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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 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, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee:
HB 4516
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled "An act to
provide for the prevention and treatment of
domestic and sexual violence; to develop and
establish policies, procedures, and standards for
providing domestic and sexual violence assistance
programs and services; to declare the powers and
duties of the Michigan domestic and sexual
violence prevention and treatment board; to
establish a domestic violence prevention and
treatment fund and provide for its use; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to prescribe
immunities and liabilities of certain persons and
officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations
of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL
400.1501), as amended by 2018 PA 281.
Representative Coffia testified in support of HB 4516.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of HB 4516.
Rachel Carr-Shunk, representing Uniting Three Fires Against Violence, testified in support of
HB 4516.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4516, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
Treatment Board.
Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The Chair laid HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423 before the committee:
HB 4420
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 21b to chapter XVI.
HB 4421
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 8, 38, and 68 (MCL 780.758,
780.788, and 780.818), as amended by 2012 PA
457.
HB 4422
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 61 and 61a (MCL 780.811 and
780.811a), section 61 as amended by 2018 PA 370
and section 61a as amended by 2005 PA 184.
HB 4423
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 15, 43, and 75 (MCL 780.765,
780.793, and 780.825), as amended by 2018 PA
153.
Representative Rogers, Representative Young and Representative Filler testified in support of
HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423. Questions and discussion followed.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423. Questions and discussion
followed.
Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys
Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423.
Bob Cormack, representing himself, testified with no position on HB 4421.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB
4423, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4420, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4421, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4422, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
Treatment Board.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4423, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention
Treatment Board.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4438 and HB 4439 before the committee:
HB 4438
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled "An act to
provide for compulsory arbitration of labor
disputes in municipal police and fire departments;
to define such public departments; to provide for
the selection of members of arbitration panels; to
prescribe the procedures and authority thereof;
and to provide for the enforcement and review of
awards thereof," by amending section 2 (MCL
423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116.
HB 4439
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled "An act to
provide for compulsory arbitration of labor
disputes in municipal police and fire departments;
to define such public departments; to provide for
the selection of members of arbitration panels; to
prescribe the procedures and authority thereof;
and to provide for the enforcement and review of
awards thereof," by amending sections 5 and 7a
(MCL 423.235 and 423.237a), section 5 as
amended by 2011 PA 116.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4438 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4439 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:46 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 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, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: 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 Carter and Gina Cavaliere testified in support of HB 4454. Questions and
discussion followed.
Phil Santer, representing the Ann Arbor SPARK, testified in support of HB 4454.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak:
DeShawn Singleton, representing the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan State Housing Development Authority before
the committee.
Amy Hovey gave a presentation on the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 35 before the committee:
SB 35
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 10d (MCL
400.10d), as added by 2012 PA 79.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 35, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Klein, representing the United Way of Southwestern MI.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Loretta Bush, the CEO of Authority Health.
Dr. William Dietz, representing the Authority Health Motion Coalition.
Barb Blum, representing the Authority Health Motion Coalition.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative VanWoerkom offered the following amendments to SB 35:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "10d". by inserting "(1)".
2. Amend page 1, following line 4, by inserting:
"(2) Money provided for food assistance must not be used to pay for bottle deposits."
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the amendments to SB 35. The committee
discussed the motion. The motion did not prevail 5-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 35 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:54 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 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, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Edwards.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4279 and HB 4549 before the committee:
HB 4279
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 681
and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681
as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as
amended by 2016 PA 535.
HB 4549
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1233
(MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2021 PA 149.
Representative VanderWall and Tim Rigling, Assistant Superintendent of Career Technical
Education for the Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, testified in support of HB
4279. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Shannon and Dr. Sheyl Kennedy, from the Michigan Department of
Education, testified in support of HB 4549. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak:
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Dawn Gandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4549, but did not wish to speak:
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Charter School Association.
Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
John Lauve testified with no position on HB 4279 and HB 4549.
The Chair laid SB 161 and SB 162 before the committee:
SB 161
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1526,
1531, 1531d, 1531j, and 1531k (MCL 380.1526,
380.1531, 380.1531d, 380.1531j, and 380.1531k),
section 1526 as amended by 1995 PA 289, section
1531 as amended by 2018 PA 235, section 1531d
as added by 2003 PA 18, and sections 1531j and
1531k as amended by 2018 PA 234.
SB 162
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1233
(MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2021 PA 149.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 161. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report out SB 161 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 162. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone moved to report out SB 162 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4279, HB 4549, SB 161 and SB 162,
but did not wish to speak:
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 161 and SB 162, but did not wish to
speak:
Michael Zimmer, representing the World Education Services and Church World Services.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 162, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:47 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4076 before the committee:
HB 4076
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 558 (MCL
168.558), as amended by 2021 PA 158.
Representative Fink testified in support of HB 4076. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4076, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
Alicia Moon, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4076, but did not wish to
speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid HB 4230 and HB 4234 before the committee:
HB 4230
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 408.477), as
amended by 2015 PA 15.
HB 4234
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending sections 52,
54, 55, and 57 (MCL 169.252, 169.254, 169.255,
and 169.257), sections 52 and 57 as amended by
2015 PA 269 and sections 54 and 55 as amended
by 2019 PA 93.
Representative Wilson and Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 4230 and
HB 4234. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:51 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 10:52 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Mike Huerta, representing the United Auto Workers, testified in support of HB 4230 and HB
4234.
Ray Holman, representing the United Auto Workers Local 6000, testified in support of HB
4230.
Angelo Moreno, representing the United Auto Workers Local 2256, testified in support of HB
4230 and HB 4234.
Muhammad Qawwee II, representing the United Auto Workers Local 4911, testified in
support of HB 4230 and HB 4234.
Earl Cox and Melvin Turnbo, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, testified in
support of HB 4230 and HB 4234. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4230 and HB 4234, but did not wish
to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees Council 25.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations of Michigan.
Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan.
Eli Isaguerri, representing the Michigan Regional Counsel of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan
State Conference.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4230, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4234, but did not wish to speak:
William Miller, representing the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4230, HB 4234 and HB 4413, but
did not wish to speak:
Bill and Cynthia Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4234. The motion prevailed 6-2-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4234 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4230 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4413 before the committee:
HB 4413
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending sections 3, 6,
and 9 (MCL 169.203, 169.206, and 169.209),
section 3 as amended by 2017 PA 119 and sections
6 and 9 as amended by 2019 PA 93.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4413 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:13 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 137 before the committee:
SB 137
(Sen. Damoose)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
sections 5, 5a, 5b, and 6 (MCL 722.875, 722.875a,
722.875b, and 722.876), section 5 as amended by
2009 PA 15 and sections 5a, 5b, and 6 as amended
by 2015 PA 227.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 137 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 138 before the committee:
SB 138
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 722.872, 722.873, and
722.874), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 210,
section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 227, and section
4 as amended by 2019 PA 95.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 138 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4085, HB 4086 and HB 4087 before the committee:
HB 4085
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended
by 2022 PA 208, and by adding section 1b.
HB 4086
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended
by 2022 PA 208.
HB 4087
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to allow homeless or runaway youth access
to health care without parental consent; and to
allow health care providers to treat homeless or
runaway youth without parental consent.
Representatives Stone, Roth and O'Neil testified in support of HB 4085, HB 4086 and HB
4087. Questions and discussion followed.
Ben Moe, the President of Michigan Network for Youth and Families, testified in support of
HB 4085, HB 4086 and HB 4087. Questions and discussion followed.
Spencer Calhoun, a Comprehensive Youth Services Board Member, testified in support of HB
4085, HB 4086 and HB 4087. Questions and discussion followed.
Heather Brown, representing the Ozone House, testified in support of HB 4085, HB 4086 and
HB 4087.
Jolyne Baarck, representing the Family Intervention Center, testified in support of HB 4085,
HB 4086 and HB 4087.
Katherine Bussard testified in opposition to HB 4085, HB 4086 and HB 4087.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4085, HB 4086 and HB 4087, but
did not wish to speak:
James Downward.
Ingrid Picazo.
Rodd Monts, presenting SchoolHouse Connection.
Peri Stone-Palmquist, representing the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan.
Jennifer Erb-Downward, representing the Housing Stability Programs and Policy
Initiatives.
Jim Perlaki, representing the Reach/Traverse Place.
Kristin Luck, representing the Detroit Phoenix Center.
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Strategic Education Plan.
Monique Carter, representing the Arbor Circle.
Gina Araki, representing the Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan.
Madi Prout, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families.
Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing Michigan's Children.
Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Jason Smith, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Saginaw Youth Protection Council.
Harrison Gloss, representing the Youth Protection Council.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Children's Center before the committee.
Shereen Allen-Youngblood, the Community Outreach Director for the Children's Center gave
a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
1:10 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:04 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Rogers, Wegela, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: Reps. Coleman, Stone, Markkanen.
Excused: Reps. Coleman, Stone, Markkanen.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid presentations on Veteran's Mental Health before the committee.
Jeff Frisby, Executive Director of the National Guard Association of Michigan, gave a
presentation on Veteran's Mental Health. Questions and discussion followed.
Dean Ditto, a Marine Corp Veteran and a guest of Representative Brabec, gave a presentation
on Veteran's Mental Health. Questions and discussion followed
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representatives Coleman, Stone and
Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wegela moved to
adjourn; Chair Jennifer Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:57 p.m.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4322 before the committee:
HB 4322
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and
11 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27954, 333.27955,
333.27958, 333.27960, and 333.27961), sections 3
and 8 as amended by 2021 PA 56.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4322 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4273, but did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Manny Lentine, representing the Common Citizen.
The Chair laid HB 4273 before the committee:
HB 4273
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing
law of Michigan," by amending section 132 (MCL
125.532), as amended by 2000 PA 479.
Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4273. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4273, but did not wish
to speak:
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4273, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 10:51 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Bruck.
Excused: Rep. Bruck.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4152 and HB 4153 before the committee:
HB 4152
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11i.
HB 4153
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11j.
Representative Churches testified in support of HB 4152 and HB 4153. Questions and discussion
followed.
Kevin Krause, representing the City of Romulus, testified in support of HB 4152 and HB 4153.
Questions and discussion followed.
Kristin Donahue, representing Corewell Health, testified in support of HB 4152 and HB 4153.
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, testified in support of HB 4152 and
HB 4153. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4515 before the committee:
HB 4515
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81116 (MCL 324.81116), as
amended by 2022 PA 57.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4515 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4352 and HB 4353 before the committee:
HB 4352
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 642 (MCL
257.642), as amended by 2022 PA 179.
HB 4353
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 1 (MCL 247.651), as amended by 2012 PA
390.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 4352 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Roth.
Nays: Rep. Kunse.
Pass: Reps. Outman, St. Germaine.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4353. The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Kunse.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 4353 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Roth.
Nays: Rep. Kunse.
Pass: Reps. Outman, St. Germaine.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4152 and HB 4153, but did not wish to
speak:
Jocelyn Hill, representing Conrail.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Howard Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation and Management
Institute.
Bill Coaster, representing the Northwest Michigan Transportation Consortium.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4352 and HB 4353, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4352 and HB 4353, but did not
wish to speak:
Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representative Bruck from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:01 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, May 16,
2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 205 (Sen. Cavanagh).
2. Testimony regarding SB 206 (Sen. Bayer).
3. Testimony regarding SB 207 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Geiss, Lindsey,
Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 207.
The Chair invited Sen. Bayer to summarize SB 206.
The Chair invited Sen. Cavanagh to summarize SB 205.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 205, SB 206, and SB 207:
Lisa Chapman, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Ms. Terri, Citizen – Support
Joseph Layde, Citizen – Support
Tracey Hoesch, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Shearese Stapleton, Citizen – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Oppose
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Marea Powell, PK Companies and Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Elizabeth Kelly, Hope Shelters – Support
Ben Tobin, Apartment Association of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 207:
Jessica Ortiz Farley, Fair Housing Center of Southeast and Mid-Michigan – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 205, SB 206, and SB 207:
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, HBA of Michigan – Oppose
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan – Support
Rob Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose
Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way of Southeastern Michigan – Support
Matt Sowash, Zillow – Support
Julie Kendrick, Degage Ministries – Support
Glenn Wilson, Communities First, Inc. – Support
Michelle LaJoie, Alger Marquette Community Action Board – Support
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Charlie Cavell, Oakland County Board of Commissioners – Support
Heather VanDenburg, MCREST – Support
Lee Nelson Weber, Citizen – Support
Alyssa Rietveld, COTS – Support
Nancy Haynes, Fair Housing Center of West Michigan – Support
Dana Paglia-King, MSW Candidate at Wayne State University – Support
Shelley Brinkmann, Citizen – Support
Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Angela Burchard, Citizen – Support
Tobi Hanna-Davies, Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community and Truth, Raical
Healing and Transformation – Support
Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support
Amanda Carlisle, Washtenaw Housing Alliance – Support
Stephanie Hoffman, Kalamazoo City Commissioner – Support
Todd Rockhill, Housing Services Mid-Michigan – Support
Max Glick, Lighthouse MI – Support
Jessi Averill, Citizen – Support
Ian Vincent, Citizen – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 207:
Alex Kontras, Housing Kent – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
Lyn Raymond, United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties – Support
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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 9:55 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 6, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS
SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS
CHAIR
102 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1801
FAX: (517) 373-5801
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at
12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.

Adopted the committee rules.
The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Brinks, Sen.(s) Singh, Moss, Nesbitt and Lauwers, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, supported by Sen. Moss, to adopt the committee rules. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Brinks, Sen.(s) Singh, Moss, Nesbitt, and Lauwers.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
The following individuals submitted testimony to the committee:
- John Lauve
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35pm.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, May 16,
2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SR 15 (Sen. Wojno).
2. Testimony regarding SB 103 (Sen. Cherry), SB 104 (Sen. Daley) and SB 105 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Wojno to summarize Senate Resolution 15.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 15:
Liz Kirwood, FLOW (For the Love Of Water) – Support
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation, Great Lakes district – Support
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation – Support
The Chair invited Senator Cherry, Senator McCann and Bryce Fisher, Chief of Staff to Senator Daley, to explain
Senate Bills 103, 104, and 105. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103, SB 104 and SB 105:
Taylor Ridderbusch, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation – Support
Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association – Support
Dennis Stachewicz, Commercial Fishing Guide from the U.P. – Support
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Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103, SB
104 and SB 105:
Pete Hrodey, Citizen, Marquette MI – Support
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed
Erik Schnelle, National Deer Association – Support
Dave Johnson, UP Sportsmen's Alliance – Support
Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – Support
Cary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen's Club – Support
Joe Hudson, UP Bear Houndsman – Support
Roger Thorman, Michigan State Fox Hunters – Support
Jim Wale, Michigan United Coon Hunters – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Daley was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 23, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, May 16,
2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 22 (Sen. Damoose).
2. Testimony regarding SB 251 (Sen. Geiss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann,
Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Damoose to summarize SB 22.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 22:
Kevin Kline, Michigan Association of Airport Executives and Northwest Regional Airport Authority –
Support
Jim Linderman, Emmet County Prosecutor – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 22:
Tory Richardson, CEO Gerald R Ford Airport – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair summarized SB 251.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 251:
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Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
Rob Pearson, Bus Regulatory and Intercity Supervisor at MDOT – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 23, 2023
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Herbruck Farms.
Herb Herbruck of Herbruck Farms Egg Producers and Nancy Barr, Executive Director of the
Michigan Allied Poultry Industry, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
9:41 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4414 before the committee:
HB 4414
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 290.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4414. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4414 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Aragona.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4414, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the SEMCOG.
The Chair laid HB 4066 before the committee:
HB 4066
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet
office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the
Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the
provision of grants and other financial and
technical assistance related to broadband and
digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities.
Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed
15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. BeGole.
Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to HB 4066:
1. Amend page 4, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 11. This act does not apply on or after September 30, 2031.".
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4066. The motion did not
prevail 7-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4066 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4066, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the SEMCOG.
Marilyn Passmore, representing the Charter Spectrum.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:12 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449 before the committee:
HB 4446
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the
Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state.
HB 4447
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to designate Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr as
holidays in this state.
HB 4448
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to designate Lunar New Year as a holiday in
this state.
HB 4449
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a
holiday in this state.
Representative Puri and Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4446, HB 4447, HB
4448 and HB 4449. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB
4449, but did not wish to speak:
Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations
Council.
The Chair laid HB 4544 and HB 4545 before the committee:
HB 4544
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to designate Rosh Hashanah as a holiday in
this state.
HB 4545
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to designate Yom Kippur as a holiday in this
state.
Representative Arbit and Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4544 and HB
4545. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Aiyash returned to answer questions on HB 4544 and HB 4545.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4544 and HB 4545 but did not wish
to speak:
Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations
Council.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:22 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Department of Treasury- Office of Post-
Secondary Financial Planning before the committee.
Robin Loft, the Post-Secondary Financial Planning Bureau Director, Diane Brewer, the
Michigan Education Trust Executive Director, Diann Cosme, the Student Scholarship Grants
and Outreach Executive Director, and R. Scott de Varona, the Student Loan Repayment
Division Executive Director gave an overview presentation of their department. Questions
and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:27 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB
4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302 before the committee:
HB 4293
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1921 PA 352, entitled "An act to
prohibit the marriage of a person under 16 years of
age and to declare the marriage void," by
amending the title and section 1 (MCL 551.51), as
amended by 1983 PA 198.
HB 4294
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled "An act
establishing the minimum ages for contracting
marriages; to require a civil license in order to
marry and its registration; to provide for the
implementation of federal law; and to provide a
penalty for the violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 551.103), as amended by 2006 PA
578.
HB 4295
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1897 PA 180, entitled "An act to
provide for the issuance of marriage licenses and
certificates without publicity in certain cases; and
to provide criminal and civil penalties for
violation of this act," by amending section 1
(MCL 551.201), as amended by 1983 PA 199.
HB 4296
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1919 PA 160, entitled "An act to
release legally married minors from parental
control and to determine their marital rights and
duties," by amending section 1 (MCL 551.251).
HB 4297
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
2519, 5103, 5204, 5206, and 5215 (MCL
700.2519, 700.5103, 700.5204, 700.5206, and
700.5215), section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA
325, section 5103 as amended by 2016 PA 483,
section 5204 as amended by 2005 PA 204, and
section 5215 as amended by 2020 PA 365.
HB 4298
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 434, entitled "Safe
families for children act," by amending section 5
(MCL 722.1555).
HB 4299
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 125, entitled "An act to
define the rights and responsibilities of hotels and
bed and breakfasts with respect to renting or
leasing hotel or bed and breakfast rooms to
minors," by amending section 4 (MCL 427.304).
HB 4300
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce,"
by amending section 34 (MCL 552.34), as
amended by 1983 PA 211.
HB 4301
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 293, entitled "An act to
establish the status of minors; to define the rights
and duties of parents; to establish rights and duties
to provide support for a child after the child
reaches the age of majority under certain
circumstances; and to establish the conditions for
emancipation of minors," by amending sections 4
and 4e (MCL 722.4 and 722.4e), section 4 as
amended by 1998 PA 509 and section 4e as added
by 1988 PA 403.
HB 4302
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 13,
520d, 520e, and 520l (MCL 750.13, 750.520d,
750.520e, and 750.520l), section 13 as amended
by 2015 PA 210, sections 520d and 520e as
amended by 2012 PA 372, and section 520l as
amended by 1988 PA 138.
Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB
4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302. Questions and discussion
followed.
Austin T. Kreutz, representing the Bonhoeffer Forum, testified in support of HB 4293, HB
4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296,
HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of the State Bar.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4293, HB 4294 and HB 4295, but
did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4301, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4298, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4293. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4293 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4294. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4294 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4295 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4296. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4296 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4297 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4298 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4299 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4300 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4301. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope offered the following amendment to HB 4301:
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "validly" by striking out "married and".
Representative Hope moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4301. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report HB 4301 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4302. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4302 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182 before the committee:
HB 4178
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 219g.
HB 4179
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by
2016 PA 150.
HB 4180
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section
16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section
16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233.
HB 4181
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
HB 4182
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018
PA 182.
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB
4182.
Lynn Spencer, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB
4181 and HB 4182.
Kara Rubenstein Deyerin, representing the Right to Know, testified in support of HB 4178,
HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181
and HB 4182, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4178 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4179 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4180 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4181 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4182 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525 before the committee:
HB 4522
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1082
(MCL 600.1082), as amended by 2012 PA 334,
and by adding chapter 10D.
HB 4523
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1093
(MCL 600.1093), as amended by 2018 PA 591.
HB 4524
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1074
(MCL 600.1074), as added by 2004 PA 224.
HB 4525
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
1064 and 1066 (MCL 600.1064 and 600.1066), as
added by 2004 PA 224.
At 11:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:18 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen, Representative Filler, Representative Hope, and Kate Hude, representing the
Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals, testified together in support of HB
4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Travis Reeds, from the 52nd District Court in Novi, testified in support of HB 4522,
HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525.
Judge Sue Dobrich, retired from Cass County Probate Court, testified in support of HB 4522,
HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525.
At 11:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease.
At 11:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4523 and HB 4525, but did not
wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB
4525, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Alicia Moon, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:46 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4346 before the committee:
HB 4346
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed.
Don Taylor, representing the Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association, testified in
support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Biladeau, representing the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Public Retirement Systems.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:22 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4068 before the committee:
HB 4068
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 253.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4068, but did not wish
to speak:
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4068. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Price moved to report out HB 4068 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman,
Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: Rep. Markkanen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4317 and HB 4318 before the committee:
HB 4317
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to provide for the establishment of solar
energy districts in certain local governmental
units; to provide for the exemption from certain
taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the
owners or lessees of certain qualified facilities; to
provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide
for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; and to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local governmental officials.
HB 4318
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 9
and 9f (MCL 211.9 and 211.9f), section 9 as
amended by 2011 PA 290 and section 9f as
amended by 2017 PA 261.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat called the committee back to order.
Representative Vanderwall and Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 4317 and
HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat laid the committee at ease.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Amanda Stallings, representing National Grid Renewables, testified in support of HB 4317
and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB
4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian VanBlarcom, representing Consumers Energy, and Sarah Hutton, representing DTE
Energy, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Laura Sherman, representing Michigan Energy Innovation, testified in support of HB
4317 and HB 4318.
Representative Tisdel, on behalf of The Principle Caucus, testified in opposition to HB 4317
and HB 4318.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4317 and HB 4318.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
4317 and HB 4318.
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB
4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish
to speak:
Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance.
Erika Kowall, representing the American Clean Power Association.
Eric Stocker, representing AES Clean Energy.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4317. The motion prevailed 10-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman,
Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Brenda Carter 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 Neeley adjourned the meeting at
1:21 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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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
May 17, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4084 (Rep. Shannon).
2. Reported SB 326 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 150 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:53 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 and Theis, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4084:
Rep. Nate Shannon – Support
Jennifer Varney, City of Sterling Heights – Support
Peter Mormon, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4084:
Dave Ruman, J.G. Kern – Support
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Senator Paul Wojno – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 326:
Sen. Sam Singh – Support
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 150:
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Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, a Cavanagh Amendment #1, to SB 326.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the Cavanagh Amendment #1 to SB 326. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 326, as amended. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 326, as amended, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 150 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:12 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/07/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 17, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May
17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony Regarding SB 235 (Sen. Outman).
2. Testimony Regarding HB 4047 (Rep. Bezotte).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from April 19, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 235 and HB 4047 and invited Sen. Outman and Rep. Bezotte to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 235 and HB 4047:
Sherry Kramer, Chapter President, Thumb Chapter, Blue Star Mothers – Support
Jacqueline Ransom, President Blue Star Mothers of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 235 and HB 4047:
Heather Feuerstein, MI Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana was excused
from the 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 9:25 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/24/2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 17, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 339 (Sen. McMorrow).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 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 April 12, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator McMorrow to summarize SB 339. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 339:
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk – Support
Martin Brook, Bloomfield Township Clerk – Support
Erica Petersman, Promote the Vote – Support
Bill Richardson, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 339:
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Bill Zaagman, MI Association of Municipal Clerks – Support
Olivia Luckett, Voter Protection Director, MDP – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LOV – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 24, 2023
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The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:15 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 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, Wozniak, Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State
University Law School before the committee.
Director Jim Townsend, representing the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State
University Law School, provided a presentation on Oversight and Democracy. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 11:28
AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 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 Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4071 before the committee:
HB 4071
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4071, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association.
Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to HB 4071:
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "exceed" by striking out "$150.00" and inserting "$250.00".
2. Amend page 2, line 19, after "(1)" by inserting "unless manufacturers of these
anticancer medications have increased the price of their drug more than the cumulative
annual change in the prescription drug index of the medical care component of the
United States Consumer Price Index".
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4071. 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 Miller moved to report out HB 4071 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 4495 and HB 4496 before the committee:
HB 4495
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending sections 105d and 106
(MCL 400.105d and 400.106), section 105d as
amended by 2018 PA 208 and section 106 as
amended by 2018 PA 511; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 4496
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending sections 105b and 109f
(MCL 400.105b and 400.109f), section 105b as
added by 2007 PA 100 and section 109f as
amended by 2017 PA 224; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Representative Snyder and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 4495 and HB
4496.
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
testified in support of HB 4495.
Dr. Michael Redinger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society's Legislation and
Regulatory Policy Committee, testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496.
Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support
of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496, but did not wish
to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Center of Civil Justice.
Nicole Felix, representing Meridian.
Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Kelly McGivern, representing Molina Healthcare.
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP.
Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan.
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Health Plan.
Kristen Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Phil Yeiter, representing Priority Health.
Melissa Holmquist, representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4495 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
The Chair laid SB 59 before the committee:
SB 59
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 100c (MCL
330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285.
Senator Cherry; Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources; Chief Dave Shaw and Sgt. Damon Owens, both Conservation Officers, testified in
support of SB 59. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Neeley 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
11:17 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov