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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
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
June 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4308 (Rep. O'Neal) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4723 (S-2) (Rep. Morgan) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5056 (S-1) (Rep. Miller) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5058 (S-1) (Rep. Bierlein) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4928 (S-3) (Rep. Shannon) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4929 (Rep. Carter) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4930 (S-1) (Rep. Carter) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 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, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. O'Neal to summarize HB 4308.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4308:
Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney, Michigan Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association – Support
Rep. Ronnie Peterson, Citizen – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4308:
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4308 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of HB 4723.
The Chair invited Rep. Morgan to summarize HB 4723 and the (S-2) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Scott Skrzypczak, ISMA Navigation Engineering and Legislative Committee – Support
Eric Peace, Lake Carriers' Association – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4723:
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4723. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-2) version of HB 4723 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered (S-1) versions of HB 5056 and HB 5058.
The Chair invited Jackson Pahle, of Rep. Miller's office, Dr. Quentin Tyler of MSU Extension, and Jodi Schulz,
of the Children and Youth Institute, to summarize HB 5056 and HB 5058 and the (S-1) versions.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5056 and HB 5058:
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Stephanie Szymas, Michigan Agri-Business Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5056. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of HB 5056 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5058. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of HB 5058 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of HB 4928.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4930.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4928, HB 4929, and HB 4930:
Bruce Timmons, Citizen – Oppose
Gavin Goetz, AT&T – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Oppose
Mac Dashney, Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4928. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom and Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-3) version of HB 4928 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, and Bumstead
Pass: Sen. Victory
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4929 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, and Bumstead
Pass: Sen. Victory
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4930. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, and Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of HB 4930 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, and Bumstead
Pass: Sen. Victory
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 4:17 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: October 8, 2024
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location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Herzberg, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Herzberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 504 before the committee:
SB 504
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10gg (MCL 460.10gg), as added
by 2018 PA 348.
Senator McDonald Rivet; and Jason Griffin, representing Hemlock Semiconductor, testified
in support of SB 504. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Heston, representing Hemlock Semiconductor, testified in support of SB 504.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 504, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Felan, representing the Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
Jeff Stoutenburg, representing DOW.
Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy.
Tony Stamas, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
The Chair laid HB 5568 before the committee:
HB 5568
(Rep. Scott)
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 Neeley moved to report out HB 5568 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee:
HB 5682
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 30, 623, and
815 (MCL 206.30, 206.623, and 206.815), section
30 as amended by 2023 PA 4 and section 623 as
amended and section 815 as added by 2021 PA
135.
Representative Hill discussed the changes in substitute (H-1) to HB 5682.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Greenburg, representing Peninsula Fiber Network.
Joelle Demand, representing Broadband Association of Michigan.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5682. The motion prevailed 11-
0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Herzberg, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Schmaltz.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Herzberg, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:30 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, June 5, 2024
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 22, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 235 before the committee:
SB 235
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to designate February 1 of each year as
"Blue Star Mothers Day".
Senator Rick Outman and Trudy Wysocki, representing the Michigan Department of the Blue
Star Mothers of America, testified in support of SB 235. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out SB 235 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:13 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 12, 2024


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The House Higher Education Committee was meeting jointly with the House Appropriations
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges.
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 Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Glanville laid a presentation on the Growing Michigan Together Higher Education
Subcommittee Recommendations before the Committee.
Dr. Bill Pink, President of Ferris State University, Dr. Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb
Community College, Ryan Bliss, Executive Director of the Michigan College Access
Network, and Kevin Scott, President of TalentFirst, gave a presentation on the Higher
Education recommendations from the Growing Michigan Together Council Report.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:58 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 12, 2024


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
2:44 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Smit.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Smit.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5350 before the committee:
HB 5350
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 17757c.
Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 5350. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5350, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Chip Falanee, representing the Bronson Healthcare.
Kim Ross, representing the Michigan Medicine.
Deb Brinson, representing the Honor Community Health.
Ascension Michigan.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Gabe Schneider, representing the Munson Healthcare.
Jon Shiflett, representing the Priority Health.
Jon Shiflett, representing the Corewell Health.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5350, but did not wish to speak:
Steven Rapundalo, representing the MichBIO.
Jessie Crews, representing the Gilead Sciences.
Andrea Todd-Harlin, representing the Sanofi.
Lilly Melander, representing the BIO.
Genentech.
Jen Laws, representing the Community Access National Network.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Rev. Horace Sheffield III, representing the Detroit Association of Black Organization.
Sandie Benen, representing the GSK.
John Spinello, representing the Astellas.
Emily Gibellina, representing the Abbvie.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Amgen.
Ed Sagebiel, representing the Eli Lilly and Company.
Travis Butchello, representing the Healthcare Distribution Alliance.
Kristin Parde, representing PhRMA, Dr. Bill Smith, representing Pioneer Institute, and Peter
Fotos, representing PhRMA testified in opposition to HB 5350. Questions and discussion
followed.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health, Joe Munrose, representing Memorial Owosso, Ben
Frederick, representing Memorial Health, Maureen D-Angostino, representing McLaren,
Deidra Wilson, representing McLaren, and Representative Farhat testified in support of HB
5350. Questions and discussion followed.
Frank Waters and Mike Weesies, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association,
testified in support of HB 5350. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Smit from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the
meeting at 4:14 PM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 14,
2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 5, 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, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Reps. Edwards, Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Edwards, Arbit.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5110 before the committee:
HB 5110
(Rep. Wozniak)
An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert
income trusts to unitrusts, convert express
unitrusts to income trusts, and change the
percentage or method used to calculate unitrust
amounts.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5110, but did not wish
to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5110 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5724 before the committee:
HB 5724
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain
other individuals; to protect certain information of
judges and certain other individuals from
disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
certain other people and entities; and to provide
remedies.
Chair Breen testified in support of HB 5724.
Judge David McKeague, representing the U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit, testified in
support of HB 5724.
Judge Esther Salas, representing the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey,
testified in support of HB 5724. Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement, representing the Michigan Supreme Court, testified in
support of HB 5724. Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Judge Brock Swartzle, representing the Michigan Court of Claims and the Michigan
Court of Appeals, testified in support of HB 5724. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Kathleen McCarthy, representing the Wayne County Circuit Court, testified in support
of HB 5724. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Quick, President of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5724.
Katie Albosta Kelly and Karen Hahn, both representing the Michigan Association of Register
of Deeds, Inc., testified together with a neutral position on HB 5724. Questions and
discussion followed.
Shannon Tanis, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5724.
Tom Howe, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5724.
At 11:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5724, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jody White, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5724, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Peter DeFilippis, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5724, but did not wish to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Chief Judge Sean F. Cox, representing the U.S. District Court - Eastern District of
Michigan.
Chief Judge Hala Y. Jarbou, representing the U.S. District Court - Western District of
Michigan.
Judge Mike Carpenter, President of the Michigan District Judges Association.
Judge Martha M. Snow, representing herself.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan.
James Ryan, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association.
Representative Dievendorf moved to excuse Representatives Edwards and Arbit from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:43 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4647 (Rep. Aiyash) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 840 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 878 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 868 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 1:33 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 1:36 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4647:
Adam Stacey, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report HB 4647 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain SB 840. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 840:
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Dr. Donna Bell, Black Leadership Advisory Council – Support
Christopher Burtley, Black Leadership Advisory Council – Support
Kim Trent, LEO Liaison to the Black Leadership Advisory Council – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 840:
Chris Jackson, Executive Director Michigan Legislative Black Caucus – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 840 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize SB 878. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 878:
Kurt Berryman, Michigan Auto Dealers Assoc. – Support
Erin Schor, MDOS – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 878. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report the (S-1) version of SB 878 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to explain SB 868.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 868:
Bret Visner, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers – Support
Apollo Braganini, MI Wine Producers Assoc. – Opposition
Jon O'Connor MI Craft Distillers Assoc. – Opposition
Scott Graham, MI Brewers Guild – Opposition
Michigan Spirits Association – Opposition
Brian Pizzutti, RNDC Michigan – Opposition
Andy Deloney, Distilled Spirits Council of U.S. – Opposition
David Marvin, Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Shelly Stahl, Wine Institute – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:54 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2024
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at
3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 353 (Sen. Klinefelt).
2. Testimony regarding SB 879 (Sen. Singh).
3. Testimony regarding SB 880 (Sen. Singh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 881 (Sen. Outman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Reka Holley Voelker, Communications Sections Manager and Legislative Tribal Liaison for
the Michigan Public Service Commission, to provide an overview of the Michigan Energy Assistance Program
(MEAP).
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Singh, Klinefelt, and Outman to summarize SB 353, and SB 879 to SB 881.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 353 and SB 880:
Alicia Ramon, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) – Support
Angie Sterner, Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm and The Salvation Army – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 353, SB 879, SB 880, and SB
881:
Tonya Swenor, Superior Watershed Partnership – Support
Brian Lewis, Consumers Energy – Support
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Sakinah Howard, DTE – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 353, SB 879,
SB 880, and SB 881:
Thomas Visco, Michigan Community Action – Support
Marissa Boerman, True North Community Services – Support
Sean Scane, United Way of Southeast Michigan – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 880:
Katie Abraham, Michigan Municipal Electric Association – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 353,
SB 879, SB 880, and SB 881:
Maureen Taylor, Michigan Welfare Rights Organization – Support
Reverend Horace Sheffield, DABO – Support
Reverend Deidric Tupper, New Faith Temple – Support
Bishop Charles Ellis, Greater Grace Temple – Support
Reverend Richard White, Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity – Support
Reverend Sharinese Jackson, Vernon Chapel – Support
Reverend Eddie Williams, Lake Ridge Village – Support
Mary Carmen, LASED – Support
Reverend John Hern, Christian Faith Ministries – Support
Reverend Douglas Butler, Mayflower Church – Support
Alice Thompson, BFDI Educational Services, Inc. – Support
Rachel Reinink, Love INC of Wexford and Osceola Counties – Support
Cyndi Pettit, Neighborhood House – Support
Eva Garza Dewaelsche, SER Metro Detroit and Jobs for Progress Inc. – Support
Pamela Udeagwu, Women, Children, and Families United – Support
Cathy Somes, Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources – Support
Todd Lipa, CARES in Farmington Hills – Support
Sam Washington, Sam Washington Foundation – Support
Christine Robere, United Way of Lakeshore – Support
Jennifer Dennis, SEMCO – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Derek Dalling, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Support
Jack Schinderle, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum – Support
The following cards were turned in of individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 880:
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 12, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 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 Breen joined the committee remotely.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5788 before the committee:
HB 5788
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to enact the uniform public expression
protection act; and to provide protections and
remedies to persons sued for exercising rights to
expression and other constitutionally protected
rights.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope testified in support of HB 5788. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kaitlin Wolff, representing the Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of HB 5788.
Questions and discussion followed.
Danielle Canepa, representing Pitt McGehee, testified in support of HB 5788. Questions and
discussion followed.
Elizabeth Abdnour, representing Abdnour Weiker LLP, testified in support of HB 5788.
Questions and discussion followed.
Christy McGillivray, representing the Sierra Club Michigan, testified in support of HB 5788.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of HB 5788.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5788, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:53 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 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, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 481 before the committee:
SB 481
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled "An act to
create certain entities in the Michigan strategic
fund; to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on those entities and on certain state employees
and public employees; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.1972),
as amended by 2010 PA 337.
Renee Wilson, Legislative Director for Senator Klinefelt, Bree Anderson, representing
MEDC, and Tanya Markos-Vanno, representing Apex Accelerators, testified in support of SB
481.
At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:12 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled "Michigan
planning enabling act," by amending sections 7,
15, and 33 (MCL 125.3807, 125.3815, and
125.3833), section 7 as amended by 2010 PA 134,
section 15 as amended by 2010 PA 105, and
section 33 as amended by 2010 PA 306.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. St. Germaine.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid SB 559, SB 562, HB 5768, HB 5769 and HB 5770 before the committee:
SB 559
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 9, 88s,
and 88t (MCL 125.2009, 125.2088s, and
125.2088t), section 9 as amended and section 88s
as added by 2021 PA 136, and section 88t as added
by 2021 PA 134, and by adding section 88u.
SB 562
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending sections 2 and 4
(MCL 12.252 and 12.254), section 2 as amended
by 2023 PA 174 and section 4 as added by 2021
PA 137.
HB 5768
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 695a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5769
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to create a transformational projects
authority; to prescribe the powers, duties, and
jurisdictions of the transformational projects
authority; to provide for the awarding of certain
transportation-related grants; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; and to provide for the
promulgation of rules.
HB 5770
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," (MCL 12.251 to 12.262) by adding
section 4a.
Steve Vagnozzi, Government Affairs Coordinator for the Michigan Association of Railroad
Passengers, testified in support of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770, and SBs 559 and 562.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wegela testified in opposition of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770, and SBs 559 and
562.
At 9:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to SB 559. The motion prevailed 11-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 559 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5).
The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Roth.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 562. The motion prevailed 11-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 562 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Roth.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 559 and SB 562, but did not wish to
speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 5768:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "125.1458a." by inserting "It is the intent of the
legislature that the money deposited under this subdivision must not be used to provide
any services, grants, or other program assistance to a recipient who is not a United
States citizen unless that recipient is a qualified alien as that term is defined under 8
USC 1641.".
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5768. The motion did not
prevail 6-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Whitsett, Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5768 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Roth.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5769. The motion prevailed 10-
0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller,
VanWoerkom, Martin.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Roth offered the following amendment to HB 5769 (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, line 27, after "senate." by inserting "Of the members appointed by
the governor, 1 must be appointed from a list of 3 or more nominees submitted by the speaker
of the house of representatives, 1 must be appointed from a list of 3 or more nominees
submitted by the minority leader of the house of representatives, 1 must be appointed from
list of 3 or more nominees submitted by the senate majority leader, and 1 must be appointed
from a list of 3 or more nominees submitted by the senate minority leader. Each list described
in this subsection must include not less than 1 individual with expertise in public
transportation.".
Representative Roth moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5769 (H-1). The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth offered the following amendments to HB 5769 (H-1):
1. Amend page 9, line 26, after "that" by striking out the balance of the line and
inserting "connects to public transportation, is".
2. Amend page 9, line 27, after "or" by inserting "has a".
Representative Roth moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5769 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom offered the following amendment to HB 5769 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, line 28, after "2025" by inserting "The authority shall not issue bonds,
notes, or any other evidence of indebtedness." and renumbering of the other sections.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to withdraw the amendment. There being no objection,
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5769 with recommendation, as amended, as
substituted (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Roth.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5770 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Roth.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5768, HB 5769 and HB 5770, but
did not wish to speak:
Kate Daisher, representing the Lenawee Public Transit Authority.
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Courtney Bourgoin, representing Evergreen Action.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 559, SB 562, HB 5768, HB 5769 and
HB 5770, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 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 9:49 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 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,
Xiong, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 567 and SB 568 before the committee:
SB 567
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1280f
(MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2023 PA 224.
SB 568
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1531e.
Anri Haglund and Deon Butler, both individuals with Dyslexia, and Cathleen Haglund and
Caroline Kaganov, mothers of students with Dyslexia, all testified in support of SBs 567 and
568. Questions and discussion followed.
Greg Nyen, representing the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency, testified
in opposition of SBs 567 and 568.
Dr. Audra Melton, a retired teacher and administrator, Steve Keskes, Curriculum Director at
Stockbridge Community Schools, and Ben Locke, representing TeachPlus MI, all testified in
support of SBs 567 and 568. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Amy Campbell, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified
in support of SBs 567 and 568. Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Irby, representing New Detroit, and Marsha Howell Chance, representing the
Michigan Dyslexia Institute, both testified in support of SBs 567 and 568.
Mateo Lopez, a soon to be 6th grader with Dyslexia, testified in support of SBs 567 and 568.
Susan Schmidt, a retired teacher and board member of the International Dyslexia
Association- Michigan Branch, testified in support of SBs 567 and 568.
Mike Hayes, representing Char Em Intermediate School District, testified in opposition of
SBs 567 and 568. Questions and discussion followed.
Paula Pulter, a retired teacher and board member of the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, testified
in support of SBs 567 and 568.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish to
speak:
Regina Kolarchick, representing herself.
Julie Stalker, representing the Rochester Dyslexia Parent Advocate.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:18 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 MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB 5280 and HB 5720 before the committee:
HB 5276
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to create the office of mental health and
suicide prevention in the Michigan veterans affairs
agency and provide for its powers and duties; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities.
HB 5277
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 322.
HB 5279
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 323.
HB 5280
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 321.
HB 5720
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to require the department of military and
veterans affairs to make certain mental health and
wellness resources available to members of the
Michigan National Guard and other military
servicemembers.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 5276 was adopted at the May 14th, 2024 meeting.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 5277 was adopted at the May 14th, 2024 meeting.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 5279 was adopted at the May 14th, 2024 meeting.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 5280 was adopted at the May 14th,2024 meeting.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5277. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Shannon moved to report out HB 5276 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. St. Germaine.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5277 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. St. Germaine.
Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 5279 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5280 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. St. Germaine.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5720 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5703 before the committee:
HB 5703
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard
and Air National Guard apprenticeship program;
and to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities.
Representative Greene and Rick Donovan, representing the Polish Legion of American
Veterans, testified in support of HB 5703. Questions and discussion followed.
Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified
with no position on HB 5703.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB 5280,
HB 5720 and HB 5703, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279 and HB
5280, but did not wish to speak:
Vietnam Veterans of America Michigan State Council.
Rick Donovan, representing The Polish Legion of American Veterans.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:34 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 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, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Bierlein.
Excused: Rep. Bierlein.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5661 and HB 5662 before the committee:
HB 5661
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for
entertainment events; to prohibit certain methods,
acts, and practices in the sale or purchase of
tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit
the use of a bot to make certain purchases for
tickets for entertainment events.
HB 5662
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to provide for certain investigations for
violating the event online ticket sales act; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and departments; and to prescribe civil
sanctions and provide certain remedies.
Representative McFall and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5661 and HB
5662. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean Auyash, representing STUBHUB, testified in support of HB 5661 and HB 5662.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jason Evans and Aaron VanLangevelde, both representing the Michigan Department of
Attorney General, testified in support of HB 5661 and HB 5662. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HB 5535 and HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 5535
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending the title
and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as
amended by 2018 PA 345.
HB 5536
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending sections 8
and 9 (MCL 446.208 and 446.209), section 8 as
amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as
amended by 2018 PA 345.
Representative Aragona and Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 5535 and HB
5536.
Mark Aubrey, representing Motor City Pawn Brokers, testified in support of HB 5535 and
HB 5536. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5654 before the committee:
HB 5654
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending section
237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504.
Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 5654. Questions and discussion followed.
Ronald Brenke, representing ACEC/Michigan and ASCE MI Section, testified in support of
HB 5654.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5654, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Watson, representing the Great Lakes Chapter of the International Association of
Building Enclosure Consultants.
Lauren Roller, representing HED Design.
Chuck Gemayel, representing SME USA.
Roland Alix, representing Hubbell, Roth & Clark.
Gnanedesikan Ramanujam, representing Somat Engineering Inc.
Matt Wendling, representing WSP Michigan.
Barbara Arens, representing the Cincar Consulting Group.
Rick Chelotti, representing himself.
Matt Stacey, representing Wade Trim.
Robert Rabeler, representing SME USA.
Edwin Tatem, representing WSP Michigan.
Scott Shogan, representing the HNTB Corporation.
Jeffrey Ferweda, representing Sedgewick & Ferweda Architects.
Ethan Fulton, representing WSP USA.
Kelly Ferencz, representing WSP USA.
Jon Kramer, representing OHM Advisors.
Steve Carlisle, representing GoWrightman.
Ryan Roth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers.
Cathy Mosely, representing the American Institute of Architects.
Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5654, but did not wish to speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
The Chair laid SB 789 before the committee:
SB 789
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2022 PA
216.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 789, but did not wish to speak:
Daniel Eichinger, representing Ferris State University.
Representative Wilson moved to report out SB 789 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Bierlein from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:19 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, June 11, 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, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 706 and SB 799 before the committee:
SB 706
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 304,
312f, 320e, 732a, and 904 (MCL 257.204a,
257.304, 257.312f, 257.320e, 257.732a, and
257.904), sections 204a and 320e as amended by
2020 PA 376, section 304 as amended by 2023 PA
125, section 312f as amended by 2022 PA 193,
section 732a as amended by 2018 PA 50, and
section 904 as amended by 2020 PA 383; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 799
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 4
(MCL 28.304), as amended by 2021 PA 72.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 706. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 706 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, St. Germaine.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 799 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee:
SB 501
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL
257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Cory Bullis, representing FLO EV Charging.
Jill Sokacz, representing the Michigan Trucking Association.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 501 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Roth, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Bruck, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5717
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 105a.
Representative O'Neal and Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police,
testified in support of HB 5717. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5717 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 716 before the committee:
SB 716
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 803a and
803b (MCL 257.803a and 257.803b), section 803a
as amended by 1996 PA 404 and section 803b as
amended by 2023 PA 129.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out SB 716 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5779 before the committee:
HB 5779
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and
duties of township officers, and the division of
townships," (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding
section 2b.
Representative Churches and Supervisor Jim Budny, Manager Derek Thiel, and Treasurer David
Nadeau, representing Grosse Ile Township, testified in support of HB 5779. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 11:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5732 before the committee:
HB 5732
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled "Unmanned
aircraft systems act," by amending section 7 (MCL
259.307), as added by 2018 PA 442.
Representative Shannon, Niel DeSouza, and Bradley Stoddard, representing the Michigan
Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, testified in support of HB 5732. Questions
and discussion followed.
At 11:26 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease.
At 11:27 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:27 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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
June 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024,
at 9:00 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5384 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5385 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5386 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 486 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 487 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 488 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 489 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 490 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 872 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:10 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, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5384, HB 5385, and HB 5386:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 5384 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 5385 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 5386 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Cherry offered (S-1) versions of SB 486 and SB 490.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 486 and SB 490.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
486:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
490 (S-1):
Ashley Steffen, Department of the Attorney General – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
486, SB 487, and SB 489:
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
Brenda Stumbo, Ypsilanti Charter Township – Support
Scott Bennett, Grand Blanc Township – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Chris Bennett, Orion Township – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
486 to SB 490:
Erika Farley, Rental Owners Association of Michigan – Oppose
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Lisa Chapman, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
The following cards were turned in of Citizens, in Support, not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 486 to SB 490:
Thomas Ohse
Kelly Carne
Michael Paoletti
Ariana Dockham
Jacob Haas
Terry Batson
Alexia Moreland
Marti Baylor
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Sydney Cunningham
Gloria Kelley
Margie Pouch
Michelle Warnock
Rebecca Baizas
Kirstyn Kelley
Patricia Firth
Lori Williams
Kathryn Lipa
Nikki Hurst
KJ Pedri
Becky A Mroz
Katen Andersen
Linda Brewer
Dorothy Comito
Brian Drumm
Delores Faughnan
Linda Gibson
Linda Kaarle
Deborah Ritz
Ardelle
Seymour
Kathy Shepherd
Mary Weinhold
Jane White
Darilyn Evans
Dona Griffin
Michael Plummer
Lori Jones
Sharon Laurain
Semaj Venters
Angie Ziegler
Daniel Ziegler
Brianne Hommel
Laura Curlee
Christina Corbeau
Kayla Brycd
Helen Burt
Gerald Campbell
Tina Bommarito
Debbie David
Michael DeBol
Andrea Gaiser
Lori Gerzeski
Julie Hammond
Linda Karcher
Lynn Karcher
Dennis Latty
Melody S LODGE
Jamie Martinez
Michael Mazzola
Linda McAllister
Kimberly Missioni
Deanna Muz
Thomas Peck
Janine Peddy
Terri Perez
Samantha Price
Lisa Slattery
Autumn Templeton
Michael Bachman
Dawn Bowen
Jeanne Bush
Shanon Ferrante
Paula Hill
Michelle Kelly
Bailey Mosack
Raymond Parkinson
Mariann Rothschild
Kelly Schulz
Amanda Smith
Mary Taylor
Katie Ulicki
Cathy Short
John Henning IV
Wendy Hartman
Melody Seelye
Jaclynn Snyder
Stephanie Smith
Cindy Trier
Lynda Loomis
Mary Thelen
Tim Wilcox
Lori Hanna
Pamela Maxey
AlanahSherer
Melissa Sherer
Sheri Arnett
Catherine Hevia
Clara Rice
Jim Davis
Lora Alm
Kristina Redner
Val Slisz
Wendy Poelman
Laura Howell
Pam Campbell
Rebecca Hosler
Aurora Fast
Randy Fitzpatrick
Scott Olson
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Brenda Mccrimmon
Lajuan Owens
Oscar Jimenez
Patricia Fairbairn
Timothy Dieckman
Kay Parkinson
Gerald Gosse
Logan Brennan
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 486. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 486 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 487 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 488 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 489 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 490. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-1) version of SB 490 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 872.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 872. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 872 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
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 9:25 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 18, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 771 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 5203 (S-1) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 897 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 771, and invited Matt Black, staff of Sen. Hertel, to summarize the (S-1) version.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 771:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 771. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 771 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brough up HB 5203 (S-1)..
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 5203 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 897, and invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 897:
James Budny, Grosse Ile Township Supervisor – Support
Derek Thiel, Grosse Ile Township Manager – Support
David Nadeau, Grosse Ile Township Treasurer - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 897:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 897 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
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 1:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/01/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 730 (S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 731 (S-2) (Sen. Hauck) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 732 (S-2) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 906 (Sen. Moss), SB 907 (Sen. Moss) and SB 908 (Sen. McMorrow).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 730, (S-
2), SB 731, (S-2), SB 732 and (S-2):
Shelly Stahl, Anheuser Busch – Support
David Marvin, Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Mason Doerr MLBA – Neutral
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Assoc. – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 730. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 730 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 731. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report the (S-2) version of SB 731 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 732. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-2) version of SB 732 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Chair Moss explained Senate Bills 906, 907, 908.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 906, SB 907 and SB 908:
Rob Mass, MiLEAP – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 906, SB
907 and SB 908:
Brian O'Connell CLark Hill Lockout Company – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 20, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
9:00 AM
Senate Appropriations, State
Capitol Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The House Committee on Agriculture was meeting jointly with the Senate Committee on
Natural Resources and Agriculture.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Peter Herzberg from
the Committee, and adding Representative Jennifer Conlin to the Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza before the Committee.
Dr. Tim Boring representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
testified with no position on Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Nora Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development, joined to answer questions from the Committee.
At 9:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Committee continued questions and discussion on the presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:30 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 13,
2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12,
2024
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bollin joined the committee remotely.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-7 before the committee.
Representative Martus, joined by Tyler Rossmaesler, representing the Flint and Genesee Group,
and Kristen Armstrong and Josh Hundt, representing the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, all testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-7. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-7, but did
not wish to speak:
Hillary Kipp, representing Consumers Energy.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Chris Pearson, representing the University of Michigan – Flint.
Kristy Cantleberry, representing Esquire Property Group.
Jeremy R.M. Piper, representing Piper Legal.
Nino Sapone, representing the Bishop International Airport Authority.
Bernard Drew, representing Liberty Management, LLC.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:42 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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 June 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4971 before the committee:
HB 4971
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to designate this state as a purple heart state.
Representative Greene and Susan Howard, whose husband received a purple heart and is an
active member in her local VFW, testified in support of HB 4971.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4971, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran
Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 5718 before the committee:
HB 5718
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to designate the third Sunday of April of
each year as Autism Acceptance Day.
Representative Thompson and Xavier DeGroat, representing the Xavier DeGroat Autism
Foundation, testified in support of HB 5718. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5718, but did not wish to speak:
Colleen Allen, representing The Autism Alliance of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:14 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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.
Absent: Rep. DeSana.
Excused: Rep. DeSana.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5782 and HB 5783 before the committee:
HB 5782
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled "Michigan
education trust act," by amending sections 4 and 8
(MCL 390.1424 and 390.1428), section 8 as
amended by 2004 PA 388.
HB 5783
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled "Michigan
education savings program act," by amending
sections 2 and 16 (MCL 390.1472 and 390.1486),
section 2 as amended by 2010 PA 6.
Representative MacDonnell testified in support of HBs 5782 and 5783.
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, Diane Brewer, Executive
Director of the Michigan Education Trust, and Robin Lott, Bureau Director of the Office of
Postsecondary Financial Planning, testified in support of HBs 5782 and 5783. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative DeSana from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 10:59 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 13,
2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 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 June 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743 before the committee:
HB 5741
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1170a
(MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388.
HB 5742
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to
regulate certain health clubs with respect to
potential medical emergencies; and to provide for
civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL
333.26313).
HB 5743
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to
relieve certain persons from civil liability when
rendering emergency care, when rendering care to
persons involved in competitive sports under
certain circumstances, or when participating in a
mass immunization program approved by the
department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to
691.1507) by adding section 8.
Representative Harris, Representative Prestin and Representative Rheingans testified in
support of HB 5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743. Questions and discussion followed.
Dana Lockwood, representing the Michigan Trauma Coalition, testified in support of HB
5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743. Questions and discussion followed.
Shallene Moyer, representing the Michigan Trauma Coalition, testified in support of HB
5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743, but
did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Madonna Walters, representing the Michigan Trauma Coalition.
Anita Barksdale, representing Trinity Health, Stop the Bleed Coordinator.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Dr. Joseph Buck, representing the Michigan Trauma Coalition.
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.
Karla Klass, BSN, RN, representing herself.
Laura Walker, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5741 and HB 5742, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5741, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The Chair laid SB 841, SB 842 and SB 843 before the committee:
SB 841
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 160d.
SB 842
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16i
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by
2012 PA 169.
SB 843
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending section 2
(MCL 28.722), as amended by 2020 PA 295.
Senator Klinefelt testified in support of SB 841, SB 842 and SB 843. Questions and
discussion followed.
Renee Wilson, Legislative Director for Senator Klinefelt testified in support of SB 841, SB
842 and SB 843.
Rick Rorher, the husband of Melody, testified in support of SB 841, SB 842 and SB 843.
Libby Hines and Angie Povilaitis, both representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual
Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, testified in support of SB 841, SB 842 and SB
843. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 841, SB 842 and SB 843, but did not
wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Sherry Buzard, friend of Melody's family.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 841 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 SB 842 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 SB 843 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 SB 599 before the committee:
SB 599
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections
34 and 35 (MCL 791.234 and 791.235), section 34
as amended by 2019 PA 14 and section 35 as
amended by 2019 PA 13.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 599 with the recommendation that the bill
be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. 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 5724 before the committee:
HB 5724
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain
other individuals; to protect certain information of
judges and certain other individuals from
disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
certain other people and entities; and to provide
remedies.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5724, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Monika Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5724, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jody White, representing herself.
Janice Daniels, representing herself.
Peter De Filippis, representing himself.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5724. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5724 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:49 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 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, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5598 and HB 5599 before the committee:
HB 5598
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1883 PA 98, entitled "An act to
punish persons who procure or place upon record
spurious or fraudulent conveyances of real estate,
with intent to deceive," by amending the title and
section 1 (MCL 565.371).
HB 5599
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 15b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15b), as amended by
2014 PA 451.
Alex McDowell, representing Representative Liberati, explained the changes in substitute (H-
1) to HB 5598.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5598. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 5598 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5599 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190 before the committee:
HB 5188
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL
280.196), as amended by 2020 PA 291.
HB 5189
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 197
(MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 135 as
amended by 2020 PA 281 and section 197 as
amended by 2017 PA 62.
HB 5190
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 72, 384, 441,
464, and 515 (MCL 280.72, 280.384, 280.441,
280.464, and 280.515), section 72 as amended by
2018 PA 646 and section 464 as amended by 2016
PA 521.
Representative Hill explained the changes in substitute (H-2) to HB 5188.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190, but
did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5188. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5188. The motion did not
prevail 5-0-8:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5188 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5189 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5190 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:25 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov