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MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023,
at 9:00 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 288 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 302 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 303 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
At 9:01 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 9:30 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair
McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers,
Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize SB 288.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 288:
Evette Griffie, DTE Energy – Support
Angela Sterner, The Salvation Army – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 288:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Wendy Randal, Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm – Support
Kyle McCree, Consumers Energy – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
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Tim Lubbers, SEMCO Energy – Support
Saunteel Jenkins, THAW – Support
Rev. Wendell Anthony, NAACP – Support
Todd Lipa, Cares – Support
Robb Kannady, Michigan Action – Support
Mary Carmen Munoz, La Sed Inc. – Support
Cassie Thierfelder, United Way of Southeastern Michigan – Support
Reka Holley Voelker, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support
Dan Dundas, Michigan Electric and Gas Association – Support
Mike O'Brien, Indiana Michigan Power Company – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 288 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Outman
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 302 and SB 303:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 302 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, and Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 303 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, and Hauck
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 9:49 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 22, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May
24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 235 (Sen. Outman) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 235 invited Sen. Outman to summarize the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 235 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following card was submitted by an individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 235:
Terry J. Sabo, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:04 a.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 339 ( McMorrow) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Wojno to explain SB 338. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 339:
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 339:
Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support
Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Association – Support
Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of MI – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 339. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the version of SB 339 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
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Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 7, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 31 (Sen. Cherry).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize SB 31.
Sen. Cherry offered an (S-1) version of SB 31.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 31.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 31. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 31:
Jemeela Maun, Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan – Support
Melissa Sargent, Ecology Center – Support
Taniccia Henry, Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group – Support
Jackie Hernandez, Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan – Support
Carin Speidel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support (in concept)
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 31:
Ross Gavin, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:47 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 7, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 25, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley, Thompson.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley, Thompson.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 59 before the committee:
SB 59
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 100c (MCL
330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 59, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 59 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4496 before the committee:
HB 4496
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending sections 105b and 109f
(MCL 400.105b and 400.109f), section 105b as
added by 2007 PA 100 and section 109f as
amended by 2017 PA 224; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4496, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4496. The motion prevailed 16-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4496 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-4). The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral
Health to review and make recommendations to HB 4616 and HB 4617.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71 before the committee:
SB 69
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 16279 and 16279a.
SB 70
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by
2018 PA 583.
SB 71
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175,
20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175,
333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and
20175a as added and section 20175 as amended
by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a,
16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b.
Ellen Heinitz, from Senator Chang's office; Garrett Wheat, from Senator Ruth Johnson's
office; and Alex Porrett, from Senator Hauck's office, testified together in support of SB 69,
SB 70 and SB 71. Questions and discussion followed.
Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence, testified in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71, but did not
wish to speak:
Susie Sherman-Hall, representing the Michigan State Conference of Junior Leagues State
Public Affairs Committee.
Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Thompson
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:01 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 25, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Grant, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Reps. Coleman, Markkanen.
Excused: Reps. Coleman, Markkanen.
Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4197 before the committee:
HB 4197
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform
securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to
451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by
2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A.
An amendment was adopted for HB 4197 at the May 18th, 2023 meeting.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4197 and Amendment #1, but did
not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers.
Melissa Seifert, representing the American Associations of Retired Persons.
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
Kyle Innes, representing the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Marin Gibson, representing the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report HB 4197 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris,
Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4331 before the committee:
HB 4331
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA
509.
State Representative Karen Whitsett testified in support of HB 4331.
Hassan Beydoun representing the Council to the Mayor of the City of Detroit testified in
support of HB 4331.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4331, but did not wish to speak:
City of Detroit.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Credit Union League
and Affiliates.
Patty Corkery, President and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates gave a
presentation on behalf of the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation from Ross Yednock, legislative liaison for the Michigan
Department of Insurance and Financial Services, Chelsea Neblett, Program Director of
Housing Services for the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department, and Zach
Ethzin-Gagner, Deputy Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment Department for the
City of Lansing, before the committee.
Representative Breen moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Coleman from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Bezotte moved to
adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:08 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 25, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak,
Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: Rep. O'Neal.
Excused: Rep. O'Neal.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357 before the committee:
HB 4354
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
HB 4355
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h
(MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 4356
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
HB 4357
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h
(MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4354. The motion prevailed
6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4355. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4356. The motion prevailed
6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4357. The motion prevailed
6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Richard Meeth, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354, HB 4355 and HB 4356.
Wendy Winston, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4354.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, and Matt Schueller,
representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in
opposition to HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed.
Toni Coral, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB
4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, testified
in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed.
Michelle Cook, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, testified in support of
HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357.
Drew Pinter, representing the Bay City Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354 and HB 4356, but did not
wish to speak:
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB
4357, but did not wish to speak:
Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan.
Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB
4357, but did not wish to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4354 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4355 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4356 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4357 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative O'Neal from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 10:32 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 25, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee:
SB 52
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as
amended by 2022 PA 23.
Katie Olkowski, representing the Office of Senator Cherry, and Taylor Ridderbusch,
representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of SB 52. Questions
and discussion followed.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of
SB 52.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 52, but did not wish to speak:
Erik Schnelle, representing the National Deer Association.
The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly
as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak:
Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club-Michigan Chapter.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4159 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 10:54 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 25, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans,
Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Thompson.
Excused: Rep. Thompson.
Representatives Arbit, Glanville and Edwards joined the committee remotely.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative MacDonell moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee presentations by Sam Price, President and CEO of
Ten16 Recovery Network; Ronnie Tyson, Clinical Director of Odyssey House; and Greg
Toutant, CEO of Great Lakes Recovery Centers. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Linda Davis, Executive Director of
Families Against Narcotics. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Dr. Kanzoni Asabigi, Vice President
of the Detroit Recovery Project, and member of the Michigan Association of Substance
Abuse Providers. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 10:26 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477 before the committee:
HB 4474
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b
(MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.
HB 4475
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
HB 4476
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 147c.
HB 4477
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477.
Questions and discussion followed.
Attorney General Dana Nessel testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB
4477. Questions and discussion followed.
Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association
of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB
4477, but did not wish to speak:
Roz Gould Keith, representing Stand with Trans.
Eli Savit, Prosecuting Attorney, representing Washtenaw County.
Rabbi Asher Lopatin, representing the Jewish Community Relations Council / American
Jewish Committee of Detroit.
Sharkey Haddad, representing the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV / Aids Alliance of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Professor William Wagner, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4474 and HB 4475, but did not wish
to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475, but did not
wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish
to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid SB 90 before the committee:
SB 90
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 103
(MCL 37.2103), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
Senator Anthony testified in support of SB 90. Questions and discussion followed.
Adojoa B. Asamoah, Founder and CEO of ABA Consulting LLC, testified in support of SB
90. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 90, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Jeff Stoutenburg, representing Dow.
Lyndsay Palsrok, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Young moved to report out SB 90 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4173 and HB 4384 before the committee:
HB 4173
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding sections 34a and 34b to chapter IX.
HB 4384
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 34b to chapter IX.
Trent Wolf, representing the Office of Representative Aiyash, testified in support of HB 4173
and HB 4384. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not wish
to speak:
Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4173 and HB 4384, but
did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not
wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak:
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4173 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Filler.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4384. The motion prevailed 8-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4384 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Filler.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
The Chair laid HB 4387 before the committee:
HB 4387
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4387, but did not wish to speak:
Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
Representative Young moved to refer HB 4387 to the Committee on Families, Children and
Seniors. The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Mueller.
The Chair laid SB 72 before the committee:
SB 72
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by
2018 PA 583.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 72, but did not wish to speak:
Meghan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Representative Breen moved to refer SB 72 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477.
Je Donna Dinges, representing Ethnic Intimidation Work, testified in support of HB 4474.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477.
Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477.
Harman Singh, representing the Sikh Coalition, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475,
HB 4476 and HB 4477.
Carolyn Normandin, representing the Anti-Defamation League Michigan (ADL), testified in
support of HB 4474 and HB 4476.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB
4477, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Reverend Joseph Fox, representing Christianity.
The Chair laid HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487 before the
committee:
HB 4482
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section
5851b (MCL 600.5851b), as added by 2018 PA
183.
HB 4483
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805
(MCL 600.5805), as amended by 2018 PA 183.
HB 4484
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
6431 and 6452 (MCL 600.6431 and 600.6452),
section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42 and
section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44.
HB 4485
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018
PA 182.
HB 4486
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to
make uniform the liability of municipal
corporations, political subdivisions, and the state,
its agencies and departments, officers, employees,
and volunteers thereof, and members of certain
boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in
the exercise or discharge of a governmental
function, for injuries to property and persons; to
define and limit this liability; to define and limit
the liability of the state when engaged in a
proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of
liability insurance to protect against loss arising
out of this liability; to provide for defending
certain claims made against public officers,
employees, and volunteers and for paying
damages sought or awarded against them; to
provide for the legal defense of public officers,
employees, and volunteers; to provide for
reimbursement of public officers and employees
for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL
691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by
adding section 7d.
HB 4487
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6431
(MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB
4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed.
Emily Bice, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB
4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487.
Marci Hamilton, representing CHILD USAdvocacy, testified in support of HB 4482, HB
4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed.
Tad Deluca, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB
4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487.
Dr. Victor Petreca, representing Boston College, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483,
HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487.
Isabelle Brourman, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484,
HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487.
Kierra Dallas, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB
4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487.
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483,
HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487.
Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association, testified in opposition
to HB 4482.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485,
HB 4486 and HB 4487, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Nadja Tirrell, representing the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest (SNAP).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485,
HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak:
Linda Beebe, representing herself.
Peggy J. Reali, Esq., representing Stephen Olsick (Survivor).
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Chelsea Cooper, representing herself.
Marjorie Gardner, representing herself.
Flannery Houston, Director of Programs, representing Rise.
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Brian Hurtekant, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4486
and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4482, HB 4485 and HB 4486, but
did not wish to speak:
Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Mike Letvis, representing Wayne RESA.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
ISD's.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents &
Administrators.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4485, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak:
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
4:48 PM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Paquette and Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4671 before the committee:
HB 4671
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1284a
(MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
At 9:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:02 AM, Majority Vice Chair Churches called the committee back to order.
Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:05 AM, Majority Vice Chair Churches laid the committee at ease.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed.
Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in support of
HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators, testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4671, but did not wish to speak:
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4671, but did not wish to speak:
Larisa Draves, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
Matt Sowash, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Tom Nemacheck, representing the Upper Peninsula Travel Association.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and
Campgrounds.
Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:18 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
11:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570 before the
committee:
HB 4156
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to enter into the agreement among the states
to elect the President by national popular vote; and
for related purposes.
HB 4440
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 42 (MCL
168.42), as amended by 1999 PA 216.
HB 4567
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 497 and 761
(MCL 168.497 and 168.761), section 497 as
amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 761 as
amended by 2020 PA 302.
HB 4568
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 931 (MCL
168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583.
HB 4569
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 495, 509o,
509q, 509r, 509gg, and 516 (MCL 168.495,
168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and
168.516), section 495 as amended by 2018 PA
603, section 509o as amended by 2022 PA 195,
section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, sections
509r and 516 as amended by 2018 PA 125, and
section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by
adding section 496a.
HB 4570
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 4440.
Scott Urbanowski, representing Pride at Work Michigan, testified in support of HB 4156, HB
4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156 and HB 4440, but did not
wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
John Crawford, representing Keep Our 50 States.
Jasper Hendricks, representing Democrats for The Electoral College.
Sean Parnell, representing Save Our States.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567 and HB
4569, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and
the Freedom Alliance.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and
the Freedom Alliance.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4440, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America.
Gwen and Keith Vrooman.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568,
HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Angela Ardis, representing NextGen America.
Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB
4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak:
Kristie Warner-Walls.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB
4570, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4567 and HB 4569, but did not
wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but
did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4568, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Ward, representing UBER.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4569, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4570, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Tsernoglou offered the following amendment to HB 4567:
1. Amend page 3, line 22, after "state." by striking out the balance of the line through "law."
on line 29.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4567. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report HB 4567 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4568 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4569 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4570 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4156 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4440. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4440 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:15 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678 before the committee:
HB 4676
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," by amending section
8b (MCL 722.958b), as added by 2018 PA 489.
HB 4677
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to
722.960) by adding section 8e.
HB 4678
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1281c.
At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:03 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order.
Chair Young and Representative Edwards testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB
4678. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease.
At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Michelle Williams and Dr. Delsa Chapman, representing the Michigan Department of
Education, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion
followed.
Saba Gebrai, representing the Park West Foundation Program, testified in support of HB
4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed.
Christian Randle, a Youth Leader of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified
in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678.
Raymond Miller, a Youth Leader of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified
in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678.
Ov'Var'Shia Gray-Woods, representing the President of Empowering Foster Youth Through
Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678, but
did not wish to speak:
Mark McWilliams, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
1:06 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen,
Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Veterans Homes before the Committee.
Anne Zerbe, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, gave a
presentation on Michigan Veterans Homes. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:37 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nick Gewirtz
Acting Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4689 before the committee:
HB 4689
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending section 67
(MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195.
Representative Hope, joined by Rachael Starr, wife of Trooper Starr, Trooper Patrick Arena, and
Trooper Kristina Droste, both representing the Michigan State Police, all testified in support of
HB 4689.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4689 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4689, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4337 before the committee:
HB 4337
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending section 103
(MCL 250.1103), as added by 2021 PA 76.
Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4337.
Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4337 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4689, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4337, but did not wish to speak:
Brendan Allen.
The Chair laid HB 4012 before the committee:
HB 4012
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL
257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
Representative Slagh, joined by John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League,
both testified in support of HB 4012. Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4012.
Vince Consiglio, representing ABATE of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4012.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified with no position on HB 4012.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4337, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4337, but did not wish to
speak:
Trooper Kristina Lidak Droste, representing the Michigan State Police.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:16 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023,
at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 348 (Sen. McMorrow).
2. Testimony regarding SB 349 (Sen. McMorrow).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McMorrow and Rep.(s) Brabec and Hoskins to summarize SB 348 and SB 349.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 348 and SB 349:
Dr. Joy Wolfe Ensor, Michigan Psychological Association – Support
Duane Breijak, Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers – Support
Sarah Kiperman, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support
Gwen Stembridge, The Trevor Project – Support
Gregory Baylor, The Alliance Defending Freedom – Oppose
Doug Booth, Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Consortium – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 348:
Brittany Williams, American Atheists – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 348 and SB 349:
Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Oppose
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Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
Erin Knott, Equality Michigan – Support
Monica Martinez, Michigan School of Psychology – Support
Mitch Albers, Michigan Department of the Attorney General – Support
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan for Public Policy – Support
Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Dr. Halley Crissman, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Scott Ellis, Great Lakes Bay Pride – Support
Terri Tchorzynski, Michigan School Counselor Association – Support
Jay Kadlan, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Mary Pollock, Michigan National Organization for Women – Support
Dakota Torolski, Human Rights Campaign – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the
1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 359 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 359:
Sen. Stephanie Chang – Support
Jenell Mansfield, AFT of Michigan – Support
Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support
Jason Posey, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359:
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/13/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 337 (Sen. Polehanki).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 337, and invited Caitlin Stadler, of Sen. Polehanki’s office to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 337:
Jack Owens, MI Society of Professional Surveyors – Support
Brad Ward, MI Realtors – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 337:
Bill Zaagman, MI Association of Registers of Deeds - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/12/2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6,
2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 148 (Sen. Polehanki) and SB 149 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Polehanki and Senator Hertel to summarize SB 148 and SB 149. Member questions
followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 148 and SB 149:
Blake Goodman and Barry Londeree, Humane Society of the U.S. – Support
Tanya Hildendorf, Humane Society of Huron Valley and Michigan Pet Alliance – Support
Molly Tamulevich, Attorneys For Animals – Support
Dave Rubello – Support
Traci Scarbrough, Canine Adventure – Support
Joni Detwiler, self – Support
Stephen Rupandalo, MICH Bio – Opposed
National Anti-Vivisection Society – Support
Pampered Paws Doggy Daycare – Support
SBM Animal Law Section – Support
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 148 and
SB 149:
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Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Amy Payne, self – Support
Valerie Schey, self – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:46 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/13/2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer,
VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4673 before the committee:
HB 4673
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to require certain original equipment
manufacturers and authorized repair providers of
agricultural equipment to make diagnostic,
maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and
documentation available to independent repair
providers and owners of that equipment; and to
provide remedies.
At 9:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:03 AM, Rep. Coffia called the committee back to order.
Representative Miller and Jacob Feist, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association,
testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:12 AM, Rep. Coffia laid the committee at ease.
At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Tim Boring, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed.
Christy McGillivray, representing the Sierra Club, testified in support of HB 4673.
Bob Thompson, representing the Michigan Farmers Union, testified in support of HB 4673.
Questions and discussion followed.
Eric Wareham, representing the North American Dealers Association, testified in opposition
to HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed.
Scott Wadsworth, representing Tri County Equipment, testified in opposition to HB 4673.
Questions and discussion followed.
Kevin O'Reilly, representing the Public Interest Resource Group, testified in support of HB
4673.
Willie Cade, representing Repair.org, testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4673, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4673, but did not wish to speak:
Josh Waggener, representing Hutson Incorporated.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4673, but did not wish to
speak:
Rachel McGowan McCarthy, representing the Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty
Vehicle Institute of America, and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4673, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jeff Oldham, representing GreenMark Equipment.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324.
Craig Vanderkolk, representing Burnips Equipment.
Representative Stone moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Garrick Rochow, President and CEO
of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy.
Garrick Rochow shared a power point presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
10:32 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee:
HB 4221
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to designate Harrison Township as "Boat
Town USA".
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4221.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4221, but did not wish to speak:
Kelley Black Lovati, representing the Macomb County Chambers CEO.
Ken Verkest, representing the Supervisor of Harrison Township.
Gerry Knotts, representing the South River Marine.
Tony Forlini, representing the Macomb County.
Pete Lucido, representing the Macomb County Prosecutor.
Candice Miller, representing the Macomb County Public Works Commissioner.
Mark Hackel, representing the Macomb County Executive.
The Chair laid HB 4457 before the committee:
HB 4457
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to designate June 19 of each year as
Juneteenth.
Representative Scott testified in support of HB 4457.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4457, but did not wish to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Michigan Credit Union League.
Brian Schoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:13 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 14, 2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, VanderWall,
Paquette, Bruck, DeSana.
Absent: Reps. Koleszar, Paiz, Zorn.
Excused: Reps. Koleszar, Paiz, Zorn.
Representatives Paquette and Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Stacie Behler, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer and Secretary of the Board
of Trustees of Grand Valley State University, and Kara Van Dam, Vice Provost, Graduate and
Lifetime Learning, Grand Valley State University, gave a presentation on competency-based
education. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Koleszar, Paiz and Zorn from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:11 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nick Gewirtz
Acting Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Wozniak.
Excused: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB 4419 before the committee:
HB 4416
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918,
3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304,
5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5507, 7103,
7105, 7110, 7302, 7402, 7506, 7604, and 7820a
(MCL 700.1106, 700.1210, 700.2519, 700.2806,
700.3605, 700.3916, 700.3917, 700.3918,
700.3959, 700.3981, 700.3982, 700.3983,
700.5102, 700.5301, 700.5303, 700.5304,
700.5305, 700.5306a, 700.5310, 700.5311,
700.5313, 700.5314, 700.5507, 700.7103,
700.7105, 700.7110, 700.7302, 700.7402,
700.7506, 700.7604, and 700.7820a), section 1106
as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections 1210, 7302,
7402, and 7506 as amended and sections 7110 and
7604 as added by 2009 PA 46, section 2519 as
amended by 2010 PA 325, section 3917 as
amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as
amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305
as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as
added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended
by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012
PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594,
section 5507 as amended by 2008 PA 41, sections
7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA 664, and
section 7820a as added by 2012 PA 483, and by
adding sections 1215, 1216, 5301c, 7408, 7409,
and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4417
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 236 (MCL
257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64.
HB 4418
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled "Michigan
uniform transfers to minors act," by amending
sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531).
HB 4419
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as
amended by 2000 PA 65.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB
4419, but did not wish to speak:
Becky Bechler, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4416 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4417. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4417 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4418 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4419. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4419 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525 before the committee:
HB 4523
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1093
(MCL 600.1093), as amended by 2018 PA 591.
HB 4524
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1074
(MCL 600.1074), as added by 2004 PA 224.
HB 4525
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
1064 and 1066 (MCL 600.1064 and 600.1066), as
added by 2004 PA 224.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525, but
did not wish to speak:
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4523. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4523 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4524 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4525. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4525 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 56 before the committee:
SB 56
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 335
(MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
Senator Chang and Marshall Hunt, representing the Michigan Association of Certified Public
Accountants / Accounting Aid Society, testified together in support of SB 56. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 56, but did not wish to speak:
Trooper Kristina Lidak Droste, representing the Michigan State Police.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 236 before the committee:
SB 236
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a
(MCL 750.520a), as amended by 2014 PA 64.
Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 236. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 236, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
Treatment Board.
Representative Fink moved to excuse Representative Wozniak from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:16 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hill moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4382 and HB 4383 before the committee:
HB 4382
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 551, 552,
553, 555, 556, 557, and 558 (MCL 280.551,
280.552, 280.553, 280.555, 280.556, 280.557, and
280.558).
HB 4383
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 559, 560,
561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573,
574, 576, 577, 578, 580, 581, 582, and 583 (MCL
280.559, 280.560, 280.561, 280.562, 280.563,
280.564, 280.565, 280.569, 280.570, 280.571,
280.572, 280.573, 280.574, 280.576, 280.577,
280.578, 280.580, 280.581, 280.582, and
280.583), section 569 as amended by 2016 PA 27,
and by adding sections 561b, 561d, 564b, and
569b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Morse, and Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County
Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4382 and HB 4383, but
did not wish to speak:
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association.
Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy.
Elmeka Steele, representing the Wayne County Drain Commission.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not
wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:58 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov