location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 1:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 764 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 765 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 767 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 761 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 760 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 769 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported SB 748 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported SB 749 (S-2) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported SB 766 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported SB 752 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Reported SB 753 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. and 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 made a motion, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Cavanagh and Nathan Leaman, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize SB 764 and
the (S-1) version of SB 764.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
764. 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
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The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Santana, to report the (S-1) version of SB
764 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 764 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
765. 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 (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report the (S-2) version of SB
765 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 765 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 767.
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 (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report the (S-1) version of SB
767 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Hertel, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 767 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
761. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, and Damoose
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Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report the (S-1) version of
SB 761 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Irwin, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 761 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
760. 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 (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-1) version of SB
760 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 760 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
769. 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 (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Santana, to report the (S-1) version of SB
769 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 769 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB 748. The vote was as follows:
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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 (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McCann, to report the (S-1) version of SB
748 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to recommend
immediate effect for SB 748 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
749. 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 (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Irwin, to report the (S-2) version of SB 749 to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 749 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to adopt the (S-2) version of
SB 766. 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 (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to report the (S-2) version of SB
766 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 766 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
752. 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 (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cherry, to report the (S-2) version of SB 752
to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Shink, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 752 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to adopt the (S-2) version of
SB 753. 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 (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-2) version of SB 753
to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 753 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead,
supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adjourn the committee at 2:57 p.m. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at
3:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 401 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri).
2. Testimony regarding SB 402 (S-1) (Sen. Moss).
3. Testimony regarding SB 403 (S-1) (Sen. Chang).
4. Testimony regarding SB 404 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and
McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 401:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 402:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 403:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 404:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 401-404:
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson – Support
Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, NAACP Detroit – Support
Yvonne White, NAACP Michigan – Support
Michael Pernick, Redistricting Counsel & Policy Associate Legal Defense Fund – Support
Martin Harris, Redistricting Counsel & Policy Associate Legal Defense Fund – Support
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote MI – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individual was unable to present testimony regarding SBs 401-404:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU MI – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 401-
404:
The Campaign Legal Center – Support
Tam Doan, The Center for Popular Democracy – Support
Jerry Vattamala, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund – Support
Brianna Cea, Generation Vote – Support
NAACP Legal Defense Fund – Support
Brook Harris, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU MI – Support
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Justice – Support
John Lindback, National Vote at Home Institute – Support
Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local – Support
Phi Nagyen, Demos – Support
Brenda Magdasi, Self – Support
Ilana Beller, Citizen – Support
Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy, Healthy People – Support
The Declaration for American Democracy – Support
Deb Otis, Fair Vote Action – Support
Zaria Mariko Guignard, Asian Americans Advancing Justice
David O’Brien, Represent Us – Support
Brett Edkins, Stand Up America – Support
Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Isabelle Muhlbauer, Latino Justice – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Stephanie Szymans, Secure Democracy USA – Support
Judy Karaudjeff, League of Women of MI – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections – Oppose
Erica Peresman, Promote The Vote – Support
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Brook Harris, MI League of Conservative Voters – Support
Yurij Rudensky, The Brennan Center for Justice – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:04 p.m..
Date Adopted by Committee: May 8, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
May 2, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 536 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 537 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss,
Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair Invited Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, for a presentation on the MEDC's EOG Commission
report titled "Let's Grow Michigan." Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 536 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and
Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 537 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and
Webber.
Nays: None
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 12:54 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 14, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
May 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 617 (Sen. McCann).
2. Testimony regarding SB 618 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt).
3. Testimony regarding SB 688 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 617 -618, and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 617-618:
Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists – Support
Paul Rennels, Self – Support
Jennifer Johnson, Self – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 617-618:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MI – Support
Jane Horal, GoLivCo Horal Family Foundation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 618. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 688 and summarized the bill for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 688:
Dean Sheryl Kubiak, Wayne State University – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 688:
Jennifer Peacock, Michigan Center for Youth Justice - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
May 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 617 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 618 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 688 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 801 (Sen. Bayer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 617 -618, and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 617-618:
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Oppose
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast MI Council of Governments - Support
The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 617 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 618 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 688 and summarized the (S-2) version for the committee.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 688 (S-2):
Jennifer Peacock, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 688 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Irwin
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to SB 688 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 688. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 688 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 801 and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 801:
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Lisa Chapman, MI Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Elizabeth Kelly, Hope Shelters – Support
Kirsten Elliott, Community Housing Network – Support
Rosey D. White, Citizen – Support
Taressa Snyder, Citizen – Support
Karlene Lehman, Property Management Association of MI – Oppose
Matthew Miller, Property Management Association of MI – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 801:
Julie Cassidy, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Samantha Talbot, Housing Programs Supervision – Support
Ben Tobin, The Apartment Association of MI – Oppose
Jondente Smith, Detroit Citizens Action – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of MI and Kent County – Oppose
Shearese Stapleton, Citizen – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 801:
Anna Scott, Citizen – Support
Lisa Chapman, MI Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Alexa Eisneberg, U of M Poverty Solutions & Housing Solutions for Health Equity – Support
Kate Brantley, U of M Poverty Solutions & Housing Solutions for Health Equity – Support
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Jim Lindley, MI Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose
Brian Wright, Hope Shelters – Support
Jeremy Weinrick, Citizen – Support
Cheryl Grant, Alternatives for Girls – Support
Richard Prochowski, Citizen – Support
Cindy Managhan, St. Irenaeus Church – Support
Jaymie Tibbits, Citizen – Support
Amanda Carlisle, Washtenaw Housing Alliance – Support
Susan Williams, Citizen – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support
Ronit Wagman, Citizen- Support
Nathan Hallman, Rent Is Too Damn High Coalition – Support
Beth Goldstein, Citizen – Support
Adina Alpert, Citizen – Support
Margaret Dewar, Citizen – Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 401 (Sen. Camilleri).
2. Testimony regarding SB 403 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and McBroom, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Johnson was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 401:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Dave Hodgkins, MML – No Position
Scott Smith, City of Wyoming – No Position
Bruce Barlond, citizen – Opposition
Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support
Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support
Mike Batterbee, MTA – Opposition
Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 403:
Aghogho Edevbie, MDOS – Support
Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support
Kurtis Fernandez, APIA Vote-MI – Support
Henry Duong, Rising Voices – Support
Cindy Gamboa, MI PODER – Support
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Denise Hartsough, League of Women Woters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 401, SB
402, SB 403 and SB 404:
Michigan Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – No Position
Shiree Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition
Arturo Vargas National Assoc. of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials – Support
Angela Davenport, Voting Access for All – Support
The Arc Michigan – Support
Yvonne White, NAACP MI State Conference – Support
Debbie Rosenman, Fighting 9 Invidisible – Support
Quentin Turner, Common Cause Michgian – Support
Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
Stephanie Szymas, Secure Democraty – Support
Madeline Fata, MI Association of Counties – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 15, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 730 (Sen. Polehanki), SB 731 (Sen. Hauck) and SB 732 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Lauwers and
Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hauck and Wojno to summarize SBs 730, 731, 732. Member questions
followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732:
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 730 and SB 732:
Amy Drumm, MI Retailers Association – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 731:
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 732:
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Opposition
Scott Newman-Bale, Shorts Brewery – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 730:
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Mike Tobias MI Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 732:
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Assoc. – Opposition
John McNamara, MI Restaurant Assoc. – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 730 and
SB 731:
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) McCann and Webber were excused from the meeting
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:38 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 15, 2024
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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
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Harris joined the committee remotely.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:12 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5569 and HB 5570 before the committee:
HB 5569
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to impose civil liability and prescribe
criminal penalties for the nonconsensual
dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to
provide for remedies.
HB 5570
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by
2002 PA 28.
Representative Tsernoglou and Representative Bierlein testified together in support of HB
5569 and HB 5570. Questions and discussion followed.
Rob Weissman, representing the Public Citizen, testified in support of HB 5569 and HB
5570.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5569 and HB 5570, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee:
HB 4427
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3,
and 5 (MCL 15.231, 15.232, 15.233, and 15.235),
section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6, section 2 as
amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as amended by
2018 PA 523, and section 5 as amended by 2020
PA 36.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 4427.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak:
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4427, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4427. The motion
prevailed 8-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4427 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
5). The motion prevailed 8-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4385 before the committee:
HB 4385
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added
by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.
Representative Markkanen and Beau LaFave testified together in support of HB 4385.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4385, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
At 9:55 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Breen 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 Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:58 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
The Chair laid HB 5463 before the committee:
HB 5463
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding chapter 7A.
Representative Farhat, Wafa Dinaro, representing the New Economy Initiative, and Brandee
Cook, representing 100k Ideas, testified in support of HB 5463. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5463, but did not wish to speak:
Jenifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Jason Grill, representing Right to Start.
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Jennier Hayes, representing the Michigan CDFI Coalition.
The Chair laid HB 5651, HB 5652 and HB 5653 before the committee:
HB 5651
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending sections 7 and 8
(MCL 12.257 and 12.258), section 7 as amended
by 2023 PA 139 and section 8 as amended by 2014
PA 504.
HB 5652
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 296, entitled "Michigan
early stage venture investment act of 2003," by
amending sections 7, 31, and 33 (MCL 125.2237,
125.2261, and 125.2263), section 7 as amended by
2015 PA 192 and section 31 as amended by 2015
PA 193.
HB 5653
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 88b, 88f,
and 88h (MCL 125.2088b, 125.2088f, and
125.2088h), section 88b as amended by 2014 PA
505, section 88f as amended by 2012 PA 221, and
section 88h as amended by 2012 PA 145, and by
adding section 88u.
Representative Farhat and Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HBs 5651,
5652, and 5653. Questions and discussion followed.
Ara Topouzian, representing the Venture Capital Association, testified in support of HBs
5651, 5652, and 5653. Questions and discussion followed.
Brandon Reed, representing the Michigan Black Business Alliance, testified in support of
HBs 5651, 5652, and 5653. Questions and discussion followed.
Nia Batts, representing Union Heritage, testified with a neutral position on HBs 5651, 5652,
and 5653. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Flannagan, representing Ann Arbor Spark, Jennifer Hayes and Patti Glaza, both
representing Invest Detroit, testified in support of HBs 5651, 5652, and 5653.
Katie Hall, representing Clara Technologies, testified in support of HBs 5651, 5652, and
5653.
Ida Burd-Hill, representing Automation Workz, testified in support of HBs 5651, 5652, and
5653. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5651, HB 5652, and HB 5653 but
did not wish to speak:
Roger Ehrenberg, representing Eberg Capital LLC.
Joey Panella, representing Decimal Code.
Kousay Said, representing Ecovia Renewables Inc.
Gyouho Kim, representing Cube Works Inc.
Andrew Malcolmson, representing Fifth Eye Inc.
Rusty Merchant, representing the Economic Development Leaders for Michigan.
Michael Psarouthakis, representing the University of Michigan.
Stephen Haakenson, representing Western Michigan University – BRCC.
Jonathan Pearson, representing Auricle Inc.
John Prosta Freshley, representing Bioscience Navigators.
Lorne Gere, representing Blue Conduit.
David Olson, representing Alight Science Inc.
Kim Nace, representing Brightwater Tools Inc.
Jay Odelson, representing Center Electric.
Olivia Walch, representing Arcascope Inc.
Dan Sweeney, representing Ashling Partners.
Saemin Choi, representing NX Fuels Inc.
Mo Fasil, representing Movellus Inc.
Luke Schneider, representing Refractun AI.
Tom Simon, representing Mountain Pass Solutions.
Dave Greco, representing Wayne State and Techtown.
Denis Graves, representing MTRAC.
Meghan Cuddily, representing MTRAC.
Alex Russomanno, representing Newttaptics LLC.
Jose Alfaro, representing Poas Bioenergy.
Pradeep Senevirathe, representing iRepogram Inc.
Michael Hopkins, representing M3D Inc.
Steven Bloembergen, representing Greemark Biomedical.
Alberto Elli, representing Taza Aya Inc.
Keith Kressin, representing MemryX Inc.
Christin Gibbons, representing Fusim Coolant Systems.
Sam Tuck, representing Motivation Inc.
Alisyn Malek, representing Middle Third LLC.
Jeff Rynbrandt, representing Medicool Technologies.
Laura Bronsart, representing UpKala Inc.
Lisa McLaughlin, representing Workit Health.
Prabde Weebadde, representing Photosynq Inc.
Robert Forgey, representing Laso Therapeutics Inc.
Fiona Hayes, representing Newpoint.
Brenda Jones, representing Ulendo Technologies.
Brande Cook, representing 100k Ideas.
Peter Falgon, representing Ripple Science.
Chase Bonhag, representing First Ignite.
Evan Anderson, representing Pearl Edison.
Brim Erikson, representing Student Achievement Systems.
Alexa Jones, representing Thera B Medical Products.
John Mcintyre, representing Motion Gragon AI.
Andrew Heuerman, representing The Patient Company.
Andrea Wallace, representing OPNR.
Sam Shapiro, representing Grounded RVs Inc.
Michael Lomonaco, representing HealthBar.
Gary Abud Jr., representing Cogrounded Inc.
Patrick Werksma, representing Play Booked Inc.
Richard Colonna, representing Quantitative Collectors Group.
Michelle Wintafield, representing Tandem.
Joe Gallagher, representing 86 Repairs.
Terra Osman, representing Farmish.
Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University.
Adrian Fortino, representing the Mercury Fund.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
David Maas, representing the New Enterprise Forum.
Hassan Beydown, representing the City of Detroit.
Mark de le Vergne, representing Michigan Central.
Monica Wheat, representing Tech Stars.
Laura Rampersad, representing On It Solutions.
Monica Wheat, representing Venture Catalysts.
Lisa Fust, representing Kall Morris Inc.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5463, HB 5651, HB 5652 and HB
5653, but did not wish to speak:
Douglas J. Snitgen, representing the MSU Research Foundation.
David Washburn, representing Spartan Innovations.
Javier Evelyn, representing Alerje Inc.
Kelly Sexton, representing the University of Michigan.
Jeff Wesley, representing Red Cedar Ventures.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5463, HB 5651, HB 5652 and HB
5653, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 10:09 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Clerk read in a letter from Speaker Tate appointing Representative Xiong to the
committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 744 before the committee:
SB 744
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled "An
act relative to continuing tenure of office of
certificated teachers in public educational
institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to
regulate discharges or demotions; to provide for
resignations and leaves of absence; to create a
state tenure commission and to prescribe the
powers and duties thereof; and to prescribe
penalties for violation of the provisions of this
act," by amending section 3b (MCL 38.83b), as
amended by 2023 PA 225.
Senator McDonald-Rivet testified in support of SB 744.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 744, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 744, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid HB 5450 and HB 5451 before the committee:
HB 5450
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1313a.
HB 5451
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1313b.
Representative MacDonell testified on the proposed substitutes (H-3) for HB 5450 and (H-2)
for HB 5451.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451, but did not wish
to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jayme Taylor, representing Okemos Public School, testified in support of HBs 5450 and
5451. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5649 before the committee:
HB 5649
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1166c.
Representative Glanville and Julia Wynn, representing Code.org, testified in support of HB
5649. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Rivera, teacher/tech coordinator for Mackinaw City Public Schools, testified in support
of HB 5649.
Ashley Cramer, student at Zeeland High School, testified in support of HB 5649.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Cherly Wilson and Gina Loveless, all representing the Michigan
Department of Education, testified in support of HB 5649.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5649, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5649, but did not wish to speak:
Ben Williams, representing The College Board.
David Meyer, the Technology Director, Lutheran High School Association.
Kathy Surd, representing the Mason County Promise Board.
Vinos Kassab, the Oakland Schools K-12 Digital Learning Consultant.
Catherine Molloseau, Grand Valley State University Professor.
Dr. Barbara Ericson, University of Michigan Professor.
Tyler Diers, representing the Tech Net.
Josh Puraloff, representing the Computer Science Teachers Association.
Rob Geer, representing West Michigan Tech Talent.
Matthew Felan, representing the Great Lakes Regional Bay Alliance.
Evan Eagleson, representing ExcelinEd in Action.
Dan Behm and Stephanie Szymas, representing the Education Advocates of West
Michigan.
Amazon Web Services.
Amazon.
At 9:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:54 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Committee returned to the consideration of SB 744.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 744 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
The Committee returned to the consideration of HBs 5450 and 5451.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5450. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 5450 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5451. The motion prevailed
12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Paquette, Johnsen.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5451 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Markkanen 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 9:57 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 603 and SB 604 before the committee:
SB 603
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 2, 822, 825,
827, 828, 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868,
869, 870, 871, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880,
880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890, and
892 (MCL 168.2, 168.822, 168.825, 168.827,
168.828, 168.842, 168.861, 168.862, 168.863,
168.865, 168.866, 168.867, 168.868, 168.869,
168.870, 168.871, 168.873, 168.874, 168.875,
168.876, 168.878, 168.879, 168.880, 168.880a,
168.881, 168.882, 168.883, 168.884, 168.887,
168.888, 168.889, 168.890, and 168.892), section
2 as amended by 2023 PA 87, sections 822, 842,
and 882 as amended by 2023 PA 269, sections 862
and 879 as amended by 2018 PA 128, section 863
as amended by 2012 PA 586, sections 866 and 868
as amended by 2013 PA 51, sections 867 and 881
as amended by 2018 PA 130, section 871 as
amended by 2012 PA 272, and sections 874, 875,
and 890 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by
adding sections 861a and 883a; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
SB 604
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2023 PA 266.
Senator Chang and Senator Moss testified in support of SB 603 and SB 604. Questions and
discussion followed.
Erica Peresman, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of SB 603 and SB 604.
Chris Thomas, the Former Director of Michigan State Elections, testified in support of SB
603 and SB 604.
Kate Riley, representing the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, testified in opposition to SB
603 and SB 604.
Joe Rozell, representing Oakland County, testified in support of SB 603 and SB 604.
Scott Urbanowski, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on SB 603 and SB
604.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 603, but did not wish to speak:
Kelsey Rogers, representing the Campaign Legal Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 603 and SB 604, but did not wish to
speak:
Janice Winfrey, representing the City of Detroit.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, and the
Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 603 and SB 604, but did not wish
to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections,
Stand Up Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance.
The Chair laid HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB 5702 before the committee:
HB 5699
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 362 and 370
(MCL 168.362 and 168.370), section 362 as
amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as
amended by 2022 PA 104.
HB 5700
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home
rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding
section 3c.
HB 5701
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general
law village act," by amending sections 4, 5, and 13
of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V (MCL
62.4, 62.5, 62.13, and 65.3), sections 4 and 5 of
chapter II and section 3 of chapter V as amended
by 2012 PA 551 and section 13 of chapter II as
amended by 2003 PA 305.
HB 5702
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home
rule village act," (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding
section 24e.
At 11:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:45 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Representative Tsernoglou and Lisa Brown, the Oakland County Clerk and Register of
Deeds, testified in support of HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB 5702. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 11:52 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 11:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Scott Urbanowski, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5699, HB
5700, HB 5701 and HB 5702.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5699, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5699, HB 5700, HB
5701 and HB 5702, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB
5702, but did not wish to speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, and the
Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB
5702, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair
Elections, Stand Up Michigan and the Freedom Alliance.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5699 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5700 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5701 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5702 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
The committee returned to consideration of SB 603 and SB 604.
Erin Schor and Adam Fracassi, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in
support of SB 603 and SB 604. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 12:00 PM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 498 before the committee:
SB 498
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 13b of
chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13b), as amended by
2008 PA 201.
Senator Jeff Irwin testified in support of SB 498. Questions and discussion followed.
Lorna Elliott-Egan, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
testified in support of SB 498. Questions and discussion followed.
Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community, testified in support of SB
498.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 498, but did not wish to speak:
Mike McCoy, representing the Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
12:22 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Jason Morgan from
the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Mai Xiong to the
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 690 before the committee:
SB 690
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 523, entitled "Michigan
code of military justice of 1980," by amending
sections 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24,
26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65,
66, 67, 121, and 147 (MCL 32.1002, 32.1003,
32.1006, 32.1010, 32.1015, 32.1016, 32.1017,
32.1018, 32.1019, 32.1020, 32.1023, 32.1024,
32.1026, 32.1027, 32.1029, 32.1032, 32.1034,
32.1036, 32.1043, 32.1048, 32.1052, 32.1054,
32.1058, 32.1061, 32.1065, 32.1066, 32.1067,
32.1121, and 32.1147), sections 2, 3, 15, 16, 26,
27, and 29 as amended and section 121 as added
by 2005 PA 186, and by adding sections 6a, 30a,
38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a,
121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a,
134a, 134b, 134c, and 134d; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 690 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB 5280 and HB 5720 before the committee:
HB 5276
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to create the office of mental health and
suicide prevention in the Michigan veterans affairs
agency and provide for its powers and duties; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities.
HB 5277
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 322.
HB 5279
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 323.
HB 5280
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 321.
HB 5720
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to require the department of military and
veterans affairs to make certain mental health and
wellness resources available to members of the
Michigan National Guard and other military
servicemembers.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5276. The motion prevailed 6-
1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: Rep. Markkanen.
Pass: Reps. Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5277. The motion prevailed 6-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5279. The motion prevailed 6-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5280. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:11 AM, Majority Vice Chair Tyrone Carter called the committee back to order.
Representative Conlin testified in support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:17 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tyrone Carter laid the committee at ease.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Morse testified in support of HB 5277. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 5279. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5280. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Bezotte testified in support of HB 5720.
Joshua Parish, representing Vetlife, testified against HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dean Ditto testified in support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lieutenant General Martin Steele testified in support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and
5720. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 690, HB 5276, HB
5277, HB 5279, HB 5280 and HB 5720, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
1:06 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Wilson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 544 and SB 545 before the committee:
SB 544
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677)
by adding article 18A.
SB 545
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by
adding section 43a.
Renee Watson, legislative director for Senator Kleinfelt, testified in support of SB 544 and
SB 545.
Paul Gittler, representing Heritage Services, testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support
of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 544 and SB 545, but did not wish to
speak:
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The Chair laid SB 602 before the committee:
SB 602
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 2501
and 2512 (MCL 339.2501 and 339.2512), as
amended by 2016 PA 502, and by adding section
2512g.
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 602 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 602, but did not wish to speak:
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid SB 702 before the committee:
SB 702
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1206,
1209, and 1210 (MCL 339.1206, 339.1209, and
339.1210), as amended by 1997 PA 97.
Alasdair Whitney, representing the Institute for Justice, testified in opposition to SB 702.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 702 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5156 before the committee:
HB 5156
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 403, entitled "Michigan
unarmed combat regulatory act," by amending
sections 10, 11, 33b, and 54a (MCL 338.3610,
338.3611, 338.3633b, and 338.3654a), sections 10
and 11 as amended and section 33b as added by
2015 PA 183 and section 54a as amended by 2017
PA 146, and by adding sections 33e, 52a, and 54b.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in support of HB 5156.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5156. The motion prevailed
11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5156 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5156, but did not wish to speak:
Anne Morrell, representing the Unarmed Combat Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5683 and HB 5684 before the committee:
HB 5683
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17011b and 17511b.
HB 5684
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1201
and 1210 (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1210), section
1201 as amended by 2020 PA 20 and section 1210
as amended by 1997 PA 97.
Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684.
Rachel Harned, representing Bombshell Salon and Spa and TSPA Holland; and Natasha
Lawson, representing Douglas J, testified in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684, but did not wish
to speak:
Amber Vickers, an Oscoda resident.
Samantha Jo Thomason, representing 906 Beauty LLC.
Kimberly Jarzenbowski, representing On Point Spa.
Alexis Williams, representing the Nycole Glow.
Alisha Shumake, representing the More You Glow.
Sierra Frasier, a Grand Rapids resident.
Joyce Qonja, a Northville resident.
Elaina Bogdan, representing the Wax Spa Studio.
Jenny Sullivan, representing Douglas J Salon and Med Spa.
Stacy Wells, representing the L'espirit Academy.
Megan Maksym, representing the Just Posh Esthetic and Massage LLC.
Jordan Poma, representing the Just Posh Esthetics and Massage LLC.
Kristan Sayers, representing the K Bella Hair Studio.
LeeAnn Nanny, a Birmingham resident.
Maeci Stocum, representing the Doll Face Skin Club.
Cathy Tuttle, representing the Coiffeteria Salon.
Lauren Victoria Marcano, representing Douglas J.
Sue Keena-Heirman, representing the Douglas J Aveda Institute.
Renee Suban, representing the Douglas J Companies.
Rukia Hardy, a Bloomfield Hills resident.
Sarah Vail, representing the Avalon Day Spa at Riverview.
Kia Lee, representing the K Vitality Spa.
Rachel Supes, representing the Mother Earth Spa.
Sandra Nasser, a Sterling Heights resident.
Stay Davis, a Plymouth resident.
Rebecca Kildea, representing the Douglas J Institutes.
Stefanie Mueller, representing the Douglas J Aveda Institutes.
Erica Mourad, representing the Douglas J Salon.
Megan Zelinski, representing the Douglas J Institutes.
Mackenzie Meldrum, representing the Michigan Beautician.
Michelle Johnstone, representing the Pink Beach Brows and Pink Beach Academy.
Sabrina Randazzo, representing the Salon 401.
Ellie Pierman, representing the Ellie Taylor Beauty and Alissa Walker LLC.
Megan Butler, representing A Fresh Look LLC.
Britney Kue, representing Detroit Lashes.
Megan Sorenson, representing the JJ Wright's Salon.
Angela Shulaw, representing Bare Confidence Skin.
Chelsea Clay, representing the Moxie Skin Studio.
Kathryn Bean, representing Hand and Stone.
Kate Nyboer, representing the Elevate Salon Institute.
Kathryn Balken, representing the Salon Professional Academy - Holland.
Jessica Wright, representing the JJ Wrights Salon.
Elisabeth Bartram, representing the Chasing Vanity Salon and Medi Spa.
Nikol Taylor, representing the Salon Professional Academy of Holland.
Alissa Walker, representing the Undeniably Boutique - The Kalamazoo Esthetician.
Payton Beamish, representing the Willow & Co Spa.
Julie Jungerheld, representing the Willow & Co Spa.
Lisia Walch, representing Lisa's Electrolysis and Laser.
Amy Palomar, representing the Palomar Spa.
Maggie Barnes, representing the Harrington Salon and Day Spa.
Sophia Sarfi, representing the Face Place Acne + Esthetics.
Maysen Yaw, representing the Reva Salon and Spa.
Heather Miner, representing the Above Average Beauty Skin Spa.
Taliah Danko, representing Sugaring NYC.
Lori Harrington, representing the Harrington Salon and Day Spa.
Michelle Jonker, representing the Roots Salon and Spa.
Michelle Matlock, representing the Mae Marie Spa.
Lindsey Cook, representing LC Spa and Ashiatsu.
Tiffany Reese, representing EpiCentered Skin Care & Waxing.
Cindy Sabo, representing Sabo Skin Care and Massage.
Parminder Kalsi, representing the Skin Studio.
Holly VanderRoest, representing the Identities Salon.
Crystal Langford, representing the Willow & Co Spa.
Ariel Flinn, representing Earthly Esthetics.
Rachel Gulli, representing Rach Gulli Esthetics.
Michaeline Elizabeth Holman, representing Dragonfly Esthetics.
Sanda VandePol, representing the Rouge Salon and Spa.
Mary Rose, representing Allure Skin & Beauty.
Tammy Trew, representing the Douglas J Medspa.
The Chair laid HB 5546 before the committee:
HB 5546
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
Representative Snyder; and Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine
Wholesalers, testified in support of HB 5546. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5546, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine & Spirit.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan & Sons.
Nick Kronsbein, representing UBCR LLC.
Chuck Riegle, representing TOMRA.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5546, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
At 11:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5460 before the committee:
HB 5460
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
sections 12, 13, and 22 (MCL 492.112, 492.113,
and 492.122), section 12 as amended by 1994 PA
2 and section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231.
Representative Farhat; and Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of
Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5460. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5460. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5460 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5460, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Ayers, representing the Ford Motor Company.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan.
Representative Aragona 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 Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:20 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which removed Representative Kimberly
Edwards and appointed Representative Peter Herzberg to the Transportation, Mobility, and
Infrastructure Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5223 and HB 5224 before the committee:
HB 5223
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 79h.
HB 5224
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 12e
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by
2011 PA 59.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5223. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5223 and HB 5224, but did not wish to
speak:
Paul Seldon, representing Bike Friendly Kalamazoo.
Tim Potter, representing the Tri-County Bike Association Advocacy.
Arthur Slabosky, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5223 and HB 5224, but did
not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5223 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Bruck, St. Germaine.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5224 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Bruck, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid SB 465 before the committee:
SB 465
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 643b.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 465 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Bruck, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5635 before the committee:
HB 5635
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 1073b.
Representative Kunse, joined by Vince and Andy Webber, representing the family of Sergeant
Matthew Webber, testified in support of HB 5635. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5635, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5635 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5462 before the committee:
HB 5462
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 112.
Representative Markkanen, joined by Brad Uren, representing the family of Wesley Vietti Karna,
testified in support of HB 5462. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5462, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation
Representative Markkanen provided testimony on proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5462.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5462. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5462 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 682 before the committee:
SB 682
(Sen. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 628b.
Cheryl Khoury and Nick Mammel, representing Senator Damoose's office, Nate Love,
representing Mackinac Island CVB, and Margaret Doud, Mayor of Mackinac Island, testified in
support of SB 682. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 682, but did not wish to speak:
Dennis Cawthorne.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out SB 682 with recommendation.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5341 and HB 5342 before the committee:
HB 5341
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 2 and 698
(MCL 257.2 and 257.698), section 2 as amended
by 2011 PA 231 and section 698 as amended by
2020 PA 382.
HB 5342
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 312e (MCL
257.312e), as amended by 2022 PA 193.
Representative Begole and Trent Atkins, representing Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, testified in
support of HB 5341 and HB 5342. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5341 and HB 5342, but did
not wish to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:37 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 9:30
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 771 (Sen. Hertel).
2.
Reported SB 700 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 771, and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill.
The Chair brought up SB 700 and summarized the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 700:
Rodney Nanney, Geologists, Self – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 700:
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 700. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 700 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Bayer was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/04/2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Jennifer Conlin from
the Committee, and adding Representative Peter Herzberg to the Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Herzberg,
Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 691 before the committee:
SB 691
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 232, entitled
"Agricultural commodities marketing act," by
amending section 8 (MCL 290.658), as amended
by 2002 PA 601.
Senator Sam Singh, and Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council, testified in
support of SB 691. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 691 with recommendation.
At 9:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Herzberg,
Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 691, but did not wish to speak:
Mikaylah Hefferman, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Jamie Clover Adams, representing the Michigan Carrot Commission.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network
before the Committee.
Dr. Shakira Tyler and Erin Johnson, representing the Detroit Black Community Food
Sovereignty Network, gave a presentation on the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty
Network. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:06 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck.
Absent: Rep. DeSana.
Excused: Rep. DeSana.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5097 before the committee:
HB 5097
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to create a grant program to assist certain
public institutions of higher education in
addressing student hunger at those institutions; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; and to require
the promulgation of rules.
Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5097. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Committee discussed HB 5097.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5097 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Paquette, Zorn.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Bruck.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5097, but did not wish
to speak:
Rob Mass, representing the MiLEAP.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative DeSana from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 10:41 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov