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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 2,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, K Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2019 10:30 AM. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB
4173 before the committee:
HB 4307
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled
“Michigan gaming control and revenue act,” by amending
sections 2, 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c,
12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and 25 (MCL 432.202, 432.204,
432.204a, 432.204c, 432.204d, 432.205, 432.206, 432.206a,
432.206c, 432.207a, 432.207c, 432.208, 432.209, 432.209a,
432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212, 432.212a, 432.214, 432.218,
432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 14 as
amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 9a, 9b, 9c,
12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by 1997 PA 69 and section 12
as amended by 2004 PA 306; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 4308
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy
contests; to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests;
to require licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to
impose fees on the operators of fantasy contests; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to prohibit violations of this act; to
prescribe civil sanctions; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 4309
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure, “by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
HB 4310
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled
“Horse racing law of 1995,"by amending sections 8, 17, 20,
and 22 (MCL 431.308, 431.317, 431.320, and 431.322), as
amended by 2016 PA 271.
HB 4311
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to create the lawful internet gaming
act; to impose requirements for persons to engage in internet
gaming; to create the division of internet gaming; to provide
for the powers and duties of the division of internet gaming
and other state governmental officers and entities; to impose
fees; to impose tax and other payment obligations on the
conduct of licensed internet gaming; to create the internet
gaming fund; to prohibit certain acts in relation to internet
gaming and to prescribe penalties for those violations; to
require the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies.
HB 4312
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
HB 4323
(Rep. Garrett)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 310d.
HB 4173
(Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled
“Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,"(MCL 432.101
to 432.120) by adding article 2.
Chairman Iden made an opening statement in regard to the package of bills.
Representative Webber testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311,
HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 4310. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Winchell, representing the Fan Duel, testified in support of HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4311,
HB 4312 and HB 4323. Questions and discussion followed.
Bethany Wicksall and Jeff Guilfoyle, representing the State Budget Office and Michigan
Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB
4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed.
John Pappas, representing the GeoComply, testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309,
HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed.
Bruce Dall, representing the Motorcity Casino, testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB
4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Neubecker, representing the MGM Grand Detroit, testified in support of HB 4307, HB
4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition
to HB 4307 and HB 4311. Questions and discussion followed.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents, testified in
opposition to HB 4307 and HB 4311. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4311, HB 4312 and
HB 4323, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Cipolla, representing the Draft Kings.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310,
HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173, but did not wish to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing the Greektown Casino.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4307, HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323,
but did not wish to speak:
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Gaming Charitable Association.
The following people submitted a card in no position on HB 4173, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Murley, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4310, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Krombeen, representing the Northville Downs and the Michigan Harness Horseman's
Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did
not wish to speak:
Noel Laporte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4307 and HB 4311, but did not wish
to speak:
Lisa Hansknecht, representing the Oakland Schools.
Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
12:00 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019, at
1:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Andrew D. Brisbo as the Executive Director of the
Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 14, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was
excused.
The Chairman invited Andrew Brisbo to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Andrew Brisbo as
the Executive Director of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Andrew Brisbo as the Executive Director of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency:
Tom Lauzon, LivWell Michigan – support.
Michael Pattwell, MICIA – support.
Matt Miner, Great Lakes Cannabis Chamber of Commerce – support.
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – support.
James R. Ryan, Citizen – support.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding the appointment of Andrew
Brisbo as the Executive Director of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency:
Michelle R.E. Donovan, Cannabis Group at Butzel Long – support.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/23/2019


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by the Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4368 and HB 4369 before the committee:
HB 4368
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled
“The state school aid act of 1979,"by repealing section 160
(MCL 388.1760).
HB 4369
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1284a (MCL
380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4368 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, Camilleri,
Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. O'Malley, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4369. The motion prevailed 12-
3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, Camilleri, Sowerby,
B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4369 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, Camilleri, Sowerby,
B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4369, HB 4271 and HB 4282 before the committee:
HB 4369
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1284a (MCL
380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 4271
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a and
1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as
amended by 2018 PA 232 and section 1278b as amended by
2018 PA 230.
HB 4282
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL
380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
Anthony Oliveri, representing the American Industrial Hygiene Association, testified in support
of HB 4282. Questions and discussion followed.
Ryan Shaw, representing the Michigan Music Education Association, testified in opposition to
HB 4269. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4269. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Camilleri spoke to his amendment.
Representative Camilleri offered the following amendments to HB 4269 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after "SUBDIVISION," by striking out the balance of the line
through "(i)" on page 2, line 4.
2. Amend page 2, line 6, by striking out all of subparagraph (ii).
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4269 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4269 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4271. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4271 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: Rep. Hall.
Pass: Reps. Camilleri, Stone.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4282. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby spoke to his amendment.
Representative Sowerby offered the following amendments to HB 4282 (H-1):
1. Amend page 4, line 23, after "(2)" by inserting "In addition to the requirements
under subsection (1), beginning with pupils entering grade 3 in 2006, KINDERGARTEN
IN 2020, the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall
not award a high school diploma to a pupil unless the pupil has successfully completed
during grades K to 12 at least 2 credits that are 1 CREDIT THAT IS grade-appropriate in a
language other than English, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1278F, or course work or
other ANOTHER learning experiences that are EXPERIENCE THAT IS substantially
equivalent to 2 credits 1 CREDIT in a language other than English, based on guidelines
developed by the department.".
2. Amend page 5, line 14, after "to" by striking out "6." and inserting "8.".
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4282 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Camilleri,
Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Paquette, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4282 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-2.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter.
Nays: Rep. Stone.
Pass: Reps. Camilleri, Koleszar.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4368 and HB 4369, but did not wish to
speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4368 and HB 4369, but did not wish
to speak:
Ken Hayward, representing the representing the Grand Hotel.
Connor Spalding, representing the representing the Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Micah Babcock, representing the representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269, but did not wish to speak:
Damian Hill, representing the representing the Associated General Contractors of Michigan.
Rebecca Park, representing the representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Peter Spadafore, representing the representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4271, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
Dave Randels, representing the representing Oakland Public Schools.
Damian Hill, representing the representing the Associated General Contractors of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4282, but did not wish to speak:
Damien Hill, representing the representing the Associated General Contractors of Michigan.
Rebecca Park, representing the representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Peter Spadafore, representing the representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4282, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Schepers, representing the representing Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan.
Andrew Schepers, representing the representing the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action
Network.
David Randels, representing the representing Oakland Public Schools.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:36 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4407 before the committee:
HB 4407
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 8512
(MCL 600.8512), as amended by 2014 PA 384.
Representative Guerra; Tom Clement, representing the State Court Administrative Office; and
Sheldon Larky, representing himself, testified together in support of the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4407, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Michigan District Judges Association.
The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee:
HB 4454
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by
2014 PA 549.
Representative Cynthia Johnson and Ed Martel, policy director for Representative Johnson,
testified together in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Steven Rubinstein, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4454.
Jonathan Pommerville, representing Detroit, testified in support of HB 4454.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles and
Campgrounds.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Dave Blaszkiewicz, representing Invest Detroit.
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
Jason Puscas, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The Chair laid HR 23 before the committee:
HR 23
(Rep. Lower)
A resolution to declare this legislative body's
policy to protect life by preserving legal protections for
unborn children under Michigan law and to recognize that
any abortion is a tragic loss of human life.
Representative Lower testified in support of HR 23. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 23, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Genevieve Marnon, representing the Right to Life of Michigan.
Gabrielle Strubhar, representing the Right to Life of Michigan.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HR 23, but did not wish to speak:
Representative Kristy Pagan, representing the Progressive Women’s Caucus.
Marissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Melina Brann, representing self.
Crystal Demps, representing self.
Amanda West, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 23. The motion did not prevail, the
vote being 5-8-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative S. Johnson moved to report out House Resolution No. 23 with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed, the vote being 8-5-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4320 and HB 4321 before the committee:
HB 4320
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section
90h (MCL 750.90h), as added by 2011 PA 168.
HB 4321
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175,
entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by
2016 PA 88.
Representative Hornberger and Representative Afendoulis testified in support of HB 4320 and
HB 4321. Questions and discussion followed.
Marissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4320 and HB 4321. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda West, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4320 and HB 4321. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Halley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
testified in opposition to HB 4320 and HB 4321.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4320 and HB 4321, but did not wish to
speak:
Genevieve Marnon, representing the Right to Life of Michigan.
Gabrielle Strubhar, representing the Right to Life of Michigan.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4320, but did not wish to speak:
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, William Wagner.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4320 and HB 4321, but did not wish
to speak:
Lara Chelian, representing the Northland Family Planning Centers.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women.
Emily Clancy, representing Planned Parenthood.
Chive Tomasovitch, representing Planned Parenthood.
Dan Cancro, representing Planned Parenthood.
DaJya Jackson, representing Planned Parenthood.
Ashlea Phenicie, representing self.
Christina Soliz, representing self.
John Keserich, representing self.
Domenica Dalla-Vecchia, representing self.
Emily Kurjan, representing self.
Ethan Schmitt, representing self.
Emmerson Unger, representing self.
Karen Holcomb-Merrill, representing self.
Representative Rendon moved to report out House Bill No. 4320 with the recommendation that
the bill pass. The motion prevailed, the vote being 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Howell moved to report out House Bill No. 4321 with the recommendation that
the bill pass. The motion prevailed, the vote being 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:39 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4331 before the committee:
HB 4331
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 40111 (MCL 324.40111), as amended by
2018 PA 272.
Craig Brunet and Lt. Joe Molnar, representing Michigan Department of Natural Resources,
testified in opposition to HB 4331. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4331, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Gillman Jr., representing Michigan Open Carry.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 4331 to the committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter.
Nays: Rep. Manoogian.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee:
HB 4434
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL
750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.
Representative T Carter offered the following amendments to HB 4434:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "(4)" by inserting "OR (6)".
2. Amend page 2, line 10, after "IF" by striking out "BOTH" and inserting "ALL".
3. Amend page 2, following line 16, by inserting:
"(C) THE VIOLATION IS THE PERSON'S FIRST VIOLATION THAT OCCURS
DURING THE 1-YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED IN SUBDIVISION (A).".
4. Amend page 2, following line 20, by inserting:
"(6) A PERSON WHO VIOLATES SUBSECTION (2) IS GUILTY OF A
MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 90
DAYS OR A FINE OF $500.00, OR BOTH, IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(A) THE PERSON'S CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE ISSUED UNDER SECTION
5B OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.425B, EXPIRED NOT MORE THAN 1 YEAR BEFORE
THE DATE OF THE VIOLATION.
(B) THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN A CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE
UNDER SECTION 5B OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.425B.
(C) THE VIOLATION IS THE PERSON'S SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION
THAT OCCURS DURING THE 1-YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED IN SUBDIVISION
(A).".
Representative T Carter moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4434. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Scott Nichols, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to HB 4434. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4434, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Gillman Jr., representing Michigan Open Carry.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4434, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Foster, representing Everytown for Gun Safety.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4434 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed by a vote of 9-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in opposition to HB
4331.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:24 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the April 30th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391 before the committee:
HB 4389
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL
324.101 to 324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1
of part 147 and by adding sections 14701, 14703, 14705, and
14707.
HB 4390
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled
“Firefighters training council act,"by amending sections 2
and 9 (MCL 29.362 and 29.369), as amended by 2017 PA
144, and by adding section 9c.
HB 4391
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled
“Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending
section 14 (MCL 408.1014), as amended by 2012 PA 415,
and by adding section 14r.
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4389.
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 4390 and HB
4391.
Nick Occhipinti & Alia Phillips, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of
HB 4389. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Kennedy, City of Ann Arbor, testified in opposition of HB 4390 and HB 4391.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did
not wish to speak:
Mark Docherty, representing the MI Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU).
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation.
Bill Anderson, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Kennedy, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish
to speak:
Rebecca Meuninick, representing the Ecology Center.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
The following people submitted a card with no position of HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not
wish to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
(LARA).
The following people submitted a card with no position of HB 4389, but did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
At 12:24 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Jeff Yaroch testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:31 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4335 before the committee:
HB 4335
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
“Occupational code,” by amending sections 1110 and 1205
(MCL 339.1110 and 339.1205), section 1110 as amended by
2014 PA 137 and section 1205 as amended by 1997 PA 97.
Representative Yaroch, along with Scott Weaver and Sam Boumis, representing the Douglas J
Aveda Institute, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee:
HB 4411
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled
“Credit services protection act,” by amending section 3
(MCL 445.1823).
Representative Lilly, as well as Eric Kamerath, representing both Lexington and Progrexion
Forward, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representative Liberati from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:22 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0129 before the committee:
SB 0129
(Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," by amending section 5
(MCL 259.305).
Craig Puckett, representing Senator Schmidt’s office, and Dennis Cawthorne, representing
himself as a citizen of Mackinac Island, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jason Gillman Jr., representing the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, testified in
opposition to the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0129, but did not wish to speak:
David Gregory, representing the City of Mackinac Island.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation before the
committee.
Patrick McCarthy, C.P.A, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, provided a
presentation regarding the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Revenue Stream and
reviewed the following topics: Impacts of the 2015 Revenue Package; How Other States Fund
Road Investments; Gas Tax Collection Structure; Registration Fee Structure; and Other
Financing Methods and Trends. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation from Citizens Research Council of Michigan before the
committee.
President Eric Lupher, and Research Associate Jordan Newton, both representing the Citizens
Research Council of Michigan, provided a presentation regarding Road Funding Practices in
Michigan and reviewed the following topics: Transportation Revenue Trends; 50 State
Comparison; and Funding Local Roads. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:49 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4056 before the committee:
HB 4056
(Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 2014 PA 462, entitled “An
act to allow peace officers to carry and administer opioid
antagonists in certain circumstances; to provide access to
opioid antagonists by law enforcement agencies and peace
officers; and to limit the civil and criminal liability of law
enforcement agencies and peace officers for the possession,
distribution, and use of opioid antagonists under certain
circumstances,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.541).
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4056 with the recommendation. The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4056, but did not wish to speak:
Blaine Koops, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
The Chair laid HB 4095 before the committee:
HB 4095
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
“Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 102
(MCL 125.3102), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4095 on April 25th, 2019.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to HB 4095 (H-1):
1. Amend page 4, line 14, after “722.128” by inserting “AND”.
2. Amend page 4, line 15, after “MORE” by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and
inserting a period.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4095 (H-1). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, K Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report House Bill No. 4095 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:37 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov