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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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 March 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4062 and HB 4063 before the committee:
HB 4062
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"
(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title
and by adding section 1c.
HB 4063
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and
section 502 (MCL 37.2502), the title as amended
by 1992 PA 258 and section 502 as amended by
1992 PA 124.
Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 4062 and HB 4063. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jacob Toomey, on behalf of Representative Morgan, testified in support of HB 4062 and HB
4063. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, testified in
support of HB 4062 and HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Carlisle, representing the Washtenaw Housing Alliance, testified in support of HB
4062 and HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 4062 and HB
4063. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in support of HB
4062 and HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4062 and HB 4063, but did not wish
to speak:
Kristen Elliott, representing the Community Housing Network, Inc.
Matt McCormick, representing the Community Housing Network, Inc.
Lisa Tencer, representing the Vera Institute of Justice.
Kristie Reinewald, representing the Housing Services Mid Michigan.
Cynthia Telfer, representing the Melvindale Housing Commission.
Amy Fielder, representing the Michigan Ability Partners.
Jen Little, representing the Michigan Ability Partners.
Randall Bath, representing the Michigan Ability Partners.
Merrill Poliner, representing the Michigan Ability Partners.
Bridget Baisch, representing the Michigan Ability Partners.
Elizabeth Lindsley, representing the Michigan Ability Partners and Ann Arbor Housing
Commission.
Christy Perros with Absolute Title Agency, representing the Michigan Ability Partners.
Nancy Haynes, representing the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan.
Max Glick, representing the Lighthouse Michigan.
Daniel Kelly, representing the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County.
Brian Klovski, representing the Michigan Veterans Foundation.
Taressa B. Snyder, representing herself.
Jacob Doorn, representing the Disability Advocates of Kent County.
Heather Cole, representing the United Ways of Southwest Michigan.
Kaci Pellar, representing the Detroit Disability Power.
Catherine Distelrath, representing the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Elizabeth Kelly, representing HOPE Shelters.
Theodore and Wendy Gantos, representing themselves.
Catherine Hevia and Martin Perry, representing themselves.
Kristina Steele, representing herself.
Christine Valentine, representing herself.
Pam Maxey, representing herself.
Niki Green, representing the Fair Housing Center of SE Mid Michigan.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Terri Legg, representing the United Way of Montcalm - Ionia Counties.
Kaitlynn Lamie, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
Todd Tennis, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Mark Garcia, representing MSHDA.
Monique Stanton, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Jessilyn Averill, representing the Washtenaw Housing Alliance.
Sharon Lapides, representing the Washtenaw Housing Alliance.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Cassie Thierfelder, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Thomas Visco, representing Michigan Community Action.
Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside.
Martha Szilagyi, representing the Lighthouse.
Joel L. Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc.
Amanda Hart, Tonya Defever, and Heather Hodge, representing the Giving Barn
Community Outreach.
Allison Green, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4062 and HB 4063, but did not
wish to speak:
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207 before the committee:
SB 205
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"
(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title
and by adding section 1c.
SB 206
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by
amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended
by 1995 PA 79.
SB 207
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and
section 502 (MCL 37.2502), as amended by 2023
PA 6.
Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207. Questions and discussion
followed.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified with a neutral position on SB 205,
SB 206 and SB 207. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 205, SB 206 and SB
207, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207, but did not
wish to speak:
Niki Green, representing the Fair Housing Coalition of SE Mid Michigan.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Terri Legg, representing the United Way of Montcalm - Ionia Counties.
Kaitlynn Lamie, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
Todd Tennis, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Mark Garcia, representing MSHDA.
Monique Stanton, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective.
Ashley Heldenrich, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 205 and SB 206, but did not wish to
speak:
Paul Terranova, representing the MHAction.
Theodore and Wendy Gantos, representing themselves.
Pamela Maxey, representing herself.
Artemisa Guillory, representing herself.
Holly Hook, representing herself.
Gail Rinehart, representing herself.
Dale Vass, representing himself.
Robin Applebee, representing herself.
Margaret Wisniewski, representing herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:29 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Bezotte joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB
5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446 before the committee:
HB 5437
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1991 PA 180, entitled "An act to
assist in the financing of stadia or convention
facilities; to permit eligible municipalities to
impose and collect an excise tax on businesses
engaged in the preparation and delivery of food
and beverages for immediate consumption, in
leasing or renting motor vehicles in the eligible
municipality, and in providing accommodations
for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; to
limit the rate of that excise tax; to authorize voter
approval in a single ballot question of the excise
tax authorized by this act and of certain purposes
for which the excise tax is imposed; to provide for
the establishment of procedures for the collection,
administration, and enforcement of the excise tax;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments and state and local officials; to
provide for the disposition and transmittal of the
revenues from the tax for stadia or convention
facility development and other purposes and
authorize the pledge of those revenues; to
authorize the appointment of employees and
officials of a local governmental unit to an
authority to which revenues from the tax may be
pledged; to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and
6 (MCL 207.751, 207.752, and 207.756), section 1
as amended by 2008 PA 532.
HB 5438
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to provide for the registry, promotion, and
regulation of certain short-term rentals and hosting
platforms; to create certain databases; to provide
for the imposition and collection of a statewide
excise tax; to provide for the disbursement of the
excise tax; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.
HB 5439
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 254, entitled "Regional
convention and tourism promotion act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 7
(MCL 141.1432, 141.1433, 141.1434, and
141.1437), the title and section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 465.
HB 5440
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1989 PA 244, entitled "Regional
tourism marketing act," by amending the title and
sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 (MCL 141.892,
141.893, 141.894, 141.895, 141.898, and
141.899), the title and section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 466.
HB 5441
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 395, entitled
"Community convention or tourism marketing
act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 3a, 4,
and 8 (MCL 141.872, 141.873, 141.873a, 141.874,
and 141.878), the title and section 2 as amended
by 2018 PA 626, section 3 as amended by 2010 PA
283, section 3a as amended by 1993 PA 224, and
sections 4 and 8 as amended by 1984 PA 59; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5442
(Rep. Byrnes)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State
convention facility development act," by
amending the title and sections 3, 4, 8, 9, and 19
(MCL 207.623, 207.624, 207.628, 207.629, and
207.639), sections 3 and 9 as amended by 2022 PA
276 and sections 4 and 8 as amended by 2009 PA
61.
HB 5443
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled "An act to
permit counties to impose and collect an excise
tax on persons engaged in the business of
providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping
purposes to transient guests; to provide for the
disposition of the revenues thereof; and to
prescribe penalties," by amending the title and
sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.861,
141.862, 141.863, 141.864, 141.866, and
141.867), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 118,
section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 284, and section
7 as amended by 1989 PA 13.
HB 5444
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 340, entitled "Regional
event center financing act," by amending the title
and sections 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 141.1442,
141.1443, and 141.1445).
HB 5445
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 383, entitled
"Convention and tourism marketing act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 8
(MCL 141.882, 141.883, 141.884, and 141.888),
the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 625.
HB 5446
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 25, entitled "Convention
and tourism promotion act," by amending the title
and sections 2, 3, 4, and 8 (MCL 141.1322,
141.1323, 141.1324, and 141.1328), the title and
section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 464.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5443. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn, Paquette,
BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5438. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn, Paquette,
BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews and Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5437, HB 5438,
HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Questions and discussion followed.
Helen Baldwin and Holly Anderson, representing the City of Saugatuck, testified in support
of HB 5438.
John Humphrey, Mayor, representing the City of New Buffalo, testified in support of HB
5438.
Marc Florian, representing the Lincoln Charter Township Planning Commission, testified in
opposition to HB 5438.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. testified, in support of HB 5438.
Amy Shamroe, Mayor, representing the Traverse City, testified in support of HB 5438.
Trevor Tkach, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureau,
testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB
5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB
5438.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438,
HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB
5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Sharon Sykes, representing the American Hotel and Lodging Association, testified in support
of HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB
5445 and HB 5446.
Katy Bertodatto, representing MISTRA, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB
5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446. Questions
and discussion followed.
Nathan Rotman, representing Airbnb, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439,
HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Erika Farley, representing rental property owners, testified in opposition to HB 5438.
Jennifer Poleyn, a short-term rental owner, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB
5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Jaclyn Terwey, representing the Expedia Group, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438,
HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440,
HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Gordon Gallagher, representing Spring Lake Charter Township.
Mike Bozich, representing Granicus.
Mitchell Treadwell, representing the Traverse City commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440,
HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
John Shay, City Manager, representing the City of Wyoming.
Bill Jackson, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Ashley Heidenrich and Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against
Homelessness.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB
5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446, but did not wish to
speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5438, but did not wish to speak:
Yarrow Brown, representing the Housing North.
David Maturen, representing The Michigan Lakes & Streams.
Anne McLaughlin, representing the Spring Lake Township.
Jim Floradsay, representing the Traverse City resident.
Jessica Acmoudy, representing the CEDAM.
Craig Puckett, representing the Conference of Western Wayne.
Leslie Herrick, representing the city of Dearborn.
Harry Burdett, representing the city of Springfield.
Jessica Vilani, representing the city of Berkley.
Steve Baker, representing the city of Berkley.
Greg Patterson, representing the city of Berkley.
Lev Wood, representing Grosse Pointe Farms.
Lisa Knight, representing the city of Grand Rapids.
Bridget Dean, representing the city of Berkley.
Matt Baumgarten, representing the city of Berkley.
Clarence Black, representing the city of Berkley.
Ross Gavin, representing the city of Berkley.
Anita Ashford, representing the city of Port Huron.
Elaine Ferris, representing the city of Mason.
Dennis Hennen, representing the city of Berkley.
Joseph Chin, Jr., representing the city of Charlotte.
Robert Monetza, representing the city of Grand Haven.
Gretchen Gomolka, representing the city of Brighton.
Joe LaRussa, representing the city of Farmington.
Ivory Toussant, Jr., representing the city of Harper Woods.
Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga, representing the city of Troy.
Michael Duweck, representing the city of Charlotte.
Boomer Wingard, representing the city of Mount Pleasant.
David Hamilton, representing the city of Troy.
Maria Taylor, representing the city of Farmington.
Valerie Kindle, representing the city of Harper Woods.
Abe Garcia, representing the city of Wayland.
Marcola Lawler, representing the city of Albion.
Raylon Leaks-May, representing the city of Ferndale.
Rolanda Kelley, representing the city of Ferndale.
Greg Pawlica, representing the city of Ferndale.
Melanie Piana, representing the city of Ferndale.
Jeffrey Jenks, representing the city of Huntington Woods.
Jonathan Smith, representing the village of Clarkston.
Maureen Eke, representing the city of Mount Pleasant.
Janet Dillon, representing the city of Saline.
John Ceo, Jr., representing the city of Saline.
Colleen Brown, representing the city of Montrose.
Karen Mondora, representing the city of Farmington Hills.
Eric Hugnagel, representing the city of St. Johns.
David Tosava, representing the city of Hastings.
Donivan Williams, representing the city of Albion.
Martin Colburn, representing the city of Chelsea.
Yolanda Haynes, representing the city of Southfield.
Jason Smith, representing the city of Belleville.
Mohammed Hassan, representing the city of Hamtramck.
Antoinette Schippers, representing the city of Cadillac.
Jennifer Antel, representing the city of Wayland.
Lola Harmon-Ramsey, representing the city of Fremont.
Sandra Siegel, representing the city of Fremont.
Roger Ballard, representing the city of Battle Creek.
Tara Peltoma, representing the city of Crystal Falls.
Andy LeCureaux, representing the city of Hazel Park.
Gerard Valesano, representing the city of Crystal Falls.
Devin Shea, representing the city of Holland.
Betsy Artz, representing the city of Kentwood.
Jay Blenkhorn, representing the village of Beverly Hills.
William DuPont, representing the village of Ontonogon.
Ken Waldrop, representing the village of Ontonogon.
Brenda Moore, representing the city of Saginaw.
Hirak Chanda, representing the city of Troy.
Nathan Bocks, representing the city of Holland.
Rebecca Fleury, representing the city of Battle Creek.
Jenasia Morris, representing the city of Battle Creek.
Brad Kaye, representing the city of Midland.
Priscilla Garcia, representing the city of Saginaw.
Shea Charles, representing the city of East Grand Rapids.
Alsomiri Mohammed, representing the city of Hamtramck.
Khalil Refai, representing the city of Hamtramck.
Andrea Washington, representing the city of Hazel Park.
Jeff Campbell, representing the village of Beverly Hills.
Robert Clark, representing the city of Monroe.
Regina Williams, representing the city of Harper Woods.
Jim Godbout, representing the city of Westland.
James Gage, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Bill Kimble, representing C2AE.
Tracy Bottecelli, representing the city of Fenton.
Charles Hicks, representing the city of Southfield.
Daniel Gilmartin, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Joshua Atwood, representing the city of Lapeer.
Marlana Swindell, representing the city of Lapeer.
Coretta Houge, representing the city of Southfield.
Mark Vanderpool, representing the city of Sterling Heights.
Barbara Ziarko, representing the city of Sterling Heights.
Michael Fritz, representing the city of Grand Haven.
Jan Fritz, representing the city of Grand Haven.
Emilie LaGrow, representing the village of Cassopolis.
Michael Lesich, representing the city of Fraser.
Rose Jones, representing the city of Detroit.
Michael Balls, representing the city of Saginaw.
Marcus Muhammad, representing the city of Benton Harbor.
Josh Kofflin, representing the city of Milan.
Pamela Howd, representing the city of Linden.
Scott Grossmeyer, representing the city of Fenton.
Deborah Doyle, representing the city of Durand.
Daniel Miller, representing the city of East Jordan.
Michael Misteravich, representing the city of Richmond.
Carla Filkins, representing the city of Cadillac.
Robert McCraight, representing the city of Romulus.
Kevin Krause, representing the city of Romulus.
Mike DeVore, representing the city of Lowell.
Eric Bartkus, representing the city of Lowell.
Michael Burns, representing the city of Lowell.
Marty Chambers, representing the city of Lowell.
Gary Mekjian, representing the city of Farmington Hills.
David Robinson, representing the city of Monroe.
David Murphy, representing the city of Farmington.
Bill Ostash, representing the city of Saginaw.
Annie Boensch, representing the city of Saginaw.
Michelle LaVoy, representing the city of Monroe.
Richard Huff, representing the city of Niles.
Jim Pedersen, representing the village of Cassopolis.
Mark Penzien, representing the city of East Jordan.
Nate Heffron, representing the city of Negaunee.
Robert LaFave, representing the village of L'Anse.
Josh Jones, representing the city of Menominee.
Kim Shiner, representing the city of Manistique.
Irma Gonzalez-Hidor, representing the city of Manistique.
Amy Evans, representing the city of Springfield.
Bob Ellis, representing the city of Howell.
Norman Taylor, representing the city of Wayland.
Ray Culbert, representing the city of Linden.
Neal Seabert, representing the village of Douglas.
Sally Davis, representing the city of Marquette.
Heather Feazel, representing the city of Greenville.
Tim Morales, representing the city of Saginaw.
Brian Chapman, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Don gerrie, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Steve Habusta, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Brook Thomas, representing the city of St. Joseph.
Danielle Tiedeman, representing the city of Watervliet.
Christopher Johnson, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
John Hodgson, representing the city of St. Joseph.
Emily Hackworth, representing the city of St. Joseph.
Ryan Monroe, representing the city of Roseville.
Joseph Grzybowski, representing the city of Manton.
Haley Snyder, representing the city of Albion.
LeighAnn Mikesell, representing the city of Muskegon.
Charles Abbey, representing the city of Burton.
Duane Haskins, representing the city of Burton.
Elaine McLain, representing the city of Birmingham.
Jim Gammicchia, representing the city of Roseville.
Muhtasin Sadman, representing the city of Hamtramck.
George Bosanic, representing the city of Greenville.
Claude Johnson, representing the city of Greenville.
Robert Slattery, Jr., representing the city of Mount Morris.
Rock Abboud, representing the village of Beverly Hills.
Representative Rogers moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:27 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5527 (S-2) (Rep. Fitzgerald) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5528 (S-2) (Rep. Carter) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep. Carter to summarize HB’s 5527 - 5528.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5527-5528:
Cindie DeWolf, American Heart Association – Support
Alex Bowerson, American Heart Association – Support
Dr. Alyssa Vermeulen, University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital – Support
Dr. Brad Uren, MI State Medical Society and MI College of Emergency Physicians – Support
Ken Edmonds, National Football League – Support
Randy Gillary, The Kimberly Ann Gillary Foundation - Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB’s
5527-5528:
Page 1 of 2
Jennifer Smith, MI Association of School Boards – Support HB 5527
Nicole Nystrom, Stryker Corporation – Support
Dr. Robert Neumar, Save MI Heart – Support
Dr. Michael Fill, MI College of Emergency Physicians – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, MI Department of Education – Support
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Webber to summarize amendment #1 to HB 5527.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt amendment #1 to HB 5527. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report HB 5527, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Webber to summarize amendment #1 to HB 5528.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt amendment #1 to HB 5528. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to report HB 5528, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 18, 2024
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh and Theis

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:48 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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 Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5583 and HB 5586 before the committee:
HB 5583
(Rep. Byrnes)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 15
(MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
HB 5586
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL
4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383, and by adding
section 6b.
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified in support of HB
5583 and HB 5586. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:11 AM, Rep. Breen called the committee back to order.
Representative Byrnes and Representative Hope testified in support of HB 5583 and HB 5586.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:26 AM, Rep. Breen laid the committee at ease.
At 11:27 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Shannon Abbott, representing Common Cause, testified in support of HB 5583 and HB 5586.
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in support HB 5586.
Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Holman, Ph.D., representing Public Citizen, testified in support of HB 5583 and HB 5586.
Roberta Duda, representing American Promise, testified in support of HB 5583 and HB 5586.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5583 and HB 5586, but did not wish to
speak:
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
John DeSpelder, representing Traverse Indivisible.
Nicholas Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:43 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, April 18, 2024
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, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 449 and SB 450 before the committee:
SB 449
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 108b.
SB 450
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 108a.
Senator Irwin and Senator Daley testified together in support of SB 449 and SB 450.
Questions and discussion followed.
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association, testified in
support of SB 449 and SB 450. Questions and discussion followed.
Kort St. John, representing CareLine Medical and the Michigan Home Health Association,
testified in support of SB 449 and SB 450. Questions and discussion followed.
Jena Colon, PT, representing APTA-MI, testified in support of SB 449 and SB 450. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 449 and SB 450, but did not wish to
speak:
Alex Meixner, representing the ALS Association.
The Chair laid HB 5013, HB 5435 and HB 5436 before the committee:
HB 5013
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 5435
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406tt.
HB 5436
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17703, 17704,
17707, 17708, 17709, 17744, 17751, and 17757
(MCL 333.17703, 333.17704, 333.17707,
333.17708, 333.17709, 333.17744, 333.17751,
and 333.17757), sections 17703, 17707, 17708,
17751, and 17757 as amended by 2023 PA 97,
section 17704 as amended by 2018 PA 41, section
17709 as amended by 2020 PA 142, and section
17744 as amended by 2020 PA 136, and by adding
section 17744g.
Chair Rogers, Representative Young, and Angie Goulet, on behalf of Representative Hope,
testified in support of HB 5013, HB 5435 and HB 5436.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5013, HB 5435 and HB 5436, but
did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Sharon Pedersen, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice
Network.
Loretta Bush, representing Authority Health.
Susan Rosas, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Dr. Haley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynocologists.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5435 and HB 5436, but did not wish
to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5013, but did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5013. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5013 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 12-2-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5435. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5435 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-3-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5436. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall offered the following amendment to HB 5436, as substitute (H-2):
1. Amend page 11, line 22, after "individual" by striking out the comma and
"regardless of the individual's age and" and inserting "who is an adult,".
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5436, as substitute (H-2).
The motion did not prevail 6-12-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Pass: Rep. Filler.
Representative Thompson offered the following amendment to HB 5436, as substitute (H-2):
1. Amend page 11, line 26, after "contraceptive." by inserting "A pharmacist shall
not issue a prescription for a hormonal contraceptive patch, a self-administered
hormonal contraceptive, emergency contraceptive, or a vaginal ring hormonal
contraceptive to an individual under this section for more than 24 months after the date
that an initial prescription is issued to the individual under this section, unless the
individual presents evidence to the pharmacist that the individual has consulted with a
primary care physician or another licensed health professional that the pharmacist
considers appropriate.".
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5436, as substitute (H-2).
The motion did not prevail 7-12-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5436 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 12-5-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Thompson.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Schmaltz.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:04 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Reps. McFall, Grant.
Excused: Reps. McFall, Grant.
Representative Bezotte joined the committee remotely.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 27 before the committee:
SB 27
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406hh.
Senator Anthony and Joseph Sulivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services, testified in support of SB 27. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 27, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Holmquist, representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan.
Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Inseparable.
Sara Ismail, representing ACCESS.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan.
Alan Boler, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
Jamie Zanewski, representing Aetna.
Keith Lake, representing the AHIP.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid HB 5290 and SB 632 before the committee:
HB 5290
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 33 (MCL 487.2153).
SB 632
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 33 (MCL 487.2153).
Representative Aiyash and Senator Anthony testified in support of HB 5290 and SB 632.
Questions and discussion followed.
Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, Tom Hickson, representing
the Michigan Catholic Conference, and Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community
Economic Development Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5290 and SB
632. Questions and discussion followed.
Samika Douglas and Dallas Lenear testified in support of HB 5290 and SB 632.
John Rabenold, representing Check 'n Go, testified in opposition of HB 5290 and SB 632.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5290 and SB 632 but did not wish to
speak:
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
John M. Williams, representing Habitat for Humanity Michigan.
Michelle Van Dyke, representing Heart of West MI United Way.
Robert Joerg, representing MI Laborers District Council.
Amanda Klein, representing United Way of Southeastern Michigan.
Seth Johnson, representing United Way of Northwest Michigan.
Todd Tennis, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Patrick Schaefer, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Paula Cunningham, representing AARP of Michigan.
Gail J. Hill, representing Allegan Homeless Solutions.
Doug Baum, representing the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Wende Randall, representing the Kent County Essential Needs Taskforce.
Rebekah Kik, representing the City of Kalamazoo.
Thomas Visco, representing Michigan Community Action.
Lindsey S. Reames, representing the Grand Rapids Housing Commission.
Rebecca O'Connell, representing Lake Trust Credit Union.
Andy Schor, representing the City of Lansing.
Norman G. DeLisle, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
Glenn Wilson, representing Communities First Inc.
Michelle LaJoie, representing Community Action Alger Marquette.
Audricka Jacob, representing the Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs.
Hank Hubbard, representing One Detroit Credit Union.
Zac Foster, representing the Ypsilanti Housing Commission.
Carma S. Peters, representing Michigan Legacy Credit Union.
Martin Carter, representing Astera Credit Union.
Ruth Johnson, representing the Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
Dwayne Barnes, representing Detroit City Future.
Vanessa Buhs, representing Manistee County Human Services.
The following person submitted a card in opposition of HB 5290 and SB 632 but did not wish
to speak:
Greg Wittmeier, representing MM Finance.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5290 and SB 632, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Monica Burks, representing the Center for Responsible Lending.
Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5290 and SB 632, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Sarah Faust, representing Advance America.
Julie Townsend, representing Purpose Financial.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 632 but did not wish to speak:
Jenell Mansfield, representing AFT Michigan.
Steven Rzeppa, representing AFSCME.
Evie Sweeney, representing Invest Detroit.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 632, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Jennifer Root, representing the SEIU Michigan.
Kelli Ellsworth-Etchison, representing the Black Leadership Advisory Council.
Representative Scott moved to excuse Representatives McFall and Grant from the meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Neyer moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:24 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5461 before the committee:
HB 5461
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to create the secure retirement savings
program to provide retirement savings options for
certain employees; to create the secure retirement
savings board and prescribe its powers and duties;
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
governmental officers and entities; to require
participation in the program by certain employers;
to create the secure retirement savings program
fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury
consisting of employee retirement accounts; to
establish the Michigan secure retirement
administrative fund to pay program administrative
expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require
the promulgation of rules.
Representative McFall, Paula D. Cunningham, representing the American Association of
Retired Persons, and John Scott, representing Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of
HB 5461. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:24 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:27 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Johnnie Bellows, representing the Aura Company, testified in support of HB 5461.
Delaware State Senator Brian Pettyjohn testified in support of HB 5461. Questions and
discussion followed.
Caren Lock, representing the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America,
testified in support of HB 5461. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in
opposition to HB 5461. Questions and discussion followed.
Nathan Glassey, representing the American Retirement Association, testified in support of
HB 5461. Questions and discussion followed.
Maddie Elliot, representing Michigan's Children, testified in support of HB 5461.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5461, but did not wish
to speak:
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5461, but did not wish to speak:
Jessica Acmoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Kevin Heard, representing the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
Jill Nelson, representing Hot Diggity Dog Walking and Pet Sitting.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5461, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-
Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 10:17 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 18, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
April 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4718 (S-1) (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 599 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4948 (Rep. Grant) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 814 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 815 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4718 (S-1), and invited Rep. Pohutsky to summarize the (S-1) version.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4718 (S-1):
Jenn Garland, Michigan PTA – Support
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
Sharon Pedersen, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network - Support
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #1 to HB 4781 (S-1), and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4718 (S-1). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4718. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4718 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 599 and invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 599:
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 599 (S-1):
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Sen. Johnson offer amendment #1 to SB 599 (S-1), and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to SB 599 (S-1). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 599. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report SB 599 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4948 and 4960.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4948 and 4960:
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4948
Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Oppose HB 4960
Leah Bacon, Center for Employment Opportunities – Support HB 4960
Wayne Bisard, Michigan Council of Professional Investigators – Oppose HB 4960
Sen. Runestad offer amendment #1 to HB 4960, and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4960. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4948 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4960 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 814-815, and summarized the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 814-815:
The Honorable Judge Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Bruce A. Timmons, Self - Support SB 815, Neutral SB 814
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 814-805:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
James Gibbs, Court Administrator, 18th District Court Westland – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Michelle Adkins, 20th District Court, Dearborn Heights – Support
Lisa C. Akers, Court Administrator, City of Grosse Point – Support
Craig Puckett, Conference of Western Wayne – Support SB 815
Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report SB 814 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report SB 815 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/02/2024


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections & Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and Outman

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, April 24, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

General Government – Wednesday, April 24, 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, April 24, 4:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

MDE – Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation – Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, April 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 (CANCELLED)

Oversight – Wednesday, April 24, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:24 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 18, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 756 (S-1) ( Shink) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as
substituted.
2. Referred SB 757 (S-1) ( Shink) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as
substituted.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) of SB 756. Without
objection, the Substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 756 to the Committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Outman.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the (S-1) of SB 757. Without
objection, the Substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to refer SB 757 to the Committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Outman.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding human milk transportation services:
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Angelene Adams, Mama's Mobile Milk – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding prisoner healthcare:
Karley Abramson, Citizen's Research Council of Michigan – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Tri-Cap Community
Adjudication Program:
Gary Davis and Chris Brown, Michigan Association of Community Corrections and Advancement – No
Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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 March 19, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5400 and HB 5401 before the committee:
HB 5400
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b
(MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.
HB 5401
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2023 PA 278.
Representative Arbit and Representative Grant testified together in support of HB 5400 and
HB 5401. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5400 and HB 5401, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5400. 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 Breen moved to report out HB 5400 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5401. 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 Arbit moved to report out HB 5401 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:40 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Chair Hoskins read a letter referring HB 5236, HB 5237, HB 5238, and HB 5557 to the
Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing.
Chair Hoskins laid a presentation before the Committee from the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority CEO and Executive Director, Amy Hovey.
Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4907 and HB 4908 before the committee:
HB 4907
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 29, 29a,
29b, and 29d (MCL 125.2029, 125.2029a,
125.2029b, and 125.2029d), sections 29 and 29b
as added by 2008 PA 75, section 29a as amended
by 2011 PA 291, and section 29d as amended by
2020 PA 199; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4908
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 701 and 703
(MCL 206.701 and 206.703), section 701 as
amended by 2022 PA 148 and section 703 as
amended by 2016 PA 158, and by adding sections
285 and 677.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4907 and HB 4908, but did not wish
to speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Michael Tardif, representing the MI Joint Council 43 Teamsters.
David Haddad, representing Haddads Inc.
Chris Kowal, representing Stardock Systems Inc.
Jonathan Braue, representing the Michigan Film Industry Association.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4907 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4908 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5030
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as
amended by 1982 PA 506.
HB 5031
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as
amended by 2000 PA 257.
HB 5032
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as
amended by 2017 PA 127.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032, but
did not wish to speak:
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5032, but did not wish to speak:
Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5030 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5031 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5032 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5060 and HB 5523 before the committee:
HB 5060
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled "Michigan
economic and social opportunity act of 1981,"
(MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119).
HB 5523
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to create the bureau of community services
and the commission on economic and social
opportunity; to reduce the causes, conditions, and
effects of poverty; to promote social and economic
opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low-
income individuals; to provide for the designation
of community action agencies; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state departments, the
bureau, the commission, and community action
agencies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5060 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5523 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:41 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233, HB 5234 and HB 5269 before the committee:
HB 5231
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 503
(MCL 380.503), as amended by 2023 PA 34.
HB 5232
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 553
(MCL 380.553), as amended by 2011 PA 277.
HB 5233
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1311e
(MCL 380.1311e), as amended by 2009 PA 205.
HB 5234
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 523
(MCL 380.523), as amended by 2011 PA 277.
HB 5269
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 504a,
506, 525, 527, 557, 560, 1311h, and 1311k (MCL
380.504a, 380.506, 380.525, 380.527, 380.557,
380.560, 380.1311h, and 380.1311k), section 504a
as amended and sections 525 and 527 as added by
2003 PA 179, section 506 as added by 1993 PA
362, sections 557 and 560 as added by 2009 PA
205, section 1311h as amended by 2012 PA 620,
and section 1311k as added by 1999 PA 23.
The Committee adopted substitute (H-1) to HB 5231 on October 31st, 2023.
The Committee adopted substitute (H-1) to HB 5232 on October 31st, 2023.
The Committee adopted substitute (H-1) to HB 5233 on October 31st, 2023.
The Committee adopted substitute (H-1) to HB 5234 on October 31st, 2023.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233, HB 5234
and HB 5269, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233, HB
5234 and HB 5269, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233 and HB
5234, but did not wish to speak:
Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5269, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 5231 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5232 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5233 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5234 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Shannon moved to report out HB 5269 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 5450 and HB 5451 before the committee:
HB 5450
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1313a.
HB 5451
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1313b.
Representative Brixie and Representative MacDonell testified in support of HBs 5450 and
5451. Questions and discussion followed.
Ted Verner, father of Michigan State University shooting victim Alexandria Verner, testified
in support of HBs 5450 and 5451. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Christine Schloesser, a family medicine practitioner in Canton, Amy Gallagher, a
counselor in the Troy School District, and Selene Koremenos-Tsebelis, a student at Huron
High School, all representing Everytown for Gun Safety testified in support of HBs 5450 and
5451. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support
of HBs 5450 and 5451. Questions and discussion followed.
Liz Morley, a mother of twin boys who were present during the Oxford shooting, testified in
support of HBs 5450 and 5451.
Benjamin and Susan Arthur, whose daughter Phoebe was injured during the Oxford shooting,
testified in support of HBs 5450 and 5451.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451, but did not wish
to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jenn Garland, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:23 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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 Snyder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 702 before the committee:
SB 702
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1206,
1209, and 1210 (MCL 339.1206, 339.1209, and
339.1210), as amended by 1997 PA 97.
Senator Singh; Don Romain, representing Douglas J Aveda; and David Dagenais,
representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of SB 702.
The following association submitted a card in support of SB 702, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals.
The Chair laid SB 602 before the committee:
SB 602
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 2501
and 2512 (MCL 339.2501 and 339.2512), as
amended by 2016 PA 502, and by adding section
2512g.
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 602. Questions and discussion followed.
Stewart Sanders, the Newaygo County Register of Deeds, testified in support of SB 602.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of SB 602.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 602, but did not wish to
speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 602, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing Zillow.
The Chair laid HB 5156 before the committee:
HB 5156
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 403, entitled "Michigan
unarmed combat regulatory act," by amending
sections 10, 11, 33b, and 54a (MCL 338.3610,
338.3611, 338.3633b, and 338.3654a), sections 10
and 11 as amended and section 33b as added by
2015 PA 183 and section 54a as amended by 2017
PA 146, and by adding sections 33e, 52a, and 54b.
At 10:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order.
Representative Tyrone Carter; and Don Weatherspoon, representing the Unarmed Combat
Commission, testified in support of HB 5156. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:53 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease.
At 10:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5156, but did not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 5460 before the committee:
HB 5460
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
sections 12, 13, and 22 (MCL 492.112, 492.113,
and 492.122), section 12 as amended by 1994 PA
2 and section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231.
Representative Farhat; Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance
and Financial Services; and Kurt Berryman, representing the Michigan Auto Dealers
Association, testified in support of HB 5460. Questions and discussion followed.
Rob Mossel, representing the Ford Motor Company, testified in support of HB 5460.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:18 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee:
HB 5304
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 634 (MCL
257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5304. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5304 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5223 and HB 5224 before the committee:
HB 5223
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 79h.
HB 5224
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 12e
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by
2011 PA 59.
Representative Rogers and Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5223 and HB
5224. Questions and discussion followed.
Paul Runnels, representing Open Roads, testified in support of HB 5223 and HB 5224.
Matthew Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB
5223 and HB 5224.
Alex Seasock testified in support of HB 5223 and HB 5224.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5223 and HB 5224, but did not wish to
speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
The Chair laid SB 465 before the committee:
SB 465
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 643b.
Chris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, joined by Adam Tountas, representing the
Michigan County Road Commission Self-Insurance Pool, testified in support of SB 465.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 465, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:18 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 (CANCELLED)

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:49 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at
12:30 p.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer,
Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting
minutes from April 9, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Ellyn Ackerman and John Maxwell provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2024-2025
Department of Health and Human Services Budget (SB 767)
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
767. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, and Outman.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, and Bayer.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis.
Pass: Sen.(s) Outman.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh,
to adjourn the committee at 12:47 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer,
VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Young.
Excused: Rep. Young.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on 2024 Weather Impacts on Tree Fruit Crops before the
Committee.
Nancy Nyquist, representing Michigan Tree Fruit Commission, gave a presentation on 2024
Weather Impacts on Tree Fruit Crops. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Veterans in Agriculture before the Committee.
Dr. Adam Ingaro, representing Michigan Food and Farming Systems, gave a presentation on
Michigan Veterans in Agriculture. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representative Young from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:20 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov