evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 1,
2021
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Kevin Koorstra, Deputy Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the
Quarterly Report, dated December 1, 2021.
The Chair laid the committee at ease, the time being 8:33 a.m.
The Chair brought the committee back to order, the time being 8:35 a.m.
Representative Frederick moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated December 1, 2021.
The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 8:36 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 2, 2021
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Whiteford.
Excused: Rep. Whiteford.
The Chair laid HB 4194 before the committee:
HB 4194
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16279.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 4194. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4194, but did not wish to speak:
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
The Chair laid HB 5488 and HB 5489 before the committee:
HB 5488
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18201 (MCL
333.18201) and by adding section 18211a.
HB 5489
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16190.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Clemente.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 5488 was reported.
The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5489 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 637 and SB 638 before the committee:
SB 637
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding sections 207e and 207f.
SB 638
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding sections 207c and 207d.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 637 and SB 638, but did not wish to
speak:
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Carmen Johnson, representing the Life Challenge Ministries of Southeastern Michigan.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 637 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 638 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler.
Pass: None.
At 8:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee:
HB 5558
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690,
and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and
333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA
386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499.
HB 5559
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by
2018 PA 587.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish
to speak:
Rachel Marcero, representing US Against Media.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not
wish to speak:
Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association
(MichBio).
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed 16-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Morse.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler moved to report out House Bill No. 5558 with the recommendation
that the substitutes be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and
substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out House Bill No. 5559 with the recommendation
that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 412 before the committee:
SB 412
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109h (MCL
400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248.
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 412. Questions and discussion followed.
Theresa Roscoe, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of SB
412.
Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM), testified
in support of SB 412.
Carla and Laine Boyd, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, testified in support of SB 412.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 412, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to HB 5558 and HB 5559.
Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5558
was reported with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and further
recommendation that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5559
was reported with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to refer House Bill No. 5558 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler moved to refer House Bill No. 5559 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 11-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Whiteford from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
9:20 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 2, 2021
8:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. Eisen.
Excused: Rep. Eisen.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 251 before the committee:
SB 251
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 47309, 47311, and 47315
(MCL 324.47309, 324.47311, and 324.47315), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 251. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 251, but did not wish to
speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 251, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Everett, a commercial fisherman.
The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee:
HB 5358
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
43528c and 43528d.
HB 5359
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
48714a and 48714b.
HB 5360
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as
amended by 2016 PA 382.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5358:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting
"2023,".
2. Amend page 6, line 23, after "guide" by inserting "when a hunting client is
present".
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5358:
1. Amend page 6, following line 25, by inserting:
"(vii) An individual who provides assistance when a hunting client is not present.
(viii) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual
with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a
disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in
section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.".
2. Amend page 7, line 15, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the
following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5359.
(b) House Bill No. 5360.".
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting
"2023,".
2. Amend page 7, line 5, after "guide" by inserting "when a fishing client is
present".
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5359:
1. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting:
"(iv) An individual who provides assistance when a fishing client is not present.
(v) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual
with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a
disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in
section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.".
2. Amend page 7, line 25, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5358.
(b) House Bill No. 5360.".
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359:
1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "issued." by striking out the balance of the page
through "valid." on line 1 of page 4.
2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "48714b." by striking out "(1)".
3. Amend page 7, line 17, by striking out all of subsection (2).
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360, but
did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources.
Bea Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals.
Representative Sowerby moved to excuse Representative Eisen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
8:51 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 2, 2021
8:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553, HB 5554 and HB 5528
before the committee:
HB 5549
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 32f.
HB 5550
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 10b.
HB 5551
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended
by 2017 PA 231.
HB 5552
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to create the office of the unemployment
citizens' advocate to provide a process for
investigating certain complaints; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; and to provide for penalties
and remedies.
HB 5553
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended
by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g.
HB 5554
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 32e.
HB 5528
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 62a.
At 8:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:31 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman called the committee back to order.
Chair Steven Johnson, testified in support of HB 5549. Questions and discussion followed.
At 8:40 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid the committee at ease.
At 8:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Outman, testified in support of HB 5550 and HB 5528. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Hoitenga, testified in support of HB 5551.
Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HB 5552. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5553. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Fink, testified in support of HB 5554.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in
support of HB 5550 and HB 5528.
Rachel Wineland, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified in
opposition to HB's 5551, 5553 and 5528 and with a neutral position on HB's 5549, 5550,
5552, and 5554. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not
wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5550 and HB 5528, but did not wish
to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 9:48 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 2, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Absent: Rep. Eisen.
Excused: Rep. Eisen.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2021. There being no
objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5527 before the committee:
HB 5527
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community
college act of 1966," by amending section 166 (MCL
389.166), as added by 2008 PA 359.
At 9:02 a. m., the Chair went at ease at the call of the Chair.
At 9:04 a.m., the Majority Vice Chair, Representative Martin, called the committee back to order.
The Chair, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5527, and introduced Michael Hansen, President of the
Michigan Community College Association, and Daniel J. Phelan, President of Jackson College, who
testified in support of HB 5527. Questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5527, but did not wish to speak:
Bo Garcia, Dean of Community Education and Workforce Development at Lansing
Community College;
Chad Borodychuk, Director of Corporate Training and Continuing Education in the Business
and Community Institute at Lansing Community College;
Jonathan Byrd, representing Kellogg Community College; and
David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers
Association.
At 9:15 a. m., the Majority Vice Chair, Representative Martin, went at ease at the call of the Chair.
At 9:16 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5179 and HB 5180 before the committee:
HB 5179
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by amending
sections 28 and 29 (MCL 421.28 and 421.29), section
28 as amended by 2020 PA 229 and section 29 as
amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 67c.
HB 5180
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 491, entitled "Michigan
works one-stop service center system act," by
amending section 13 (MCL 408.123).
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the substitute (H-1) to HB 5179. The motion prevailed 6-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
Representative Greg VanWoerkom, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5179 (H-1) and HB 5180.
Questions followed.
Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 5179 and HB
5180.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish
to speak:
Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy;
Todd Tennis, representing IBEW Michigan State Conference;
Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters;
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice; and
Lisa Ruby, representing Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to
speak:
David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers
Association;
Amanda Fisher, State Director for National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); and
Leah Robinson, Director of Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber.
The Chair laid HB 5433, HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee:
HB 5433
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health
code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding
section 16305a.
HB 5434
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades
regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by
adding section 407a.
HB 5435
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational
code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section
407a.
Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Affairs, submitted a card in opposition to HB 5433, HB 5434, and HB 5435.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5433 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-
3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5434 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-
0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5435 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Representative Martin moved to excuse Representative Eisen from the meeting. There being no
objections the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.,
in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 728 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Chang was excused from the meeting.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 728 and summarized the bill. Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 728:
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
Kristie Walls, Self - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 728 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 9:11 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 12/07/2021


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2.
3. Testimony regarding SB 642 (Sen. Ananich) and (S-1) ( ).
4. Testimony regarding SB 706 (Sen. Horn).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4031 (Rep. Kahle).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow and
Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Lauwers, MacDonald and Geiss were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 653:
Eric Peterson, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, CWM – Support
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John Decker, Detroit Historical Society, DHS – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 653:
Kirk Profit, GCSI – Support
Aaron Keel, MI Dept. of Treasury, Treasury – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 653. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the version of SB 653 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 653. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 642. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 642 and (S-1):
Bree Anderson and Adam Lach, DTMB, DTMB – Neutral
Chris Cook, Abonmarche Consultants, Abonmarche Consultants – Support
Rob Wheeler, Society of Professional Engineers, Society of Professional Engineers – Support
Steve Smith, American Institute of Architects Michigan Chapter, AIA - Michigan – Support
Rob Brenke, American Council of Engineering Companies, American Council of Engineering Companies –
Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 706:
Tyler Dyvall, CEO of Cavnue, Cavnue – Support
Daniel Hinkle, Michigan Association for Justice, MAJ – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 706:
Gaby Bruno, Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company – Support
Shailen Bhatt, Aecom Great Lakes, Inc, Aecom Great Lakes, Inc – Support
Anson Lah – Neutral
William Black, Teamsters, Teamsters – Opposition
Troy Hagon, MDOT, MDOT – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit Chamber – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4031:
Barbara Eisenmann, Family Farmer – Support
Zell Eisenmann, Family Farmer _ 1 – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4031:
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Andrew Beardslee, MI Dept of Labor and Economic Growth, LEO – Opposition
Ben Tirell, Michigan Farm Bureau, MFB – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 653. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 9, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
December 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5072 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 759 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5072:
Alan Rogalski, Warner Norcross and Judd – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5072:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5072 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5072. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 759.
The Chair invited Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital
Association, to summarize SB 759 and the (S-1) version of SB 759.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 759:
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dr. Stephanie Duggan, Ascension Northern Ministries – Support
Doug Dascenzo, Trinity Health Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 759:
John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support
Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Support
Megan Blue, Beaumont Health – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 759 (S-
1):
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 759. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 759 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 759 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair recognized Sen. Hertel.
Sen. Hertel requested that written testimony regarding HB 4667 be submitted to the committee and entered into
the official record. Without objection, the written testimony was submitted into the official record.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:46 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 20, 2022
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, December 9, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Elections – Wednesday, December 8, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Finance – Wednesday, December 8, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources – Wednesday, December 8, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
10:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett.
Absent: Rep. Cambensy.
Excused: Rep. Cambensy.
Representative Liberati joined the committee remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4994, HB 4077 and HB 4730 before the committee:
HB 4994
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to allow for the charitable donation of
unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the
business of shoe repair.
HB 4077
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106).
HB 4730
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to
require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and
abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid
therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101),
as amended by 2015 PA 39.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 4994:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, by striking out "state licensed".
2. Amend page 1, line 3, after "organization" by inserting "that is registered with this state".
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4994. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry moved to report out HB 4994 with recommendation, as amended. The
motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4077 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Alexander, Cherry, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4730. The motion prevailed 7-1-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Alexander.
Pass: Rep. Manoogian.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4730 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Alexander.
Pass: Rep. Manoogian.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4760, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Andy Doerr, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers.
Bob Robinson, the Eaton County Treasurer, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4730.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, submitted a card in
support of HB 4730, but did not wish speak.
Representative Cherry moved to excuse Representative Cambensy from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pauline Wendzel adjourned the
meeting at 10:06 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: January 25,
2022


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri,
Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: Rep. Posthumus.
Excused: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee:
HB 4970
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised
school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
section 1179c.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4970. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri,
Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4970 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 9-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4970, but did not wish to speak:
Sierra Cameron, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4970, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid HB 5556 and HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5556
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community
college act of 1966," by amending section 121 (MCL
389.121), as amended by 2012 PA 495.
HB 5557
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community
college act of 1966," by amending section 105 (MCL
389.105), as amended by 2012 PA 495.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5556 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Green, Brenda Carter.
Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Green, Brenda Carter.
Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.
Judy Didion and Judy McKenna, representing Oakland and Madonna Universities.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health of Michigan.
Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren of Northern Michigan.
Daniel J. Phelan, representing Jackson College.
Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to
speak:
Deanna Hemmila, representing Northern Michigan University.
Matt McLogan, representing Grand Valley State University.
Maria McCormick, representing the Cornerstone University, College of Nursing.
Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Elizabeth Kutter and Kathy Wilbur, representing Michigan State University.
Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University.
Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University.
Manny Lentine, representing Ferris State University.
Matt Chisholm, representing the University of Michigan Dearborn.
Bill Kordenbrock, representing Michigan Technological University.
Katie John, representing Western Michigan University.
Rebecca DeVooght, representing the University of Michigan.
Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University.
Dr. Michael Levens, representing Walsh College.
Dr. Phillip Johnson, representing Finlandia University.
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, representing Kalamazoo College.
Matt Scogin, representing Hope College.
Dr. Virinder Moudgil, representing Lawrence Technical University.
Dr. Michael Grandillo, representing Madonna University.
Dr. Kent MacDonald, representing Northwood Univeristy.
Peg Albert, representing Siena Heights University.
Dr. Jeff Docking, representing Adrian College.
Dr. Matthew Johnson, representing Albion College.
Dr. Andrea Luxton, representing Andrews University.
Dr. Jeff Abernathy, representing Alma College.
Dr. Michael LeRoy, representing Calvin College.
Dr. Bart Dias, representing Baker College.
Dr. Alan Drimmer, representing Cleary University.
Dr. Steven Corey, representing Olivet College.
Dr. Brian Stogner, representing Rochester College.
Dr. Ryan Peterson, representing Concordia University.
Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, representing the University of Detroit Mercy.
Dr. Richard Pappas, representing Davenport University.
Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riano, representing Cornerstone University.
Representative Damoose moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting
at 9:14 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the November 9th, 2021
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4163 before the committee:
HB 4163
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 47
(MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4163. Questions and discussion followed.
Simon Schuster, representing the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, testified in
opposition to HB 4163.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:12 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4996 before the committee:
HB 4996
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 178 and 634
(MCL 168.178 and 168.634), section 178 as
amended by 1980 PA 261 and section 634 as
amended by 1996 PA 583.
Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4996.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:14 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
November 30, 2021
Mr. Gary Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that am making the following committee appointments:
Representative Luke Meerman as Vice Chair to the committee on Families, Children
and Seniors.
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5278, HB 5279, HB 5280, HB
5534 and HB 5594 before the committee:
HB 5274
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL
722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 5275
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 7j (MCL
722.627j), as amended by 2010 PA 81.
HB 5276
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending sections 5, 7d, 7e,
7g, 8b, 8d, and 9a (MCL 722.625, 722.627d,
722.627e, 722.627g, 722.628b, 722.628d, and
722.629a), section 5 as amended by 2004 PA 563,
sections 7d, 7e, 7g, and 9a as added by 1998 PA
428, section 8b as amended by 2006 PA 263, and
section 8d as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 5277
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.622), as amended by 2018 PA 59.
HB 5278
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 7 (MCL
722.627), as amended by 2018 PA 56.
HB 5279
(Rep. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10 (MCL 722.120), as amended
by 2019 PA 94.
HB 5280
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended
by 2020 PA 6.
HB 5534
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 9 (MCL 722.119), as amended
by 2017 PA 257.
HB 5594
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by
adding section 7l.
Representative LaGrand, bill sponsor for HB 5275, explained the changes made int the
Central Registry Reform package, HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB
5280 and the two bills, HB 5534 and HB 5594 that were added to the package.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB
5277, HB 5278, HB 5279, HB 5280, HB 5534 and HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
Karla Ruest, representing Michigan County Social Services;
Chris Yates representing the Michigan Judges Association;
David Guenthner, Senior Strategist for State Affairs for the Mackinac Center for
Public Policy; and
Kimberly S Buddin, Esq., Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of
Michigan.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5274. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5274 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5275. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 5275 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5276. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Camilleri moved to report out HB 5276 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5277. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5277 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aiyash moved to report out HB 5278 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5279. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5279 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5280. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5280 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5534. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5534 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5594. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5594 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth appointing Representative Griffin to the
committee on Judiciary.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: Rep. Berman.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee:
HB 5558
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690,
and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and
333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA
386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499.
HB 5559
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by
2018 PA 587.
Representative Albert testified in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish
to speak:
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not
wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5558 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5559 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4195 before the committee:
HB 4195
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce,"
(MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 4195. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4195, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
The Chair laid HB 5541 before the committee:
HB 5541
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 931,
934, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.934, and
600.946), section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86
and section 934 as amended by 2020 PA 369, and
by adding section 935.
Representative Fink testified in support of HB 5541.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5541. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5541 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5117 before the committee:
HB 5117
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
3206 (MCL 700.3206), as amended by 2020 PA
246.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5117. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5117 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:26 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
4:35 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the discussion Surrounding Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process
before the committee.
Captain Kimball, with the Michigan National Guard, testified in regard to the discussion of
the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Alexander, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National
Guard Vaccine Waiver Process.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs along
with, Colonel Lavetta Bennett, Colonel John Wojcik and Colonel Sean Southworth,
representing the Michigan National Guard, testified in regard to the discussion of the
Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 6:45 PM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399 before the committee:
SB 396
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse
racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2, 8, 9,
10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 20a, and 22 (MCL 431.302,
431.308, 431.309, 431.310, 431.312, 431.314,
431.317, 431.319, 431.320, 431.320a, and
431.322), sections 2, 10, 12, and 14 as amended
by 2016 PA 271 and sections 8, 9, 17, 19, 20, and
22 as amended and section 20a as added by 2019
PA 153, and by adding sections 15a and 16a; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 397
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-
Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by
amending the title and sections 3, 11, 23, 32, and
41 (MCL 432.3, 432.11, 432.23, 432.32, and
432.41), the title and section 11 as amended by
2012 PA 293, section 3 as amended by 1996 PA
167, section 23 as amended by 2008 PA 142,
section 32 as amended by 2014 PA 388, and
section 41 as amended by 2009 PA 25, and by
adding a heading for article 1, and by adding
section 2 and article 2.
SB 398
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Gaming Control and Revenue Act," by amending
sections 9b and 12 (MCL 432.209b and 432.212),
as amended by 2019 PA 158.
SB 399
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14d
(MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2020 PA 14.
Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 397 and SB 399; Senator Hertel testified in
support of SB 398; and Jill Larder, representing Senator Lauwers, testified in support of SB
396. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Carlo, representing Northville Downs; Tom Barrett, representing the Michigan Harness
Horsemen's Association; and Mike Cox, representing Northville Downs, testified in support
of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Shafer and Nelson Clemmens, representing AMWest Enterprises, testified in support of
SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399.
Brett Boyd and Libby Meyers, representing Michigan racehorse breeders, testified in support
of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed.
Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association,
testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399.
William Brooks, representing the Nottawaseppi Huron Potawatomi, testified in opposition to
SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed.
Louie Theros, representing MGM Grand Detroit; Bruce Dall, representing the Motor City
Casino, and Marvin Beatty, representing the Greektown Casino, testified in opposition to SB
396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed.
Steven Watson, representing the City of Detroit, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397,
SB 398 and SB 399.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399,
but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Todd Lince, representing Teamsters Local Union #337.
Mike Tanner, representing the United States Trotting Association.
Patrick Neeley, representing Exacta Systems.
Paul Kunde, representing the Fowlerville Family Fair.
Jean Ligon, representing the Michigan Horse Council.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
Lisa Reiff, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions.
Stephanie Johnson, representing PariMax.
Jason Velmen, representing the Horseman's Benevolent Protective Association.
Del Chenault, representing Churchhill Downs.
Aaron Rice, representing the Michigan Equine Partnership.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399,
but did not wish to speak:
Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Bea Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
12:23 PM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Berman.
Excused: Rep. Berman.
Representative Liberati joined the committee remotely.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4252 before the committee:
HB 4252
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad
code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL
462.315), as amended by 2012 PA 421.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4252. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4252 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4252 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4252, but did not wish
to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 5369 before the committee:
HB 5369
(Rep. Carra)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662,
and 247.663), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA
175, section 12 as amended by 2020 PA 152, and
section 13 as amended by 2020 PA 153, and by
adding section 13c.
Representative Carra testified in support of HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, Brad Wieferich, and Ryan Mitchell, all representing the Michigan Department
of Transportation, testified in opposition to HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan DeGraaf, representing the Michigan Concrete Association, testified in opposition to HB
5369.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5369, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
The Chair laid HB 4165 and HB 4872 before the committee:
HB 4165
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1952 PA 214, entitled "An act
authorizing the Mackinac bridge authority to
acquire a bridge and a utility tunnel connecting the
Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan,
including causeways, tunnels, roads and all useful
related equipment and facilities, including park,
parking, recreation, lighting, and terminal
facilities; extending the corporate existence of the
authority; authorizing the authority to enjoy and
carry out all powers incident to its corporate
objects; authorizing the appropriation and use of
state funds for the preliminary purposes of the
authority; providing for the payment of the cost of
the bridge and authorizing the authority to issue
revenue bonds payable solely from the revenues of
the bridge; granting the right of condemnation to
the authority; granting the use of state land and
property to the authority; making provisions for
the payment and security of bonds and granting
certain rights and remedies to the holders of
bonds; authorizing banks and trust companies to
perform certain acts in connection with the
payment and security of bonds; authorizing the
imposition of tolls and charges; authorizing the
authority to secure the consent of the United
States government to the construction of the
bridge and to secure approval of plans,
specifications, and location of the bridge;
authorizing employment of engineers regardless of
whether those engineers have been previously
employed to make preliminary inspections or
reports with respect to the bridge; authorizing the
state transportation department to operate and
maintain the bridge or to contribute to the bridge
and enter into leases and agreements in connection
with the bridge; exempting bonds and the property
of the authority from taxation; prohibiting
competing traffic facilities; authorizing the
operation of ferries by the authority; authorizing
the creation of the Mackinac Straits corridor
authority; authorizing the operation of a utility
tunnel by the authority or the Mackinac Straits
corridor authority; providing for the construction
and use of certain buildings; and making an
appropriation," by amending section 12 (MCL
254.322), as amended by 2004 PA 336.
HB 4872
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 627 and 679a
(MCL 257.627 and 257.679a), section 627 as
amended by 2019 PA 31.
Representative Steve Johnson and Representative LaFave, joined by Senator Ed McBroom,
representing Michigan's 38th Senate District and Michigan Upper Peninsula Farmers, and
Bob Reurink, representing Custom Manure Irrigation, testified in support of HB 4165 and
HB 4872. Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, Brad Wiferich, and Larry Doyle, all representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation, joined by Kim Nowack, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority, testified
in opposition to HB 4165 and HB 4872. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4872, but did not wish to speak:
Patrick Gleason, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
Representative Shannon moved to excuse Representative Berman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:48 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding The Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities
Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, October
2021, #641-0240-20.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up The Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within
the Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, October 2021, #641-0240-
20.
The Chair invited the following individuals from The Office of the Auditor General to summarize the Report:
Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Division Administrator
Kaitlyn Snyder, Audit Manager
Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
Bureau of Construction Codes to discuss the Report:
Courtney Pendleton, Deputy Director, LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
Keith Lambert, Director, LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
Marnie Triemstra, LARA, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 3:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 01/13/2022


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, December
7, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4293 (Rep. Damoose).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4294 (Rep. Paquette).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4293 and HB 4294:
Rep. Brad Paquette – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4293
and HB 4294:
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition
Athena Antonis, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4293:
Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4294:
Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
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Date adopted by committee: 12/14/21
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 8,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Whiteford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter,
Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: Reps. Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hammoud.
Excused: Reps. Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hammoud.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5523 before the committee:
HB 5523
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; to provide for certain conditions on
appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure
of the appropriations.
At 9:02 AM, Majority Vice Chair Mary Whiteford laid the committee at ease.
At 10:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Calley testified in support of proposed substitute (H-3) to HB 5523. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5523. The motion prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter,
Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley continued testimony on HB 5523 (H-3). Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5523, but did not wish to speak:
Cards.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representatives Slagh, VanWoerkom and Hammoud
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth appointing Representative Beeler to the
committee on Energy.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman,
Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: Rep. Berman.
Excused: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5292 before the committee:
HB 5292
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5292, but did not wish to speak:
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association and Michigan
Public Power Agency.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5292 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman, Roth,
Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 9:09 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov