meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 49 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4227 (S-1) (Rep. Cambensy) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Presentation by the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and
McCann, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from May
15, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SR 49 and summarized SR 49 (S-1) for the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of SR 49. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SR 49:

Scott Robbins, Michigan Forest Products Council – support.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SR 49:

Judy Augenstein, Michigan Association of Timbermen – support.

Henry Schienebeck, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association – support.
The Chairman testified that he had conducted additional research on the topic and recognized the Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community has legitimate concerns and he would work with them to address the concerns.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony remotely from Baraga County,
Michigan, regarding SR 49:

Stephanie Cree, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community – oppose.

Jane Kahkonen, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community – oppose.

Gale Eilola, Baraga County Board of Commissioners – support.
The following individuals attended the meeting via the remote access site in L’Anse and submitted the
following testimony cards regarding SR 49 electronically:

Ron Ervaet, Village of Lange – support.

Helen Robillard, Citizen – support.

Mike Koskinen, Citizen – support.

Michael L. Roberts, Save Services and Vibrant Economy – support.

Steven Koski, Citizen – support.

LeAnn LeClaire, Village of Baraga – support.

James Soli, Arvon Township – support.

Anne Koski, Baraga County – support.

Harold Miron, Road Commission – support.

Craig Kent, L’Anse Township. L’Anse Fire Department, RD Kent Trucking, Blooming Acres
Ranch – support.

Amy Isaacson, Baraga Township – support.

Joseph Robillard, Farmer – support.

Bob LaFave, The Village of L’Anse – support.

Catheryn A. Beer, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department – support.

Evelyn Ravindran, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community – oppose.

Warren C. Swartz Jr. Keweenaw Bay Indian Community – oppose.

Mark Massicotte, Private Business – oppose.

J.R. Richardson, Citizen – no position listed.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SR 49 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and Outman
Nays: Sen. (s) Schmidt and McCann
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chairman invited Rep. Cambensy to summarize, and give a presentation, on HB 4227.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4227:

Ryan Underwood, President, United Steel Workers Local 4974 – support.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4227:

Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association- support.

Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – support.

Sarah Howes, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – support.

Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – neutral.

Dave Ladd, Cleveland Cliffs – support.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony remotely from Marquette Michigan,
regarding HB 4227:

Matt Johnson – Eagle Mine – support.

Mike Thibault, Michigan Building Trades – support
The Chairman offered an amendment to HB 4227 and moved to adopt said amendment. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 4227, as amended, as a clean substitute, to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4227. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman invited Henry Schienebeck and Eli Brand of the Great Lakes Timer Professionals Association
to give a presentation about the Association.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead
to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:49 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/19/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4121 (S-1) (Rep. Byrd) with recommendation and immediate effect.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall,
Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman brought up HB 4121.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4121:
Becky Gean, Michigan Realtors – support.
Steve Bieda, Michigan Department of Treasury – support.
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – support.
The Chairman offered an (S-1) to HB 4121 and summarized the (S-1).
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4121. The vote was a
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Senator Chang
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4121 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4121. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/19/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 1:45 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 117 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 297 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:48 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 8, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SB 117 that was adopted during the May 8, 2019 committee
meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Barrett to provide testimony regarding SB 117 and SB 297.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 117
and SB 297:
Alia Phillips, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks and Michigan Association of Municipal
Clerks – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report the (S-1) version of SB 117 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
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Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 117 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 297 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 297. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 4, 2019
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location: the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 118 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and
Alexander; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Daley to summarize SB 118.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 118:
Kim Muller, Michigan Blue Start Families of Lapeer County – Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 118:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Office of the Secretary of State – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 118:
Lisa Marshke, Blue Star Plate – Support
Lori Thueme, Blue Star Mothers – Support
The Chairman offered an (S-1) substitute to SB 118.
The Chairman summarized the (S-1) version of SB 118.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 118. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None.
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The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 118 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None.
The motion prevailed and the bill was adopted.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 118 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/5/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, May
22, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4118 (Rep. Slagh).
2. Testimony regarding SB 278 (Sen. Barrett).
3. Testimony regarding SB 279 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Slagh to summarize HB 4118.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4118:
John Lamacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
The Chair summarized SB 278 and SB 279.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 278 and SB 279:
Xavier DeGroat, Citizen – Support
Jeffrey Cook, Eaton County Sherriff's Department – No Position Given
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Jenita Moore, Michigan Office of the Secretary of State – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 278 and
SB 279:
Dr. Solomon, The Play Project – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 5, 2019
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J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation regarding Michigan's Cybersecurity.
2. Discussion regarding SB 298 (Sen. MacGregor).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from April 30, 2019 and May 1, 2019 . Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor, Saba Gebrai of the Parkwest Foundation, and student, Diandre Holmes,
to summarize SB 298.
The Chairman invited Matt Gillard of Michigan's Children to testify in support of SB 298.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 298:
Steve Bieda, Department of Treasury – Support
Rachael Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Next, the Chairman invited Chris DeRusha, Chief Security Officer of the Departments of Technology,
Management and Budget, Brigadier General Michael Stone of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
and Lieutenant Aric Dowling of the Michigan State Police, for a presentation on Michigan's cybersecurity.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen.
Bumstead, to adjourn the meeting at 2:55 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6-12-19
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Oversight and Encounter Claim
Integrity of the Comprehensive Health Care Program, Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, May 2019 #391-0702-17
Mary Jo Koschay and Lori Leaming, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified.
The Chair laid HB 4336 and HB 4574 before the committee:
HB 4336
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 2003 PA 1, entitled “An act
to provide for the audit and examination of this state and
state funds; to provide for the audit and examination of the
books and accounts of all branches, departments, offices,
boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions
of this state; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state
officers and employees; to provide for access to certain
records; to provide for the subpoena of witnesses and
production of documents and records; to prescribe penalties;
and to provide for the administration of this act,"by
amending the title and section 1 (MCL 13.101).
HB 4574
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled "Of the
statutes," (MCL 8.1 to 8.9) by adding section 6a.
Representative Reilly moved to refer House Bill No. 4336 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: Rep. C Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative S Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 4574 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to the audit.
Mary Jo Koschay and Lori Leaming, representing the Office of the Auditor General, returned to
speak regarding the audit. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:28 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Wentworth.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4269, HB 4271 and HB 4282 before the committee:
HB 4269
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code,"(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
section 1278f.
HB 4271
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and
1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as
amended by 2018 PA 232 and section 1278b as amended by
2018 PA 230.
HB 4282
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL
380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
Representative Griffin testified in support of HB 4269, HB 4271 and HB 4282. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4269, HB 4271 and HB 4282. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 4269, HB 4271 and HB 4282. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jason Pratt, representing the Michigan Educational Theatre Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4269.
Lindsay Case-Palsrok, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in opposition of HB
4271.
Greg Handel, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in opposition of HB 4271.
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of
HB 4269 and HB 4282.
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in support of HB 4269 and
HB 4271.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4271, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Brian Gutman, representing the Education Trust-Midwest
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4282, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4282, but did not wish to
speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4271 and HB 4282, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269 and HB 4271, but did not wish to
speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269 and HB 4282, but did not wish to
speak:
Wendy Block, representing the representing the Michigan Chamber.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269, HB 4271 and HB 4282, but did
not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4282, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Andrew Schepers, representing the Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan and the American
Cancer Society.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Wentworth from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:27 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 23,
2019, at 8:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 341 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 342 (Sen. Lucido).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Chang and
Irwin were excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman summarized SB 341.
The following individuals were invited to presented testimony regarding SB 341:
Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Oppose
1st Lt. Fitzgerald, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Jeremy Slavish, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Angela Yankowski, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Kimberly Buddin, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan – Support
At 8:28 a.m., Sen. Irwin entered the meeting.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 341 and
SB 342:
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
The Chairman summarized SB 342.
The following individuals were invited to presented testimony regarding SB 342:
Jeremy Slavish, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Angela Yankowski, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Kimberly Buddin, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan – Support
The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/04/2019


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Advice and Consent submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Lucido (C), LaSata, McBroom and Hertel

Excused: Senator Nesbitt


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 306 (Sen. MacGregor).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 306.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 306:
Andy Guy, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. – Support
John Walsh and Gina Cavaliere, Downtown Detroit Partnership – Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306:
Dave Greco, MEDC – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Patrick Harrington, Invest Detroit – Support
Karyn Ferrick, City of Grand Rapids – Support
Patrick Harrington, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy – Support
Jen Rigterink, MML – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/6/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
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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
May 23, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, May
23, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 340 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 340.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 340:
Adam Chesler, Cardinal Health – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
340:
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Oppose
Jeff Spitzley, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Paige Fults, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Due to time constraints, the Chair announced that the presentations regarding MI Health Link would take
place at a future meeting.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 6, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony on SBs 322 and 323 (Sen. Victory).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:48 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s), Johnson, Daley, Alexander, and Moss; a quorum was
present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Victory to summarize SBs 322 and 323.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 322 and 323:
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Oppose
The Chairman read the cards of the following individuals who did not wish to testify before the committee
regarding SBs 322 and 323:
Dennis Kolar, Road Commission for Oakland County – Oppose
Al Vanderberg, Ottowa County – Support
Robert Kosowski, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourned the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/06/2019
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evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 306 (Sen. MacGregor).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 306.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 306:
Andy Guy, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. – Support
John Walsh and Gina Cavaliere, Downtown Detroit Partnership – Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306:
Dave Greco, MEDC – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Patrick Harrington, Invest Detroit – Support
Karyn Ferrick, City of Grand Rapids – Support
Patrick Harrington, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy – Support
Jen Rigterink, MML – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/12/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4208 and HB 4262 before the committee:
HB 4208
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1249 (MCL
380.1249), as amended by 2018 PA 235.
HB 4262
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL
409.102), as amended by 1996 PA 438.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4208 and HB 4262, but did not wish to
speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4208. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendment to HB 4208:
1. Amend page 10, line 11, after "TEACHER." by inserting "IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS
UNABLE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION DUE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS
SUBDIVISION AND IF ANOTHER TEACHER WHO TEACHES AT THE SCHOOL IN
WHICH THAT INDIVIDUAL'S FAMILY MEMBER TEACHES SUBMITS A REQUEST,
IN A FORM AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, THAT HIS OR HER EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED BY ANOTHER
INDIVIDUAL, THEN THE BOARD OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ENSURE
THAT HIS OR HER EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED BY ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL.".
Representative Koleszar spoke to his amendment.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4208 as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4208 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as amended as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4262. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to refer House Bill No. 4262 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: Rep. Sowerby.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
The Chair laid HB 4626 and HB 4627 before the committee:
HB 4626
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1284b (MCL
380.1284b), as amended by 2006 PA 235, and by adding
sections 1173 and 1173a.
HB 4627
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled
"The state school aid act of 1979,"by amending section 101
(MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2019 PA 11.
Representative Paquette and Representative Crawford testified in support of HB 4626 and HB
4627. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Timmins, representing Dexter Community Schools, testified in support of HB 4626 and
HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed.
Gerald Hopkins, representing Kenowa Hills Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4626 and
HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Murray, representing Suttons Bay Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4626 and
HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4626 and HB 4627, but did not wish to
speak:
Ben DeGrow, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4626 and HB 4627, but did not wish
to speak:
Andy Newmann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Brian Gutman, representing the Education Trust Midwest.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:11 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Greig.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0200, SB 0282 and SB 0283 before the committee:
SB 0200
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL
333.17744b), as amended by 2016 PA 384.
SB 0282
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20919
(MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2018 PA 383.
SB 0283
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending sections 5 and 1178
(MCL 380.5 and 380.1178), as amended by 2016 PA 385;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Senator Wojno and Kristin Shelley, representing the Michigan Library Association, testified in
support of SB 0200, SB 0282 and SB 0283.
Caroline Leithen, representing the the Michigan Department of Education, submitted a card in
support of SB 200, but did not wish to speak.
Patrick Tiedt, representing the Senator VanderWall, submitted a card in support of SB 282, and
was available to answer questions.
Scott Ray, representing the Senator Lucido, submitted a card in support of SB 283, and was
available to answer questions.
Representative Rabhi moved to report out SB 0200 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
4-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0282 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
4-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 0283 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
4-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Greig from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:06 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by the Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Trial Court Funding
Commission. Judge Tom Boyd, Judge Milt Mack, and Michael Bosanac, all representing the
Trial Court Funding Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4108 before the committee:
HB 4108
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as
amended by 2016 PA 35.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4108, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4108 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed, the vote being 11-1-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. S. Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee:
HB 4509
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 5707.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4509, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Michigan District Judges Association.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4509 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed, the vote being 9-3-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:19 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by the Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Minority Vice-Chair Sowerby made an introduction to the committee.
The Chair laid HB 4340 before the committee:
HB 4340
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 40112 (MCL 324.40112), as amended by
2015 PA 12.
Representative Reilly explained the amendment.
Representative Reilly offered the following amendment to HB 4340:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, by inserting "engaged in the process of".
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4340. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to refer House Bill No. 4340 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 7-2-0
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Cambensy.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4340, but did not wish to speak:
Dale Hendershot, representing the MI Trappers & predator Callers Association.
The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4340, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Chair laid HB 4589 before the committee:
HB 4589
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to designate the eastern wild turkey as
the official game bird of the state of Michigan.
Chair Howell testified in support of HB 4589.
Jon Gray, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion
followed.
Alexia Kalush, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lily Rasbach, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion
followed.
Christian Bade, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and
discussion followed.
Nico Kalaj, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion
followed.
Lauren Wilson, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ashleigh Major, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jillian Conrad, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jillyan Fuller, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion
followed.
Art Pelon, National Wild Turkey Federation, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4589, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Chair laid HB 4519 before the committee:
HB 4519
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by
amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL 324.74114 and
324.83106), section 74114 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and
section 83106 as amended by 2010 PA 34.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4519. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4519.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:43 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4584, HB 4585, HB 4586 and HB 4652 before the committee:
HB 4584
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled
“Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,"by amending
section 2 (MCL 408.652), as amended by 2000 PA 346, and
by adding section 7a.
HB 4585
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to promote compliance with certain
health and safety standards by certain fairs and festivals in
this state; to establish a fair and festival carnival safety
partnership program; to provide for the recognition of fair
and festival carnival safety partners; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
HB 4586
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled
“Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,"by amending
sections 8 and 17 (MCL 408.658 and 408.667), section 8 as
amended by 1982 PA 35 and section 17 as amended by 2000
PA 346.
HB 4652
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1962 PA 199, entitled “Ski
area safety act of 1962,"by amending section 16 (MCL
408.336).
Representative Albert and Cory Sandwick, from Caledonia, Michigan, testified in support of the
bills. Questions and discussion followed.
Frank Waters and Becky Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed
Mickey MacWilliams, representing the Michigan Snow Sports Industries Association, testified in
support of House Bill No. 4652. Questions and discussion followed.
The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions submitted a card in support of House Bill No.
4584 and House Bill No. 4585, but did not wish to speak.
The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions submitted a card with a neutral position on
House Bill No. 4586, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:08 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Executive Director Daniel DeGraaf, P.E., representing the Michigan Concrete Association,
provided a presentation regarding Innovations in Concrete and covered the following topics:
Better Concrete Mix; Better Base Support; New Testing Procedures; Other Items of Interest; and
Industry Wide Efforts. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 0192 and SB 0193 before the committee:
SB 0192
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310e (MCL
257.310e), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
SB 0193
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled
"Driver education provider and instructor act," by amending
section 39 (MCL 256.659), as amended by 2010 PA 16.
Mike Witkowski, representing Senator Victory’s office, testified in support of SB 0192 and SB
0193. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 192 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 193 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0129 before the committee:
SB 0129
(Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," by amending section 5
(MCL 259.305).
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 0129. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Criag Puckett, representing Senator Schmidt’s office, testified in support of the bill, as substitute
(H-3). Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to refer Senate Bill No. 129 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0129, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Robert Checkley and Jim Klett, both representing the Michigan Paving and Materials Company,
provided a presentation regarding the Michigan Paving and Materials Company and covered the
following topics: Diversity and Inclusion; Community; Innovation; Historical Statewide Hot Mix
Asphalt Volume; Predictability; and Industry Capacity. Questions and discussion followed.
Vice-Chair Eisen provided a presentation on a proposed innovative idea for Road Building in
Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Shannon moved to excuse Representative Yancey 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 11:58 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Neeley.
The Chair laid HB 4451 before the committee:
HB 4451
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by
adding section 3406u.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4451. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4451 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4549 and HB 4550 before the committee:
HB 4549
(Rep. Crawford)
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 2017 PA 257.
HB 4550
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL
722.874), as amended by 2015 PA 227.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4549 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4550 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0239 before the committee:
SB 0239
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 1803 (MCL
339.1803).
Representative Warren moved to report out SB 0239 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0239, but did not wish to speak:
David Gregory, representing the Wayne State University of Mortuary Science.
Marnie Wills, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Becky Bechler, representing the Michigan Funeral Director Association.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:44 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4249 (Rep. Hoitenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead,
Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Ken Morin, staff of Rep. Hoitenga, to summarize HB 4249.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4249:
Amanda Fischer, NFIB – Neutral
Lisa Hall, Midland County 911 and Michigan Communication Director's Association – Neutral
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4249:
Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Neutral
Harriet Rennie-Brown, State 911 Committee – Neutral
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4249 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks,
and McMorrow
Nays: None.
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The chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4249. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/11/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019,
at 8:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 20 (Sen. Zorn).
2. Testimony regarding SB 21 (Sen. Zorn).
3. Testimony regarding SB 114 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding SB 341 (Sen. Lucido).
5. Testimony regarding SB 342 (Sen. Lucido).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, and Runestad, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting.
Without objection, Sen. (s) Johnson, Chang and Irwin were excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn’s office, to summarize SB 20 and SB 21.
The following individual was invited to presented testimony regarding SB 20 and SB 21:
Allison Arnold, Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Prosecuting Attorney’s
Association of Michigan – support.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 20 and
SB 21:
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Megan Noland, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – Support
Cami Pendell, Michigan Judges Association – Support
The Chairman summarized SB 114.
The following individuals were invited to present testimony regarding SB 114:
Bill Valiencourt, Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney – Oppose
Mark Kneisel, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney’s office – Oppose
At 8:21 a.m., Sen. Irwin entered the meeting.
At 8:32 a.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 114:
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention &Treatment Board – Oppose
Jean Doss, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 341- SB
342:
Bill Valiencourt, Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney – Oppose
Mark Kneisel, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney’s office – Oppose
The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:01 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/13/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at
1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 255 (Sen. LaSata).
2. Presentation by the Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division of the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy regarding the Division and its
responsibilities.
3. Presentation by the American Water Works Association regarding an overview of the Association
and the critical issues it is working on.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 255.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 255:
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregate Association – Support
Aaron Keatley and MaryAnn Dolehanty, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 255:
Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Neutral
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
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The Chair invited Aaron Keatly, Chief Deputy Director of EGLE, and Assistant Division Director Amy
Lachance to give a presentation providing an overview of the Drinking Water and Environmental Health
Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
The Chair invited Bonnifer Ballard and Pat Staskiewicz, of the Michigan Section of the American Water
Works Association, to give a presentation regarding an overview Association and the critical issues it is
working on.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 18, 2019
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4510 (Rep. Farrington).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki, and Wojno; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Michael Wisniewski, of Rep. Farrington’s office, to summarize HB 4510.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to deliver testimony regarding HB 4510:
Mark green, Amerilodge – Support.
Jim Humpal, Amerilodge – Support.
Derek Sova, MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose.
Alesha Gensler, MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose.
Craig LaLonde, MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose.
Sean Walker, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund – Oppose.
Michael Vandervennet, Elevator Constructors Local 36 – Oppose.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee
regarding HB 4510:
Dave Kuras, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund – Oppose.
Shawn Allen, Fire Marshall, City of Sterling Heights Fire Department – Oppose.
Michael O’Brian, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Oppose.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/18/2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by the Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, T. Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Shannon.
Representative Kuppa moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Lasinski moved to excuse Representative Shannon from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Clean Fuels Michigan. Mike
Alaimo, representing Clean Fuels Michigan; Mike Delaney, representing Consumers Energy;
Camilo Serna, representing DTE Energy; Rob Bacyinski, representing DTE Natural Gas; and
Vince Carioti, representing Phoenix Contact; all gave a presentation to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:13 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS
Tuesday June 5
th , 2019 9:00 a.m. Room 352 State Capitol Building
Representative Hernandez, Chair, called the meeting to order.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Chatfield appointing Representative Sheppard to the
committee.
Chair Hernandez requested attendance be called to establish a quorum of the appointed
committee members:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Absent: Rep. Love.
Excused: Rep. Love.
Representative Sheppard moved to approve the minutes of the May 22nd, 2019, meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4231 before the committee:
HB 4231 (Rep. Albert)
Appropriations; zero budget; corrections; provide for fiscal year
2019-2020.
Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-2) for HB 4231.
The committee discussed the proposed substitute (H-2).
Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined the discussion.
The motion prevailed by a vote of 28-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pagan offered the following amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 4, line 27, by striking “663.0” and inserting “664.0”.
2.
Amend page 5, line 11, by striking “211.0” and inserting “212.0”.
3.
Amend page 5, line 11, by striking “29,938,400” and inserting “30,067,200”.
4.
Amend page 5, line 23, by striking “1,473.3” and inserting “1,487.8”.
5.
Amend page 5, line 24, by striking “1,035.3” and inserting “1,047.8”.
6.
Amend page 5, line 24, by striking “145,977,800” and inserting
“147,377,500”.
7.
Amend page 6, line 1, by striking “6,735,600” and inserting “13,700,700”.
8.
Amend page 6, line 5, by striking “406.0” and inserting “408.0”.
9.
Amend page 6, line 5, by striking “50,924,800” and inserting “51,146,300”.
10.
Amend page 9, following line 12, by inserting:
“Sec. 109. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Aging prison population ...............................................................................
$ 350,000
New custody staff training ............................................................................
10,466,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION ..........................................................................
$ 10,816,800
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose ...............................................................
$ 10,816,800”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
11.
Amend page 64, following line 2, by inserting:
“ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 1100. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for new custody staff training, the
department shall increase the training capacity for new custody staff. The purpose of additional
academies is to address higher than normal attrition of correction officers and to decrease
overtime costs.”.
Representative Pagan moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2).
The committee discussed the amendments.
The motion did not prevail by a vote of 11-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony offered the following amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 18, following line 3, by inserting:
“Sec. 215. The director shall take all reasonable steps to ensure businesses in deprived
and depressed communities compete for and perform contracts to provide services or supplies, or
both. The director shall strongly encourage firms with which the department contracts to
subcontract with certified businesses in deprived and depressed communities for services,
supplies, or both.”.
2.
Amend page 29, following line 8, by inserting:
“Sec. 313a. The department shall work with organizations that promote minorities and
women to recruit more minority and female corrections officers to help increase the diversity of
the state’s corrections officers’ workforce. The department shall submit quarterly reports on the
department’s efforts to recruit minority and female officers, and on the diversity of the
corrections officer training academies. The reports shall be submitted to the senate and house
appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the legislative
corrections ombudsman, and the state budget office.”.
Representative Anthony explained the amendments.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 11-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendment for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 28, following line 9, by inserting:
“(3) It is the intent of the legislature that the department resume staff line-ups, which
require corrections officers to report not less than 6 minutes before start time for a shift so that
custody supervisors can share relevant information about the preceding shift, including security,
safety, drug, or violence issues, and can evaluate the mental, emotional, and physical fitness of
corrections officers reporting to assume duties of the shift.” and renumbering remaining
subsection.
Representative Sabo explained the amendment.
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 11-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 2, line 18, by striking “31,886,300” and inserting “32,886,300”.
2.
Amend page 2, line 26, by striking “2,255,100” and inserting “2,455,100”.
3.
Amend page 9, line 5, by striking “23,439,900” and inserting “30,808,700”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Brixie explained the amendments.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2). The
motion did not prevail, by a vote of 11-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 4, line 10, by striking “2,112.4” and inserting “2,181.5”.
2.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
“Detroit Detention Center--69.1 FTE positions ....................................
11,412,200”.
3.
Amend page 4, following line 20, by inserting:
“Local revenues .....................................................................................
11,412,200”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Tate explained the amendments.
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed by a vote of 28-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1.
Amend page 3, following line 22, by inserting:
“Goodwill Flip the Script ...................................................................
1,500,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 45, following line 3, by inserting:
“Sec. 437. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for Goodwill Flip the Script shall be
distributed to a Michigan-chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation operating in a county with
greater than 1,500,000 people for administration and expansion of a program which serves a
population of persons aged 16 to 39. The program shall target those who are entering the
criminal justice system for the first or second time and shall assist those individuals through the
following program types:
(a) Alternative sentencing programs in partnership with a local district
or circuit court.
(b) Educational recovery for special adult populations with high rates
of illiteracy.
(c) Career development and continuing education for women.
(2) The program selected shall report by March 30 to the department, the senate and
house appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the
legislative corrections ombudsman, and the state budget office. The report shall include program
performance measurements, the number of individuals diverted from incarceration, the number
of individuals served, and outcomes of participants who complete the program.”.
Representative Tate explained the amendments.
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2). The
motion did not prevail by a vote of 11-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Kennedy offered the following amendment for HB 4231, as substitute (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“Public safety initiative ............................................................................
4,000,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Kennedy moved to withdraw the amendment. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The committee discussed the bill.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, joined the discussion and
answered questions.
Representative Pagan gave remarks on the bill.
Representative Albert moved to report HB 4231, with recommendation, as amended, as
substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed by a vote of 18-9-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, and Pagan.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Hammoud, Peterson, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and
Tate.
Pass: Rep. Sabo.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse absent members. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting,
the time being 9:36 a.m.
Representative Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
June 5th, 2019
Date Approved and Signed


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, June 5,
2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 280 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4118 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 278 (S-2) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 279 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 309 (Sen. Zorn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Stamas to summarize SB 280.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 280:
Mr. and Mrs. Szymanski, Parents of Marine Lance Corporal Steven Szymanski – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report SB 280 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 280. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Trooper Nicole McGhee and Sergeant Al Avery, of the Michigan State Police, to answer
questions regarding HB 4118.
The Chair invited Eric Dean, of Rep. Slagh's office, to answer questions regarding HB 4118.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4118:
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4118 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: Sen. Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4118. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 278 and SB 279:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Neutral
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 278.
The Chair offered, and summarized, the Barrett amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 278.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Barrett amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 278. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and
Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
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Sen. Hollier offered the Hollier amendment #2 to the (S-1) version of SB 278.
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize the Hollier amendment #2.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to adopt the Hollier amendment #2 to the (S-1) version of SB
278. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 278, as amended. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 278, as amended, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 278 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered, and summarized, the Barrett amendment #1 to SB 279.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Barrett amendment #1 to SB 279. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and
Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 279, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 279 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 309.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 309:
Joel Ballor, Michigan Towing Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 309:
Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 19, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, June 5,
2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 55 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and
Alexander; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Leah Maher, staff of Senator MacGregor, to summarize SB 55.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 55:
Erika Hoover, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency – support
Gale Owens, Jill Mathews, and Karri Bradshaw, WINC – support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SR 55::
Dr. Sylvia M. Rafels, Col. (Ret.), Michigan Women Veterans Advisory Board – No position given
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SR 55 to the floor with recommendation that it
be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/04/2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 6, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair
Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security was called to
order by the Chair, Representative Beau LaFave.
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security was called to
order by the Chair, Representative Beau LaFave.
The roll was called by the Clerk and announced a quorum was present.
Members present: Representatives LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T.
Carter, and Manoogian. (8/9)
Member absent and excused: Representative Afendoulis. (1/9)
Representative Jones moved to excuse Representative Afendoulis from today’s committee
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent of the members
present.
The Military Chair requested a moment of silence in honor of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the
D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. ______
The Military Chair turned over the gavel to the Commerce Chair.
Sean Carlson, Executive Director, and Vicki Selva, Deputy Director, Michigan Defense Center,
testified in support of
There being no other business before the Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland
Security; Representative Marino moved that the Committee adjourn. The motion prevailed, the
time being 10:20 a.m.
The Military Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
______
The Military Chair turned over the gavel to the Commerce Chair.
At 10:21 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4544 and HB 4545 before the committee:
HB 4544
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled
“Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,"(MCL
418.101 to 418.941) by adding section 123.
HB 4545
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 370, entitled
“Michigan professional employer organization regulatory
act,” by amending section 17 (MCL 338.3737), as amended
by 2011 PA 125.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Tyrone Sanders, Jr., a lobbyist for Public Affairs Associates, representing the National
Association of Professional Employer Organizations.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory.
The Chair offered a (H-3) substitute for House Bill 4544.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4544. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4544 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4545. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy offered the following amendment to HB 4545 (H-2):
1.
Amend page 2, line 19, after "THE" by striking out "DIRECTOR OF THAT".
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4545 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 4545 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Camilleri moved that the committee adjourn; he withdrew his motion.
Representative Camilleri moved to excuse Representative Robinson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. John Reilly adjourned the meeting at
10:29 AM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov