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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, October 1,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1046 (S-3) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1047 (S-3) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1048 (S-2) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 1049 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1050 (S-2) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1051 (S-2) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 1125 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 700 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported SB 893 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported SB 894 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Reported HB 4045 (S-1)(Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
12. Reported HB 4923 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation.
13. Reported HB 4924 (Rep. Anthony) with recommendation.
14. Reported SB 895 (S-3) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s).VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 1046 – 1051, and SB 1125.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1046–1051, and SB 1125:
Dr. Sheryl Kubiak, Citizen – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding SB's
1046–1051, and SB 1125. :
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan - Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Support – SB 1049-1050
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Neutral – SB 1046 – 1048
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Neutral SB 1046
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support SB 1049
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose SB's 1046, 1047, 1050, 1051
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – No Position SB 1048
The Chair offered (S-3) to SB 1046 and entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-3) version of
SB 1046. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1046 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Barrett offered amendment #1 to SB 1047 (S-2) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 1047. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen. (s) Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version SB 1047. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-2) version of SB 1047, as amended, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of SB 1048 that was adopted during the previous committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1048 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #1 to SB 1049 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 1049. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen. (s) Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #2 to SB 1049 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to SB 1049. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen. (s) Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Chair Lucido, Sen. (s) VanderWall, Chang and Irwin
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1049, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Barrett
Pass: Sen. (s) Johnson and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported
The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of SB 1050 that was adopted during the previous committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1050 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of SB 1051 that was adopted during the previous committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1051 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1125.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1125:
Robert Noordhoek, Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council - Oppose
The Chair moved to report SB 1125 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB's 700, 893-894, and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 700:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support
James R. Ryan, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Oppose
The Chair offered (S-1) to SB 700.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 700. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 700 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 700 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 893 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 893. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 894 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 894. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4045 and invited Rep. Hope to summarize the bill.
Sen. Irwin offered amendment #1 to HB 4045 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4045. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen. (s) Chang and Irwin
Nays: Chair Lucido, Sen. (s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair offered (S-1) to HB 4045 and entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of
HB 4045. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4045 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4923, offered (S-1) to HB 4923, and invited Rep. Lilly to summarize the bill and
substitute.
The Chair brought up HB 4924 and invited Rep. Anthony to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony to the committee regarding HB's
4923-4924:
Karen Johnston, Toyota - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4923. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4923 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4924 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 895, offered (S-3) to SB 895, and invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 895:
Gaetan Gerville-Reache, Appellate Practice Section, State Bar of Michigan – Oppose
Del Chenault, Self, Clark Hill – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 895:
Chief Judge Murray, Court of Appeals – Neutral
Ben Bodkin, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Oppose
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Oppose
Anne Argiroff, Appellate Practice Section, State Bar of Michigan - Oppose
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 895 (S-3) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #1 to SB 895 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen. (s) Chang and Irwin
Nays: Chair Lucido, Sen. (s) VanderWall, Barrett and Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 895. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 895 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 895 (S-1). Being Sen. Irwin objected to the motion,
the Chair called for a roll call vote.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 895 (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen. (s) Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/07/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Ms. Tinamarie Pappas to the Michigan Employment
Relations Committee.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2020 and
September 24, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Ms. Tinamarie
Pappas to the Michigan Employment Relations Committee:
Tinamarie Pappas – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October
1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SCR 32 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding HB 6159 (Rep. Hauck).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4958 (Rep. Hornberger)
4. Testimony regarding SB 1081 (Sen. Wojno).
5. Testimony regarding SB 810 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks,
Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to summarize SCR 32.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SCR 32 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the concurrent resolution was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 6159:
Amy Barkholz, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6159:
Renee Beniak, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
Richie Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
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Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose
Rusty Merchant, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize HB 4985 and SB 1081.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4958
and SB 1081:
Kathy Hagenian, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Jess Averill-Hammond, Michigan Domestic and Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment Board –
Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 810:
Beverly Dehon and Vanessa Walton, InnovAge PACE – Support
Stephanie Winslow, PACE Association of Michigan – Oppose
Mary Naber, PACE SE MI – Oppose
Mike Logan, Steve Fefyke, Roger Myers, MMH, UMRC, PVM – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 810:
Brenda Jones, Detroit City Council – Support
Nancy Quarles, Oakland County Commission – Support
Alisha Bell, Wayne County Commission – Support
Jennifer Hall, New Destiny Christian Fellowship – Support
Rev. Horace Sheffield, Detroit Association of Black Organizations – Support
Erik Tungate, City of Oak Park – Support
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health – Oppose
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Oppose
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bizon 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 2:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 7, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 1153 (Sen. MacGregor), SB 1149 (Sen. MacGregor), SB 1150 (Sen. Nesbitt),
SB 1178 (Sen. Schmidt), SB 1179 (Sen. MacGregor) and SB 1180 (Sen. Hertel).
2. Testimony regarding SB 846 (Sen. Moss), SB 847 (Sen. Johnson) and SB 848 (Sen. Moss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5672. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Senator MacGregor to summarize SB 1153, SB 1149, SB 1150, SB 1178, SB 1179 and SB
1180.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1153, SB 1149, SB 1150, SB
1178, SB 1179 and SB 1180:
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Brian Calley, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
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John VanFossen, Meijer, Inc. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1153, SB
1149, SB 1150, SB 1178, SB 1179 and SB 1180:
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Secondary School Principals Association – Oppose
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
Brian Reed, Delta Twp. Manager – Oppose
Julie Rowe, AFT-MI – Oppose
Bill Miller, Michigan Assoc. of Intermediate School Districts – Oppose
Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawe and Monroe ISD – Oppose
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Assoc. of Superintendents and Administrators – Oppose
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Oppose
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Assoc. of Counties – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Mary Rzepczynski, Delta Twp. Library Director – Oppose
Mary Clark, Delta Charter Twp. – Oppose
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Dirk Weeldreyer, School Equity Caucus – Oppose
Todd Regis, UFCW Local 951 – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair invited Senator Moss to summarize SB 846, SB 847 and SB 848.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 846, SB 847 and SB 848:
David Knezek, Office of Attorney General – Support
Matthew Miller, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 846, SB
847 and SB 848:
James Holman, Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative of Mackinac Policy Center – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2020, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 4030 (Rep. Allor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5197 (Rep. Maddock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5198 (Rep. Maddock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
1. Reported SB 1108 (S-3) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report HB 4030 to the floor with recommendation that
is pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4030. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 5197 to the floor with recommendation that is
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5197. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 5198 to the floor with recommendation that is
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5198. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Megan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize SB 1108 (S-3).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 1108. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 1108 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that
is pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley and Alexander
Nays: Sen. Moss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1108 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:52 p.m.
Date Adopted by committee:


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Manoogian.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020 as
amended. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6141 before the committee:
HB 6141
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved
workforce opportunity wage act," (MCL 408.931
to 408.945) by adding section 4e.
Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 6141 to the Committee on Families,
Children, and Seniors. The motion prevailed 7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri, Sowerby.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Reilly.
The Chair laid HR 244 before the committee:
HR 244
(Rep. O'Malley)
A resolution to urge the President and the
Congress of the United States to declare the
waters of the Straits of Mackinac as "designated"
for purposes of Great Lakes commercial ship
pilotage.
Representative Jack O'Malley, the sponsor of HR 244, explained the resolution and
introduced Captain Jon H. Olney, who testified in support of HR 244. A copy of their written
testimonies is attached.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 244. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Sowerby, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HR 244 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Sowerby, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4897 before the committee:
HB 4897
(Rep. Love)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 15 (MCL 421.15), as amended
by 2017 PA 229.
Representative Leslie Love, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4897. Questions followed.
Stephanie Glidden, Chief of Staff of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency in the
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, submitted a card stating neutral
on HB 4897, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 4897 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to place HB 4894 properly before the committee.
The motion did not prevail 4-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Sowerby, Manoogian.
Nays: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6185 before the committee:
HB 6185
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to
regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the
state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus
funds in certain financial institutions; to lend
surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured
by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial
real and personal property; to authorize the loan of
surplus funds to certain municipalities; to
authorize the participation in certain loan
programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to
prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,"
(MCL 21.141 to 21.147) by adding section 2g.
Representative Sara Cambensy, the bill sponsor, explained HB 6185 and introduced Kent
Wood, representing Borealis Strategic, LLC, who testified in support of HB 6185. Questions
followed.
Marty Fittante, President of InvestUP, testified in support of HB 6185. Questions followed.
Susie Fox, Director of Business Development for the Great Lakes Sports Commission and
member of the Iron Mountain Kiwanis Ski Club, testified in support of HB 6185. Questions
followed.
Billy Demong, Executive Director of USA Nordic, testified in support of HB 6185. Questions
followed.
Mike Guswiler, President of the West Michigan Sports Commission, testified in opposition to
HB 6185. Questions followed.
Paul Connors, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in
opposition to HB 6185. Questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 6185, but did not wish to speak:
Stacie Bytwork, representing the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce;
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance;
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Traverse Connect;
Gabe Schneider, representing the Traverse City Tourism; and
Deanna Hemmila, Executive Director of Government Relations for Northern Michigan
University.
The following individuals submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 6185, but did
not wish to speak:
Doug Luciani, Vice President of Strategy and Community Impact for Cunningham-LIP
and Chairman of the Great Lakes Sports Commission;
Matt Morrissey, Managing Partner of Morrissey Management Group, representing the
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and Traverse City Horse Shows; and
Steve Marncci, former resident of Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus,
submitted a card in opposition to HB 6185, but did not wish to speak.
Larry Alexander, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Metro Convention and
Visitors Bureau, submitted a card in support of HB 6185 if statewide, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wenzel moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. HB 6159 (Rep. Hauck) failed to be reported from committee.
2. Reported SB 1081 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4958 (S-1) (Rep. Hornberger) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 22 (Sen. Zorn).
5. Testimony regarding SB 898 (Sen. Hollier).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4098 (Rep. Frederick).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1036 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 6159 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion failed and the bill was not reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 1081 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1081. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4958. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of HB 4958 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4958 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 22.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 22:
Jena Colon, American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 22:
T.J. Cantwell, Physical Therapy Compact Commission – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Derek Sova, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize SB 898.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 898:
Jeannie Kunz, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association – No Position
Kris Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Loretta Bush, Authority Health (Detroit-Wayne County Health Authority) – Support
Misha Strauss Moore, Green Tree Pediatrics – Support
Jena Colon, American Physical Therapy Association – Support
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose
Napoleon Harrington, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support
Dr. Rose Ramirez, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 898:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
Patricia Williams, Health Psychology, P.C. – Support
Mary Haffenbredl, Americas Health Insurance Plans – Oppose
Scott Kelly, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner – Support
Kelli Pierce, Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
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The Chair invited Rep. Frederick to summarize HB 4098.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4098:
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michgian – Support
Bob Norcross, Prestige Healthcare – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4098:
Marine Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose
Shari Carson, Michigan Chapter - The National Association of Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care
– Support
Michigan Nurses Association – Oppose
Renee Beniak, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize SB 1036.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1036:
Marianne Huff, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Teresa Roscoe, HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan and The Open Access Coalition – Support
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society – Support
Carla Boyd, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1036:
Susan Alt, Citizen – Support
Susan Bowyer, Henry Ford Hospital, Department of Neurology, Neuromagnetism Lab – Support
Dr. Christopher Parres, Adult Epilepsy Program, Beaumont Health Neuroscience Center – Support
Laura Lewis, Citizen – Support
Dr. Ellen Air, Citizen – Support
Lisa Pigott, Citizen – Support
Dr. Michael Wolff, Citizen – Support
Dr. Ayman Haykal, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Spectrum Health – Support
Gilead Sciences – Support
Gabrielle Szlenkier, Washtenaw County Medical Society – Support
Cynthia Bigley, Citizen – Support
Mary Kay Makarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support
Brianna Romines, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan – Support
Joan Cramer, Citizen – Support
Dr. Nikesh Ardesha, Citizen – Support
Nancy McKee, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals – Support
Melissa Bowie, TAKEDA Pharmaceuticals – Support
Joe Lotus and Sam Boumis, UCB Pharmaceuticals – Support
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Cynthia Bagley, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals – Support
Jean Doss, EISAI – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
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The Chair made a motion 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 1:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 21, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 12:30 p.m.,
in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Update from the Michigan Department of Corrections regarding their response to the COVID-19
pandemic.
2. Reported HB 5015 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington to update the committee
regarding the MDOC's response to COVID-19 and staffing issues.
Director Washington delivered a hand-out to the members that included updates on COVID-19 cases and
testing, and vacancies, absences and mandated overtime. Member questions and discussion followed on all
topics.
The Chair invited Rep. Berman to summarize HB 5015, via Zoom, for the committee. Member questions
followed.
A card was submitted by David Guenthner of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in support of HB 5015.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report HB 5015 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 20, 2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, October 7,
2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5844 (Rep. Bellino).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5846 (Rep. Kahle).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5847 (Rep. Meerman).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5848 (Rep. Lasinski).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5849 (Rep. Mueller).
6. Testimony regarding HB 5850 (Rep. Warren).
7. Testimony regarding HB 5851 (Rep. Yancey).
8. Testimony regarding HB 5852 (Rep. Stone)
9. Testimony regarding HB 5853 (Rep. Kahle).
10. Testimony regarding HB 5854 (Rep. Sneller).
11. Testimony regarding HB 5855 (Rep. Brann)
12. Testimony regarding HB 5856 (Rep. S. Johnson).
13. Testimony regarding HB 5857 (Rep. O'Malley)
14. Testimony regarding HB 6235 (Rep. Neeley).
15. Testimony regarding HCR 29 (Rep. LaFave).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5844, HB's 5846-5857, HB 6235 and HCR 29, and invited Rep. Kahle to summarize
the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 5844, HB's 5846-
5857, HB 6235 and HCR 29:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support
Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrator – Support
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Oppose HB 5856
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding HB
5844, HB's 5846-5847, HB 5849-5857, HB 6235 and HCR 29:
David Guenther, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kathy Hagenian, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Judge Harvey J. Hoffman, Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support HB 5854
Bruce Timmons, Citizen – No Position
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support HB's 5844, 5846, 5847, 5849-5857
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/13/2020


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 1102 (Sen. Nesbitt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, VanderWall and Chang, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1102:
Dan Papinau and Carolee Smith, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Paul Connors and Stewart Binke, Michigan Department of Treasury – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1102:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Daley,
Bumstead and Alexander were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/05/2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 13,
2020
9:15
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 857 before the committee:
SB 857
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to repeal 1945 PA 302, entitled "An act
authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of
emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties
of the governor with respect thereto; and to
prescribe penalties," (MCL 10.31 to 10.33).
Senator Barrett testified in support of his bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6294, HB 6295, HB 6296 and HB 6297 before the committee:
HB 6294
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
2502, 3206, 5501, and 5506 (MCL 700.2502,
700.3206, 700.5501, and 700.5506), section 3206
as amended by 2016 PA 57, section 5501 as
amended by 2012 PA 141, and section 5506 as
amended by 2008 PA 41, and by adding sections
1202 and 5108a.
HB 6295
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 305, entitled "Uniform
electronic transactions act," by amending section
18 (MCL 450.848) and by adding section 18a.
HB 6296
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 123, entitled "Uniform
real property electronic recording act," by
amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 565.843 and
565.844), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 364,
and by adding section 5a.
HB 6297
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "Michigan
law on notarial acts," by amending section 26
(MCL 55.286), as added by 2018 PA 360, and by
adding section 26c.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6294. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6295. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6296. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6297. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole offered the following amendment to HB 6297 (H-1):
1. Amend page 10, following line 22, by inserting:
"(5) If a record is notarized electronically under this section, all of the following
apply:
(a) The record does not need to be notarized under any other provision of this act.
(b) The rights or interests of a person that relies in good faith and without actual
notice that the record was executed before December 31, 2020 but was not executed or
notarized in accordance with this section are not impaired, challenged, or terminated on that
basis alone.
(c) Compliance with this section is presumed. A person challenging a record notarized
under this section may overcome the presumption by establishing, by clear and convincing
evidence, that the notary or the individual seeking the notary public's services intentionally
failed to comply with a requirement described in this section.".
Representative Cole moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6297 (H-1). The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion
followed.
Howard Collin, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of
Michigan, and Nathan Piwowarski, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of
the State Bar of Michigan, testified with no position on HB 6294, HB 6295, HB 6296 and HB
6297.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 6294, HB 6295, HB 6296 and
HB 6297, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Mike Luberto, representing the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6297, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6294, HB 6295, HB 6296 and HB
6297, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Bechler, representing the Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Section of the
State Bar of Michigan.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Sam Olsen, representing the Community Association Institute.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6294 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out HB 6295 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6296 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 6297 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6293 before the committee:
HB 6293
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16113.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6293. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 6293 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 18, after "Observing" by inserting "self-collection of a saliva
sample or".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6293 (H-1). The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler testified in support of his bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to report House Bill No. 6293 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:58 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 13,
2020
8:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Rep. Garrett.
Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 758 before the committee:
SB 758
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16101 and
18201 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.18201) and by
adding sections 16190 and 18211a.
Senator MacGregor testified in support of SB 758.
Dr. Judith Kovach, representing the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in support
of SB 758.
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in opposition to SB 758.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 758, but did not wish to speak:
Thadd Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Brittany Barber Garcia, PhD, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Joy Wolfe Ensor, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Elissa Patterson, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Antu Segal, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Valencia Montgomery, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Cynthia Schroeder Rodriguez, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
The Chair laid HB 5408 before the committee:
HB 5408
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109f (MCL
400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
Dr. Cara Poland, representing the Spectrum Health, testified in support of HB 5408.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5408, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Thadd Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5408. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5408 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 826 before the committee:
SB 826
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a, 400, and
420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as
amended by 2020 PA 55, section 100c as amended
by 2020 PA 99, section 281b as added by 2014 PA
200, sections 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 463 as
amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 430, 498o,
700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290,
sections 434, 435, 438, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 826.
Dr. Michelle Reid, Past President, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society, testified in
support of SB 826.
Allison Badger, Psychiatric Physician Assistant, representing the U of M Health System,
testified in support of SB 826.
Margaret Keeler, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, representing the Michigan
Council of Nurse Practitioners, testified in support of SB 826.
Diana Prichard, representing the Americans for Prosperity, testified in support of SB 826.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in support of SB
826.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 826, but did not wish to speak:
Judge Harvey J. Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (PAs).
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
Michigan Osteopathic Association (DOs).
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospitals Association.
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP).
Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (addiction physicians).
Evie Zois Sweeney, representing the American Nurses Association .
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (Michigan Chapter).
Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association (MHCA).
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan.
Algeria Wilson, representing the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social
Workers.
Monika Miner, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 826, but did not wish to speak:
Mark McWilliams, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 8:43 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
8:45 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5756 and HB 5757 before the committee:
HB 5756
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," (MCL 28.291 to 28.300) by adding
section 2a.
HB 5757
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," (MCL 28.301 to 28.308)
by adding section 5a.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position
on HB 5756 and HB 5757. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5756. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to reconsider the vote by which the (H-3) to HB 5756 was
adopted. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5756. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5756 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5757. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5757 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 8:55 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
1:02 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
At 1:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:27 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5756 and HB 5757 before the committee:
HB 5756
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," (MCL 28.291 to 28.300) by adding
section 2a.
HB 5757
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," (MCL 28.301 to 28.308)
by adding section 5a.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5756. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5756 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5757. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5757 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1108 before the committee:
SB 1108
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3 (MCL
15.263), as amended by 2018 PA 485, and by
adding section 3a.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 1108:
1. Amend page 5, line 14, after "Before" by striking out "January" and inserting
"April".
2. Amend page 5, line 18, after "after" by striking out "January" and inserting
"April".
3. Amend page 5, line 20, after "to" by striking out "a medical condition" and
inserting "military duty, medical condition,".
4. Amend page 5, line 22, after "January 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting
"2022,".
Representative Warren spoke to her amendments.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 1108. The motion prevailed 6-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 1108. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 1108 (H-1):
1. Amend page 5, line 13, after "Before" by striking out "January" and inserting
"April".
2. Amend page 5, line 17, after "after" by striking out "January" and inserting
"April".
Representative Warren spoke to her amendments.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 1108(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1108 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1108, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Jennifer Rigtenrink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid SB 911 before the committee:
SB 911
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2020 PA 18.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 911. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 911(H-1):
1. Amend page 11, line 4, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No.
886 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Warren spoke to her amendment.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 911(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 911 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 886 before the committee:
SB 886
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending sections 17, 27, 28c, 28d, 29, and 48
(MCL 421.17, 421.27, 421.28c, 421.28d, 421.29,
and 421.48), sections 17 and 48 as amended by
2011 PA 269, section 27 as amended by 2016 PA
522, section 28c as amended by 2012 PA 579,
section 28d as added by 2012 PA 216, section 29
as amended by 2013 PA 146, and by adding
section 32c.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 886. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 886 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 886 (H-1):
1. Amend page 77, line 3, by striking out all of enacting section 1.
Representative Warren spoke to her amendment.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 886(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 886 and SB 911, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association..
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses..
At 1:34 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:31 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 1094 before the committee:
SB 1094
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21717 (MCL
333.21717), as amended by 2014 PA 66, and by
adding section 5145.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 1094. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to SB 1094(H-2):
1. Amend page 5, line 23, by striking out all of subdivision (f).
Representative Iden spoke to his amendment.
Representative Iden moved to adopt the amendment to SB 1094(H-2). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendments to SB 1094(H-2):
1. Amend page 7, line 19, after "(c)" by striking out "Beginning" and inserting
"Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), beginning".
2. Amend page 7, following line 27, by inserting:
"(2) Through December 31, 2020, a nursing home may admit or retain for care
an individual who has tested positive for coronavirus if any of the following apply:
(a) The department of health and human services has not implemented a process for the
creation of care and recovery centers within nursing homes under section 5145(1)(d).
(b) The nursing home has applied for the approval of a designated area within the
nursing home under section 5145(1)(e) and the department of health and human
services has not approved the application." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Lilly spoke to his amendments.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to SB 1094(H-2). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report Senate Bill No. 1094 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lily moved to adopt the minutes from September 24, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 6:34 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, October 13,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 830 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 831 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1152 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5844 (Rep. Bellino) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5846 (S-2) (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 5847 (S-1) (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 5849 (S-2) (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 5850 (S-1) (Rep. Warren) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 5851 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation.
10. Reported HB 5852 (Rep. Stone) with recommendation.
11. Reported HB 5853 (S-1) (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation.
12. Reported HB 5854 (Rep. Sneller) with recommendation.
13. Reported HB 5855 (Rep. Brann) with recommendation.
14. Reported HB 5856 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation.
15. Reported HB 5857 (Rep. O'Malley) with recommendation.
16. Reported HB 6235 (S-1) (Rep. Neeley) with recommendation.
17. Reported HCR 29 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation.
18. Testimony regarding SB 864 (Sen. Lucido).
19. Testimony regarding SB 1092 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair brought up SB 830 (S-1), SB 831 (S-1) and SB 1152 (S-1).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 830-831:
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Neutral SB 830
Keith Barber, Legislative Corrections Ombudsman – Neutral SB 831
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 830, 831, and SB
1152:
Gabrielle French, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Ryan Burtka, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
Abigail Burnell, Michigan Council for maternal and Child Health – Support SB 1152
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – No Position SB 1152
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose – SB 1152
Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support SB 830 - 831
The Chair reminded committee members that large groups of written testimony regarding SB's 830, 831 and SB
1152 was e-mailed directly to them.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 830. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 831. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1152. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
At 8:34 a.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting.
At 8:36 a.m., Sen. Runestad entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 830 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 831 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1152 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5844, HB 5846 (S-2), HB 5847 (S-1), HB 5849 (S-2), HB 5850 (S-1), HB 5851, HB
5852, HB 5853 (S-1), HB 5854, HB 5855, HB 5856, HB 5857, HB 6235 (S-1) and HCR 29.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 5846:
Adam Reams, Michigan Department of State – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding HB's
5846-5847:
Gabrielle French, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5844 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5846. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5846 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5847. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5847 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5849. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report HB 5849 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5850. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5850 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5851 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5852 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5853. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5853 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5854 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5855 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5856 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5857 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 6235. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 6235 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SCR 29 to the floor with recommendation that it
be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays:
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 864 and SB 1092 and summarized the bills.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 864 and SB 1092:
Adam Reams, Michigan Department of State – No position
James Fackler, Michigan Department of State – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 864 and SB 1092:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/21/2020


location: Room 352, House Office Building

evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Room 352, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Hertel and Hollier

Excused: Senator Schmidt


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Director of the Michigan Bureau of Elections regarding the 2020 Elections.
The Senate Committee on Oversight called to order at 2:04 p.m. The Committee called roll. A quorum was
present.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum
was present.
Chair Johnson deferred to Chair McBroom to invite Jonathan Brater, Director of the Michigan Bureau of
Elections, to give a presentation regarding the transformation of the Michigan election process and system due
to COVID-19 and the implemented safeguards for the November 2020 election.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
The Senate Committee on Oversight adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
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evidence_text:
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Director of the Michigan Bureau of Elections regarding the 2020 Elections.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a quorum
was present.
The Senate Committee on Elections called to order at 2:05 p.m. The Committee called roll. A quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair invited Jonathan Brater, Director of the Michigan Bureau of Elections, to give a presentation
regarding the transformation of the Michigan election process and system due to COVID-19 and the
implemented safeguards for the November 2020 election.
Questions followed from members of both committees. The Chair requested that the Director provide the
committees with more information regarding the statutes for the election process.
The Senate Committee on Elections adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to
adjourn the committee at 3:36 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/01/2020
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5298 (Rep. Whiteford).
2. Reported SB 22 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4098 (S-1) (Rep. Frederick) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 5298.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5298:
Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 22 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 22. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Sen. Theis offered an (S-1) version to HB 4098.
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The Chair invited Sen. Theis to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 4098.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4098:
LeadingAge Michigan – Support
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4098. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of HB 4098 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4098 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:39 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2020
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location: Room 403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, October 21,
2020, at 12:30 p.m., in Room 403, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4700 (Rep. Whiteford).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5137 (Rep. Alexander).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5138 (Rep. Tate).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5299 (Rep. LaGrand).
5. Testimony regarding SB 1193 (Sen. LaSata).
6. Testimony regarding SB 1194 (Sen. Theis).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1195 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 4700.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4700:
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4700:
Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Greg Boyd, Michigan Partners in Crisis – Support
Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Alexander to summarize HB's 5137, 5138 and 5299.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5137, 5138 and 5299:
Mike Hirst, Andy's Angels – Support
Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 5137-5138:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Theis and Sen. Wojno to summarize SB's 1193-1195.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 1193-1195:
Lore Rogers, MI Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Victim Services – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1193-1195:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Jeff Nye, Director at Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division – Oppose
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1193 and SB
1195:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/27/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, October 27,
2020, at 10:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 798 (Sen. MacDonald).
2. Testimony regarding SB 1093 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 798.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 798:
Scott Teter, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
David Knezek, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Daniel Hilker, Chalgian & Tripp – Oppose
Jody White, Citizen – No position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 798:
Robert Kennedy, MI Guardianship Association – Support
Alison Hirschel, MI Elder Justice Initiative - Support
The Chair summarized SB 1093.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1093:
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrator – Support
Aaron Stephens, Mayor, City of East Lansing – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1093:
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs Association - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:24 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/05/2020