evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. CURTIS VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH 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
February 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February
14, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 3 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 23 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 24 (S-1) (Sen Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 87 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:17 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad,
Chang, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 7, 2019
meeting. Being no objection, the meeting minutes were adopted.
The Chairman brought up the (S-1) version of SB 3, which was adopted during the February 7, 2019
committee hearing.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 3 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 3 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman brought up the (S-1) version of SB 23, which was adopted during the February 7, 2019
committee hearing.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 23 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 23 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman brought up the (S-1) version of SB 24, which was adopted during the February 7, 2019
committee hearing.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 24 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 24 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 87.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 87:
Judge Chris Ninomiya, Dickinson 41st Circuit Court - Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 87:
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Tom Clement, State Court Administrative Office - Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 87 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 87. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/28/2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2019, at
12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Robert Gordon as the Director of the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 13, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Robert Gordon to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Robert Gordon as the
Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/20/2019
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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
February 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations by the Michigan Health and Hospital Association regarding Rural and Urban
Hospital Systems in Michigan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Chris Mitchell, of the Michigan Health and Hospitals Association, Peter Marinoff, of
Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Hospital, and James Falahee, of Bronson Healthcare, to give presentations
regarding rural and urban hospital systems in Michigan.
At 1:46 p.m., Sen. LaSata entered the meeting.
At 2:00 p.m., Sen. Hertel entered the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 21, 2019
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chairwoman Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5th, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4162 before the committee:
HB 4162
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled"The revised school
code,"by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as
amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding section 1279i.
Rick Staines, representing Huffmaster, testified in support of HB 4162.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber; Delany McKinley, representing the
Michigan Manufacturers Association; and Steve Heethuis, representing AutoCam, testified in
opposition to HB 4162. Questions and discussion followed.
Katy Lawrence and Rose Babington, representing ACT Inc., testified in opposition to HB 4162.
Questions and discussion followed.
Kevin Stotts, representing Talent 2025, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4162, but did not
wish to speak
The following people submitted a card in Support of HB 4162, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Liabenow, representing Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Kathleen Merry, representing Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:12
AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 12, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0002 before the committee:
SB 0002
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code, "by
amending section 7523 (MCL 333.7523), as amended by 2016 PA
418, and by adding section 7521a.
Senator Lucido testified in support of SB 0002. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Attorney General Nessel gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4001 and HB 4002 before the committee:
HB 4001
(Rep. Wentworth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code, "by
amending section 7521 (MCL 333.7521), as amended by 2015 PA
154, and by adding section 7521a.
HB 4002
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code, "by
amending section 7523 (MCL 333.7523), as amended by 2016 PA
418, and by adding section 7523a.
Representative Wentworth and Representative LaGrand testified in support of HB 4001 and HB 4002.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 0002 before the committee along with the HB 4001 and HB 4002.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4001, HB 4002 and SB 0002, but did not wish to
speak:
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
John Shea, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Laurel Luke, representing the Coalition of Justice Voters.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB 4001, HB
4002 and SB 0002.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4001, HB 4002 and SB 0002.
Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of HB
4001, HB 4002 and SB 0002.
Professor William Wagner, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4001, HB 4002 and SB 0002.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in opposition to
HB 4001, HB 4002 and SB 0002. Questions and discussion followed.
Bill Valliencourt, representing the Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney, the Prosecuting Attorneys
Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4001, HB 4002 and SB 0002. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chairman LaFave.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:04 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Major General Paul Rogers, Adjutant General of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard and
Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, gave a presentation to the
committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 12th, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Director Liesl Clark and Chief Deputy Director Aaron Keatley, representing the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chairman Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Crawford to adopt the January 29, 2019, minutes. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4112 before the committee:
HB 4112
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control
code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
905a.
Representative Vaupel testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Juline Lloyd, representing the Michigan Coalition for Fetal Alcohol Resources Education and Support,
testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Emily Rusnak, representing the Michigan Coalition for Fetal Alcohol Resources Education and Support,
was called to answers questions pertaining to the bill, as well as testify in support of the bill. Questions
and discussion followed.
Barbara Wybrecht, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Trinity Loyd, representing herself.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Keagan Lloyd, representing the Michigan Coalition for Fetal Alcohol Resources Education and Support.
William Loyd, representing parents.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
The Chair laid HB 4066 and HB 4067 before the committee:
HB 4066
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention
code,"(MCL 29.1 to 29.33) by adding section 3d.
HB 4067
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale
single state construction code act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531)
by adding section 4h.
Representative Calley testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chairman O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 12, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee:
HB 4061
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled"Michigan memorial
highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 21a.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4061. Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, submitted a card with a
neutral positon on the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Chairman O'Malley explained the proposed substitute (H-1).
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4061. 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 Cole moved to refer House Bill No. 4061 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). 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.
Director Paul C. Ajegba, P.E., representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, provided a
presentation regarding the Department. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:23 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Outman, Victory, McCann and Bayer


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, February 19,
2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality regarding the Department.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Liesl Clark, Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and Aaron
Keatly, Chief Deputy Director of the DEQ, to give a presentation providing an overview of the Department.
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: March 12, 2019
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Members:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 19,
2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by MPSC Chairwoman Sally Talberg – An overview of the MPSC and a review of the
2016 energy law and its implementation.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Michigan Public Service Commission Chairwoman Sally Talberg to present testimony
regarding the 2016 energy law and its implementation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 26, 2019
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Members:
SEN. PETER LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR EDWARD MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations:
Facility Closures and Consolidations, Michigan Department of Corrections, December 2018 #471-0375-
11F.
______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman took up the Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations:
Facility Closures and Consolidations, Michigan Department of Corrections, December 2018 #471-0375-11F.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony:

Mary Jo Koschay and Jessica Armstrong, Office of the Auditor General, testified on the audit
process and findings. Questions from members followed.

Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections testified on the Department’s respond to the
audit. Questions from members followed.

Jeremy Tripp and Byron Osborn, Michigan Corrections Organization, testified in support of the
audit findings and presented an independent study on the MDOC practices. Questions from
members followed.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony remotely from Ironwood, Michigan. All
testified in support of the Auditor General’s Follow-up Report. Questions from members followed.

Richard Bouvette, Marinesco Township Supervisor

Bruce Mahler, Marinesco Township Police Chief

Gabe Justinak, Citizen

Crystal Suzik, Citizen
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/09/2019


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 20,
2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chairwoman Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, provided a presentation regarding agriculture in
the state of Michigan.
At 10:39 AM, the laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, the called the committee back to order.
Laurie Isley and Kathy Maurer, both representing the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, and
Brian Mckenzie, President of the Michigan Soybean Association, presented a video and provided a
presentation on the Michigan Soybean industry and the overarching goals of both the Michigan Soybean
Promotion Committee and the Michigan Soybean Association. Questions and discussion followed.
John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided a
presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company and the Sugar Beet industry in Michigan. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:14 PM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 20,
2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Consumers Energy. Patti Poppe,
representing Consumers Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Brandon Hofmeister,
representing Consumers Energy, came forward to continue the presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 20,
2019
09:00 PM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chairwoman
Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee presentation by Aging and Adult Services Agency.
Richard Kline, Senior Deputy Director of Aging and Adult Services Agency, introduced Scott Wamsley,
Deputy Director of Aging and Adult Services Agency, who gave a PowerPoint overview on the agencies.
Questions followed. Copies of the PowerPoint and handout are attached.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by the Area Agencies on Aging.
Laura Sutter, Director of St. Joseph Branch of Area Agencies on Aging, Lacey Charbonneau, Advocacy
Coordinator of the Western Michigan, and Katie Wendel, Senior Manager of Advocacy of Area Agencies
on Aging 1-B, gave a group PowerPoint overview of their program. Copies of the PowerPoint and
handout are attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Liberati moved to adjourn the
committee.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:22 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 20,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chairman Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder to adopt the February 6, 2019, minutes. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4186 and HB 4187 before the committee:
HB 4186
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled "Identity theft protection
act," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.64), as added by 2018 PA
649.
HB 4187
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to require certain entities to provide notice to certain
persons in the event of a breach of security that results in the
unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally identifying
information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies.
Andy Kingman, representing the DLA Piper State Privacy and Security Coalition, testified in support of
the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ryan Larson and Mike Loucks, both representing Lansing Automakers Federal Credit Union, testified in
support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dulaney Mckinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition to the
bills.
Michael Tierney, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan, submitted a card in support of the
bills, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Brian O’Connell, representing General Motors.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 20,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 0026 before the committee:
HR 0026
(Rep. Griffin)
A resolution to urge the Governor to submit an executive
order to reorganize the executive branch towards improving
environmental protections, access to safe and clean drinking
water, and the health and safety of Michigan's citizens, in a
manner consistent with the intent of the Legislature.
Representative Griffin testified in support of her resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0026:
1. Amend the title, line 3, after "citizens" by striking out ", in a manner consistent with
the intent of the Legislature".
2. Amend the 1st Resolving clause, line 4, after "citizens" by striking out "in a manner
consistent with the intent of the Legislature" and inserting "to work together with the Legislature
to examine how best to alter the environmental permitting and rulemaking process to better
protect the environment, ensure clean drinking water, and to increase public participation and
input".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0026. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0026:
1. Amend the 1st Resolving clause, line 4, after "citizens" by striking out "in a manner
consistent with the intent of the Legislature" and inserting "and to create the Clean Water Public
Advocate".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0026. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, submitted a card
in support of the resolution, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Resolution No. 26 with the recommendation that
the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
At 09:17 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 09:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HR 0025 before the committee:
HR 0025
(Rep. Cole)
A resolution to request an opinion of the Supreme Court of
the state of Michigan pursuant to Article III, Section 8 of the
Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963.
Representative Cole testified in support of his resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Hassan Beydoun, the Republican Legal Counsel, answered further questions.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0025:
1. Amend the resolution, following the 8th Whereas clause by inserting:
"Whereas, Attorney General Frank Kelley opined in 1964 that "the legislature enacting an
initiative petition proposal cannot amend the law so enacted at the same legislative session
without violation of the spirit and letter of Article II, Sec. 9 of the Michigan Constitution of
1963." OAG, 1964, No. 4,303, p 311 (March 6, 1964); and".
Question and discussion was held between the committee.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0025. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0025:
1. Amend the resolution, following the 8th Whereas clause by inserting:
"Whereas, The enactment of Public Act 368 of 2018 and Public Act 369 of 2018 was the first
and only time since the adoption of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 that the
Legislature amended laws initiated by the people in the same legislative session in which they
were enacted; and".
Question and discussion was held between the committee.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0025. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of the resolution, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business of Michigan.
Connor Spalding, representing the Michigan Restaurants and Lodging Association.
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Resolution No. 25 with the recommendation that
the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:43
AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 20,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chairman Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4119 before the committee:
HB 4119
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act,"
by amending section 13a (MCL 42.13a), as amended by 2012 PA
191.
Questions and discussion were held between the members
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4119 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4055 before the committee:
HB 4055
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act, "by
amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as amended by 2017 PA
196.
Representative Slagh and Amanda Price, the Ottawa County Treasurer and representing the Michigan
Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Stewart Sanders and Brandon Denby, representing the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds,
submitted a card with a neutral position on the bill, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4124 before the committee:
HB 4124
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to
investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within
this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a
criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the
taking of statements from injured persons under certain
circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the
office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe
the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe
penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to
prescribe a referendum thereon, "by amending section 5 (MCL
52.205), as amended by 2010 PA 108.
Representative Cole and Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in
support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Sandra McCormick, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, submitted a card in
opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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Members:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KENNETH HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
2. Presentation by the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
3. Presentation by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
4. Presentation by Amerisure.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett,
Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairwoman invited Chris Mitchell and Laura Appel, of the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, to
give a presentation on solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance
laws.
The Chairwoman invited Tricia Kinley, of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan, to give a presentation on
solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws.
The Chairwoman invited Rich Studley and Wendy Block, of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, to give a
presentation on solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws.
The Chairwoman invited Kurt Gallenger, of Amerisure, to give a presentation on solutions involving medical
payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2019
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Members:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS 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
February 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 43 (Sen. Runestad).
2. Testimony regarding SB 44 (Sen. Zorn).
3. Testimony regarding SB 55 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall,
Chang, and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB's 43 and 44.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 43 and 44:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB's 43 and 44:
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Jeff Towns, Michigan Optometric Association – Support
Patti Tremblay, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Oppose
Kathy Merry, Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency – Oppose
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Oppose
The Chairman summarized SB 55 and the (S-1) version.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 55:
Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support
Kyle Caldwell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
Dennis Fliehman, Capitol Region Community Foundation – Support
Dr. Phil Knight, Food Bank Council of Michigan – Support
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The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
55:
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support
Dusty Fancher, Goodwill Association of Michigan – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 55. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/27/2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019,
at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Anita G. Fox as the Director of the Michigan Department of
Insurance and Financial Services.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 14, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Anita G. Fox to provide the committee with her opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Anita G. Fox as the
Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/21/2019


location: Rooms 402/403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES,
SENIORS AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON M.D.
CHAIR
3-3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., in Rooms 402/403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the
roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett,
Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 6, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited, Michael Williams CEO Orchard’s Children Services and past
President of AACFA, and Tom Krolicki, VP for foster care at Wolverine Human Services, to
do a presentation.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.
Alexander was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the
committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/6/19
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 21, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chairman Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4077 before the committee:
HB 4077
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled"Commercial rehabilitation
act,"by amending sections 6 and 8 (MCL 207.846 and 207.848),
section 8 as amended by 2011 PA 82.
Representative Sheldon A. Neeley, the bill sponsor, explained the bill, and introduced Phil Hagerman,
Ferris Wheel Building Owner, and Heather Kale, General Manager for Ferris Wheel. Mr. Hagerman
testified in support of the bill. Questions followed.
Tim Greimel, Legislative director for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees-Council, 25 testified in support of the bill.
The Chair laid HB 4048 and HB 4049 before the committee:
HB 4048
(Rep. Inman)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled"Nonprofit corporation
act,"by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by
2014 PA 557.
HB 4049
(Rep. Inman)
A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled"An act to provide for the
formation of corporations for the purpose of owning, maintaining
and improving lands and other property kept for the purposes of
summer resorts or for ornament, recreation or amusement, and to
repeal all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith; and to impose
certain duties on the department of commerce,"(MCL 455.1 to
455.24) by adding section 19.
Trey Hines, Legislative Director for Representative Inman, the bill sponsor, explained the bill, and
introduced Anne Treadway, Vice-President of the Neahtawanta Summer Resort Association, and Fredrick
M. Baker, Jr., Legal Counsel for the association, who testified in support of the bills. Copy of Mr. Baker's
testimony is attached.
Tabitha Zimmy of Karoub Associates, representing the Community Association Institute, submitted a
testimony card in support of the bill package, but did not wish to testify.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Meerman moved to adjourn the
committee meeting. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:03 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 21, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Vice-Chair Frederick assumed the gavel at 10:34 a.m.
Chairman Vaupel gave a presentation on the Mental Health Task Force. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 10:55 AM, the Vice-Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4057 before the committee:
HB 4057
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control
code of 1998,"by amending section 221 (MCL 436.1221), as
amended by 2018 PA 346.
Representative Marino, along with Barry Szczesny, from Representative Marino’s office, testified in
support of the bill.
Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees -
Council 25, testified in support of the bill.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Countries.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy.
Alan Bolter, representing Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Kristie Schmiege, representing the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals.
Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in opposition to the
bill, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4051 before the committee:
HB 4051
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code,"(MCL
330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 165.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeff Wieferich, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the
Bureau of Community Based Services, testified with a neutral position on the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill:
Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees -
Council 25.
Stacy Sills, representing the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
David Neuman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE L RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 21, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chairwoman Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, B. Carter, Coleman.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee:
HB 4044
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 1205 and 1239
(MCL 500.1205 and 500.1239), section 1205 as amended by 2008
PA 422 and section 1239 as amended by 2008 PA 423.
Representative Hoitenga, joined by Greg Winkelmann, representing himself, testified in support of the
bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Karin Gyger, Manager of Insurance Policy and Research, and Michelle Riddering, Director of the Office
of Insurance Licensing and Market Conduct, both representing the Michigan Department of Insurance
and Financial Service, testified with no position on the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan, submitted a card opposing the
bill, but did not wish to speak.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Solak, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Michigan.
Ryan Burtka, representing the Michigan Association of Health Underwriters.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:27 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana

Scheduled Meetings

Agriculture and Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development and Agriculture - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, February 28, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, February 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education and House School Aid and Department of Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 26, 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation - Tuesday, February 26, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Energy and Technology - Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:14 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2019, at
12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Gary McDowell as the Director of the Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 20, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Gary McDowell to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Gary McDowell as
the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Gary McDowell as the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development:
Sen. Wayne Schmidt – Support
Philip Korson, Montmorency U.S. Tart Cherries – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/27/2019
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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
February 21, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 21, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding Certificates of
Need.
2. Presentation by Ascension Michigan regarding Certificates of Need.
3. Presentation by Kelley Cawthorne regarding Certificates of Need.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Beth Nagel, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to give a
presentation regarding Certificates of Need.
At 1:05 p.m., Sen. Hertel entered the meeting.
At 1:08 p.m., Sen. LaSata entered the meeting.
The Chair invited Sean Gehle, of Ascension Michigan, to provide testimony regarding Certificates of Need.
The Chair invited Carrie Linderoth Romel, of Kelley Cawthorne, to give a presentation regarding
Certificates of Need.
Page 1 of 2
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chairman Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4162 before the committee:
HB 4162
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code,"
by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by
2016 PA 170, and by adding section 1279i.
Kathy Berry, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.
Chris Glass, representing Michigan Talent Triangle, spoke in support of the bill.
David Zualke, representing Middle Cities Education Association, submitted a card in support of the bill,
but did not wish to speak.
Bill Zaagman, representing ACT, submitted a card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Reilly moved to refer House Bill No. 4162 to the committee on Ways and Means with
recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman,
Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Hall, Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:21 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Members absent/excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Yancey was excused from the meeting.
The Chair laid HB 4161 and SB 87 before the committee:
HB 4161
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of
1961,"by amending section 8160 (MCL 600.8160), as amended by
2012 PA 21.
SB 87
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of
1961,"by amending section 8160 (MCL 600.8160), as amended by
2012 PA 21.
Representative LaFave and Senator McBroom testified together in support of the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Clement, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board. Angela Povilaitis and Debi Cain, both representing the Michigan
Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, gave a presentation to the committee.
The Chair laid HB 4001, HB 4002 and SB 2 before the committee:
HB 4001
(Rep. Wentworth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by
amending section 7521 (MCL 333.7521), as amended by 2015 PA
154, and by adding section 7521a.
HB 4002
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by
amending section 7523 (MCL 333.7523), as amended by 2016 PA
418, and by adding section 7523a.
SB 2
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by
amending section 7523 (MCL 333.7523), as amended by 2016 PA
418, and by adding section 7521a.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on the bills, but did not wish to speak:
The Michigan State Police.
Blaine Koops, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4001. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out House Bill No. 4001 with the recommendation that the bill
pass as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4002. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendment to HB 4002:
1. Amend page 2, line 8, after "published" by striking out the balance of the line through "or" on line
9.
Representative LaFave withdrew the amendment to the bill.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendment to HB 4002:
1. Amend page 2, line 9, after “website” by striking out “or” and inserting “and”.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4002. The motion prevailed 9-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to HB 4002:
1. Amend page 6, line 4, after "knowledge" by striking out "or reasonably should have known".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4002. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Berman offered the following amendment to HB 4002:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “seized” by striking out “or,” and inserting “and,”.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4002. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep. Farrington moved to report House Bill No. 4002 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed, the vote being 12-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out Senate Bill No. 2 with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The motion prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Guerra, Elder.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of
Michigan. DJ Hilson and Bill Vaillencourt, both representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of
Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 19th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Director Dan Eichinger, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,
to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chairman Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4112 before the committee:
HB 4112
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control
code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
905a.
Representative Liberati offered the following amendments to HB 4112:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, by striking out "Develop and furnish the sign." and inserting "including
the message required under this subsection in the sign furnished by the commission under
section 701."
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4112. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, submitted a card with no position
on the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 4112 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati,
Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Hall.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4066 and HB 4067 before the committee:
HB 4066
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention
code,"(MCL 29.1 to 29.33) by adding section 3d.
HB 4067
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale
single state construction code act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531)
by adding section 4h.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4066 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4067. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4067 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Jack Schick, representing the National Time and Signal Corporation.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe County School
Districts.
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4164 before the committee:
HB 4164
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled"Youth tobacco act,"by
amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 722.641,
722.642, and 722.644), as amended by 2006 PA 236, and by
adding sections 2b and 2c.
Representative Albert testified in support of the bill. Question and discussion followed.
Ethan Ebenstein, and Ted Payton, both representing Ionia School District, testified in support of the bill.
Question and discussion followed.
DJ Hilson, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of the
bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association, Andrew Schepers, representing the American
Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and Dave Hodgkins, representing the American Heart
Association, all testified in opposition to the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Matthew Kirkpatrick, representing TL Labs Inc, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion
followed.
David Height, and John Waley, both representing A Clean Cigarette, testified in support of the bill.
Questions and discussion followed.
Stephen Knight, representing Vapejoose, Inc., testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion
followed.
Robert Schirmer, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Questions and discussion
followed.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, submitted a card in support of the
bill, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Alice Betz, representing the American College of Cardiology.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chairman O'Malley.
Representative Howell made a motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting held on February 19, 2019. No
objections being offered, the minutes were accepted as presented.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Director Denise Donahue and Deputy Director Ed Noyola, both representing the County Road
Association of Michigan, provided a presentation regarding an Introduction to County Road Agencies.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee:
HB 4060
(Rep. Love)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial
highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section
1083.
Representative Love and Sabrina Owens, representing the family and estate of Aretha Franklin, testified
in support of the bill. Lois Bingham, President of the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Detroit Alumnae Chapter,
joined to testify in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted cards in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Earline J. Franklin, Cristal Franklin, Brenda Franklin Corbett, and Oliver Owens, representing the
Franklin Family.
Lynda Dandridge, representing herself.
Tonya D. Moore, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the Tau Alpha Omega Chapter.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 4060 to the committee on Ways and Means. 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, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:28 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, February 26, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden.
The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield, appointing the
following members to the Ways and Means committee: Representatives Iden (Chairman), Lilly (Majority
Vice Chairman), Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren (Minority Vice Chairman), Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair announced that the Ways and Means committee will follow the Committee Rules, as prescribed
in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the appointed meeting dates, times and locations of the regularly
scheduled meetings: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., room 352 of the Capitol Building. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.,
room 519 of the House Office Building. Thursday, 10:30 a.m., room 352 of the Capitol Building.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
Yeas: Representatives Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, and
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair gave a brief introduction to the committee.
The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee:
HB 4061
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding
section 21a.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4061. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Representatives Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, and
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out House Bill No. 4061 with the recommendation that the
bill pass as substituted. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Representatives Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, and
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee:
HB 4101
(Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified
tax increment financing act,"by amending section 204 (MCL
125.4204).
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4101 with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Representatives Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, and
Hertel.
Nays:None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4119 before the committee:
HB 4119
(Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The
charter township act,"by amending section 13a (MCL 42.13a), as
amended by 2012 PA 191.
Representative Warren moved to report out House Bill No. 4119 with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Representatives Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, and
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:40 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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The Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Outman, Victory, McCann and Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Wednesday, February 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100 and Thursday, February 28, 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Agriculture and Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Appropriations and House Appropriations - Tuesday, March 5, 11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development and Agriculture- Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300 , Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, February 28, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, February 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212

Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Finance - Wednesday, February 27, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, February 28, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, February 28, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources - Wednesday, February 27, 9:00 a.m. EST, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Remote Access: Dickinson County Circuit Court, 705 S. Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain (517) 373-5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead, Daley and Bayer


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The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer


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Members:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 26,
2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Brandon Hofmeister, Senior Vice President of Governmental, Regulatory, and Public
Affairs at Consumers Energy, regarding the 2016 energy legislation and Ray Compressor Station
update.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Brandon Hofmeister, Senior Vice President of Governmental, Regulatory, and Public
Affairs at Consumers Energy, to present regarding the 2016 energy legislation and Ray Compressor Station
update.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2019
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Members:
SEN. PETER LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report: Offender Management System, Michigan
Department of Corrections and Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, July
2018, #471-0593-17.
2. Office of the Auditor General, Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations: Substance
Abuse Services, Michigan Department of Corrections, April 2018, #471-0360-15F.
______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman took up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report: Offender Management
System, Michigan Department of Corrections and Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget, July 2018 # 471-0593-17.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony:

Melissa A. Schuiling and Robert Kern II, Office of the Auditor General, testified on the audit
process and findings. Questions from members followed.
The Chairman took up the Office of the Auditor General, Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit
Recommendations: Substance Abuse Services, Michigan Department of Corrections, April 2018, #471-
0360-15F.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony:

Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General, testified on the audit process and findings.
Questions from members followed.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding both afore mentioned reports
from the Office of the Auditor General:

Kyle Kaminski, Julie Hamp and Jeff Anderson, Michigan Department of Corrections,
testified on the Departments’ response to the Auditor Generals reports. Questions from
members followed.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/09/2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
9:00 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chairman Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4244 before the committee:
HB 4244
(Rep. Green)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain
capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2019; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to
prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
Representative Green moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4244. The motion prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Peterson,
Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Green introduced the bill.
Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4244. Questions and discussion
followed.
Sharon Seifert and Dan Lord, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified on
HB 4244. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Green moved to report out House Bill No. 4244 with the recommendation as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chairman
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 13th, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Tupac Hunter and Matt Nixon, representing Verizon, to give a presentation. Questions
and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Bob Stewart, representing Frontier Communications, to give a presentation. Questions
and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:31 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino.
At 9:00 AM, Chairman Bellino laid the committee at ease.
At 9:03 AM, Chairman Bellino called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by ITC Holdings. Simon Whitelocke and
Robert O’Meara, both representing ITC Holdings, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:51 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chairman
Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Carter, Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee presentation by AARP-Real Possibilities Michigan.
Paula D. Cunningham, State Director for AARP Michigan, introduced Melissa Seifert, MPA for AARP
Michigan. Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Seibert briefed the members about their organization. Questions
followed. Copies of their handouts are attached.
Lisa Dedden Cooper, Manager of Advocacy for AARP Michigan, addressed a member’s question.
The Chair open a discussion on Senior Centers in Michigan. Copies of her handouts are attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Carter moved to adjourn the
committee meeting. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:58 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov