followed.
Ron Stavale, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in support
of SB 826.
Thass Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in
support of SB 826.
Heather Collins testified in support of SB 826.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 826, but did not wish to speak:
Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Judge Harvey J. Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Jim Blundo, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 826, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
Paula Colombo, MD.
Abram Davidov, MD.
Gretchen Barnas, MD.
Carol Crouch-Ross, MD.
Curtis Cummins, MD.
Richard Balon
Ania Aniol, MD.
Nolan Herrington, DO.
Colleen Allen, representing the The Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 826 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-9-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 813 before the committee:
SB 813
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 720 (MCL
330.1720), as added by 1995 PA 290, and by
adding section 721.
Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 813. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 813, but did not wish to speak:
Michelle Burt
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 813 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6325 before the committee:
HB 6325
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 6325.
Kyle Sheiko, representing the Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, testified in support of
HB 6325.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6325, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Dr. Fadi Saab, representing the ACV Centers.
Dr. Elias Kassab, representing the Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6325, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Burtka, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery.
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6325, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Sean D. Gehle, representing the Trinity Health Michigan.
Gabriel TS Schneider, representing the Munson Healthcare.
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing the McLaren Health Care.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Alisha Cottrell, representing the Ascension Michigan.
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Acting Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
8:15 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, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Absent: Reps. Yancey, Bolden.
Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6448 and HB 6467 before the committee:
HB 6448
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 238, entitled "An act to
prohibit an employer from taking certain actions
against an employee who does not report to work
under certain circumstances related to COVID-19;
to prohibit an employee from reporting to work
under certain circumstances related to COVID-19;
to prohibit discrimination and retaliation for
engaging in certain activities; and to provide
remedies," by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL
419.401 and 419.405).
HB 6467
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 238, entitled "An act to
prohibit an employer from taking certain actions
against an employee who does not report to work
under certain circumstances related to COVID-19;
to prohibit an employee from reporting to work
under certain circumstances related to COVID-19;
to prohibit discrimination and retaliation for
engaging in certain activities; and to provide
remedies," by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL
419.401 and 419.405).
Representatives Calley and Meerman testified in support of HB 6448 and HB 6467.
Questions and discussion followed.
Bud Dunn, representing Atlas Sales, testified in support of HB 6467.
Heather Rivard, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 6467.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League; Kip Walby, representing
St. Clair Shores; and Eric Tungate, representing the City of Oak Park, testified in support of
HB 6467.
Sheila Burkhadrt and Kelly Karrigan, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association,
testified in support of HB 6467. Questions and discussion followed.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infastructure Transportation Association,
testified in support of HB 6467.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6448 and HB 6467, but
did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6448 and HB 6467, but did not wish
to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association.
Adam Smith, representing the City of Grand Ledge City.
Ryan Wardin, representing the Lansing Board of Water and Light.
Robert O'Meara, representing ITC Holding Corp.
Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Miscellaneous Food Associations.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6467, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Kate DeVries, representing Leprino Foods.
Bud Dunn, representing Atlas Sales.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6467, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 6448 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Elder.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 6467 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Elder.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1090 and SB 1091 before the committee:
SB 1090
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support
and parenting time enforcement act," by amending
section 5d (MCL 552.605d), as amended by 2014
PA 380.
SB 1091
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of
the court act," by amending section 17 (MCL
552.517), as amended by 2019 PA 27, and by
adding section 17f.
Senator Bizon and Dave Biswas testified in support of SB 1090 and SB 1091. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1090, but did not wish to speak:
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers, Michigan
Chapter.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan..
Erin Frisch, representing the Michigan Office of Child Support.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1091, but did not wish to speak:
Erin Frisch, representing the Michigan Office of Child Support.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers, Michigan
Chapter.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Chair laid SB 195 before the committee:
SB 195
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 14a.
Senator Chang and Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform, testified in support
of SB 195.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 195, but did not wish to speak:
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers, Michigan
Chapter.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Dan Jarvis, representing Michigan Family Forum.
Trunella Williams, representing the Family Advisory Board.
Pete Letkemann, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
The Chair laid HB 5029 and HB 6453 before the committee:
HB 5029
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA
336.
HB 6453
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA
187.
Rep. LaFave testified in support of HB 5029 and HB 6453. Questions and discussion
followed.
Mike Nichols, representing Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 5029 and HB 6453. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5029, but did not wish to speak:
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mike Nichols, representing Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5029, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Pfanners, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6453, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Nichols, representing Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Kimnberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Kevin Stotts, representing Talent2025.
Mark Peters, representing Butterball Farms.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
Luke Kujacznski, representing Momentum.
Fred Keller, representing Cascade Engineering.
Jon Meyer, representing Abcor Industries.
Dr. Gregory Lawton, representing the Blue Heron Academy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6453, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Frank Harris and Helen Witty, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Dan Pfanners, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
At 9:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5029. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5029 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Elder.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6453. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendment to HB 6453 (H-2):
1. Amend page 2, line 27, after "offense." by inserting "However, a conviction for
a first violation operating while intoxicated offense that may be set aside upon
application is not eligible for and shall not be set aside without application under section
1g.".
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6453 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report HB 6453 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Elder.
At 9:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:52 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to SB 1090 and SB 1091.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out SB 1090 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 1091 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 9:54 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
the Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent: Rep. Marino.
Excused: Rep. Marino.
The Chair laid HB 5822 before the committee:
HB 5822
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled "Land bank
fast track act," by amending section 3 (MCL
124.753).
Karyn Ferrick Jonathan Klooster, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in support
of HB 5822.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5822, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League..
The Chair laid HB 4676 before the committee:
HB 4676
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to prohibit the recording of deeds or other
instruments relating to real property that contain
certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to
make such restrictions unenforceable; and to
provide remedies with respect to those
instruments.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 4676. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep. Anthony testified in support of HB 4676.
Derrick Quinney, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds, testified in
support of HB 4676.
Stewart Sanders, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds, testified in
support of HB 4676.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4676, but did not wish to speak:
Meghan Webber, representing the Greater Lansing Association of Realtors..
Charles Hobbs, representing the Lansing ACLU..
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU..
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan..
The Chair laid HB 4828 before the committee:
HB 4828
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7u
(MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2012 PA 135.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4828. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Dave Massaron and Michelle Oberholtzer, representing the City of Detroit and United
Housing Commission, testified in support of Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Fleisher, representing the Quicken Loans, testified in support of
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of
Questions and discussion followed.
Aaron Keel and Heather Frick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in
support of
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4828, but did not wish to speak:
Warren Evans, representing the Wayne County..
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League..
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU..
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4828, but did not wish to
speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties..
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 4828 to the Committee on Ways
and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Calley moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the
meeting at 11:13 AM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2,
2020
5:32
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
the Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent: Reps. Marino, Chirkun.
Excused: Reps. Marino, Chirkun.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5601 before the committee:
HB 5601
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," by amending section 182 (MCL
32.582).
Representative Vaupel and David Mester, a veteran, testified on the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5601. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Jones moved to refer HB 5601 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6276, HB 6277 and HB 6278 before the committee:
HB 6276
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to provide for civilian state awards; and to
prescribe the powers and duties for certain state
officers and entities.
HB 6277
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 183.
HB 6278
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 184.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6276, HB 6277, HB 6278 and HB
6279, but did not wish to speak:
Fred Schaible, representing the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs..
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6276. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer HB 6276 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6277. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer HB 6277 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6278. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to refer HB 6278 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6279. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer HB. 6279 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair LaFave moved to excuse Representatives Marino and Chirkun from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 5:47 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
6:09 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent: Rep. Schroeder.
Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2020.There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 19, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hall moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Presentation from Mayor Rudy Giuliani, from President Donald J. Trump’s legal team
The Chair made a statement to the committee.
The Chair invited Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before the committee.
Representative Camilleri requested a point of order per rule 35 that those testifying be put
under oath.
The Chair ruled Representative Camilleri out of Order.
At 6:16 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Camilleri moved to appeal the Chair's decision that he was out of order
The motion did not prevail 3-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave.
Pass: None.
Jenna Ellis testified before the committee.
Jessy Jacobs testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa Carone, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed..
Hima Kolanagireddy and Andrew Sitto testified before the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Colonel Phil Waldron testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Monica Palmer spoke to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Mayor Rudy Giuliani testified to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Jenna Ellis testified to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Hall made remarks to the committee
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Brandi Hollinshet, representing the Michigan 2020 Election Program and Detroit
Community Rapid Response.
Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai
Glen Sitek, representing the Election Integrity Fund.
Matt Braynard
Bob Cushman
Norm Shinkle
Mark Foster
Matthew Seely
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 10:38 PM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
11:45 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent: Rep. Bolden.
Excused: Rep. Bolden.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Bolden from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5862 and HB 6456 before the committee:
HB 5862
(Rep. Leutheuser)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-
McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending
sections 3 and 5d (MCL 432.103 and 432.105d),
section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 159 and section
5d as added by 1999 PA 108.
HB 6456
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-
McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending
sections 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 (MCL
432.103, 432.103a, 432.104, 432.104a, 432.112,
432.113, 432.114, 432.115, and 432.116), as
amended by 2019 PA 159.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 6456.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5862 and HB 6456, but
did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5862 and HB 6456, but did not wish
to speak:
Kyle Rorah, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
The Congressional Sportsmen Foundation.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5862 and HB 6456, but did not
wish to speak:
Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery.
Paul Murley, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5862, but did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6456, but did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5862. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5862 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6456 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4342 before the committee:
HB 4342
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1233
(MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2018 PA 418.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified with no
position on HB 4342.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4342, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Miller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
David Cox, representing the Northern Michigan Schools Legislative Association.
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4342. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4342 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6115 and SB 1015 before the committee:
HB 6112
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4151 and 4153 (MCL 500.4151 and 500.4153), as
amended by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6113
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4155 and 4158 (MCL 500.4155 and 500.4158),
section 4155 as amended by 2012 PA 544 and
section 4158 as added by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6114
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4159 and 4160 (MCL 500.4159 and 500.4160), as
added by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6115
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4165 (MCL 500.4165), as amended by 2012 PA
544, and by adding section 4166.
SB 1015
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
1103 and 1106 (MCL 500.1103 and 500.1106),
section 1103 as amended and section 1106 as
added by 2018 PA 91.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6112 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Byrd.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6113. The motion prevailed 9-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Byrd.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6113 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Byrd.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6114 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Byrd.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6115. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Byrd.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6115 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Byrd.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 1015. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1015 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6115
and SB 1015, but did not wish to speak:
David Zyble, representing Jackson National Life.
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1015, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Ross, representing the John Hancock.
The Chair laid HB 5762 before the committee:
HB 5762
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 5301, 5403, 5405, and 5406
(MCL 324.5301, 324.5403, 324.5405, and
324.5406), section 5301 as amended by 2012 PA
560, sections 5403 and 5405 as added by 1997 PA
26, and section 5406 as amended by 2012 PA 561.
Representative Griffin testified in support of HB 5762.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5762 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5762, but did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Great Lakes and
Environment.
The Chair laid SB 991 before the committee:
SB 991
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful
internet gaming act," by amending sections 3, 5, 7,
and 11 (MCL 432.303, 432.305, 432.307, and
432.311).
Representative Hertel moved to report out SB 991 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Kahle.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 661, HB 6462, HB 6463 and HB 6464 before the committee:
SB 661
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse
racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2, 6a,
8, 9, and 22 (MCL 431.302, 431.306a, 431.308,
431.309, and 431.322), sections 2, 8, 9, and 22 as
amended and section 6a as added by 2016 PA 271,
and by adding sections 19d and 20a; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 6462
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful
sports betting act," by amending sections 3 and 15
(MCL 432.403 and 432.415).
HB 6463
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful
internet gaming act," by amending sections 4 and
14 (MCL 432.304 and 432.314).
HB 6464
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Gaming Control and Revenue Act," by amending
section 12 (MCL 432.212), as amended by 2019
PA 158; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Chair testified in support of the bills.
Beatrice Friedlander testified in opposition to SB 661.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 661. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to SB 661. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 661 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5).
The motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6462 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6463 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6464 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Hauck.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 661, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Krombeen, representing the Michigan Harness Horseman's Association.
Mike Krombeen, representing Northville Downs.
Nelson Clemons and Dan Shafer, representing AmWest Entertainment.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 661, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Dillon, representing the Economic Development Leaders of Michigan.
David Murley, representing the Gaming Control Board.
Brendon Ringlever, representing the Nottawaseppi Huron Bay of the Potawatomi.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 661, HB 6462, HB 6463 and HB
6464, but did not wish to speak:
Bryan Newland, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 661, HB 6462, HB 6463 and HB
6464, but did not wish to speak:
John Drake, representing the Greektown Casino.
David Tsai, representing the MGM Grand Detroit.
Bruce Dall, representing the Motor City Casino.
The Chair laid SB 910 before the committee:
SB 910
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
5 and 6 (MCL 409.105 and 409.106).
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 910 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 910, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and State
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid HB 6267 before the committee:
HB 6267
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
The Chair testified in support of HB 6267.
Representative Hertel testified in support of HB 6267.
Representative Hertel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6267. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6267 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6267, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Ktonsbein, representing UBCR LLC.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan and Sons.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6267, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 5423, HB 5422, HB 5424 and HB 5425 before the committee:
HB 5423
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 3c
(MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384.
HB 5422
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," (MCL 445.571 to 445.576)
by adding section 4c.
HB 5424
(Rep. Chirkun)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 4
(MCL 445.574), as amended by 1998 PA 473.
HB 5425
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14h
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by
2019 PA 49.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of
HB 5423.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5422 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5423. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5423 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5).
The motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5424 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5425 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5423, HB 5422, HB 5424 and HB
5425, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 12:38 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Lucido (C), McBroom, Theis, Hollier and Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

COVID-19 Pandemic Joint Select – Thursday, December 3, 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5795

Education and Career Readiness – Thursday, December 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Local Government – Tuesday, December 8, 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources – Thursday, December 3, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:03 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, December 2,
2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 464 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 465 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 862 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 9:03 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 9:06 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 465:
Kyle Innes, FINRA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 464 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 465 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock, and McMorrow.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 862 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, December 02, 2020, at 12:30
p.m.in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1234 (S-2) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5824 (Rep. Ellison) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5825 (S-1) (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Vice Chair Nesbitt called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang,
a quorum was present.
Vice Chair Nesbitt entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5,
2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Vice Chair Nesbitt moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Chair Runestad and Sen. Alexander
were excused from the meeting.
Vice Chair Nesbitt brought up SB 1234.
Senator Chang offered an (S-2) version of SB 1234 and summarized the substitute.
Vice Chair Nesbitt entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1234. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) adopted.
Vice Chair Nesbitt invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1234 (S-2):
Mayor Duggan, City of Detroit – Support
Michele Oberholtzer, United Community Housing Coalition – Support
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Heather Frick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Jared Fleischer, Quicken Loans – Support
Theo Broughton, Citizen – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1234 (S-2):
Denna Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties - Neutral
Vice Chair Nesbitt entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 1234 (S-2) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Vice Chair Nesbitt moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1234 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended
Vice Chair Nesbitt brought up HB's 5824 – 5825, and offered an (S-1) version of HB 5825.
Vice Chair Nesbitt invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5824 – 5825:
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5824-5825:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Vice Chair Nesbitt entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 5824 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Vice Chair Nesbitt moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5824. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended
Vice Chair Nesbitt entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5825. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) adopted.
Vice Chair Nesbitt entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 5825 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Vice Chair Nesbitt moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5825 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended
There being no further business before the committee, Vice Chair Nesbitt moved to adjourn the meeting.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 2, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5570 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5553 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1119 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5920 (Rep. Peterson) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1111 (S-2) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1112 (S-2) (Sen. Alexander) with recommendation.
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 Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Alexander to summarize HB 5570.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5570:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair invited Rep. Garza to summarize HB 5553.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5553:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair invited Rep. Peterson to summarize HB 5920.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 1119.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1119:
Lisa Marsh, Michigan Department of Transportation Southwest Region – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1119:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 5570 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5570. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5553 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 1119 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report HB 5920 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 1111 and SB 1112.
The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of Sen. Johnson's office, to summarize SB 1111 and SB 1112 and the (S-2)
versions of each bill.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1111 and
SB 1112:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1111. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-2) version of SB 1111 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1112. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 1112 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:36 p.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
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
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 54 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5059 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1149 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 1150 (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1153 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1178 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported SB 1179 (S-1) ( MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported SB 1180 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported SB 1215 (S-2) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 1216 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 1217 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
12. Reported SB 1218 (Sen,. Schmidt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
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The Chair invited Senator Schmidt and XXX to summarize (S-4) to SB 54.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 54. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 54:
Michael Higgins, Leland House Detroit – Support
Michelle Roberts, Center Avenue Neighborhood Association – Support
Trever Keyes, Bay Furniture, Inc – Support
Matthew and Beth Sviland, Swanee, Inc – Support
Susan Mosey, Midtown Detroit – Support
Mackenzie Ledet, Stonehendge Capital – Support
Jeff Ratcliffe, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance – Support
Mark Rodman, Michigan Historic Preservation Network – Support
The Chairman read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
Senate Bill 54:
Rusty Merchant, Economic Development Leaders of Michigan - support
Robin Roberts, Lathrup Village Historical Society - support
Paul Conners, Michigan Treasury - support
Jessica AdMoody, CEDAM - support
Peter Carroll, North Coast Window Works - support
Leah Bectel, Fleis and VandenBrink - support
Ronald Brenke American Council of Engineering Companies - support
Marcus Rignalda, Four Star Theater in Grand Rapids - support
Laura Minervini O'Brien, The Minervini Group - support
Niccolo Mastromatteo, Pimpernel Development - support
Craig Menuck, Curtis Building company- support
Don LaBarre, Alpena Co. George Fletcher Public Library - support
Patricia Lang - Birmingham Historic District Commission - support
Lorrelei Natke, Imlay City DDA- support
Lindsey Dodson, Carlevoix Main Street DDA – support
Christopher Yelonek, Washtenaw Co. Office of Community and Economic Development - support
Deborah Mikula, Michigan Library Association - support
John Kern, Prairie Ronde Artist Residency - support
Shawn Cencer, AIA Southwest Michigan - support
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Besty Calhoun, Livonia Historic Preservation Commission - support
Kristine Kidorf, Kidorf Preservation Society - support
Susan and Erik Theo, Fountain Point Resort - support
Marsha McDowell, MI Traditional Arts Program - support
Jan Culbertson A3C Collaborative Architecture - support
Leanne Panduren, ROWE Professional Services - support
Janet Kreger, Michigan Historic Preservation Network - support
Dana Walker, Michigan Downtown Association - support
Dave Alexander, City of Muskegon Business Development - support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber - support
Mike Kirk, Neumann Smith Architecture - support
Annie Kingsbury, Lathrup Village Historical Society - support
Pattie Bender, Centerville DDA - support
Jennifer Radcliffe, Clarkston Historic Commission - support
Dale Schrader, Preservation Lansing - support
Mallory Bower, MI Historic Preservation Network - support
Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League - support
Ronald Brenke - support
Grace Smith - support
Kyle Sword - support
Ann Dilcher - support
Ed Rice - support
Ilene Schechter - support
Matt McLogan - support
Ina Hanel-Gerdenich - support
Ted Ligibel - support
Matthew Schulte - support
Cheryl Early - support
Thomas Trombley - support
Meredith Long - support
Dave Blaszkiewicz, Invest Detroit - support
Jackie Hoist, Genesee Co. Historical Society - support
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Dawn Bilobran, 313 Historic Preservation - support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Chamber of Commerce - support
Christine Coady Narayanan, Opportunity Resource Fund - support
Jason Schumaker, Poe Restoration and waterproofing - support
Katie Pereny, City of Mackinac Island Historic Commission - support
Christine Jonna, Jonna Realty Ventures - support
Lynn Evans - support
Francis Grunow - support
Jackie Koney, Paper City Development LLC - support
John Heiss - support
Holly Cordill - support
Thomas Wheat - support
Leah Bectel - support
John Condie - support
Chris Fraleigh - support
Denise McGreen - support
Dawn Schumann - support
Carol Mull - support
Jennifer Mets - support
Clark and Sally Smith - support
Pam O'Connor - support
Ellen Ramsburg - support
Lisa Gandelot - support
Kenneth Byer - support
Brenda Rigdon - support
Brandon Gabler - support
Katie Delahoyde - support
Elaine Robinson - support
Rick Newmann - support
Laura Ashlee - support
Nancy Finegood - support
Jamie Shriner - support
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Alisha Shahid - support
Sarah Rush - support
Rita Walsh - support
Dr. Richard Stamps, Oakland University - support
Claire Nowak-Byrd - support
John Shea - support
Christina Hauser - support
Barry Buschmann - support
The Chair made a motion to report the (S-4) version of SB 54 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5059:
Eric Dean, Office of State Representative Bradley Slagh – Support
Paul Conners, Michigan Department of Treasury – Opposition
Chris Glass, West MI Talent Triangle – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5059:
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of School Administrators – Support
Jennifer Owens, Lakeshore Advantage Economic Development Corporation – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Rusty Merchant, Economic Development Leaders of MI – Support
Michigan Assoc. of Intermediate School Administrators – Support
Northern MI School Legislative Association – Support
ESA Legislative Group – Support
Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Support
Marquette-Alger RESA – Support
Ottawa County ISD – Support
Kent County ISD – Support
Muskegon Area ISD – Support
The Chair made a motion to report HB 5059 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1153. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1178. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1179. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1180. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Pete MacGregor to summarize SB 1149, SB 1150, SB 1153 (S-1), SB 1178, (S-1), SB
1179, (S-1), SB 1180 and (S-1).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1149, SB 1150, SB 1153 (S-1),
SB 1178, (S-1), SB 1179, (S-1), SB 1180 and (S-1):
Paul Conners, Michigan Treasury – Opposition
John VanFossen, Meijer Corporation – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1149, SB
1150, SB 1153 (S-1), SB 1178, (S-1), SB 1179, (S-1), SB 1180 and (S-1):
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Brandon Betz, Michigan League for Public Policy – Opposition
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Ben Miller, MAISA – Opposition
Mary Clark, Delta Charter Township – Opposition
Dennis Fedewa, Delta Charter Township – Opposition
Judy Allen, MI Township Association – Opposition
Steven Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber – Support
Todd Regis, United Food and Commercial Workers. Local 951 – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair made a motion to report SB 1149 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, and LaSata.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1149. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report SB 1150 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, and LaSata.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1150. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report the (S-1) version of SB 1153 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, and LaSata.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1153 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report the (S-1) version of SB 1178 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, and LaSata.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1178. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report the (S-1) version of SB 1179 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, and LaSata.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1179. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report the (S-1) version of SB 1180 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, and LaSata.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1180. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair offered (S-2) to SB 1215 and summarized the substitute.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 1215, 1216, 1217, 1218:
John Boothroyd, Michigan Sugar Company – Support
Michigan Laborers – Support
Ryan Tarrant, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – Support
UBP Bay City Senate – Support
Bay City Bridges – Support
The following organizations submitted a letter of support for SBs 1215, 1216, 1217, 1218:
Consumers Energy
Great Lakes Bay Region
McLaren bay region
I.B.E.W 948
Bay Future, Inc
Operating Engineers OE 324
LiUna! Local 1098
Saginaw Co. Chamber of Commerce
Saginaw Valley State University
UA Local 85
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 1215,
1216, 1217, 1218:
Ron Brenke, American Council of Engineering Companies – Support
Dena Bosworth, MAC – Support
Ron Khoury – Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
Jason Wadaga, Michigan Sugar Company – Support
Travis Brady – Michigan Building Trades Council – Support
John Byrd, LiUna! Local 1098 – Support
Cathy Wilson, Consumers Energy – Support
John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Support
John LaMacchia, MML – Support
Matt Felan, Grate Lakes Bay Regional Alliance – Support
Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce – Support
Trevor Keyes, Bay Futures Inc – Support
Clarence Sevillian, McLaren Bay Region Hospital – Support
Lance Binoniemi, MI Infrastructure and Transportation Assoc. – Support
Paul Connors, Michigan Treasury – Neutral
Matt Patton, Detroit Chamber of Commerce – Support
Troy Hagon, MI Department of Transportation - Support
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1215. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair made a motion to report the version of SB 1215 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to report SB 1216 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to report SB 1217 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to report SB 1218 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
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location: Room 352, House Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Room 352, House Office Building

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


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 3, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Absent: Reps. Calley, Cambensy.
Excused: Reps. Calley, Cambensy.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the September 23rd, 2020
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 714 before the committee:
SB 714
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510
(MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510),
section 32312 as amended by 2019 PA 84, section
32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section
32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding
sections 32312c and 32517.
Amber Vrooman, representing the Office of Senator Victory, testified in support of SB 714.
Questions and discussion followed.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy,
testified in support of SB 714.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 714, but did not wish to speak:
Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 714. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to refer Senate Bill No. 714 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6321 before the committee:
HB 6321
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 13 (MCL
15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 6321. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6321, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 6321 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6466 before the committee:
HB 6466
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 2150 (MCL 324.2150), as
amended by 2012 PA 603.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 6466. Questions and discussion
followed.
Craig Brunet and Sharon Schafer, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified
in support of HB 6466. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6466, but did not wish to speak:
David Maturen, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association..
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 6466 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6316 before the committee:
HB 6316
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43527a (MCL 324.43527a), as
added by 2013 PA 108, and by adding section
43540f.
Representative Albert testified in support of HB 6316. Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet and Dwayne Etter, representing the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife
Division, testified in opposition to HB 6316. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6316, but did not wish to speak:
Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan.
Andrew Vermeecsh, representing the Farm Bureau.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representatives Calley and Cambensy from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 9:27 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov