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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
3:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
Young.
Absent: Rep. LaGrand.
Excused: Rep. LaGrand.
At 3:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid the discussion on the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report
Personnel Management Process During the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Insurance
Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022 #186-0310-21 before
the committee.
Bryan Weiler and Scot Hazel, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified in
regard to the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Personnel Management
Process During the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of
Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022 #186-0310-21. Questions and discussion
followed.
Julia Dale, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and Todd Cook,
representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in
regard to the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Personnel Management
Process During the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of
Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022 #186-0310-21. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representative LaGrand from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 5:43 PM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 13,
2022
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5477 before the committee:
HB 5477
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to regulate the preparation, distribution, and
sale of kratom products; to prohibit the
preparation, distribution, and sale of adulterated or
contaminated kratom products; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to prescribe fines and
penalties; and to provide remedies.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5477. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone testified in support of HB 5477.
Mac Haddon, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB
5477. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5477, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Charlene McGunn, representing licensed psychologists.
Karen Wood, representing the MyCare Health Center.
Mark Kilgore, a recovery coach, representing prevention specialists.
Ryan Reblin, representing prevention specialists.
Mike Tobias, a recovery coach, representing the Prevention Network.
Chris Sexton, representing peer recovery.
Berni Nowakowski, representing himself.
Wendy Chamberlain, representing her son - kratom related death -.
Jane Reagan, representing her nephew - kratom related death -.
Michelle Hetherington, a former kratom addict, representing herself.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5477 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lilly adjourned the meeting at
12:16 PM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: room 519 of the House Office Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 13, 2022
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled
for Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in room 519 of the House Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Office of the Auditor General regarding the Auditor General Performance
Audit Report on Personnel Management Processed During the COVID-19 Pandemic,
Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022,
#186-0310-21.
Chair S. Johnson called the House Committee on Oversight to order at 3:06 p.m. He instructed the House Clerk
to call the roll. A quorum was present.
From 3:06 p.m. to 3:07 p.m. Chair S. Johnson recessed House Committee on Oversight.
Chair McBroom called the Senate Committee on Oversight to order at 3:06 p.m. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was
present.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair S. Johnson summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments.
Chair S. Johnson invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee
a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report Personnel Management Processes During the COVID-
19 Pandemic, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022,
#186-0310-21:
Bryan Weiler, CFE Chief Investigator
Scot Hazel, CFE, Investigative Audit Manager
The OAG Audit report findings were addressed individually and member questions and discussion followed the
summary of each finding.
Page 1 of 2
Chair S. Johnson invited Julia Dale, Director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency to respond to
the Auditor General's report findings.
Director Dale addressed the findings individually and member questions and discussion followed her reply to
the summary of each finding.
There being no further business before the Senate Committee on Oversight, Chair McBroom moved to adjourn
the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:42 p.m..
There being no further business before the House Committee on Oversight, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn
the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
Video of the House Committee on Oversight meeting joint with the Senate Committee on Oversight from April
13, 2022 can be found at the House of Representatives TV Video Archive site of :
https://www.house.mi.gov/VideoArchive.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/19/2022
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 14, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Outman and Hoitenga joined the committee remotely.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925 before the committee:
HB 5921
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 10 (MCL
15.240), as amended by 2014 PA 563.
HB 5922
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 6 (MCL
15.236), as amended by 1996 PA 553.
HB 5923
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 2 and 5
(MCL 15.232 and 15.235), section 2 as amended
by 2018 PA 68 and section 5 as amended by 2020
PA 36.
HB 5924
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 3 and 13
(MCL 15.233 and 15.243), section 3 as amended
by 2018 PA 523 and section 13 as amended by
2021 PA 33.
HB 5925
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 4 (MCL
15.234), as amended by 2020 PA 38.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Representative Reilly took over the gavel, the time being 10:32 AM.
At 10:32 AM, Representative Reilly called the committee back to order.
Chair Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 5921, HB 5923 and HB 5925. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 11:09 AM, Representative Reilly laid the committee at ease.
Chair Johnson returned to the gavel, the time being 11:09.
At 11:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative O'Malley testified in support of HB 5922.
Representative Fink testified in support of HB 5924. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Lambert testified in support of HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925.
Stephen Delie, representing the Mackinac Center and Michigan Coalition for Open
Government, testified in support of HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB
5924 and HB 5925, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB
5925, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:59 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@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
April 14, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April
14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 993 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 994 (S-1) (Sen. Huizenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 995 (Sen. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Theis offered a Theis amendment to SB 994.
The Chair invited Sen. Theis to summarize the Theis amendment to SB 994.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) MacDonald and Huizenga to summarize SB 993 and SB 994.
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize SB 995.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 993 and SB 995:
Assistant Attorney General Matt Walker and Mitch Albers, Michigan Department of the Attorney
General – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 993, SB
994, and SB 995:
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Page 1 of 2
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 993 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 993. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the Theis amendment to SB 994. 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 amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 994, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 994 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report SB 995 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 995. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 21, 2022
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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
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from Jason Troendle, Director of Market Intelligence & Research at The Fertilizer Institute
2. Presentation from Roger Betz, Farm Business Management Educator at MSU Extension
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 Daley, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Jason Troendle, Director of Market Intelligence and Research at the Fertilizer Institute, for a
presentation on the Agriculture Economy.
The Chair invited Roger Betz, MSU Extension Farm Business Management Educator, for a presentation on the
Agriculture Economy.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Victory was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:24 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 12, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2022,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 4243 (Rep. Alexander).
2.
Testimony regarding HB 4244 (Rep. Anthony).
3.
Testimony regarding HB 4245 (Rep. LaGrand).
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 Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak,
Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4243 - 4245, and invited Rep.(s) Alexander, Anthony and LaGrand to summarize the
bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4243 - 4245:
Julie Risner, Citizen – Support
Michael Hirst, Andy's Angels – Support
Jerry Jarzynka, Prosecuting Attorney Jackson County and PAAM - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/19/2022


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Tuesday, April 26, Wednesday, April 27, and Thursday, April 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, April 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services – Wednesday, April 20, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, April 20, 3:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Wednesday, April 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, April 21, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, April 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, April 21, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, April 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Finance – Wednesday, April 20, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, April 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:34 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 4674 (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2.
Reported HB 4675 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. A quorum was not present.
The Chair brought up HB's 4674-4675, and invited Karli Zubek, of Rep. Kahle's office, and Eric Dean, of Rep.
Slagh's to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4674 - 4675:
John Cutler, Safe and Just Michigan, Via Zoom – Support
Andi Gentile, Safe and Just Michigan, Via Zoom – Support
Victor Fitz, MI Crime Victim Services Commission – Support
Angela Povilaitis, MI Crime Victim Services Commission – Support
The following individuals did not wish to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4674 – 4675:
Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Support
Mitch Albers, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Heidi Schaible, Citizen – Support
Lynn Walker, Citizen – Support
Michael Ryan, Citizen – Support
Kathleen E. F. Adair, Citizen – Support
Rebecca Bohi, Citizen – Support
Heather Winklepleck, Citizen – Support
Kathleen T. Hunt, Citizen – Support
Anita M. Brown, Citizen – Support
Melanie Poole, Citizen – Support
Carriann Crum, Citizen – Support
Deb Clark, Citizen – Support
The following individuals did not wish to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4674 – 4675 continued:
Bonita Cameron, Citizen – Support
Stacey Kiernan, Citizen – Support
Jason Kostrzewa, Citizen – Support
Cynitra Anderson, Citizen – support
Blake Hart, Citizen – Support
Malaika Ward, Citizen – Support
Max Soknolnicki, Citizen – Support
Jacqueline Johnson, Citizen – Support
Marell Richardson, Citizen – Support
Maureen Sheahan, Citizen – Support
Felicia Simila, Citizen – Support
Tempra Chesebo, Citizen – Support
Deni Hunter, Citizen – Support
Robin Sweigert, Citizen – Support
Marrha Goetz, Citizen – Support
Kimberly Roach, Citizen – Support
Sonya Aubrey, Citizen – Support
Marlene Nine, Citizen – Support
Sylvia R. Villrreal-Foyt, Citizen – Support
Dawnette Begin, Citizen – Support
Karolyn Jennings, Citizen – Support
Leigh Benigni, Citizen – Support
Marie McCullogh, Citizen – Support
Michelle Wright – Citizen – Support
William Edwards, Citizen – Support
Heidi Plott, Citizen – Support
Debbie Thero, Citizen – Support
Dennis Hester, Citizen – Support
Diane Nielsen, Citizen – Support
Sharon Hill, Citizen – Support
Carole Jones, Citizen – Support
Tia Coles, Citizen – Support
Abdullah El-Amin, Citizen – Support
Natasha Huddeston, Citizen – Support
Barbara Carr, Citizen – Support
Tandy Bidinger, Citizen – Support
Marcia Nessan, Citizen – Support
Angela Rodriguez, Citizen – Support
Patsy Waycaster, Citizen – Support
Tina Moreland, Citizen – Support
At 8:34 with a quorum present, the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Chang, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4674 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4674. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4675 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4675. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from
the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:29 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/11/2022


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4842 (S-1) (Rep. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga,
Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4842. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4842:
Scott Ellis, Michigrain Distillery – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of HB 4842 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4842. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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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 3:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 10, 2022
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from Lynn Gorski, Manager, Michigan Department of Corrections Employee Wellness
Program.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized the days agenda.
The Chair invited Lynn Gorski, Manager of the Michigan Department of Corrections Employee Wellness
Program to give the committee a presentation regarding the status of ongoing programs including the peer
support program, employee chaplain program, wellness advisory program, training, leadership, recruiting and
retaining programs and the wellness program survey among other topics.
Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair requested additional information be submitted to the
committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to
adjourn the committee at 3:07 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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Date Adopted by the Committee:
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location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Tuesday, April 26, Wednesday, April 27, and Thursday, April 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, April 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, April 21, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, April 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, April 21, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, April 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, April 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:56 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, April 19,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 12:04 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier and Bayer.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in
room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 272 (S-1) (Sen. Chang).
2. Testimony regarding SB 805 (Sen. MacDonald).
3. Testimony regarding SB 806 (Sen. MacDonald).
4. Reported SB 807 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 272 and invited Sen. Chang to summarize the bill and the (S-1) version of the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 272. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony to SB 272 (S-1):
Steven Bieda, MI Tax Tribunal, via Zoom – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 272 (S-1):
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Mackenzie Jones, MI Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber - Support
The Chair brought up SB's 805-807, and offered a (S-1) version of SB 807.
The Chair invited Kim Wadaga of Sen. MacDonald's office to summarize the bills and the (S-1) version of SB
807.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 807:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
David Buick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 807:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Neutral
Brian A. Kandler, Honigman – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Oppose SB's 806-807
From 12:51 p.m. – 12:54 p.m., the Chair went at ease.
At 12:54 p.m., Sen. Daley arrived.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 807. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report SB 807 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 807 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/25/22


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Brinks and Hollier

Excused: Senator Irwin


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Huizenga and Hertel


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 3:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga and McCann

Excused: Senator Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Tuesday, April 26, Wednesday, April 27, and Thursday, April 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 828 (Outman) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted
(S-2), with amendments and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald,
Schmidt, Santana and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the meeting minutes
from April 12, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 12:34 p.m., Sen. Winnie Brinks entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to provide an overview of SB 828 (S-2).
Ellyn Ackerman and John Maxwell, Senate Fiscal Agency
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
828. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Brinks, and
Hollier.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Daley, to adopt the Bizon amendment
#1a to the (S-2) version of SB 828. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Brinks, and
Hollier.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
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Senator Santana spoke on the proposed Senate Bill 828 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to refer SB 828 to the Committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-2). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, Huizenga, LaSata, MacDonald, and Schmidt.
Nays: Sen.(s) Santana, Brinks, and Hollier.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 828. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Daley, to
adjourn the committee at 12:49 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
April 20, 2022, at 3:15 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 831 (S-1)
Cory Savino, Joe Carrasco, and Elizabeth Raczkowski, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend the (S-1) version of SB 831 to the full
appropriations committee. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) McCann.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was recommended for adoption.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:35 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 739 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 740 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 741 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5527 (S-1) (Rep. Griffin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 926 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Presentation by the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
Huizenga, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator LaSata to summarize (S-1) to SB 739; (S-1) to SB 740, and (S-1) to SB 741.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 739. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 739 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 739 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 740. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of SB 740 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 740 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 741. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-1) version of SB 741 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 741 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding Senate Bills
739, 740, and 741:
Jeff Cassidy, Michigan Works Assoc. – Support
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Community College – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Assoc. – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5527. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 5527 (S-1):
Gabe Schneider, Northwestern Michigan College – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Assoc.– Support
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Community College – Support
Jeff Cassidy, Michigan Works Assoc. – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of HB 5527 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5527 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 926:
Eric Hanna, Michigan Community Capital – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 926:
Mack Jones, LARA – Support
Gabe Schneider, Northwestern Community College – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 926 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 926. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation regarding Michigan Trails and Greenways
Alliance:
Gabe Schneider, Founder of Northern Strategies 360, and
Julie Clark, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance Board Chair and CEO of Traverse Area Recreation
and Transportation Trails.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: May 12, 2022
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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
April 21, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April
21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5089 (S-2) (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding HB 5875 (Rep. Kahle).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1012 (Sen. VanderWall).
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, MacDonald, Brinks,
Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of HB 5089.
The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 5089.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5089:
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
Samantha Thelen, Trilogy Health Services – Support
At 1:29 p.m., Sen. John Bizon left the meeting and did not return.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5089:
Paige Fults, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Support
Renee Beniak, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5089. The vote was as
follows:
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Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report the (S-2) version of HB 5089 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5089 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Karli Zubeck, of Rep. Kahle's office, to summarize HB 5875.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5875:
Renee Beniak, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5875:
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Support
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
The Chair summarized SB 1012.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1012:
Dr. Diana Wheatley, Michigan Association of School Social Workers and New Haven Public Schools –
Support
Dr. Jana Aupperlee, Michigan Association of School Psychologists and Michigan State University –
Support
Dr. Amanda Unger, Michigan Association of School Psychologists and West Shore ESD – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1012:
Abby Cypher, Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education – Support
Ellyse Vogel, Payment for Placements U of M – Support
Matt Dargay, Payment for Placements – Support
Terri Tchorznski, Michigan School Counselor Association – Support
Melina Brann, NASW Michigan – Support
Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis 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 2:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 12, 2022
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana


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

Meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Polehanki


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald and Hertel

Excused: Senators Zorn and Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:15 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2022. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB
5980, HB 5981 and HR 262 before the committee:
HB 5801
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to create the foster care improvement
commission; to prescribe its powers and duties;
and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state departments and agencies.
HB 5974
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 13a of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.13a), as amended by 2016 PA
191.
HB 5975
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 17d of
chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.17d), as amended by
2012 PA 115.
HB 5976
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to
722.960) by adding section 3a.
HB 5977
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 6a.
HB 5978
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to
722.960) by adding section 3b.
HB 5979
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 678.
HB 5980
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 8 (MCL 722.118), as amended
by 2017 PA 258.
HB 5981
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending sections 102
and 206 (MCL 125.3102 and 125.3206), section
102 as amended by 2008 PA 12 and section 206 as
amended by 2018 PA 513.
HR 262
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to
expand the federal Family First Prevention
Services Act by allowing flexibility in the use of
Title IV-E funds to help children remain safely in
their homes.
Representative Bronna Kahle, member of the House Adoption and Foster Care Task Force,
speaking on the behalf of the Chair, Representative Mary Whiteford, to convey the process
in which the task force went through to derive at the language for this bill package.
Lee Belding, Legislative Assistant to Representative Mary Whiteford, explained HB 5974.
Questions followed.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5975.
Representative Bronna Kahle, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5801.
Sherry Sofia, Legislative Assistant for Representative Phil Green, explained HB 5977.
Representative Jack O'Malley, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5979. Questions followed.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5980.
Representative Brenda Carter, the resolution sponsor, explained HR 262.
At 12:32 p.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:32 p.m., Majority-Vice Chair Meerman called the committee back to order.
The Chair, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5978. Questions followed.
At 12:37 p.m., Majority-Vice Chair Meerman laid the committee at ease.
At 12:38 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brian Calley testified in support of HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB
5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, HB 5981 and HR 262.
Jenny Brown, Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Dutton Farm, testified in support of
HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, HB 5981
and HR 262.
Tina Sentell, Child Welfare Director for the New Light Child and Family Institute, testified
and submitted written testimony in support of HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB
5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, HB 5981 and HR 262.
Shannon Urbon, Executive Director for The New Foster Care, testified in support of HB
5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, HB 5981 and
HR 262.
Chris Yatooma, Co-Founder and President of the Board for The New Foster Care and
representing the OCG Companies and Citizens State Bank, testified and submitted written
testimony in support of HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB
5979, HB 5980, HB 5981 and HR 262.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB
5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, HB 5981 and HR 262, but did not wish to
speak:
Ron Khoury, representing the Chaldean Foundation;
Karie Ward, representing the Fostering Success Michigan;
Jean M. Stenzel, Chief Executive Officer and President for Forever Families,
Incorporated;
Maria Lessnau, Executive Director for Christ Child House;
Deborah Pettway, Director of Child Welfare for the Catholic Charities of Shiawassee
and Genesee Counties;
Sherry Thomas-Cloud, Chief Executive Office for Family and Children's Services,
Incorporated;
Janet Reynolds Snyder, Executive Director for the Michigan Federation for Children
and Families;
Sonia Noorman, Chief Executive Officer for the West Michigan Partnership for
Children;
Cristina Peixoto, President and Chief Executive Officer for Spauling for Children;
Sam Beals, Chief Executive Officer for the Samaritas;
Angela Aufdemberge, President and Chief Executive Officer for Vista Maria;
Mark T. Robinson, Executive Director for Livingston County Catholic Charities;
Kevin Roach, Chief Executive Officer for the Methodist Children's Home Society
Family of Services;
Gina Aranki, Executive Director for the Child and Family Services of Northwestern
Michigan;
Mary Muliett, Chief Executive Officer for D.A. Blodgett-St. Johns;
Brad Keller, Vice-President of Regional Operations for Bethany Christian Services;
DeLois Leapheart, President and Chief Executive Officer for Adoption Option,
Incorporated;
Martin Manna, President of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce,
representing the Chaldean community;
Rachel Lindemann, representing the Guy Thompson Parent Advisory Council.
Maura Corrigan, former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice and former Director of the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, submitted a card in support of HB
5801, but did not wish to speak.
Cami Penddell, General Counsel for the Michigan Supreme Court, representing the State
Court Administrative Office, submitted a card in support of HB 5801 and HB 5975 , but did
not wish to speak.
Joe Haveman, Director of Government Relations for Hope Network, submitted a card in
support of HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, and HB
5981, but did not wish to speak.
Daniel Jarvis, Research and Policy Director for Michigan Family Forum, submitted a card in
support of HB 5801, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978, HB 5979, HB 5980, and HB
5981, but did not wish to speak.
Alex Rossman, External Affairs Director for the Michigan League for Public Policy,
submitted a card in support of HB 5801, HB 5974, HB 5975, HB 5976, HB 5977, HB 5978,
HB 5979, HB 5980, and HB 5981, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:04 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Berman and Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the State Court Administrative
Office, on proposed rule change regarding virtual hearings.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HJRQ before the committee:
HJRQ
(Rep. Allor)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the
state constitution of 1963, by amending section 19
of article VI, to increase the age limitation
criterion for judicial office.
Representative Allor testified in support of HJRQ. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Peter O'Connell testified in support of HJRQ. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5749 before the committee:
HB 5749
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8202
(MCL 600.8202), as amended by 2016 PA 31.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5749, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Janice Daniels, representing the The People.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5749, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Bruce Timmons, representing the himself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5749, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jody White, representing the herself.
Representative Clements offered the following amendment to HB 5749:
1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "30," by striking out "2023," and inserting "2022,".
2. Amend page 3, line 8, after "1," by striking out "2023," and inserting "2022,".
Representative Clements moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5749. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope,
Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report House Bill No. 5749 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope,
Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Chairman Filler returned to HJR Q.
Bruce Timmons representing the himself testified in opposition to HJRQ.
Janice Daniels representing the The People testified with a neutral position on HJRQ.
Jody White representing the herself testified in opposition to HJRQ.
The following people submitted a card in support of HJRQ, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:28 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 3, 2022


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Young.
Absent: Reps. Hall, Steenland.
Excused: Reps. Hall, Steenland.
Representatives Yancey and Garza joined the committee remotely.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5623 before the committee:
HB 5623
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2020 PA
121.
Representative Damoose and Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University,
testified in support of HB 5623.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5623, but did not wish
to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5983 and HB 5984 before the committee:
HB 5983
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 12521 and
12526 (MCL 333.12521 and 333.12526), section
12521 as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding
section 12526a.
HB 5984
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 548.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5984. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Witwer, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman and Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 5983 and HB
5984. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Zehnder, representing the Bavarian Inn, testified in support of HB 5983 and HB
5984.
Patrick Patoka, representing Boyne Mountain, testified in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984.
Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Shanle, representing Kalahari Resorts, testified in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984.
Questions and discussion followed.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy, testified with no position of HB 5983.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5984, but did not wish
to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not wish
to speak:
Al Zehnder, representing Zehnders of Frankenmuth.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not
wish to speak:
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy.
Representative Bellino moved to excuse Representatives Hall and Steenland from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:06 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, 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, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Shannon, Liberati,
Puri.
Absent: Reps. LaFave, Sneller, Clemente.
Excused: Reps. LaFave, Sneller, Clemente.
Representatives Berman and Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Puri moved to excuse Representatives LaFave, Sneller and Clemente from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5774, HB 5775, HB 5382 and HB 5383 before the committee:
HB 5774
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL
28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021
PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73.
HB 5775
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL
257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
HB 5382
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending section
34c (MCL 791.234c), as added by 2012 PA 24.
HB 5383
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 5
(MCL 28.305), as amended by 2020 PA 94.
Representative Aiyash, joined by Representative Brabec and Representative Brann, all testified
in support of HB 5774, HB 5775, HB 5382 and HB 5383. Questions and discussion followed.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of HB
5774, HB 5775, HB 5382 and HB 5383. Questions and discussion followed.
Jose Burgos, representing the Michigan State Appellate Defender Office, testified in support of
HB 5774, HB 5775, HB 5382 and HB 5383. Questions and discussion followed.
Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration, testified
in support of HB 5774, HB 5775, HB 5382 and HB 5383.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5774, HB 5775, HB 5382 and HB 5383,
but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kennedy, representing Michigan Community Action.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Noah Smith, representing the Center for Employment Opportunity.
Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers- Michigan.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
11:10 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov