evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Zorn moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4274 and HB 4275 before the committee:
HB 4274
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by
adding sections 11a and 11b.
HB 4275
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108.
Representative Tisdel and Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4274 and HB
4275.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4274. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4275. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League; Deena Bosworth,
representing the Michigan Association of Counties; and Judy Allen, representing the
Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275, but did not wish
to speak:
Kyle Jen, Chief Financial Officer, representing Oakland County.
Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan.
John LaMacchia, representing the Urban Core Mayors.
Mike Spence, representing SEMCOG.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Chris Matus, representing the Wayne County Executive Office.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Bryan Barnett, representing the City of Rochester Hills.
Rob Sarro, representing Allegan County.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
The Chair laid HB 4360 before the committee:
HB 4360
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled "An act to
provide for the incorporation by 2 or more
municipalities of certain authorities for the
purpose of providing emergency services to
municipalities; to provide for the powers and
duties of authorities and of certain state and local
agencies and officers; to provide for certain
condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to
provide for the levy of property taxes for certain
purposes; to authorize the issuance of bonds,
notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 2 (MCL 124.602).
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4360. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brabec explained the changes in substitute (H-1) to HB 4360. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4360 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4360, but did not wish to speak:
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid HB 4605 and HB 4606 before the committee:
HB 4605
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108.
HB 4606
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by
adding sections 11a and 11b.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4605. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat and Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 4605 and HB
4606. Questions and discussion followed.
Mayor Andy Schor, representing the City of Lansing, testified in support of HB 4605 and HB
4606.
Hassan Beydoun and Mayor Mike Duggan, representing the City of Detroit, testified in
support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606, but due to the
time constraints was unable to speak:
Sheriff Michael Bouchard, representing Oakland County.
The following person submitted a card with concerns on HB 4605 and HB 4606, but due to
the time constraints was unable to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606, but did not wish
to speak:
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Brad Kersten, representing Chesterfield Township.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
John LaMacchia, representing the Urban Core Mayors.
City of Detroit.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:23 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4317 and HB 4318 before the committee:
HB 4317
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to provide for the establishment of solar
energy districts in certain local governmental
units; to provide for the exemption from certain
taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the
owners or lessees of certain qualified facilities; to
provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide
for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; and to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local governmental officials.
HB 4318
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 9
and 9f (MCL 211.9 and 211.9f), section 9 as
amended by 2011 PA 290 and section 9f as
amended by 2017 PA 261.
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4317 at the May 17th, 2023 meeting.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4317 and HB 4318, but
did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish
to speak:
Michelle MacWilliams, representing the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association.
Amanda Stallings, representing National Grid Renewables.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4317 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Hoadley.
Nays: Rep. Tisdel.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 4318 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Hoadley.
Nays: Rep. Tisdel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4829 before the committee:
HB 4829
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan
business tax act," by amending section 437 (MCL
208.1437), as amended by 2021 PA 93.
Representative Aiyash, and Emery Matthews, representing Real Estate Interests LLC,
testified in support of HB 4829. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 55 before the committee:
SB 55
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 7u
and 53b (MCL 211.7u and 211.53b), section 7u as
amended by 2020 PA 253 and section 53b as
amended by 2022 PA 141.
Senator Chang testified in support of SB 55. Questions and discussion followed.
Catherine McClary, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in
support of SB 55.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 55, but did not wish to
speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 55, but did not wish to speak:
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127 before the committee:
HB 4530
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 260.
HB 4531
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 261.
SB 127
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 261.
Senator Singh, Representative Martus and Jason Collela, with Representative Snyder's
Office, testified in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127. Questions and discussion
followed.
Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundations, Randy Ross,
representing the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Laurie Baumer,
representing the Capital Region Community Foundation, David Mengebier, representing the
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, and Brett Hunkins, representing the
Community Foundation of Greater Flint, testified in support of HB 4531 and SB 127.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB
127, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did
not wish to speak:
John Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Beth Berglin, representing the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530, but did not wish to speak:
Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish
to speak:
Nancy Boxey, representing the Lapeer County Community Foundation.
Elizabeth Schultheiss, representing the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Stepphanie Calhoun, representing the Allegan County Community Foundation.
Bronna Kahle, representing the Lenawee Community Foundation.
Sara Ward, representing the Charlevoix Community Foundation.
Todd Jacobs, representing the Community Foundation of Muskegon County.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531, SB 55 and SB 127,
but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
At 12:53 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:54 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4829.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4829 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: Rep. Outman.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
12:55 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 21, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 170 (Sen. McCann) and SB 171 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 170 and SB 171:
Sen. Sean McCann – Support
Robert Joerg, LiUNA – Support
Jennifer Sherer, Economic Policy Institute – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Stephen Wooden, Kent County Commission – Support
Mike Jackson, Jr., Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Travis Radina, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Jeremy Garza, Lansing City Council – Support
Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
William Miller, Oakland County Commission and Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 171:
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Carmella Johnson, SEIU 517 M – Support
Yannet Lathrop, National Employment Law Project – Support
Carmella Johnson, SEIU 517 M – Support
At 9:58 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
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At 10:08 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 170:
Breanna George, Michigan Association of Construction Academies – Opposition
Kelly Mitchell, Michigan Minority Builders Association – Opposition
Michelle Pierce, National Black Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 171:
Sara Cambensy, Michigan Chemistry Council – Opposition
James Lilly, Spartan Nash – Opposition
Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Jennifer Heinzman, Barry Counter Chamber and Economic Development Alliance – Opposition
Magen Samyn, Bay Area Chamber – Opposition
Kate Angles, Community Bankers of Michigan – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Susan Arlin, Greater Farmington Area Chamber – Opposition
Tim Booth, Jackson County Chamber – Opposition
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber – Opposition
Kelly Lorati, Macomb County Chamber – Opposition
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Opposition
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Opposition
Veronica Horn, Saginaw Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Christy Trammell, Three Rivers Area Chamber – Opposition
Colleen Schipsi, West Coast Chamber – Opposition
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Jay Jacobs, Houghton Lake Chamber – Opposition
Neda Payne, Lapeer Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Cindy Lavsen, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber – Opposition
Amy Upton, Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association – Opposition
Jada Paisley, Michigan Golf Course Association – Opposition
Arthur Havlicek, SW Michigan Regional Chamber – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 170 and
SB 171:
Diane Middleton, Midland Business Alliance – Opposition
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Opposition
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition
Sarah Anderson, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposition
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Jonovan Luckey, SEIU 517 M – Support
David Hecker, AFT-MI – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
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Steve Rzeppa, AFSCME Council 25 – Support
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/22/23
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location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
3:55 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637 before the committee:
HB 4634
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 2f, 18, 28,
and 29 (MCL 712A.2f, 712A.18, 712A.28, and
712A.29), section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185,
section 18 as amended by 2022 PA 209, section 28
as amended by 2020 PA 362, and section 29 as
amended by 2003 PA 74, and by adding section
29a to chapter XIIA; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
HB 4635
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA
identification profiling system act," by amending
section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2018 PA
310.
HB 4636
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4803
(MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374.
HB 4637
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA
87.
At 3:56 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:57 PM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope and Representative Dievendorf testified together in support of HB 4634, HB
4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Peacock, Policy Director of the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, testified in
support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637. Questions and discussion followed.
At 4:25 PM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 4:26 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Nicole Faulds, the Juvenile Division Administrator for Macomb County, testified in support
of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB
4637, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing Michigan's Children.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
4:41 PM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
3:45 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4752 before the committee:
HB 4752
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended
by 2022 PA 184.
At 3:51 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:52 PM, Majority Vice Chair Churches called the committee back to order.
Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4752. Questions and discussion followed.
At 4:01 PM, Majority Vice Chair Churches laid the committee at ease.
At 4:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Erik Edoff, representing the Macomb Superintendent Association and the K12 Alliance of
Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4752.
Mike Devault and Paul Bodiya, both representing the Macomb Intermediate School District,
testified in opposition to HB 4752. Questions and discussion followed.
Director Anthony Estell, representing the Michigan Office of Retirement Services, approached to
answer questions on HB 4752.
Mark Uyl, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association, joined by John
Thompson, representing Athletic Directors, both testified in support of HB 4752.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, testified in
support of HB 4752.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4752, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne RESA.
Mac Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Johnsen from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at
4:46 PM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
DSoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson before the committee.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson provided a presentation on Government Transparency and
Ethics Reform in the State of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:16 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 219 before the committee:
SB 219
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 9204, 9206,
17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751, and 17757
(MCL 333.9204, 333.9206, 333.17703,
333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17713, 333.17751,
and 333.17757), section 9204 as amended by 2006
PA 91, section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540,
section 17703 as amended by 2021 PA 36, section
17707 as amended by 2020 PA 142, sections
17708 and 17751 as amended by 2022 PA 80,
section 17713 as added by 2020 PA 324, and
section 17757 as amended by 2022 PA 13, and by
adding sections 17724 and 17724a.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 219, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 219. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 219 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4608 before the committee:
HB 4608
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16141 and
16145 (MCL 333.16141 and 333.16145), as
amended by 1993 PA 80, and by adding section
16346 and part 183A.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4608, but did not wish to speak:
Tracilyn MacKenzie Hobson, representing the American Nutrition Association.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4608 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Schmaltz, Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 4513 and HB 4514 before the committee:
HB 4513
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 100b (MCL
330.1100b), as amended by 2020 PA 402.
HB 4514
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16324b and part 169B.
Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral
Health to review and make recommendations on HB 4513 and HB 4514.
The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee:
HB 4434
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
Representative Stone and Dr. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association,
testified in support of HB 4434. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4434, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4434, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid HB 4200 and SB 31 before the committee:
HB 4200
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL
333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540, and by
adding section 5474d.
SB 31
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL
333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540, and by
adding section 5474d.
Representative Scott and Senator Cherry testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 31. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4200. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Dr. Arsala Bakhtyar, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31.
Questions and discussion followed.
Iselda Esquival, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group (DLEAD), testified in
support of HB 4200 and SB 31.
Amy Barto, representing the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Questions and discussion followed.
Ellen Vial, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4200
and SB 31. Questions and discussion followed.
Jackie Hernandez, representing the Heathy Homes of West Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4200 and SB 31.
Melissa Cooper-Sargent, representing the Ecology Center, testified in support of HB 4200
and SB 31.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4200 and SB 31, but did not wish to
speak:
TaNiccia Henry, Co-Chair, of the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Minnie Lester, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Lashawna Anthony, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Iselda Esquival, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Lyke Thompson, PhD, representing the Detroit Lead Partnership.
Meli Garcia, representing the Ecology Center.
Jameela Maun, Director, of the Healthy Homes of West Michigan.
Hana Salmoran, representing the Healthy Homes of West Michigan.
Frank Lanzilote, D.O., representing Rice & Lanzilote, Family Practice P.C..
Tracy Gregoire, representing the Learning Disabilities of America.
Amy Barto, representing the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan.
Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy & Government Relations Director, of the Michigan
League for Public Policy.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:54 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Delta Dental before the Committee.
Rick Lantz, Vice President & Chief Lobbyist for Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and
Indiana, and Dr. Holli Seabury, the Executive Director for the Delta Dental Foundation, gave
a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee:
HB 4595
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by repealing section
1206c (MCL 500.1206c).
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4595 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4704 before the committee:
HB 4704
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4704 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
The Chair laid HB 4732 and HB 4733 before the committee:
HB 4732
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA
276.
HB 4733
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608
(MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4732 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4733 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young,
Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative McFall moved to
adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:48 A.M.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4231 and HB 4237 before the committee:
HB 4231
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled "Fair and
open competition in governmental construction
act," (MCL 408.871 to 408.883).
HB 4237
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled "Local
government labor regulatory limitation act," (MCL
123.1381 to 123.1396).
Shane Hernandez and Jason Thomas, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of
Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed.
Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project, testified in support of
HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeremy Garza, a Lansing City Councilmember, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4231, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak:
Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Kelly Mitchell, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association.
Michigan Association of Construction Academies.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak:
Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum.
Emily D'Agostini, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Alicia Robinette, representing the Robinette Apple Haus and Winery.
Jill Malone, representing the Pleune Service Company.
Mark Brant, representing First Community Bank.
Michael Mraz and Steven Fredrickson, representing Rockford Construction.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish
to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The Chair laid HB 4497 and SB 185 before the committee:
HB 4497
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL
423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
SB 185
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL
423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish
to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not
wish to speak:
Daniel Hurley, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 9:54 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee:
SB 52
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as
amended by 2022 PA 23.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 52, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Prestin offered the following amendments to SB 52:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "to" by striking out "(19)," and inserting "(20),".
2. Amend page 6, line 27, by striking out all of subdivision (d) and inserting:
"(20) The commission shall not issue an order or interim order requiring a hunter to
report the harvest of game or retain a harvest confirmation number for that game. An
individual who violates a provision of this part or an order or interim order issued
under this part regarding the reporting of a deer harvest or retention of a deer harvest
confirmation number is not subject to a fine or imprisonment for that violation.".
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendments to SB 52. The motion did not prevail
3-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 52 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 14 before the committee:
SB 14
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and
24.245), as amended by 2018 PA 602.
Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 14:
1. Amend page 3, following line 14, by inserting:
"(8) An agency shall not adopt or promulgate a rule that is more stringent that an
applicable federal standard if this state's unemployment rate is greater than the
national average for any consecutive 3-month period in the preceding calendar year.
This prohibition continues until this state's unemployment rate is less than the national
average for 3 consecutive months.".
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 14. The motion did not prevail
2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 14. The motion did not prevail
2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 14 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 14, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee:
HB 4596
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, and
distribution for sale of certain disposable wipes
without meeting certain label requirements; and to
prohibit certain acts and provide civil sanctions.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4596. The motion prevailed
7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4596 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 5-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4596, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid presentations on the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the
Keewenaw Bay Indian Community before the Committee.
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber gave a presentation on the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa
Indians. Questions and discussion followed.
Theresa Pitts gave a presentation on the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community. Questions and
discussion followed.
Doug Craven gave a presentation on the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community.
Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:17 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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 22, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2023, at
8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 271 (Sen. Geiss).
2. Testimony regarding SB 272 (Sen. Shink).
3. Testimony regarding SB 273 (Sen. Singh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 274 (Sen. Shink).
5. Testimony regarding SB 276 (Sen. Bayer).
6. Testimony regarding SB 277 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.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 May 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Singh and Shink to summarize SB 271 through SB 277.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274,
SB 276, and SB 277:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Derrell Slaughter, National Resources Defense Council – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274,
SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277:
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Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support
John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support
Carlo Cavallaro, Coalition for Community Solar Access – Support
Samantha Medakkar, Advanced Energy United – Support
James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – No Position
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – No Position
Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – No Position
Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, and SB 273:
Dr. Elizabeth Del Buono, Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action – Support
Kathleen Slonager, Michigan Allergy and Asthma Foundation – Support
Melanie Stewart, Citizen – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271:
Gary Melow, Michigan Biomass – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 273:
Martin Kushler, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy – Support
Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272,
SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, and SB 276:
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272,
SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271:
Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Dana Adams, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas – Oppose
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose
John Boothroyd, Michigan Sugar Company – Oppose
Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose
Justin Knepper, Michigan Association of Timbermen – Oppose
Brock VanOss, Michigan Master Logger Program – Oppose
Joe Doyle, Doyle Forest Products – Oppose
Wes Windover, Biewer Lumber – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 274:
Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275:
Brett Barry, Clean Energy – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, Electrification Coalition – Support
Dana Adams, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 277:
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture – Support
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Neutral
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271, SB 272, and SB 273:
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, and SB 276:
Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center – Oppose
Stephanie Glidden, Evergreen Action – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 22, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4233 (Rep. Churches).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss), HB 4356 (Rep. Carter) and HB 4357 (Rep. Hood).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4233 (Rep. Churches), HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss), HB
4356 (Rep. Carter) and HB 4357 (Rep. Hood).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss), HB 4356 (Rep. Carter) and
HB 4357 (Rep. Hood).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4233 (Rep. Churches) and HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss) and HB 4356 (Rep. Carter).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar) and HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023 and June 21,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044:
Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4233:
Rep. Jaime Churches – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357:
Rep. Regina Weiss – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Opposition
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4233, HB 4354, HB
4356 and HB 4357:
Steven Rzeppa, AFSCME Council 25 – Support
Therese Comor, Hamtramck Federation of Teachers – Support
Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support
Toni Coral, Hamtramck Federation of Teachers – Support
Terrance Martin, AFT Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4354, HB 4356 and
HB 4357:
Amy Urbanowski-Nowak, Birch Run Education Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4233 and HB 4354:
Rick Meeth, Michigan Education Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4354 and HB 4356:
Blake Mazurek, Grandville Education Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044,
HB 4233, HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357:
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Ryan Seabolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Jeanette Bradshaw, Michigan IBEW State Conference – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition
Bob McCann, K-12 Alliance – Opposition
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support
Jason Posey, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support
Natassia Szpaichler, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support
Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Traders – Support
Beth Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Yolanda King, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support
Jim Pedersen, Resident – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4354:
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044
and HB 4354:
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044,
HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4233:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:53 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 27,
2023
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 O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 3, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5 before the committee.
Terri Fitzpatrick, Josh Hundt, and Bree Anderson, all representing the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation, testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5, and
answered questions from committee members on Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4. Questions
and discussion followed.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2023-3 and 2023-6 before the committee.
Viola Bay Wild, representing the House Fiscal Agency, provided testimony on Legislative
Transfer Request 2023-3 and Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6.
The following person submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-3 and
2023-6 , but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The following person submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5, but did
not wish to speak:
Connor Spalding, representing the City of Lansing.
The following person submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6, but did
not wish to speak:
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Representative Steckloff moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2023-3, Legislative
Transfer Request 2023-5, and Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6. The motion prevailed 23-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Green, Slagh, Beson,
Borton, Cavitt.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Fink, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4 before the committee.
Representative Skaggs moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4. The motion
prevailed 18-11-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Green.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette,
Steele.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:24 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643 before the
committee:
HB 4638
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled "The
children's ombudsman act," by amending the title
and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and
12 (MCL 722.921, 722.922, 722.923, 722.924,
722.925, 722.925a, 722.926, 722.927, 722.928,
722.929, 722.930, 722.931, and 722.932), the title
and sections 3, 5, and 11 as amended by 2004 PA
560, sections 2 and 6 as amended by 2020 PA 186,
sections 4 and 10 as amended by 2014 PA 243,
section 5a as amended by 2014 PA 455, sections 7
and 8 as amended by 2013 PA 38, and section 9 as
amended by 2020 PA 185.
HB 4639
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 115m (MCL
400.115m), as amended by 2014 PA 308.
HB 4640
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 67 and 68 of
chapter X and section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL
710.67, 710.68, and 712A.19b), section 67 of
chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 373, section 68
of chapter X as amended by 2012 PA 385, and
section 19b of chapter XIIA as amended by 2018
PA 58.
HB 4641
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 5a and 10 (MCL 722.115a and
722.120), section 5a as added by 1994 PA 205 and
section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 69.
HB 4642
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending sections 7, 7b, and
7k (MCL 722.627, 722.627b, and 722.627k),
section 7 as amended by 2022 PA 68, section 7b as
amended by 2011 PA 89, and section 7k as added
by 2011 PA 67.
HB 4643
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," by amending sections
5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a,
722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by
2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489,
and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632.
Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of Children's Ombudsman, testified in support of HB
4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641,
HB 4642 and HB 4643, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
The Chair laid SB 134 and SB 135 before the committee:
SB 134
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
1084 and 1091 (MCL 600.1084 and 600.1091),
section 1084 as amended by 2017 PA 161 and
section 1091 as amended by 2018 PA 591.
SB 135
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 83 and 304
(MCL 257.83 and 257.304), section 83 as added
by 2020 PA 383 and section 304 as amended by
2020 PA 376.
Garrett Wheat, representing Senator Ruth Johnson, testified in support of SB 134 and SB
135. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals, testified in support of SB 134 and SB 135. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 134 and SB 135, but did not wish to
speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 134 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out SB 135 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:35 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4752 before the committee:
HB 4752
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended
by 2022 PA 184.
Chair Koleszar testified in support of HB 4752. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4752. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4752, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4752, but did not wish to speak:
Howard Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation Management Institute.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4752 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:07 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Acting Committee Clerk
ESleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
8:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak.
Absent: Reps. Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Excused: Reps. Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4320 and HB 4387 before the committee:
HB 4320
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145h.
HB 4387
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4320 at the June 20, 2023, meeting.
At 8:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Representative Arbit gave remarks in support of HB 4320.
Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 4320 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4387 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representatives Fox, Johnsen and Thompson from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
8:47 AM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 27,
2023
12:10
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Filler, Thompson.
Excused: Reps. Filler, Thompson.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4200 and SB 31 before the committee:
HB 4200
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL
333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540, and by
adding section 5474d.
SB 31
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL
333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540, and by
adding section 5474d.
Substitute H-1 to HB 4200 was previously adopted on June 22, 2023.
Substitute H-1 to SB 31 was previously adopted on June 22, 2023.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4200 and SB 31, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Bel Martin, representing Ascension.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League for Conservation Voters.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 4200 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 31 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Filler and Thompson from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
12:16 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 27, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 280 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 281 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 287 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 384 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck,
Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 280.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 280:
Elizabeth Pitts, Pitts Michigan Dental Hygienists Association – Support
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 280. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 280 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 281.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 281:
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 281. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
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 SB 281 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 287 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 384:
Marcia Hune, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 384 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
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 9:39 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 13, 2023
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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 27, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at
12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4317 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4318 (Rep. Neeley) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:15 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, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep. VanderWall and Jordan Jorritsma, of Rep. VanderWall's office, to summarize HB 4317
and HB 4318.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4317 and HB 4318:
Brian VanBlarcum, Consumers Energy – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Neutral
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Justin Carpenter, Michigan EIBC – Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4317 and HB 4318:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
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Winston Feeheley, DTE – Support
Eric Stocker, AES – Support
Mike O'Brien, Indiana Michigan Power – Support
Amanda Stallings, National Grid Renewables – Support
Peder Mewis, Clean Grid Alliance – Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Neutral
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Amanda West, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, American Clean Power Association – Support
Carlee Knott, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report HB 4317 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report HB 4318 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 14, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 27, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4233 (Rep. Churches) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4356 (Rep. Carter) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4357 (Rep. Hood) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 165 (Sen. Cherry), SB 166 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) and SB 167 (Sen. Shink).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044,
HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357:
Jerry Johnson, Calhoun ISD – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044,
HB 4233, HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357:
Ray Sholtz, Michigan Corrections Organization – Support
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 4044 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 4233 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 4354 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 4356 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 4357 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 165, SB
166 and SB 167:
Ray Sholtz, Michigan Corrections Organization – Support
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Steven Rzeppa, AFSCME Council 25 – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 165. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 166. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 167. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:37 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/14/23
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 27, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 27,
2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 397 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.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. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Cavanagh to summarize SB 397.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 397:
Amy Hovey and Jeff Sykes, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 397:
Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 397 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: Sen. Lindsey
Pass: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 12, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Whitsett, Wendzel, Aragona and Greene joined the committee remotely.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Jerry Norcia, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of DTE Energy. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:41 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No.173 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 8:15 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Anthony, Bumstead


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The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 4437 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony, McCann, Bumstead

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 8:37 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 28, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 9:00
a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
1) Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana,
Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga,
Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from
May 3, 2023. Without Objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chair invited Cory Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize Legislative Transfer Request
2023-5 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5:
Bree Anderson, MEDC – Support
Josh Hundt, MEDC – Support
Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis.
The motion prevailed and the Transfer Request was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt,
supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 9:40a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Adopted: 9-7-23
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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on: Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Room 519, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow and Theis

Excused: Senator Runestad

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
4:15 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 280 before the committee:
SB 280
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9316 (MCL
333.9316), as added by 2020 PA 261.
Representative Skaggs and Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, testified in
support of SB 280. Questions and discussion followed.
Kaci Howard and Lisa Taylor, representing Smiles on Wheels, testified in support of SB 280.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 280, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Rick Lantz, representing Delta Dental.
Ellen Sugrue Hyman, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Karen Wood, representing MyCare Health Center.
Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Elisa Dack, representing District Health Department #2 and #4.
Emily Flowers, representing the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department.
Elizabeth Pitts, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists Association.
Seth Johnson, representing the United Way of Northwest Michigan.
Kimberly Singh, representing My Community Dental Centers.
The Chair laid SB 281 before the committee:
SB 281
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406aa.
Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, and Neema Katibai, representing the
Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of SB 281. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Daniel Miller testified in support of SB 281. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 281, but did not wish to speak:
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
4:51 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Edwards moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4920 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 803
(MCL 600.803), as amended by 2022 PA 8.
HB 4920
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8130
(MCL 600.8130), as amended by 2014 PA 60.
Trevor Van Dyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of
HB 4823 and HB 4920. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4920.
Al Vanderberg, Kent County Administrator, testified in support of HB 4920. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chief Judge Jeffrey O Hara, representing the 63rd District Court, testified in support of HB
4920. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wozniak; Judge Sara Schimke, representing the Macomb County Probate
Court; and Trevor Van Dyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified
together in support of HB 4823.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4920, but did not wish
to speak:
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:04 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, September 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4861 before the committee:
HB 4861
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to require the state administrative board to
release restrictions on real property in Muskegon
County; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state departments in regard to the property;
and to provide for disposition of revenue.
Representative Snyder, Mark Eisenbarth, Muskegon County Administrator, Bridget Clark
Whitney, President and CEO, Kids' Food Basket, and Scott Hogan, Muskegon County
Attorney testified in support of HB 4861. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4861, but did not wish to
speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee:
HB 4860
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter
township act," by amending section 7 (MCL 42.7),
as amended by 1992 PA 15.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4860. 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 Mentzer, Paul Gieleghem and Jack Dolan testified in support of HB 4860.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4860, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee:
HB 4332
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home
rule city act," by amending section 4q (MCL
117.4q), as amended by 2013 PA 188.
Hassan Beydoun, representing the City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4332. Questions
and discussion followed.
David Bell, representing the City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4332. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4332, but did not wish to speak:
Jonathan Greene, representing the City of Jackson.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4332 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:04 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov