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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
3:27 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans,
Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4616 and HB 4617 before the committee:
HB 4616
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding section 901a.
HB 4617
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 100a (MCL
330.1100a), as amended by 2020 PA 402.
At 3:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:29 PM, Majority Vice Chair Arbit called the committee back to order.
Chair Brabec, Representative Hoskins and Senator McMorrow testified together in support of
HB 4616 and HB 4617.
At 3:46 PM, Majority Vice Chair Arbit laid the committee at ease.
At 3:47 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Joy Wolfe Ensor, PhD., representing the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in
support of HB 4616 and HB 4617.
Malina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers - Michigan, testified
in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617.
Michele Millhouse, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified
in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617.
Gwen Stembridge, representing The Trevor Project, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB
4617.
Gregory Baylor, representing the Alliance Defending Freedom, testified in opposition to HB
4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and
HB 4617.
Jonathan Alexandre, representing the Liberty Counsel, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and
HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
Doug Booth, representing the Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Consortium, testified in
support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Laura Haynes, representing the International Federation for Therapeutic and Counseling
Choice, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
Mathew Shurka, representing the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Born Perfect,
testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
Kate Dahlstrom, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617.
Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish
to speak:
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health.
Michael Pyne, representing With One Voice, a Statewide Suicide Prevention Coalition of
Coalitions.
Patricia Barton, representing the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sean Sorenson Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Dakota Torolski, representing the Human Rights Campaign.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan School of Psychology.
Terry Tchorzynski, representing the Michigan School Counselors Association.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not
wish to speak:
Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Representative Arbit moved to refer HB 4616 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Representative Schmaltz offered the following amendments to HB 4617:
1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by inserting a period.
2. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by striking out the balance of the line through
"gender." on line 4.
3. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out the balance of the line through "including" on line 9.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4617. The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Nays: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendments to HB 4617:
1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "including" by striking out the balance of the line through
"gender." on line 4 and inserting "assisting with or recommending a gender transition
procedure.".
2. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out the balance of the line through "including" on line 9.
3. Amend page 9, following line 27, by inserting:
"Sec. 100b. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, "facility" means
a residential facility for the care or treatment of individuals with serious mental illness,
serious emotional disturbance, or developmental disability that is either a state facility
or a licensed facility. Facility includes a preadmission screening unit established under
section 409 that is operating a crisis stabilization unit.
(2) "Family" as used in sections 156 to 161 means an eligible minor and his or her
parent or legal guardian.
(3) "Family member" means a parent, stepparent, spouse, sibling, child, or grandparent
of a primary consumer, or an individual upon whom a primary consumer is dependent
for at least 50% of his or her financial support.
(4) "Federal funds" means funds received from the federal government under a
categorical grant or similar program and does not include federal funds received under
a revenue sharing arrangement.
(5) "Functional impairment" means both of the following:
(a) With regard to serious emotional disturbance, substantial interference with or
limitation of a minor's achievement or maintenance of 1 or more developmentally
appropriate social, behavioral, cognitive, communicative, or adaptive skills.
(b) With regard to serious mental illness, substantial interference or limitation of role
functioning in 1 or more major life activities including basic living skills such as eating,
bathing, and dressing; instrumental living skills such as maintaining a household,
managing money, getting around the community, and taking prescribed medication;
and functioning in social, vocational, and educational contexts.
(6) "Gender transition procedure" means any procedure related to a gender transition,
whether performed or administered by a physician or other licensed medical
professional or any other person, where the procedure seeks to do any of the following:
(a) Alter or remove physical or anatomical characteristics or features that are typical of
an individual's biological sex.
(b) Instill or create physiological or anatomical characteristics that resemble a sex
different from an individual's biological sex, including, but not limited to, any of the
following:
(i) The administration of puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, or any other
substances or like mechanisms used to promote the development of feminizing or
masculinizing features in the opposite biological sex.
(ii) A genital or nongenital gender reassignment surgery.
(iii) The usage of any substances, whether or not those substances were obtained from or
prescribed by a physician or other licensed medical professional, that cause the
development of a child's biological sex to deviate from his or her biological sex at birth,
alter the onset of puberty, or otherwise alter the typical hormonal ranges of a child from
that of his or her biological sex.
(7) (6) "Guardian" means a person appointed by the court to exercise specific powers
over an individual who is a minor, legally incapacitated, or developmentally disabled.
(8) (7) "Hospital" or "psychiatric hospital" means an inpatient program operated by
the department for the treatment of individuals with serious mental illness or serious
emotional disturbance or a psychiatric hospital or psychiatric unit licensed under
section 137.
(9) (8) "Hospital director" means the chief administrative officer of a hospital or his or
her designee.
(10) (9) "Hospitalization" or "hospitalize" means to provide treatment for an individual
as an inpatient in a hospital.
(11) (10) "Incapacitated" means that an individual, as a result of the use of alcohol or
other drugs, is unconscious or has his or her mental or physical functioning so impaired
that he or she either poses an immediate and substantial danger to his or her own health
and safety or is endangering the health and safety of the public.
(12) (11) "Individual plan of services" or "plan of services" means a written individual
plan of services developed with a recipient as required by section 712.
(13) (12) "Individual representative" means a recipient's legal guardian, minor
recipient's parent, or other person authorized by law to represent the recipient in
decision-making related to the recipient's services and supports.
(14) (13) "Intellectual disability" means a condition manifesting before the age of 18
years that is characterized by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning and
related limitations in 2 or more adaptive skills and that is diagnosed based on the
following assumptions:
(a) Valid assessment considers cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as differences in
communication and behavioral factors.
(b) The existence of limitation in adaptive skills occurs within the context of community
environments typical of the individual's age peers and is indexed to the individual's
particular needs for support.
(c) Specific adaptive skill limitations often coexist with strengths in other adaptive skills
or other personal capabilities.
(d) With appropriate supports over a sustained period, the life functioning of the
individual with an intellectual disability will generally improve.
(15)(14) "Licensed facility" means a facility licensed by the department under section
137 or an adult foster care facility.
(16) (15) "Licensed psychologist" means a doctoral level psychologist licensed under
section 18223(1) of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18223.
(17) (16) "Mediation" means a confidential process in which a neutral third party
facilitates communication between parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps
explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable resolution. A mediator does not have
authoritative decision-making power.
(18)(17) "Medicaid" means the program of medical assistance established under section
105 of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.105.
(19) (18) "Medical director" means a psychiatrist appointed under section 231 to advise
the executive director of a community mental health services program.
(20) (19) "Mental health professional" means an individual who is trained and
experienced in the area of mental illness or developmental disabilities and who is 1 of
the following:
(a) A physician.
(b) A psychologist.
(c) A registered professional nurse licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the
practice of nursing under part 172 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL
333.17201 to 333.17242.
(d) A licensed master's social worker licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the
practice of social work at the master's level under part 185 of the public health code,
1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18501 to 333.18518.
(e) A licensed professional counselor licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the
practice of counseling under part 181 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL
333.18101 to 333.18117.
(f) A marriage and family therapist licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the
practice of marriage and family therapy under part 169 of the public health code, 1978
PA 368, MCL 333.16901 to 333.16915.
(21) (20) "Minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years.
(22) (21) "Multicultural services" means specialized mental health services for
multicultural populations such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans,
Asian and Pacific Islanders, and Arab/Chaldean-Americans.
(23) (22) "Neglect" means an act or failure to act committed by an employee or
volunteer of the department, a community mental health services program, or a licensed
hospital; a service provider under contract with the department, a community mental
health services program, or a licensed hospital; or an employee or volunteer of a service
provider under contract with the department, a community mental health services
program, or a licensed hospital, that denies a recipient the standard of care or treatment
to which he or she is entitled under this act.".
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4617. The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Nays: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to refer HB 4617 to the Committee on Health Policy. The
motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 5:00 PM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7,
2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4555 (Rep. Rogers) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4555 and invited Rep. Rogers to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4555:
Erika Hoover, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator, MI Veterans Affairs Agency – Support
Ina Golden, Veteran, U.S. Navy - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4555:
Terry J. Sabo, Deputy Director, MI Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4555 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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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 9:27 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/13/2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 31 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 356 (Sen. Hertel).
3. Testimony regarding SB 357 (Sen. Cavanagh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 358 (Sen. Klinefelt).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4362 (Rep. Brabec).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4363 (Rep. Neeley).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4364 (Rep. Price).
The Chair 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: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Cherry offered an (S-2) version of SB 31.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 31.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 31:
Tabitha Williams, Parents for Healthy Homes – Support
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Teresa Holtrop, Kids' Health Connections – Support
Lyke Thompson, Detroit Lead Partnership – Support
MaElena Barcemas, Lashawna Anthony, and Iselda Esquival, Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group –
Support
Mary Sue Schottenfels, Minnie Lester, TaNaccia Henry, Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group – Support
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Dr. Frank Lanzilote, Rice and Lanzilote Family Practice – Support
Jameela Maun and Hana Salmoran, Healthy Home of West Michigan – Support
Meli Garcia, Ecology Center – Support
Mina Pandher, Ingham County Health Department – Support
Tracy Gregoire, Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan – Support
Ross Gavin, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 31. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-2) version of SB 31 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 356.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Klinefelt to summarize SB 357 and SB 358.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 356, SB 357, and SB 358:
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 356, SB
357, and SB 358:
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
The Chair invited Rep. Brabec to summarize HB 4362 – HB 4364.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4362, HB 4363, and HB 4364:
Patrick Wells-O'Brien – Support
Robb Mass and Jeff Guilfoyle, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4362,
HB 4363, and HB 4364:
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Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4084 (Rep. Shannon) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 176 (Sen. Santana), SB 330 (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 364 (Sen. Damoose).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4084:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4084 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 176. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 330. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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Sen. Cavanagh offered, and summarized, a Cavanagh Amendment #1, to SB 364.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the Cavanagh Amendment #1 to SB 364. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 176, SB 330 and SB 364:
Sens. Santana, Damoose and Cavanagh – Support
Peter Morman and David Buick, Department of Treasury – Support
Adam Hollier, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency – Support
Bruce Simpson, City of Detroit – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 176:
Richard Overton, Resident – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 176, SB
330 and SB 364:
Terry Sabo, Department of Military and Veterans Affaris – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:31 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/20/23
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The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McDonald Rivet (C), Irwin, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, Bumstead and Huizenga

Excused: Senator Santana


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 367 (Sen. Moss)
2. Testimony regarding SB 368 (Sen. McBroom).
3. Testimony regarding SB 369 (Sen. Singh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 370 (Sen. Santana)
5. Testimony regarding SB 371 (Sen. Santana).
6. Testimony regarding SB 372 (Sen. Camilleri).
7. Testimony regarding SB 373 (Sen. Chang).
8. Testimony regarding SB 374 (Sen. Moss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 2:07 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 2:17 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair welcomed SOS Jocelyn Benson to the committee and invited her to testify on Senate Bills 367-374.
The Chair testified on Senate Bill 367 and invited Senator McBroom to explain Senate Bill 368. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 367 and SB 368:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
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Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Vanessa Guerra and Kyle Botswick, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support
Erin Schro, MI Dept. of State – Support
The Chair testified on Senate Bill 369.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 369:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Vanessa Guerra, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support
Erin Schor, MI Dept. of State – Support
The Chair invited Senator Santana to testify on Senate Bills 370 and 371.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 370 and SB 371:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
The Chair invited Senator Camilleri to testify on Senate Bill 372.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 372:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Erin Schor, MI Dept of State – Support
The Senator invited Senator Chang to testify on Senate Bill 373.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 373:
Chris Swope, Michigan Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Vanessa Guerra, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support
Erin Schor, MI Dept of State – Support
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
The Chair testified on Senate Bill 374.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 374:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 367 – 374:
Sheri Ritchie – PIME, Stand up Michigan, Freedom Alliance – Opposed
The Chair read in the cards of the individuals not wishing to testify before the committee:
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support SBs 367, 369, 370. 372, and 373.
Barbara Smith Warner, National Vote at Home Institute – Support SBs 369, 370.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 372, 373
Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of Michigan – Support SBs 367 – 374
Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action – Opposed SBs 369, 370, 372
Marcus Cheatham, self – Support SBs 367 – 374
Joan Gustafson, MI Nonprofit Association – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373
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Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support SBs 367 – 374
Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 372, 373
Melissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support SBs 367 – 373
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support SBs 367 – 374
Nick Occhipinti, League of Conservation Voters – Support SBs 367 – 374
Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirees Association – Support SBs 367-374
Olivia Luckett, Michigan Democratic Party – Support SBs 367 – 374
Rusty Merchant, Secure Democracy USA – Support SBs 369, 370, 372, 373
Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support SBs 367 – 374
Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Association – Support SBs 369, 372, 374
Angela Ardis, Next Gen America, MI Chapter – Support SBs 368, 370, 371, 373, 374
Ben Gardner, All Voting is Local – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 372, 373
Jodi Fisher, Healthy Democracy, Healthy People – Support SBs 367 – 374
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support SBs 367-373
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 8, 2023
1:36 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and
HB 4702 before the committee:
HB 4695
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 662, 668b,
and 674 (MCL 168.662, 168.668b, and 168.674),
section 662 as amended by 2022 PA 219, section
668b as added by 2018 PA 614, and section 674 as
amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections
8, 720a, 720b, 720c, 720d, 720e, 720f, 720g,
720h, 720i, and 720j.
HB 4696
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4697
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 761d (MCL
168.761d), as amended by 2022 PA 195.
HB 4698
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 2 (MCL
168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
HB 4699
(Rep. Byrnes)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 499, 509aa,
and 811 (MCL 168.499, 168.509aa, and 168.811),
section 499 as amended by 2004 PA 92, section
509aa as amended by 2012 PA 270, and section
811 as amended by 2018 PA 603, and by adding
sections 6, 759e, 759f, and 759g.
HB 4700
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 759, 761, and
766 (MCL 168.759, 168.761, and 168.766),
sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302
and section 766 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and
by adding sections 766a and 766b; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 4701
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4702
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658 and 661
(MCL 168.658 and 168.661), as amended by 2012
PA 270.
At 1:37 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:38 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Representative Tsernoglou, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, Erica
Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, and Mary Clark, representing the Michigan
Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4695 and HB 4696. Questions
and discussion followed.
At 2:05 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 2:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Koleszar, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica
Perseman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4697. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Hope, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica
Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4698. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Byrnes, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica
Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4699. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Rheingans, Representative Morgan, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the
Secretary of State, and Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of
HB 4700 and HB 4701.
At 2:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:26 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Representative Tsernoglou, Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal
Clerks, and Chris Swope, City of Lansing Clerk, testified in support of HB 4702. Questions
and discussion followed.
At 2:42 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 2:43 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified with no position on
HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699 and HB 4702.
Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4695, HB 4696,
HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and HB 4702.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4698, HB 4699
and HB 4700, but did not wish to speak:
Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699,
HB 4700 and HB 4702, but did not wish to speak:
Ethan Petzold, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698,
HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and HB 4702, but did not wish to speak:
Marcus Cheatham.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association and the
American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy.
Jodi Fisher, representing Healthy Democracy Healthy People Michigan.
Camden Weber, representing NextGen America.
Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit regional Chamber.
Ricky Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698,
HB 4699, HB 4700 and HB 4701, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699
and HB 4700, but did not wish to speak:
Joan Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power.
Brooke Harris, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Kelsey Rogers, representing the Campaign Legal Center.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4697 and HB 4699, but did not
wish to speak:
Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, HB 4699 and HB 4700, but
did not wish to speak:
Barbara Smith Warner, representing the National Vote At Home Institute.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, HB 4699 and HB 4702, but
did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 2:57 PM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 8, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Harris.
Absent: Rep. Wozniak.
Excused: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from Declaration for American Democracy before the committee.
Talyce Murray, representing Declaration for American Democracy, provided a presentation on
Campaign Finance and Dark Money Reform Recommendations. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Wozniak from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:11 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 8, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 69, SB 70, SB 71 and SB 72 before the committee:
SB 69
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 16279 and 16279a.
SB 70
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by
2018 PA 583.
SB 71
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175,
20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175,
333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and
20175a as added and section 20175 as amended
by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a,
16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b.
SB 72
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by
2018 PA 583.
Senator McDonald Rivet testified in support of SB 72.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 69, SB 70, SB 71 and SB 72, but did
not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 69 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 70 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to SB 71:
1. Amend page 16, following line 8, by inserting:
"(14) This section does not apply to a health facility or agency that is a health
maintenance organization.".
2. Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
"(6) This section does not apply to a health facility or agency that is a health
maintenance organization.".
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to SB 71. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report SB 71 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 72 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4616 and HB 4617 before the committee:
HB 4616
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding section 901a.
HB 4617
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 100a (MCL
330.1100a), as amended by 2020 PA 402.
Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter from Representative Brabec, Chair of the
Subcommittee on Behavioral Health, stating that the Subcommittee voted that HB 4616 and
HB 4617 be returned to the Health Policy Committee, without amendments, and with the
recommendation that the bills be reported with recommendation to the House.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish
to speak:
Terri Tchzorynski, representing the Michigan School Counselors Association.
Michele Millhouse, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers.
Dr. Halley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynocologists.
Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan.
Chardai Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not
wish to speak:
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4616 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to HB 4617:
1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by inserting a period.
2. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by striking out the balance of the line through
"gender." on line 4.
3. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out the balance of the line through "including" on line 9.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4617. The motion did not
prevail 7-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4617 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
The Chair laid SB 219 before the committee:
SB 219
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 9204, 9206,
17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751, and 17757
(MCL 333.9204, 333.9206, 333.17703,
333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17713, 333.17751,
and 333.17757), section 9204 as amended by 2006
PA 91, section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540,
section 17703 as amended by 2021 PA 36, section
17707 as amended by 2020 PA 142, sections
17708 and 17751 as amended by 2022 PA 80,
section 17713 as added by 2020 PA 324, and
section 17757 as amended by 2022 PA 13, and by
adding sections 17724 and 17724a.
Nicholas Cook, from Senator Santana's office, testified in support of SB 219. Questions and
discussion followed.
Eric Roath and Dr. Michael Klepser, both representing the Michigan Pharmacists
Association, testified together in support of SB 219. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association and Michael Sleiman,
representing Walgreens, testified together in support of SB 219. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 219, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
Rachel Carl, representing Walmart.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Kim Walz, representing Walgreens.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:44 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 8, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623 before the committee:
HB 4619
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2027 (MCL 500.2027), as amended by 1998 PA
26.
HB 4620
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 4621
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3403 (MCL 500.3403), as amended by 2016 PA
276.
HB 4622
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 4623
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3501 (MCL 500.3501), as amended by 2016 PA
276, and by adding section 3406z.
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB
4623. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Edwards testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and
HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB
4623. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and
HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and
HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622
and HB 4623, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Erin Knott, representing the Equity Michigan.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Sean Sorenson- Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Matt Black, representing the MIchigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
Kelly Doyle, representing the The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Patricia Barton, representing the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Joel Bryson, representing the Committee to Protect Health Care.
Cailin Westerson, representing the United States of Care.
Jake Jakubiak Kovacek.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB
4622 and HB 4623, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action for America.
Robert Davidson, representing The Committee to Protect Health Care, testified in support of
HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623.
Liz Hagan, representing the Us of Care, testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621,
HB 4622 and HB 4623.
Dr. Michael Reddinger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support
of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623.
The Chair laid SB 326 before the committee:
SB 326
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended
by 2023 PA 21.
Senator Singh testified in support of SB 326. Questions and discussion followed.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of SB 326.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4331 before the committee:
HB 4331
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA
509.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4331 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Aragona, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Neyer, Smit.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Bruck moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 8, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: Rep. Wozniak.
Excused: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4034 before the committee:
HB 4034
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to regulate temporary labor service
agencies, their clients, and temporary laborers; to
prohibit retaliation for exercising rights granted
under this act; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state officers and entities; to provide for
the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies
and sanctions.
Representative Hope, and Chris White, representing the Restaurant Opportunity Centers of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4034. Questions and discussion followed.
Monica Martinez, representing the American Staffing Association, testified in opposition to
HB 4034.
Aisha Wells, representing Mothering Justice, testified in support of HB 4034.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to
HB 4034. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4034, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Lenard, representing SiX Action.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Aaron Squeo, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 876.
Todd Regis, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations-Michigan.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan.
Maria Enriquez, representing the United Auto Workers Local 6000.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4034, but did not wish to speak:
Pete Doyle, representing TrueBlue.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Vanessa Williams, representing Kelly Services.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association.
Jimmy Greene, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Wegela moved to excuse Representative Wozniak from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 10:05 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 8, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: Rep. Shannon.
Excused: Rep. Shannon.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 14 before the committee:
SB 14
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and
24.245), as amended by 2018 PA 602.
Senator McCann testified in support of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed.
Ethan Petzold and Logan Vorce, from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified
in support of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean McBreaty, from Clean Water Action, testified in support of SB 14.
Caroline Liethen, from the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition of SB
14. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Fisher, from the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in opposition
of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 14, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Liz Kirkwood, representingFor Love of Water.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 14, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin Kendall, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Katie Gordon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Ground Water Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee:
HB 4596
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, and
distribution for sale of certain disposable wipes
without meeting certain label requirements; and to
prohibit certain acts and provide civil sanctions.
Representative Mentzer testified in support of HB 4596. Questions and discussion followed.
Wes Fisher, from INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, testified in support of
HB 4596. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4596, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Section: American Waterworks
Association.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4596, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Arbit moved to excuse Representative Shannon from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:32 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 8, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
June 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 248 (S-1) (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation.
2.
Testimony regarding HB 4120 (Rep. Rogers).
3.
Testimony regarding HB 4121 (Rep. Breen).
4.
Testimony regarding HB 4122 (Rep. Hope).
5.
Testimony regarding HB 4123 (Rep. Filler).
6.
Testimony regarding HB 4124 (Rep. Glanville).
7.
Testimony regarding HB 4125 (Rep. Rheingans).
8.
Testimony regarding SB 376 (Sen. Chang).
9.
Testimony regarding SB 377 (Sen. McBroom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:28 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the HB’s 4120 – 4125, and invited Rep.(s) Rogers, Glanville and Rheingans to summarize
the bills.
The Chair invite the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4120 – 4125:
Stephanie Glidden, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4120 -4125:
Olivia Ponte, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support HB 4121 and HB 4122
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support HB 4120-4123
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
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Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of MI – Support
Aaron Rusch, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support
Susie Sherman Hall, Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues – Support
Meghan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support HB 4120
The Chair brought up SB 248 (S-1).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 248 (S-1):
Ann Griffin, MI Humane - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 248 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 376 and 377. Chair Chang summarized SB 376, and invited Sen. McBroom to
summarize SB 377.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 376 - 377:
Joe Haveman, Hope Network - Support
David LaGrand, Self – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 376-377:
Elizabeth Pollard Hines, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral
Bruce Timmons, Self – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
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Date adopted by committee: 06/13/2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 8, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
June 8, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4375 (Rep. Grant).
2. Testimony regarding SB 293 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:21 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet,
Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Representative Grant to summarize HB 4375. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4375:
Karyn Ferrick on Behalf of GR Mayor R. Bliss, City of Grand Rapids – Support
Jeff Huntington, State Land Bank Authority – Support
Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4375:
Mike Spence, SEMCOG – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Assoc. of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited Senator McDonald-Rivet to summarize SB 239. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 293:
Kirsten Elliott, Community Housing Network, Inc – Support
Amy Hovey, Executive Director, MSHDA – Support
Brooke Oosterman, Housing Next – Support
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Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
MI Coalition Against Homelessness – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 293:
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Assoc. of Michigan – Support
Yarrow Brown, Housing North – Support
Julie Cassidy, MI League for Public Policy – Opposed
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Ryan Knight, Michigan Realtors – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/13/2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4520 and HB 4521 before the committee:
HB 4520
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81
and 81a (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a), section 81 as
amended by 2016 PA 87 and section 81a as
amended by 2012 PA 366.
HB 4521
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 82
(MCL 750.82), as amended by 1994 PA 158.
Representative Breen and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4520 and HB
4521.
Dr. Denny Martin, representing Sparrow Hospital, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB
4521.
Christy Snitgen, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, testified in
support of HB 4520 and HB 4521.
Michael Fill, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, testified in
support of HB 4520 and HB 4521.
Cody Ball, representing the Emergency Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 4520
and HB 4521.
Kim Chapman-Hitchcock, representing the Emergency Nurses Association, testified in
support of HB 4520 and HB 4521.
Michelle Pena, representing Trinity Health Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4520 and
HB 4521.
Renay Gagleard, representing the Michigan Organization of Nursing Leadership, testified in
support of HB 4520 and HB 4521.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521, but did not wish
to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Tobi Moore, representing the American Nurses Association - Michigan.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4520 and HB 4521, but
did not wish to speak:
Trooper Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477 before the committee:
HB 4474
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b
(MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.
HB 4475
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
HB 4476
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 147c.
HB 4477
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
Professor William Wagner, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4474 and HB
4475.
John Clore, representing Michigan Initiatives, testified in opposition to HB 4474. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB
4477, but did not wish to speak:
Tashawna Gill, representing the LGBT Detroit Mobilization.
Antonio David Garcia, representing the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Nada Al-Hanooti, representing Engage Michigan.
De'Shondria Bedenfield, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4474, HB 4475, HB
4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4474. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4474 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4475. The motion prevailed 9-
0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4475 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4476. The motion prevailed 11-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Harris.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4476 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Harris.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4477. The motion prevailed
11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Harris.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4477 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Harris.
The Chair laid SB 66, SB 67, SB 68 and SB 73 before the committee:
SB 66
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding sections 1508 and 1526b.
SB 67
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 90
(MCL 750.90).
SB 68
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by
2016 PA 88.
SB 73
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 13 (MCL
15.243), as amended by 2021 PA 33.
Senator Chang and Senator Shink testified in support of SB 66, SB 67, SB 68 and SB 73.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of SB 66, SB 67, SB 68 and SB 73.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 66, SB 67, SB 68 and SB 73, but did
not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 66, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 73, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Representative Breen moved to report out SB 66 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out SB 67 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 68 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out SB 73 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:05 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Grant.
Excused: Rep. Grant.
The Chair laid HB 4618 before the committee:
HB 4618
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled "Publicly
funded health insurance contribution act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 15.562), as amended by
2013 PA 269.
Representative Coffia and Kevin Klein testified in support of HB 4618. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4618, but did not wish to speak:
Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Kevin Klein, representing the Northwest Regional Airport Authority.
The Chair laid SB 129, SB 130, SB 131 and SB 132 before the committee:
SB 129
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending the
title and sections 2, 8, 8a, 13, 13b, 13c, 14, 14a,
15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658, 125.2658a,
125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664,
125.2664a, 125.2665, and 125.2666), the title as
amended by 2003 PA 259, section 2 as amended
by 2022 PA 178, sections 8, 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as
amended by 2020 PA 259, section 8a as amended
by 2017 PA 46, sections 13c and 14a as amended
by 2021 PA 138, and section 14 as amended by
2016 PA 471.
SB 130
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7gg (MCL 211.7gg), as added by 2003 PA 261.
SB 131
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 4dd (MCL 205.94dd), as
added by 2017 PA 49.
SB 132
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 4d (MCL
205.54d), as amended by 2017 PA 48.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 129, SB 130, SB 131 and SB 132,
but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors.
Judy Allen, representing Michigan Townships Association.
Alex Morris, representing Michigan Bankers.
John Ludley, representing the Michigan Manufacture Housing Association.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Bill Jackson, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to SB 129. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out SB 129 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 130 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 131 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 132 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
At 9:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 289, but did not wish to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Jared Fleisher, representing Rocket Companies.
The Chair laid SB 289 before the committee:
SB 289
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending
sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 13c, 14a, 15, and 16
(MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663,
125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664a, 125.2665, and
125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 178,
sections 8a and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 46,
sections 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as amended by 2020
PA 259, and sections 13c and 14a as amended by
2021 PA 138.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 289. The motion prevailed 12-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 289 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 164 before the committee:
SB 164
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled "An act to
authorize the development or redevelopment of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to permit the creation of
certain boards; to provide for the operation of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to provide for the creation,
operation, and dissolution of business
improvement zones; and to authorize the
collection of revenue and the bonding of certain
local governmental units for the development or
redevelopment projects," by amending sections
10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and 10l
(MCL 125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e,
125.990f, 125.990g, 125.990h, 125.990j,
125.990k, and 125.990l), as amended by 2020 PA
91.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 164. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 164 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee:
HB 4454
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled "An act to
authorize the development or redevelopment of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to permit the creation of
certain boards; to provide for the operation of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to provide for the creation,
operation, and dissolution of business
improvement zones; and to authorize the
collection of revenue and the bonding of certain
local governmental units for the development or
redevelopment projects," by amending sections
10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and 10l
(MCL 125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e,
125.990f, 125.990g, 125.990h, 125.990j,
125.990k, and 125.990l), as amended by 2020 PA
91.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4454 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing Ann Arbor SPARK.
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 289 and SB 164 before the committee:
SB 289
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending
sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 13c, 14a, 15, and 16
(MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663,
125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664a, 125.2665, and
125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 178,
sections 8a and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 46,
sections 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as amended by 2020
PA 259, and sections 13c and 14a as amended by
2021 PA 138.
SB 164
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled "An act to
authorize the development or redevelopment of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to permit the creation of
certain boards; to provide for the operation of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to provide for the creation,
operation, and dissolution of business
improvement zones; and to authorize the
collection of revenue and the bonding of certain
local governmental units for the development or
redevelopment projects," by amending sections
10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and 10l
(MCL 125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e,
125.990f, 125.990g, 125.990h, 125.990j,
125.990k, and 125.990l), as amended by 2020 PA
91.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:35 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4648 before the committee:
HB 4648
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6
and 6a (MCL 388.1606 and 388.1606a), as
amended by 2022 PA 144.
Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4648. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4648, but did not wish to speak:
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Dr. Jeanice K. Swift, representing Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Naomi Norman, representing the Washtenaw Intermediate School District.
Rabbi Asher Lopatin, representing the Jewish Community Relations Council & American
Jewish Committee of Detroit.
Chris Glass, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4648 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
The Chair laid HB 4671 before the committee:
HB 4671
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1284a
(MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4671, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Paul Liaebnow, representing the Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals
Association.
Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus.
Chris Glass, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4671, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and
Campgrounds.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4671 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:11 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov