evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, June
17, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 646 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4965 (Rep. Wakeman).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4966 (Rep. Schroeder).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4971 (Rep. Alexander).
5. Testimony regarding SB 892 (Sen. Lauwers).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to re-summarize SB 646.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 646:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 646 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 646. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Wakeman and Schroeder to summarize HB 4965 and HB 4966.
The Chair summarized HB 4971.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4965:
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Road Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4965:
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4965
and HB 4966:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Michael Spence, The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4971:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair invited Sen. Lauwers to re-summarize SB 892.
Sen. Lauwers offered and (S-1) version to SB 892.
The Chair invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 892.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 892:
Robert Yeager, FedEx Corporation – Support
Jeff Cleland, Amazon – Support
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Adam Reames and James Fackler, Michigan Department of State – No Position
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – No Position
Bill Black, Teamsters – No Position
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Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 892:
Michigan Fitness Foundation – Oppose
John Waterman, PEAC (Programs to Educate All Cyclists) – Oppose
The League of Michigan Bicyclists – Oppose
Detroit Greenways Coalition – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 24, 2020
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 8:30
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4567 (Rep. O'Malley).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4568 (Rep. Wendzel).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4569 (Rep. Lilly).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Cambensy to testify before the committee regarding HB' 4567, 4568 and 4569. A
PowerPoint presentation was given and a Legislative Service Bureau research document was shared. Member
questions and discussion followed regarding previous workgroups on the bills, the consent decree, opinions
within the local community, effects on local business's such as fish markets and restaurants.
The Chair invited Jim Dexter, Fisheries Division Chief, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Lt.
Terry Short, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law enforcement Division to respond to member
questions via Zoom. Member questions and discussion followed regarding funding for fish stocking such as
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lake trout stocking in great lakes and inland lakes and other fish stocking, current condition of the great lakes,
water quality, industrial and recreational activities on the great lakes, invasive species, white fish levels,
cooperation of states boarding the great lakes, fishing rules for commercial and recreational fishers, consent
decree, fishing net violations
The Chair invited Aaron Payment, Chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to testify before
the committee via Zoom. Member questions and discussion followed regarding executive orders, commercial
fishing, tribal fishing, consent decree, fishing law enforcement, fishing net violations, House of Representative
commercial fishing work groups,
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4567, HB
4568, and HB 4569:

Amber Peterson, Peterson Fisheries of Muskegon – oppose.

Dennis VanLandschoot, VanLandschoot & Sons of Munising – oppose.

Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – support.

Bryan Burroughs, Trout Unlimited – support.

Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead, Salmon Fisherman's Association – support.

Floyd Dropps, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance – support.

Bill Winowiecki, Michigan Charter Boat Association – support.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to
adjourn the committee at 9:41 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 06/24/2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAI
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in
the S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 970 (Sen. Runestad).
2. Testimony regarding SB 58 (Sen. Runestad).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:18 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander,
a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 970 and SB 58.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 970:
Paul Weisberger, Wild Bill's Tobacco – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 58:
Bridget Melinn, American Heart Association- Oppose
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Oppose
Brandon Betz, Michigan League for Public Policy - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/24/2020


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 850 (S-5) (Sen. Lauwers) and SB 852 (S-5) (Sen. Lauwers)
2. Reported SB 850 (S-5) (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect
3. Reported SB 852 (S-5) (Sen Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 850. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 852. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on SB 850 (S-5) and SB 852 (S-5):
Nathan Kark, MDARD Legislative Liaison – support
Craig VanBuren, MDARD Lab Director – support
Michael Philip, MDARD Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Director – support
Maria Tyszkiewicz, MDARD Budget Director – support
The Chair red the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 850 (S-5)
and SB 852 (S-5):
Rebecca Parks, Michigan Farm Bureau - support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-5) version of SB 850 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 850 (S-5). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-5) version of SB 852 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 852 (S-5). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 25, 2020
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evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 8:15 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, Hertel and Hollier


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5336 (S-1) (Rep. Iden).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4980 (Rep. Leutheuser).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4981 (Rep. Wendzel).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4982 (Rep. Meerman).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4983 (Rep. Rabhi).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4984 (Rep. LaGrand).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4985 (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo).
8. Testimony regarding HB 5120 (Rep. Robinson).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Anqunette Saroh, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support
Jeff Herbstman, Self, City of Detroit Office of the Mayor – Support
Stephanie LaBelle, Self, City of Detroit Office of the Mayor – Support
Deleah Samuel Sharp, Self – Support
The Chair invited Rep.(s) LaGrand and Meerman to summarize HB's 4984 and 4982.
The Chair invited Rep. Iden to summarize HB 5336.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5336. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin,
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 5336:
Michael S. Leib, Citizen – Support
Paul Hage, Citizen - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Jason Smith, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Kathy Hagenian, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board - Oppose HB 4980,
Support 4981-4985, 5120
Reed Sullivan, Weedmaps - Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Sarah Noon, Students for Sensible Drug Policy – Support
Hakim Crampton, Just Leadership USA – Support
Jon Meyer, Abcor Industries – Support
Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to testify regarding HB's 4980-4985, 5120:
Judge Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support HB 4980
Aaron Suganuma, Nation Outside
Collyer Smith, Citizen
Tammy Britton – Talent 2025
Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to testify regarding HB 5837:
Jody White, Citizen – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/24/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, June
18, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 826 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4217 (S-3) (Rep. Bellino) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 956 (Sen. Lucido).
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 VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 826:
Mark McWilliams, Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service – Oppose
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Evie Zois Sweeney, American Nurses Association - Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 826 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 826. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Grant Meade, of Rep. Bellino's office, to summarize HB 4217.
Sen. Johnson offered an (S-2) version of HB 4217.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize the (S-2) version of HB 4217.
Sen. Bizon offered a Bizon amendment to the (S-2) version of HB 4217.
The Chair invited Sen. Bizon to summarize the Bizon amendment to the (S-2) version of HB 4217.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4217:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Joel Kurzman, National Association of Chain Drug Stores – Support
Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Sarah Hubbard, Walgreens – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Bizon amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of HB
4217. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4217 as amended. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4217, as amended, as a clean substitute (S-3), to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4217 (S-3). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Lucido and Bizon to summarize SB 956.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 956:
Dr. Rebecca Washington Copf, Citizen – Support
Michelle Strickler, Citizen – Support
Elizabeth Hertel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23,
2020
8:15
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was meeting jointly with the House Committee on
Commerce and Tourism.
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Representative
Marino.
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Witwer.
Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Chair Alexander laid the following before the committee:
The COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Food and Beverage.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, and Sean Kennedy,
representing Country Market and Polly's Country Market, provided testimony on the
COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Retailers. Questions and discussion followed.
Kelly Turner and Kevin Storm, both representing Wather Farms, provided testimony on the
COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Potato Growers. Questions and discussion followed.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restraunt and Lodging Association, provided
testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Industry.
Questions and discussion followed.
Geoff Hansen, representing the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council, and Chris Schwartz,
representing Schwartz Greenhouse, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on
Michigan Greenhouse Growers. Questions and discussion followed.
Rob Anderson and Rebecca Park, both representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, provided
testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on the Michigan Agriculture Industry. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Marino adjourned the House Committee on Commerce and Tourism at 9:58
A.M.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 850 before the committee:
SB 850
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to create an industrial hemp program; to
authorize certain activities involving industrial
hemp to require the registration of persons
engaged in certain activities; to provide for the
sampling and testing of industrial hemp; to
provide for the collection of fees; to create certain
funds; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state departments and officers and state
agencies and officials; to prohibit certain acts; and
to prescribe civil sanctions.
Jill Larder, representing Senator Lauwers office, joined by Nathan Kark, Maria Tyszkiewics,
Gina Allessandri, and Craig VanBuren, all representing the Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of SB 850. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 850, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative LaFave moved to refer Senate Bill No. 850 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Elder moved to excuse Representative Cynthia Johnson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 10:11 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
8:00 a.m.
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Absent: Rep. Camilleri.
Excused: Rep. Camilleri.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4954 and HB 4955 before the committee:
HB 4954
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 266.
HB 4955
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 262a.
Michelle Lang, Chief of Staff for the Michigan Department of Technology and Management
and Budget, submitted a card in support of HB 4954 (H-2) and HB 4955 (H-3), but did not
wish to speak.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the substitute (H-2) to HB 4954. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer HB 4954 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the substitute (H-3) to HB 4955. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer HB 4955 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5770 before the committee:
HB 5770
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending sections 3,
5, and 11 (MCL 445.903, 445.905, and 445.911),
section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 211 and section
5 as amended by 2006 PA 508, and by adding
section 3l.
The Chair offered the following amendment to HB 5770:
1. Amend page 15, following line 26, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect April 1, 2021.".'
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5770. The motion prevailed
9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby,
Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer HB 5770 to the Committee on Ways and Means as
amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby,
Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4658 before the committee:
HB 4658
(Rep. Chirkun)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2018 PA 211, and
by adding section 3l.
On March 5, 2020, the committee took testimony on HB 4658.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the substitute (H-2) to HB 4658. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy offered the following amendment to HB 4658 (H-2):
1. Amend page 11, line 13, after "a" by striking out the balance of the line through
"verification." on line 16 and inserting "service in which an individual enters into a valid
contract that delineates what the individual is permitted to do and requires that
information from the individual's state-issued identification be provided, retained, or
disseminated, which may include services related to travel, venue access, health status,
or age verification.".
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4658 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Amy Drumm, Vice-President of Governmental Affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association
(MRA), submitted a card stating they are neutral on HB 4658 (H-2).
Representative Cambensy moved to refer HB 4658 to the Committee on Ways and Means as
amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 8:17 a.m., the Chair went at ease.
At 8:21 a.m., the Commerce Chair called the House Committee on Commerce back to order.
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Agriculture Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Gaza, Witwer.
Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
The Agriculture Chair laid the topic of the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Food and
Beverage before the joint committee.
Amy Drumm, Vice-President of Governmental Affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association
(MRA), and Sean Kennedy, President of Country Market and Polly’s Market, provided
testimony on the COVID-19 impact on Michigan’s retailers. Questions and discussion
followed.
Kelly Turner, Executive Director for the Potato Growers of Michigan, and Kevin Stone,
representing Wathers Farms, provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact on Michigan’s
potato growers. Questions and discussion followed.
Goeff Hansen, Executive Director for the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council and Chris
Schwartz of Schwartz Greenhouse in Romulus, provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact
on Michigan’s greenhouses with their sales in the entire country and parts of Canada.
Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Park, Legislative Counsel, and Rob Anderson, Manager of Government Relations
Department, for Michigan Farm Bureau provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact on
Michigan’s agriculture and food industries.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wozniak moved to
adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objection, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
9:58 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
2:30 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the March 11th, 2020 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 756 before the committee:
SB 756
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123.
Senator Johnson testified in support of SB 756 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Swope & Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks,
testified in support of SB 756 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 756 (H-1), but did not wish to speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 756. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 756 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5123 before the committee:
HB 5123
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5123 (H-1). Questions and discussion
followed.
Chris Swope & Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Municipal Clerks, testified in support
of HB 5123 (H-1).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5123. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5123 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the
meeting at 3:24 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23,
2020
10:45
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5862 before the committee:
HB 5862
(Rep. Leutheuser)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-
McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending
sections 3 and 5d (MCL 432.103 and 432.105d),
section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 159 and section
5d as added by 1999 PA 108.
Representative Leutheuser testified in support of HB 5862.
Hannah Jordon, representing Hillsdale Domestic Harmony, testified in support of HB 5862.
Kyle Rorah, representing Ducks Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5862.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5862, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Tim Bliss, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Billy Ray Fann, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Dave Perry, representing himself.
Jason Hill, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Dale Borske, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Craig Curtis, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Richard Jess, representing Ducks Unlimited.
David Steinbach, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Jim Toth, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Tracy Oberleiter, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Mary Bluschke, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Rod Larson, representing Ducks Unlimited.
David Bowers, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Max Lehman, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Mike Ivey, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Steve Wyckoff, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Brenda Archambo, representing Sturgeon for Tomorrow.
Sam Morello, representing the Michigan Bow Hunters Association.
Patrick Hogan, representing Tomahawk Archers.
Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club.
Carol Rose, representing the Montmorency Conservation Club.
Tom Heritier, representing the Saginaw Field and Stream Club.
David Peterson, representing Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishing.
Jack Ammerman, representing Michigan Gun Owners.
Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association.
Gary Gorniak, representing the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club.
Erik Schneller, representing the Michigan Quality Deer Management Association.
Dennis Eado, representing the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association.
Tim Dusterwinkle, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5862, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Gallagher, representing the Bureau of State Lottery.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5862 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 665 before the committee:
SB 665
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
411 (MCL 436.1411), as amended by 2018 PA
403.
Representative Berman moved to refer SB 665 to the Committee on Ways and Means. 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, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786 before the committee:
SB 781
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco
products tax act," by amending sections 2, 6, 7,
and 12 (MCL 205.422, 205.426, 205.427, and
205.432), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 188,
section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 187, section 7 as
amended by 2016 PA 86, and section 12 as
amended by 2018 PA 639.
SB 782
(Sen. Bullock)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and section 4
(MCL 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18, and
by adding section 2d.
SB 783
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by
adding section 1a.
SB 784
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending section 1 (MCL
722.641), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
SB 785
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 42b
(MCL 750.42b), as added by 1992 PA 273.
SB 786
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending section 3
(MCL 722.53).
Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB
786. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee:
HB 4039
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
2a, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642a, and 722.644),
the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2006
PA 236 and section 2a as added by 1992 PA 272,
and by adding section 3a; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Representative Brann testified in support of HB 4039.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4039, but did not wish to speak:
Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network.
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of American College of Cardiology.
The Chair returned to SB 781 - 786.
Rachael Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral
position on SB 781 and SB 782.
Ashlee Kuehn, representing JUUL, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784,
SB 785 and SB 786.
Paul Weisberger, representing Wild Bill's Tobacco, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB
783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Burkhart, representing the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance, testified in support of
SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786.
Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 781, SB 782,
SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786.
Ronald Pease, representing Mister-E-Liquid LIC, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB
783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786.
Tylise Black, representing PAV Advocate MI, testified with no position on SB 781, SB 782,
SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 781, SB 782, SB 783,
SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak:
Jake German, representing Dunaskiss Consulting, and Eric Curtis, representing Michigan
Vape Shop Owners.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 785 and SB 786, but did
not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 781, SB 782, SB 784,
SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to testify:
Jodi Radke, representing Tobacco Free Kids.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB
785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Bob DeVries, representing Joost Vapor.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 783 and SB 784, but did not wish
to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB
785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak:
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of American College of Cardiology.
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network.
Bridget Mellin, representing the American Health Association.
Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 783, but did not wish to testify:
Jodi Radke, representing Tobacco Free Kids.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Webber adjourned the meeting
at 11:57 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23,
2020
3:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
At 3:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937 before the committee:
SB 935
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 6 (MCL 205.96), as amended
by 2014 PA 426, and by adding section 6d.
SB 936
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL
205.56), as amended by 2014 PA 425, and by
adding section 6d.
SB 937
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 703 and 705
(MCL 206.703 and 206.705), section 703 as
amended by 2016 PA 158 and section 705 as
amended by 2011 PA 192.
Senator Runestad testified in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB
935, SB 936 and SB 937. Questions and discussion followed.
Jake Schostak, representing the Team Schostak Family Restaurants and the Michigan
Restaurant Association, testified in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to
SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937, but did not
wish to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer Senate Bill No. 935 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 9-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg.
Representative Webber moved to refer Senate Bill No. 936 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer Senate Bill No. 937 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg.
Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 132 before the committee:
SB 132
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending sections 12
and 48 (MCL 250.1012 and 250.1048), and by
adding section 1085.
Shane Preston, representing Senator Zorn's Office, testified in support of SB 132.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 132, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Cole moved to refer Senate Bill No. 132 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Yancey.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5570 before the committee:
HB 5570
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 106.
Representative Alexander, joined by Amy Ciokujlo, representing the family of Sergeant
Matthew R. Soper, both testified in support of HB 5570.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5570, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5570 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The Chair laid HB 5561 before the committee:
HB 5561
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 105.
Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 5561.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5561, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5561 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Yancey.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 10:59 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 956 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 855 (Sen. Daley).
3. Testimony regarding SB 758 (Sen. MacGregor).
4. Testimony regarding SB 809 (Sen. Stamas).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offers, and summarizes, an (S-2) version of SB 956.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 956. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-2) version of SB 956 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
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Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 956 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Daley to summarize SB 855.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 855:
Barry Cargill, Michigan Home Car and Hospice Association – Support
Michael Barner, Michigan Medicine Post Acute Care – Support
Diane Thomson, Clinician Task Force – Support
Don Clayback, National Coalition for Assistive Technology – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 855:
Kimberly Cook, Numotion – Support
Kim Beer, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation – Support
Sara Grivetti, Disability Network - Michigan – Support
Kort St. John, CareLinc Medical Equipment – Support
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 758.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 758:
Dr. Judith Kovach, Michigan Psychological Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 758:
Antu Segal, Michigan Psychological Association – Support
Lisa Vroman Stokes, Michigan Psychological Association – Support
Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dr. Joy Wolfe Ensor, Michigan Psychological Association – Support
The Chair invited Kristen Wall, of Sen. Stamas' office, to summarize SB 809.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 809:
Holly Pendell, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Support
Lauren Parrott, Citizen – Support
Sonda Rossman, Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 23, 2020
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The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 943, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jim Stamas

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

House Bill No. 5761, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jim Stamas

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

House Bill No. 5810, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 44f.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jim Stamas

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Don Wotruba, Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss,
a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present:
Don Wotruba, Michigan Association of School Boards – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, 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
June 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the
Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A presentation from the of Michigan Department of Transportation on their response to the COVID-
19 pandemic.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Transportation Director, Mr. Paul C. Ajegba P.E. and invited
him to address the committee. Director Ajegba shared a PowerPoint presentation with the committee.
Member questions and discussion followed concerning certain permits issued through a private vendor,
incorporating tactics learned during shut-down into regular business, dollar value of contracts 10% over
estimate, staffing numbers, furloughs, staff exempt from layoff, essential staff, bonding, project delays and extra
costs associated with delays, flood response repairs, federal funding, office space plan analysis, mass transit,
budget reductions.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Theis to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 8, 2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. 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
June 23, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental
Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor,
Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Presentation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
The Chair called the meeting to order. 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. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC):
Terry Turpin, FERC Director of the Office of Energy Projects – No Position
John Katz, FERC Deputy Associate General Counsel – No Position
David Capka, FERC Director of the Division of Dam Safety and Inspections – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 22, 2020
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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
June 23, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Senate Committee on Energy and
Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji
Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the Dam Safety
Program.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called to order at 1:01 pm. The Committee called roll. A
quorum was present.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair Outman deferred to Chair Lauwers to invite Terry Turpin, Director of the Office of Energy Projects, John
Katz, Deputy Associate General Counsel, and David Capka, Director of the Division of Dam Safety and
Inspections, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to give presentations regarding the Dam
Safety Program.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 28, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24,
2020
10:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, 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: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Green moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5842 before the committee:
HB 5842
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending sections 59 and 84b (MCL 38.1359 and
38.1384b), section 59 as amended by 2012 PA 359
and section 84b as amended by 2018 PA 169.
Representative Albert testified on the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2020-5 before the committee.
Mary Ann Cleary representing the House Fiscal Agency testified on the Legislative Transfer
Request.
At 10:15 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Glenn moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2020-5.
The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, 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, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5861 before the committee:
HB 5861
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
adding section 11i.
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, testified in support of HB 5861.
Questions and discussion followed.
Darin Camilleri, representing House District 51, testified in support of HB 5861. Questions
and discussion followed.
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in
opposition to HB 5861. Questions and discussion followed.
Dave LaMontaine, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan., testified in
support of HB 5861.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5861, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Petzko-Sweet, representing Beaumont Health.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
John Rickoff, representing Lake State Railway.
Herbert Smith, representing Norfolk Southern.
Rusty Orben, representing CSX.
Larry Llyod, representing CN.
Mac Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
The Chair laid HB 5898 before the committee:
HB 5898
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Representative Cherry, joined by Carla Bowers, representing herself, testified in support of
HB 5898. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair returned to HB 5861.
Representative Cole moved to report out HB 5861 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 10:11 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24,
2020
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Vaupel laid before the committee presentations on the high cost of health care;
starting with prescription drugs.
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tim Antonelli and Kristen Kangas-Kraft, both representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Heather Cascone from the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, representing the
Pharmacy Benefit Managers, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
Brian Sapita and Mike Delpiere, both representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association,
gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Sharon Lamberton, representing PhRMA, gave a presentation to the committee.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, gave a presentation to
the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 1:27 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24,
2020
8:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5859 before the committee:
HB 5859
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 803
and 807 (MCL 600.803 and 600.807), section 803
as amended by 2012 PA 36 and section 807 as
amended by 2004 PA 492.
Representative Green testified in support of HB 5859.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5859, but did not wish to speak:
Cami Pendell, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5859 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 8:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5551, HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB
5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB
5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804 before the committee:
HB 5551
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 82133 (MCL 324.82133), as
added by 1995 PA 58.
HB 5684
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82105, 82113, 82114, and
82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82113, 324.82114,
and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as
amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82113 as
amended by 1998 PA 297, and section 82119 as
amended by 2005 PA 307.
HB 5685
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a,
233, 234, 243, and 907 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a,
257.233, 257.234, 257.243, and 257.907), section
226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 233 as
amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended
by 2002 PA 552, section 243 as amended by 1989
PA 299, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA
126.
HB 5686
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 802 and 907
(MCL 257.802 and 257.907), section 802 as
amended by 2019 PA 88 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5687
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80141 (MCL 324.80141), as
amended by 2018 PA 400.
HB 5688
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 255, 256, and
907 (MCL 257.255, 257.256, and 257.907),
section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section
256 as amended by 1987 PA 34, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5689
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82120 and 82126 (MCL
324.82120 and 324.82126), section 82120 as
added by 1995 PA 58 and section 82126 as
amended by 2008 PA 399.
HB 5690
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 306 (MCL
257.306), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
HB 5691
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 244 and 907
(MCL 257.244 and 257.907), section 244 as
amended by 2013 PA 231 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5692
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82122 and 82123 (MCL
324.82122 and 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA
58.
HB 5693
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81122 (MCL 324.81122), as
amended by 2013 PA 119.
HB 5694
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
HB 5695
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as
amended by 2014 PA 541.
HB 5696
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15
(MCL 207.225).
HB 5697
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL
324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as
amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
HB 5698
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 801e and 907
(MCL 257.801e and 257.907), section 801e as
amended by 1983 PA 91 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5699
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907
(MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as
amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5802
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and
907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907),
section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section
904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5803
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a
of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by
2008 PA 508.
HB 5804
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to
create and maintain a fingerprint identification and
criminal history records division within the
department of state police; to require peace
officers, persons in charge of certain institutions,
and others to make reports respecting juvenile
offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police;
to require the fingerprinting of an accused by
certain persons; and to provide penalties and
remedies for a violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA
67.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687,
HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696,
HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5551. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5551 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5684. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5684 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5686. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5686 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5687 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5688. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 5688 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5689. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5689 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5690. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 5690 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5691. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5692 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5693 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5694. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5694 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5695. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5695 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5696 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5697. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5697 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5698. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 5698 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5802.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5802. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5802 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 5803 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5804 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5685. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5685 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5837 before the committee:
HB 5837
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d
(MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d),
the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections
9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and
by adding section 9f.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5837, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5837. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 8:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Filler offered the following amendments to HB 5837 (H-1):
1. Amend page 33, line 18, after "beginning" by striking out "June" and inserting "March".
2. Amend page 33, line 23, after "on" by striking out "June" and inserting "March".
Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5837 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Elder offered the following amendment to HB 5837 (H-1):
1. Amend page 35, following line 21, by inserting:
"(7) The commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative
procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, to ensure compliance with
this section, including a tiered system of license sanctions up to license revocation for
law enforcement officers licensed under section 9, 9b, 9c, or 9d who refuse to comply
with the training requirements under this section. The rules promulgated under this
subsection pertaining to revocation of a license must incorporate the requirements and
procedures in the same manner as provided in sections 9(13), 9b(13), 9c(12), and
9d(14)." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Elder moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5837(H-1). The motion prevailed
11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Farrington.
Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 5837 (H-1):
1. Amend page 33, line 26, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)," and inserting "(5),".
2. Amend page 34, following line 7, by inserting:
"(e) Use of restraints to detain or arrest an individual.".
3. Amend page 35, following line 7, by inserting:
"(4) The minimum standards for training on the use of restraints must include
instruction that a law enforcement officer is not permitted to use a method of restraint
that impairs an individual's ability to breathe or circulation of blood to the brain,
including, but not limited to, chokehold, stranglehold, knee to neck restraint, or carotid
restraint, to detain or arrest that individual." and renumbering the remaining subsections.
4. Amend page 35, line 19, after "subsection" by striking out "(5)" and inserting "(6)".
5. Amend page 35, line 20, after "subsection" by striking out "(5)" and inserting "(6)".
6. Amend page 35, following line 21, by inserting:
"(7) After completing training on the use of restraints that meets the minimum
standards under this section, the individual shall execute an affidavit that affirms the
individual completed the training and that meets either of the following, as applicable:
(a) If the individual is seeking to become a licensed law enforcement officer, that the
individual understands the use of a method of restraint that is not permitted as
described under subsection (4) will not be within the scope of the individual's authority
as a law enforcement officer and is conduct for which the individual will not have
immunity under 1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1401 to 691.1419.
(b) If the individual is already a licensed law enforcement officer under this act at the
time he or she completes the training, that the individual understands the use of a
method of restraint that is not permitted as described under subsection (4) is not within
the scope of his or her authority and is conduct for which he or she will not have
immunity under 1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1401 to 691.1419." and renumbering the
remaining subsection.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5837(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 5-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report House Bill No. 5837 as amended, as
substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 9:33 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov