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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 7,
2021
10:30
AM
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, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Clements and Damoose joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676 before the committee:
HB 4674
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled "An act to
create an agency concerned with crime victim
services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to
provide compensation to certain victims of crimes;
to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to
provide for penalties," by amending sections 1, 4,
9, 11, and 15 (MCL 18.351, 18.354, 18.359,
18.361, and 18.365), sections 1, 9, and 15 as
amended by 1996 PA 519, section 4 as amended
by 2008 PA 390, section 11 as amended by 2010
PA 282.
HB 4675
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled "An act to
create an agency concerned with crime victim
services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to
provide compensation to certain victims of crimes;
to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to
provide for penalties," by amending sections 1, 5,
10, and 11 (MCL 18.351, 18.355, 18.360, and
18.361), section 1 as amended by 1996 PA 519,
sections 5 and 10 as amended by 2008 PA 390,
and section 11 as amended by 2010 PA 282.
HB 4676
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"
(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1c.
Representative Kahle, testified in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Yancey, testified in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676. Questions
and discussion followed.
Aswad Thomas, Bernice Ringo, Shari Ware, and Qiana Wimbley, representing the Crime
Survivors for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Brian Mackie and Vice-Chair Victor Fritz, representing the Crime Victim Services
Commission, testified in opposition of HB 4674 and HB 4675. Questions and discussion
followed.
Angie Povilaitis, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board, testified in opposition of HB 4674 and HB 4675. Questions and discussion
followed.
Shaena Fazal, John Cutler, and Andi Gentile, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice,
testified in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676.
Heather Warnken, representing the United States Department of Justice, testified in support
of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676.
Matthew Miller, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4676.
Karlene Lehman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan, testified in opposition
to HB 4676.
Bert Heyboer, representing the Rental Property Owners Association, testified in opposition to
HB 4676.
Harvey Santana, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB
4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Keith Den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4674, HB 4675 and HB 4676, but
did not wish to speak:
John S. Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
Max Sockolnicki.
Jacqueline Johnson.
Diane Turner.
Deni Hunter.
Tempra Chesebro.
Felicia Simila.
Maureen Shaehan.
Marell Richardson.
Malika Ward.
Beatrice Segur.
Barbara Davis.
Kimberly J. Budary.
Priscilla Bordango.
Rivers of Life Church.
Antoinette Pagano.
Catherine Infantado.
Shawan Dortch.
Siprenia Pearson.
Amber Perry.
Natalie Harrison.
Ursula Leftwich.
Brenda Newell.
Debora Wright.
Bee Jones Harris.
Sharon Hall.
Diane Nielsen.
Dennis Hester.
Debbie Thero.
Heidi Plott.
William Edwards.
Michelle Wright.
Marie McCullough.
Sylvia R. Villarreal-Foyt.
Marlene Nine.
Sonya Aubrey.
Dana Roberds.
Elizabeth Ross.
Kimberly Roach.
Tasha Taylor.
Bridgetta Bingham.
Geri Biggs.
Kathleen Hunt.
Barbara Hubbard-Frazier.
Gloria Noble.
Heather Winklepleck.
Frandine Hill.
Kristian Powell.
Reandyland Henderson.
Karol Price.
Teresa Sexton.
Cindy Davis.
Vaughnzel Jacobs.
Bonita Lovejoy.
Elizzbeth McGinnis.
Jeff Lewis.
Dawnette Begin.
Leigh Benigni.
Karolyn Jennings.
Dorothy Walshcook.
Victoria Enos.
Amber L. Balkema.
Thomas Grove.
Beverly Schlaff.
Lisa Howard.
Heather Sierminski-Wink.
Adeenah Rosh.
Marcia Nessen.
Angela Rodriguez.
Tandy Bidinger.
Ruth Jarvis.
Leslie Bradley.
Carole Jones.
Tia Coles.
Barbara Carr.
Patsy Waycaster.
Tina Moreland.
Lynn Walker.
Abdullah El-Alamin.
Natasha Huddleston.
Kathleen Nummerdor.
Eleanor West.
Tracy Vuorinen.
Carolee Carter.
Heidi Schaible.
Kathleen E.F. Adair.
Michael Ryan.
Rebecca Boni.
Timerra Brooks.
Deolis Allen III.
Rulesha Mitchell.
Lorenzo Barber.
Bobbie Adams.
Kristin Burgess.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4674 and HB 4675, but did not
wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of the Attorney General.
Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4676, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 12:00 PM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October
7, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4659 (Rep. Bellino) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4087 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 578 (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 579 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4521 (Rep. Brabec) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 101 (S-3) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 499 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 500 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 4059 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 423 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 424 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
12. Testimony regarding SB 569 (Sen. Zorn).
13. Testimony regarding SB 637 (Sen. Chang).
14. Testimony regarding SB 638 (Sen. Outman).
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, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4659:
Derek Sova, LARA – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4659 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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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 entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report HB 4087 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 578 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 578. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 579 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 579. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4521:
Daniel Kaul, University of Michigan Medicine – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4521:
Karla Ruest, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan – Support
Connor Spalding, Michigan Medicine – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4521 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 read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101:
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 101. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-3) version of SB 101 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 offered an (S-1) version of SB 499.
The Chair invited Amanda Wright, of Sen. Daley's office, to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 499.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 499. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 499 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 entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 500 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4059 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.
Sen. Santana offered (S-1) versions of both SB 423 and SB 424.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 423 and SB 424.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 423 and
SB 424:
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 423. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 423 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 entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 424. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 424 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.
At 1:19 p.m., Chair VanderWall left the meeting and did not return. Majority Vice Chair Bizon proceeded with
the committee testimony.
The Majority Vice Chair invited Maggie Lenard, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 569.
The Majority Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 569:
Michael Bosanac, Monroe County Administrator and Chief Financial Officer – Support
The Majority Vice Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 569:
Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
The Majority Vice Chair invited Sen.(s) Chang Outman to summarize SB 637 and SB 638
The Majority Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 637 and SB 638:
Leonard Swanson, National Assoc. of Social Workers Center for Behavioral Health and Justice –
Support
Robert Sheehan, Community Mental Health of Michigan – Support
Laura Jennings, Citizen – Support
Amy Kotulski and Cynthia Harrison, Club House of Michigan, Cadillac chapter – Support
Annie Patnaude and Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support
The Majority Vice Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 637 and SB 638:
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Christine Flagler, Citizen – Support
David Neal, Citizen – Support
Alma Muxlow, Ellis Therapy Associates – Support
Terry Matlen, NASW Member – Support
Ineke Way, PhD, NASW Member – Support
Angela Wilson, NASW Member – Support
Keith den Hollander, Christian Coalition – Support
Erica Parks, Pew Charitable Trust – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
Susan Sefansky, Retired Social Worker – Support
Gabrielle Dresher, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Summer Berman, Fresh Start Clubhouse, Inc. – Support
Diane Donovan, Citizen – Support
Tom Molina-Duarte, Citizen – Support
Valencia Battle, Citizen – Support
Glenda Parks, NASW Member – Support
Erica Schmittdiel, NASW Member – Support
Anne Lipsey, Citizen – Support
Sharon Walden, NASW Member – Support
Melissa Cronin, NASW Member – Support
Ruth Moss-Katsnelson, NASW Member – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Majority Vice Chair moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 14, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 1:30
p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4066 (S-1) (Rep. Fink) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4637 (Rep. Martin) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4066 and offered amendment #1 to the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4066. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4066, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson and Daley
Nays: Sen. Moss
Pass: Sen. Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported
The Chair brought up HB 4637.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4637 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 20, 2022


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman,
Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 6, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee an oversight hearing on power outages.
Chairman Dan Scripps, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:03 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
Mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, 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, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Kahle, Yancey and Breen joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5368 before the committee:
HB 5368
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 1429.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:05 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order.
Chairman Filler and Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, testified in support
of HB 5368. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:27 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease.
At 9:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support
of HB 5368.
Mike Carone and Jay Harris, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association, testified
in support of HB 5368. Questions and discussion followed.
Megan Poonolly, representing Care.com, testified in support of HB 5368.
Cami Pendell, General Counsel, Michigan Supreme Court and Tom Boyd, representing the
State Court Administrative Office, testified in opposition to HB 5368. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lucia Bone, representing the Sue Weaver CAUSE, testified in support of HB 5368. Questions
and discussion followed.
Bon Idziak, representing the Professional Background Screening Association, testified in
support of HB 5368.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
David Vialpando, representing the Potawatomi Gaming Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak:
Jared Fleisher, representing Rocket Mortgage.
Larry Lewis, representing CVS Health.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Health Care.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Equifax Workforce Solutions.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Valerie Knol, representing Stellantis.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
David Bertram, representing the Michigan State University.
Chris Horak, representing Comcast.
Luke D. Rollins, representing RELX Inc.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet.
Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Matt Groen, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, but did not wish to speak:
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:45 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5322 and HB 5323 before the committee:
HB 5322
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending sections 12 and 18
(MCL 205.62 and 205.68), section 12 as amended
by 2018 PA 167 and section 18 as amended by
2014 PA 108.
HB 5323
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 14a and 14b (MCL
205.104a and 205.104b), section 14a as amended
by 2014 PA 109 and section 14b as amended by
2018 PA 168.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5322 and HB 5323, but did not wish
to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Association.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5322. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5322 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5323. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 5323 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 145 and SB 146 before the committee:
SB 145
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to create the Michigan first-time home
buyer savings program; to provide for first-time
home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state agencies,
boards, and departments; to allow certain tax
deductions; and to provide for penalties and
remedies.
SB 146
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL
206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of SB 145
and SB 146. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 145 and SB 146, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Sowash, representing Zillow.
Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 145. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie moved to report out SB 145 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison,
Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 146. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 146 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison,
Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 393 before the committee:
SB 393
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
Bryce Fisher, representing Senator Daley's Office, testified in support of SB 393. Questions
and discussion followed.
Tom and Maureen Langan, testified in support of SB 393. Questions and discussion followed.
Aaron Keel and Stewart Binke, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified
in opposition to SB 393. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 11:32 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, October
13, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 465 (S-3) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 466 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4700 (Rep. Beson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4739 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4832 (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 674 (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Testimony regarding HB 4014 (Rep. Slagh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-3) version of SB 465 and an (S-1) version of SB 466.
The Chair summarized the (S-3) version of SB 465 and the (S-1) version of SB 466.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 465. 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 (S-3) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 466. 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 (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 465 and SB 466:
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Road Association – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-3) version of SB 465 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.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to report the (S-1) version of SB 466 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.
The Chair invited Rep. Beson to summarize HB 4700.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4700,
HB 4739, and HB 4832:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4700 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4700. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair summarized HB 4739 and HB 4832.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4739 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4739. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 4832 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4832. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Nesbitt to summarize SB 674.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 674:
Bob Cleary, Michigan Petroleum Association – Support
Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 674:
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Road Association – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 674 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.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 674. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Slagh to summarize HB 4014.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4014:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4014:
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Road Association – Oppose
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4282 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4283 (Rep. Sabo) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4284 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4285 (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4305 (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4282 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4282. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4283 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, 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 4283. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4284 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4284. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4285 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4285. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4305 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4305. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 20, 2021
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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5003 (Rep. Thanedar) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 686 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 627 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 628 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Ben Dawson, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize HB 5003 & SB 686 for the
committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding HB 5003:
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Section of the American Waterworks Association - Support
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan water Environment Association – Support
Travis Boeskool, Michigan Department of Great Lakes and Energy – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. McCann, to report HB 5003 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5003. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 686:
Travis Boeskool, Michigan Department of Great Lakes and Energy – Support
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 686 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Daley, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 686. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 627 & SB 628 for the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 627 & SB 628:
Jack Owens, Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors – Support
The Chairman invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the changes in the (S-1) version of SB 627.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB 627.The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Barrett, to report SB 627 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Irwin, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 627 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report SB 628 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 628. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Senate Fiscal Director, Chris Harkins, forward to wish him well on his departure
from the Michigan Senate.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee. The Senate
Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:22 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10-20-21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 12:30 p.m.,
in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4644 (Rep. Wakeman).
2. Testimony regarding SB 463 (Sen. Bumstead).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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, 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 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4644 and invited Rep. Wakeman to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4644 :
Via Zoom, Dr. Lisa Ludwig, Self – Support
Dan Jarvis, Michigan Family Forum - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4644:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan - Support
The Chair brought up SB 463 and invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 463:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Danny Hearn, Self - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/20/2021


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, October 20, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Economic and Small Business Development – Tuesday, October 19, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee – Tuesday, October 19, 10:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-0212

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:01 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 14, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Filler, Mueller, Beeler,
Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Hauck.
Excused: Rep. Hauck.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5072 before the committee:
HB 5072
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17748f (MCL
333.17748f), as added by 2020 PA 142.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5072, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5072 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4654 before the committee:
HB 4654
(Rep. Clemente)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 5135 and 5135a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4654, but did not wish to speak:
Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association
(MICHBIO).
Rebecca Strong, representing herself.
Annissa Reed, representing the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).
Laura Bonnell, representing The Bonnell Foundation: Living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Jamie Sexton, representing the Immune Deficiency Foundation.
Emily Pell, representing herself.
Heather McShane, representing the Immune Deficiency Foundation.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Mirta Santos, representing the American Behcet's Disease Association.
Kira Mann, representing MITO Action.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4654.
John Clore and Rachel Marcero, representing US against the Media.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4654. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4654 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 15-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Filler, Mueller, Roth, Tisdel,
Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Allor, Beeler, Fink.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB 5077 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22215 (MCL
333.22215), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
HB 5075
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22219 (MCL
333.22219), as added by 2002 PA 619.
HB 5076
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22221 (MCL
333.22221), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
HB 5077
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22213 (MCL
333.22213), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order.
Chair Kahle, Representative LaGrand, Representative Cambensy and Representative Beeler,
testified in support of HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB 5077. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 10:56 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
came forward to address questions.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB
5077, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Ryan Burtka, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5074 and HB 5076, 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 HB 5077, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representative Hauck from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bronna Kahle adjourned the
meeting at 11:01 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 14, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5388 before the committee:
HB 5388
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as
amended by 2018 PA 240.
Craig Brunet and Scott Whitcomb, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, testified in support of HB 5388. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5388, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid HB 5373 before the committee:
HB 5373
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 8902 and 8905a (MCL
324.8902 and 324.8905a), section 8905a as
amended by 2014 PA 549.
Representative Manoogian and Nisha Singhi testified in support of HB 5373. Questions and
discussion followed.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservative Clubs, testified in support of
HB 5373. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean Hammond and Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council,
testified in support of HB 5373. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5373, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
Patrick Hogan, representing Tomahawk Archers.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes
and Environment.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:49 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 14, 2021
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, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4920 and HB 5281 before the committee:
HB 4920
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 2, entitled "Of the
legislature," (MCL 4.82 to 4.85) by adding section
2a.
HB 5281
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to require the public disclosure of certain
information related to the settlement of certain
claims and actions involving sexual assault and
sexual harassment; and to prescribe the powers
and duties of certain state departments and
agencies.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4920 on October 7th, 2021.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5281 on October 7th, 2021.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4920 and HB 5281, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
The Chair laid the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act before the committee.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in regard to the
discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed.
Sam Klement, Karole White, Kim Voet, and Vincent Duffy, representing the Michigan
Association of Broadcasters, testified in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of
Information Act. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Lambert, testified in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair returned to HB's 4920, and 5281.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4920 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5281 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act.
Tom Lambert, continued his testimony in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of
Information Act. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in regard to the discussion on the
Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:46 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR 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
October 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, October 14,
2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 4222 (Rep. Filler).
2.
Testimony regarding HB 4223(Rep. LaGrand).
3.
Reported SB 683 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 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, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4222 and 4223, and invited Rep.(s) Filler and LaGrand to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4222 and 4223:
Via Zoom - The Honorable Bridget McCormack – Support
The Honorable Chris Murray – Support
The Honorable Michelle Rick – Support
Kurt Wilder, Self – Support
Bruce A. Timmons, Self – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4222 and 4223:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 683 and invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 683:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Gabrielle Dresner, Michigan Center for Youth Justice - Support
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 683 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #1 to SB 683. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin
Nays: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 683 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 683. 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 9:44 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/02/2021


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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. 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
October 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 562 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 671 (Sen. Horn).
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, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow,
Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Schmidt was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 562 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, 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 562. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 671:
Jared Fleischer, VP of Government Affairs, Rocker Mortgage – Support
Bob Trezise, CEO, Lansing Economic Area Partnership – Support
Kent Wood, Borealis Stragetic – Support
Marty Fittante, CEO Invest U.P. – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 671:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed
Rusty Merchart, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan – Support
Greg Bird, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:12 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 19, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October
14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 569 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 637 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 638 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:08 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 October 7, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 569 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.
Sen. Brinks offered a Brinks amendment to SB 637.
The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize the Brinks amendment to SB 637.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 638.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 637 and
SB 638:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
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Stephanie Johnson, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Paul Tart, Team Wellness – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Amber Bellazaire, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Roxanne Gordillo, Social Work Student – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the Brinks amendment to SB 637. 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. Brinks to report SB 637, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Bizon
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 637 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 638. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 638 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 638 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 21, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021, at
12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Susan Corbin as the Director of the Department of Labor
and Economic Opportunity.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from August 31, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Susan Corbin as
the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity:
Susan Corbin – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Susan Corbin as the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity:
Lisa Canada, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Bob Trezise, Lansing Economic Area Partnership – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Lilly Brewer, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, and VanBuren – Support
Todd Gustafson, Kinexus Group – Support
Jenell Mansfield, AFT-Michigan – Support
Evie Zois Sweeny, T-Mobile – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Clerk read the following letter making changes to the committee:
September 28, 2021
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee appointments:
Representative Julie Alexander to the committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy,
Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5305 and HB 5306 before the committee:
HB 5305
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 4ee (MCL
205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.
HB 5306
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as
added by 2015 PA 252.
Representative Bellino and Representative Hertel, testified in support of HB 5305 and HB
5306. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve DelBianco, the President of NetChoice, and Barbara Comstock, former
Congresswoman and Virginia Legislator, both testified in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306, but did not wish
to speak:
Kia Floyd, representing Facebook.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
Noah Smith, representing Google.
Katie Doyen, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 4077 before the committee:
HB 4077
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106).
Representative LaFave, testified in support of HB 4077. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4077, but did not wish to speak:
Pete Laugley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pauline Wendzel adjourned the
meeting at 10:00 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by the Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4953 before the committee:
HB 4953
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1293.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4953. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4953 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5404 and HB 5405 before the committee:
HB 5404
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to establish a student opportunity
scholarship program for eligible students; to
provide for the certification of scholarship-
granting organizations; to provide for student
opportunity scholarship accounts; to prescribe
conditions for use of the funds in the scholarship
accounts; to provide for the administration of the
student opportunity scholarship program; to
prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state
officers, agencies, and departments; to provide
appropriations for the implementation of this act;
and to allow certain tax credits and deductions.
HB 5405
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 30 and 697
(MCL 206.30 and 206.697), section 30 as
amended by 2020 PA 65 and section 697 as added
by 2011 PA 38, and by adding sections 279 and
679.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5404. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Green moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5405. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Green, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405.
Representative Posthumus, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405.
Traci Lambert, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405.
Jessi Bagos, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405, but did not wish
to speak:
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
John Kennedy, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum.
Andy Dunlap, representing the Parent Advocates for Choice in Education.
Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5404 and HB 5405, but did not
wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special
Education.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County of Intermediate School Districts.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 5404 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 5405 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:40 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: October 26,
2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Majority Vice Chair
Wendzel.
The Majority Vice Chair Pauline Wendzel requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
At 12:01 PM, Majority Vice Chair Pauline Wendzel laid the committee at ease.
At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 5th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5335 before the committee:
HB 5335
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 735 (MCL
168.735), as amended by 2004 PA 92, and by
adding section 730b.
Representative Damoose, testified in support of HB 5335.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 5335.
Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB
5335.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5335, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5335, but did not wish to
speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
The Chair laid HB 5268 before the committee:
HB 5268
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB
5268.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5268, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5268, but did not wish to
speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5268 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 302 before the committee:
SB 302
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 495 (MCL
168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of
SB 302.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral
position on SB 302.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with no position on SB 302, but did not wish to speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 302. The motion
prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out SB 302 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:58 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4084 before the committee:
HB 4084
(Rep. Cynthia Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as
amended by 2014 PA 549.
Representative Cynthia Johnson and her legislative director, Christopher Wardell, testified in
support of HB 4084. Questions and discussion followed.
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association, testified in support of HB 4084.
Officer Brian Bolash, Senior Special Agent, representing the CSX Railroad Police, testified
in support of HB 4084.
Police Inspector Jon Bondra, representing the CN, testified in support of HB 4084.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4084, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes
and Energy.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Jenn Hayes, representing Invest Detroit.
The Chair laid HB 4159 and HB 4160 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Kuppa)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145h.
HB 4160
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145i.
Representative Kuppa and Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB
4160. Questions and discussion followed.
Dawn and Allie Hayes, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB
4160.
Richard M. Machesky, ED.D, Superintendent of Troy School District, testified in support of
HB 4159 and HB 4160.
Annemarie Kelly, JD, LLM, and Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PHD, LMSW, representing
the Eastern Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services, testified together
in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did not wish
to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Marc Craig, representing the Community Housing Network, Inc..
Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
Lori Grigg Bluhm and Nicole MacMillan, representing the City of Troy City Attorney
and Assistant City Attorney.
Dawn H. Calnen, J.D., Executive Director, representing the The Arc of Oakland County.
Detective Kristine Shuler, representing the Troy Police Department.
Mark McWilliams, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Chip Werner, representing the Disability Network Oakland and Macomb.
Leslynn Angel, representing the Michigan United Cerebral Palsy (MI-UCP).
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.
Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5368 before the committee:
HB 5368
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 1429.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Rusty Merchant, representing the Homecare Association of America - Michigan Chapter.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jim Acquisto, representing Appriss Insights, an Equifax Company.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Cami Pendell, General Counsel, representing the Michigan Supreme Court.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5368. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5368 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
The Chair laid HB 4853, HB 4855, HB 4857 and HB 4858 before the committee:
HB 4853
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175,
20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175,
333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and
20175a as added and section 20175 as amended
by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a,
16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b.
HB 4855
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by
2018 PA 583.
HB 4857
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16221 (MCL
333.16221), as amended by 2020 PA 232.
HB 4858
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16226 (MCL
333.16226), as amended by 2020 PA 233.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, HB 4855, HB 4857 and HB
4858, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, HB 4857 and HB 4858, but
did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, but did not wish to speak:
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4853 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4855 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4858 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:58 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee:
HB 4969
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act to
prescribe certain powers and duties of
conservation officers; and to vest in conservation
officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives,
and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21
to 300.22) by adding section 1a.
The committee discussed HB 4969.
Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HR 177 before the committee:
HR 177
(Rep. LaFave)
A resolution to demand that President Biden and
the United States Congress provide no support to
the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but
not limited to aid.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order.
Chair LaFave introduced HR 177. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:12 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease.
At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5245 before the committee:
HB 5245
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 543m
(MCL 750.543m), as added by 2002 PA 113.
Representative Reilly and Mark Gerhard testified in support of the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
Attorney Phil Nevelson and Attorney Matt Granda, legal council for Lucas Gerhart, testified
in support of HB 5245. Questions and discussion followed.
Nancy Costello, representing the First Amendment Law Clinic at Michigan State University,
testified in support of HB 5245. Questions and discussion followed.
Anson Lah, testified on HB 5245.
Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB
5245.
William Noelle, testified in support of HB 5245.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5245, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Landuyt.
James Manston.
John and Mary Oesterle.
Brian Wright.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5245, but did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 1:07 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov