location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5698 before the committee:
HB 5698
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending section
67 (MCL 791.267), as amended by 2012 PA 24,
and by adding sections 34e, 67c, and 67d.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 5698. Questions and discussion followed.
Shawanna Vaugh and Richard Griffin, both representing Silent Cry Inc., testified in support
of HB 5698. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5698, but did not wish to speak:
Tony Gant, representing Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC).
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Representative Donavan McKinney.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5698 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte.
The Chair laid HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB
6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121 before the committee:
HB 6112
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending sections 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 11 (MCL
28.609, 28.609a, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.609d, and
28.611), sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by
2018 PA 552, section 9a as amended by 2016 PA
289, and section 11 as amended by 2017 PA 198.
HB 6113
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 483a
(MCL 750.483a), as amended by 2023 PA 49.
HB 6114
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by
2012 PA 323.
HB 6115
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 2017 PA 128, entitled "Law
enforcement officer separation of service record
act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL
28.561, 28.562, 28.563, and 28.565), section 5 as
amended by 2018 PA 522, by designating sections
1 and 2 as article 1 and sections 3 to 5 as article 2,
and by adding articles 3 and 4.
HB 6116
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled "Bullard-
Plawecki employee right to know act," by
amending sections 7 and 9 (MCL 423.507 and
423.509), as amended by 2018 PA 521.
HB 6117
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to require law enforcement agencies to
adopt certain policies on the use of force by law
enforcement officers; to require law enforcement
agencies to update the use of force policies; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 6118
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 189, entitled "An act to
provide procedures for making complaints for,
obtaining, executing and returning search
warrants; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 6 (MCL 780.656).
HB 6119
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to require law enforcement agencies to
regulate failures of law enforcement officers to
intervene during the use or attempted use of
excessive force; to permit law enforcement
officers to report certain wrongful conduct
observed by those law enforcement officers; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 6120
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled "An act to
restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements
made by law enforcement officers," by amending
section 1 (MCL 15.391), as amended by 2016 PA
302.
HB 6121
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to protect the privacy of individuals who
report certain incidents of law enforcement officer
misconduct; to prohibit the disclosure of the
identity of individuals who report certain incidents
of law enforcement officer misconduct; to provide
exceptions to the prohibition from disclosure; and
to prescribe civil sanctions.
Rep. Young, Rep. McKinney, Representative Aiyash,and Rep. Grant testified in support of
HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120
and HB 6121. Questions and discussion followed.
Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Chief, testified in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB
6115, HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121.
Victoria Camille, Detroit Resident, representing herself, testified in support of HB 6112, HB
6113, HB 6114, HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121.
Chief Eric Winstrom, representing the Grand Rapids Police Department, testified in support
of HB 6118.
Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards,
testified in support of HB 6115 and HB 6116.
Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards,
testified in opposition to HB 6112.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 6115,
HB 6116, HB 6118, HB 6119 and HB 6120. Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in opposition to HB
6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6117 and HB 6121.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in
support of HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6118, HB 6119 and HB 6120.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police testified in
opposition to HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6117 and HB 6121.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB 6115,
HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121, but did not wish to speak:
Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers - Michigan
Chapter.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118,
HB 6119 and HB 6121, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Kristina Lidak Droste, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6114, HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6117,
HB 6118, HB 6119 and HB 6120, but did not wish to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6113 and HB 6114, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6115, HB 6116, HB 6117, HB
6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114, HB
6117 and HB 6121, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Wiles, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6112. The motion prevailed
8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 6112 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6113 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 6114 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 6115 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6116. The motion prevailed
8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 6116 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6117. The motion prevailed 8-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6117 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6118. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 6118 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6119. The motion prevailed
8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 6119 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6120. The motion prevailed 8-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 6120 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6121. The motion prevailed 8-5-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 6121 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
The Chair laid HB 5887, HB 5888 and HB 5889 before the committee:
HB 5887
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 213b.
HB 5888
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by
2016 PA 150.
HB 5889
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1509.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 5887, HB 5888 and HB 5889.
John and Jessica DeMay, the parents of Jordan DeMay, testified in support of HB 5887, HB
5888 and HB 5889.
At 10:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:15 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jessica DeMay, representing Jordan DeMay, returned for further testimony.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5887, HB 5888 and HB 5889, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
J. Dee Brooks, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5887, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Eric Winstrom, Chief, representing the Grand Rapids Police Department.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5887, HB 5888 and HB 5889, but
did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5889, but did not wish to speak:
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5887. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5887 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5888. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5888 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5889. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5889 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5749 before the committee:
HB 5749
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 13 (MCL
15.243), as amended by 2021 PA 33.
Representative Carter testified in support of HB 5749. Questions and discussion followed.
Jessa Webber, representing the Cooley Innocence Project, testified in support of HB 5749.
Vittorio Nastasi representing, the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 5749.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in
opposition to HB 5749.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5749, but did not wish to speak:
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Liz Balck, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Steve Delie, representing the Macinac Center for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5749, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5749. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5749 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee:
HB 5957
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
sections 1b, 1d, and 1e (MCL 780.621b, 780.621d,
and 780.621e), section 1b as added by 2020 PA
188, section 1d as amended by 2021 PA 82, and
section 1e as added by 2020 PA 192.
At 6:25 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:26 PM, the Majority Vice-Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope testified in support of HB 5957.
At 6:28 PM, Majority Vice-Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 6:29 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan, testified in support of HB 5957.
Kamau Saniford, testified in support of HB 5957.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5957, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5957 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Harris.
The Chair laid HB 6222 and HB 6223 before the committee:
HB 6222
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 232a
(MCL 750.232a), as amended by 2023 PA 18.
HB 6223
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by
2023 PA 200.
Representative Andrews moved to report out House Bill No. 6222 with the recommendation
that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out House Bill No. 6223 with the recommendation that
the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
6:58 PM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 700 before the committee:
SB 700
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified
tax increment financing act," by amending section
201 (MCL 125.4201).
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 700. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 700, but did not wish to
speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 700, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Joanne Wisley, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5463 before the committee:
HB 5463
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding chapter 7A.
Representative Farhart explained the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5463.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5463, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5463, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
At 9:21 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5463. The motion prevailed 11-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5463 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 7-3-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, VanWoerkom, Roth.
The Chair laid HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897 before the committee:
HB 5895
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
commodities and emergency services and supplies
during a declared state of emergency; to provide
remedies and penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5896
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
lodgings during a declared state of emergency; to
provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5897
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
energy products and services during a period of
market disruption; to provide remedies and
penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state and local governmental officers
and entities.
Chair Hoskins explained the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 5895, substitute (H-2) for HB
5896, and substitute (H-3) for HB 5897.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897, but
did not wish to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5895. The motion prevailed 10-
2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller,
VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Martin.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5895 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5896. The motion prevailed 8-
4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Martin.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5896 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5897. The motion prevailed 8-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
The Chair laid HB 4843 before the committee:
HB 4843
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and
by adding section 3j.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4843. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4843, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4843, but did not wish to speak:
Asurion.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4843 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tisdel.
At 9:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The committee returned to consideration of SB 700.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 700 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
At 9:50 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 10:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 579, SB 580 and SB 581 before the committee:
SB 579
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by
adding chapter 8F.
SB 580
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding sections 90v and 90w to chapter 8F.
SB 581
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711
(MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added
by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by
2018 PA 118.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 579, SB 580, SB 581, HB 5413, HB
5414 and HB 5415, but did not wish to speak:
Lindsay Case Palsrok, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 579, SB 580, SB 581, HB 5413,
HB 5414 and HB 5415, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 579. The motion prevailed 8-3-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 579 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 580 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 581 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
The Chair laid HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415 before the committee:
HB 5413
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 9, 90g,
and 90h (MCL 125.2009, 125.2090g, and
125.2090h), section 9 as amended by 2021 PA 136
and sections 90g and 90h as added by 2017 PA
109.
HB 5414
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 90i and
90j (MCL 125.2090i and 125.2090j), as added by
2017 PA 109.
HB 5415
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711
(MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added
by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by
2018 PA 118.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5413. The motion prevailed
8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5413 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5414. The motion prevailed 8-
3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5414 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5415. The motion prevailed
8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5415 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
At 6:42 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 6:44 PM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 463 before the committee:
SB 463
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1278e.
Representative Glanville testified in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute to SB 463.
Senator Camilleri testified in support of SB 463. Questions and discussion followed.
Karie Ward, representing Fostering Success Michigan, testified in support of SB 463.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing Michigan College Access Network, testified in support of
SB 463.
Ashley Alvarado and Samantha Magdaleno, both representing One Michigan for Immigrant
Rights, testified in opposition to SB 463. Questions and discussion followed.
Onjila Odeneal, representing The Institute for College Access and Success, testified in
support of SB 463.
Christopher Kasper, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association, testified in
opposition of SB 463.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, testified in opposition of
SB 463. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 463, but did not wish to
speak:
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 463, but did not wish to speak:
Ben Locke, representing the Teach Plus Michigan.
Dwayne Gill, representing the Detroit Public School Community District.
Rob Moss, representing the Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Education Trust- Midwest.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.
Justin Clement, representing the Project Lead the Way.
Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 463, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 463. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report out SB 463 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Wegela.
The Chair laid HB 6255 before the committee:
HB 6255
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 12b
(MCL 380.12b), as added by 2016 PA 192.
Representative Weiss and Jeremy Vidito, representing the Detroit Public School Community
District, testified in support of HB 6255.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6255, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the America Federation of Teahcers- Michigan.
Molly Sweeney and Imani Foster, representing the 482 Forward.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6255. The motion prevailed 9-4-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6255 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
At 9:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:02 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 285 before the committee:
SB 285
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1147
and 1561 (MCL 380.1147 and 380.1561), section
1147 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section
1561 as amended by 2016 PA 532.
Senator Polehanki testified in support of SB 285. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, representing the Detroit Public School Community District, testified in
support of SB 285.
Mike Winter, representing the Michigan Christian Homeschool Network, testified in
opposition of SB 285.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support
of SB 285. Questions and discussion followed.
Christa Fons, representing Clarkston School, testified in support of SB 285.
Tim Schmig and Jesse Levesque, both representing the Michigan Association of Christian
Schools, testified in opposition of SB 285.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 285, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 285, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing the Herself.
William Wagner, representing the Himself.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 285 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:28 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6171 before the committee:
HB 6171
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to
provide for the apportionment of county boards of
commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board;
to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of
election of the members of the county board of
commissioners; to provide for compensation of
members; to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 (MCL
46.401, 46.402, 46.403, 46.404, 46.406, and
46.408), sections 1, 2, and 3 as amended by 2011
PA 280.
Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 6171.
Professor Daniel Magleby testified in support of HB 6171.
Julie Matuzak testified in support of HB 6171.
Kris Pachla testified in support of HB 6171. Questions and discussion followed.
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in support of HB 6171.
Questions and discussion followed.
Larry Kestenbaum, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, testified in
opposition to HB 6171.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6171, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Aaron Squeo, representing United Food and Commercial Workers Local 876.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations.
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6171, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Joseph Bridgman, representing Livingston County Clerks.
Elizabeth Hundley, representing Livingston County Clerks.
Kristi Cox, representing Livingston County Clerks.
Scott Urbanowski, representing himself.
Sheri Ritchie, representing the Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Pure Integrity Michigan
Elections, Stand Up Michigan, the Freedom Alliance Project, Mid-Michigan Women for
Conservative Values.
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 6171 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:25 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004 and HB 6005 before the
committee:
HB 6234
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended
by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022
PA 170.
HB 6235
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 4
and 5 (MCL 722.644 and 722.645), the title as
amended by 2019 PA 18, section 4 as amended by
2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA
314, and by adding sections 1a and 2d.
HB 6002
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645),
the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and
4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as
added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a,
1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, 1m, 1o, and 2f.
HB 6003
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended
by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022
PA 170.
HB 6004
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
2, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.645),
the title and section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 18,
section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section
5 as added by 1988 PA 314.
HB 6005
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended
by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022
PA 170.
At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order.
At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease.
At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order.
Rep. Young testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion
followed.
Michael Smith testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion
followed.
Minou Jones, representing the Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco Free Coalition, testified in
support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed.
Rev. Horace Sheffield III testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and
discussion followed.
Dr. Brittany Taylor testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 12:38 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease.
At 12:40 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Raheem Diaz, representing the Concern Community Coalition, testified in opposition to HB
6234 and HB 6235.
Dan Leaman, representing the Michigan Distributor and Vendors Association, testified in
opposition to HB 6234 and HB 6235.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health testified in
support of HB 6234 and HB 6235.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003,
HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Trezevant, representing the Detroit Wayne Oakland Coalition.
Taylor Argo MD, FIAAP, representing the University of Michigan Health Pediatric
Adolescent Clinic.
Jonathan Gold MD.
Lance Boucher, representing the American Lung Association.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special
Education.
Kara Hurvitz, representing the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network.
Caitlin Mitchell-Schucker, representing the Corewell Health.
Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.
Megan Blue, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan.
Elizabeth Stern.
Phillip Gardiner, representing the African American Tobacco Control Leadership
Council.
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Justen Daniels.
Erin Nessmith.
Tamra Baerwolf.
Polly Hollenbeck.
Shelly Klockack.
Kelly Michaud.
Jeenie Kobb.
Irene Sun.
Linda Lupi.
Heidi Denton.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers &
Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB
6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak:
Mudi Kpohraror, representing the Cigar Association of America.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Beyonca Smith, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
William Robinson, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
Rahod Mittchell, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
Autumn Kinnard, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association & Michigan Association
of Convenience Stores.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Michael Morrow, representing Swisher International.
Ashlie Kuhn, representing ITG.
Rob Zora, representing Wild Bill's Tobacco.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6002. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6002 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 6003 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6004. The motion prevailed 6-
4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6004 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 6005 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925 before the committee:
SB 922
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2950p.
SB 923
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g
(MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.
SB 924
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 174a
(MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34.
SB 925
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to provide for the creation of a vulnerable
adult multidisciplinary team; to prescribe the
powers and duties of a vulnerable adult
multidisciplinary team; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
Renee Wilson representing the Senator Klinefelt's Office, testified in support of SB 922, SB
923, SB 924 and SB 925.
Stephanie Hall, representing AgeWays, testified in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and
SB 925. Questions and discussion followed.
Megan A. Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in support of
SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925.
Emily Jackson Miller, representing the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project, testified in
support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925.
Randi Merchant, Jennifer Walker, and Ashley Steffen, representing the Attorney General's
Office, testified in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925. Questions and discussion
followed.
Roslund Harris testified in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925,
but did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers.
Emily Miller, representing the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project.
Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the PAAM.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Todd Tennis, representing the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of
Michigan.
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Cynthia Mifsud.
Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925,
but did not wish to speak:
Jody White.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 922 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 923 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 924 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 925 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
1:29 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146 before the committee:
HB 6144
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled "An act to
provide for the public safety; to create the
Michigan state police, and provide for the
organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices,
duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the
state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan
state police as heretofore organized, and the
department of public safety; to create the office of
commissioner of the Michigan state police; to
provide for an acting commissioner and for the
appointment of the officers and members of said
department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and
immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their
compensation; to provide for their removal from
office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts
of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of
the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of
the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being
sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled
Laws of 1929," (MCL 28.1 to 28.16) by adding
section 5a.
HB 6145
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to
regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption
devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying
of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and
electro-muscular disruption devices without a
license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular
disruption devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit
certain conduct against individuals who apply for
or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain
conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"
by amending sections 14 and 14a (MCL 28.434
and 28.434a), section 14 as amended by 2010 PA
295 and section 14a as amended by 2023 PA 19.
HB 6146
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 239
and 239a (MCL 750.239 and 750.239a), as
amended by 2010 PA 294.
Representative Brabeck spoke to the proposed (H-1) substitutes to HB 6145 and HB 6146.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB
6146, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Associations of Chief of Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheiff''s Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146, but
did not wish to speak:
Paula Bowman & Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Sean Holihan, representing Giffords.
Ramya Swami, representing Brady United Against Gun Violence.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146, but
did not wish to speak:
Nick Buggia, representing the National Rifle Association.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6145. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6146. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 6144 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 6145 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6146 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:10 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Acting Committee Clerk
Bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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House of Representatives
Committee on Regulatory Reform
Rep. Tyrone Carter Chair
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6010 before the committee:
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 6010.
Beth Angel and Laura De La Rambelje, both representing the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 6010.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health, testified in
support of HB 6010.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 6010 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-3-3:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
HB 6010
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2701, 2705,
and 2711 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, and
333.2711), sections 2701 and 2711 as amended by
2022 PA 38 and section 2705 as amended by 2022
PA 37.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Aragona, Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 5403 before the committee:
Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 5403.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5403, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Don Romain, representing Douglas J and Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals.
David Dagenais, representing the Michigan College of Beauty.
Stacy Wells, representing L'esprit Academy.
Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5403. The motion prevailed
14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Filler.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5403 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Aragona, Bierlein.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 5884 and HB 5885 before the committee:
HB 5403
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677)
by adding section 1205b.
HB 5884
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 9a, 11a, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 (MCL
333.27951, 333.27952, 333.27953, 333.27954,
333.27955, 333.27956, 333.27957, 333.27958,
333.27959, 333.27959a, 333.27961a, 333.27962,
333.27963, 333.27964, 333.27965, and
333.27967), sections 3, 7, 8, and 13 as amended
by 2023 PA 166, section 9a as added by 2020 PA
marihuana facilities licensing act," (MCL
333.27101 to 333.27801).
Representative Wilson and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5884.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in
support of HB 5884.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5884 and HB 5885, but did not
wish to speak:
Stacey Watrobski, representing The Official Cannabis Workers Resource.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 4757 and HB 4758 before the committee:
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4757.
Martin Manna, representing the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce; Joseph Shallal,
representing himself; and Sam Bakkal, representing Bakkal Enterprises; testified in support
of HB 4757. Questions and discussion followed.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers, testified in support of HB
4757.
David Marvin and Kerry Krone, both representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission,
testified in opposition to HB 4757.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak:
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Brandon Yousif, representing the Clawson gas station.
Sam, representing the Three Wiseman.
Yousif Yacoub, representing the Sterling Shell Inc.
Roody Vatoulk, representing the D & H gas station.
Jason Hanna, representing JSD Enterprise.
Luai Yousif, representing Wayne Express Inc.
Duraid Yousif, representing Ten & Greenfield Gas Station Inc.
208, section 11a as added by 2021 PA 55, and
section 14 as amended by 2023 PA 165, and by
adding sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24a, 25, 26, 27,
and 28; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5885
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to repeal 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
HB 4757
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2022 PA
135.
HB 4758
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 910.
Kenny Qrosto, representing the Troy gas station.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
John Kizy, representing the Lincoln Park Palace.
Sharkey Haddad, representing the Wine Basket Market.
Jalal Mukhtar, representing Sylvan Convenience Inc..
Athir Konja, representing the Vreeland Market.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4757, but did not wish
to speak:
Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757 and HB 4758, but did not wish
to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4758, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4758, but did not wish to speak:
Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
Representative Aragona offered the following amendment to HB 4757:
1. Amend page 2, line 9, after "a" by striking out "35%" and inserting "23%".
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4757. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6198 and HB 6199 before the committee:
HB 6198
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to
regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and
animal protection shelters; to establish uniform
procedures and minimum requirements for
adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to
prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide
remedies," by amending the title and sections 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9b, 9c, and 10 (MCL
287.331, 287.332, 287.333, 287.334, 287.335,
287.335a, 287.336, 287.337, 287.338, 287.339,
287.339b, 287.339c, and 287.340), the title and
section 8 as amended by 1997 PA 7, section 1 as
amended by 2017 PA 84, sections 2, 5a, 6, 7, and
9 as amended and section 9c as added by 2016 PA
of 1919," by amending section 14a (MCL
287.274a), as amended by 2022 PA 120.
Representative Skaggs, along with Mikaylah Heffernon, representing the Michigan
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of HB 6198 and HB
6199. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6198 and HB 6199, but
did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing The Family Puppy/Barking Boutique.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6198 and HB 6199, but did not wish
to speak:
Dr. Amy Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of the Huron Valley.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6198 and HB 6199, but did not
wish to speak:
Sarah Devaney, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6198, but did not wish
to speak:
Elizabeth Kunzelman, representing Petland.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6198, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Mike Thorman, representing the Rare Breed Dog Breeder.
Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen.
The Chair laid SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732 before the committee:
392, section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 291, and
section 9b as amended by 2007 PA 79, and by
adding section 7a; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 6199
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled "Dog law
SB 730
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609k.
SB 731
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA
434.
SB 732
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 804.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732, but did not
wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
Lou Grech-Cumgo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 730 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Wendzel.
Representative Wilson moved to report out SB 731 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Wendzel.
Representative Snyder moved to report out SB 732 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Wendzel, Bierlein.
The Chair laid SB 867 before the committee:
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 867 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
SB 867
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor
vehicle service and repair act," by amending
sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33,
and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314,
257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318,
257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and
257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227
and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by
2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 906, SB 907 and SB 908 before the committee:
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 906, SB 907 and SB 908, but did not
wish to speak:
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 906 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 907 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 908 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
SB 906
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-
DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as
amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section
4i.
SB 907
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL
29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154.
SB 908
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4757 and HB 4758.
Representative Aragona moved to report HB 4757 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4758 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5884 and HB 5885.
Representative Wilson explained the changes in the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 5884.
Representative Snyder moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5884. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5884 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5885 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 6:07 PM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, December 10,
2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4224 (Rep. Rogers) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 836 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 837 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 838 (McDonald Rivet).
5. Reported SB 839 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 332 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 333 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Rogers to summarize HB 4224.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4224:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Steve Angelotti, Citizen – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4224:
Cassie Thierfelder, AARP Michigan – Support
Megan Blue, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Lauren Marks, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
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Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Mary Kay Makarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Amanda Klein, American Heart Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4224 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
Pass: Sen. Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet and Anthony to summarize SB 836 to SB 839.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
837 and SB 839:
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
836 to SB 839:
Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
838:
Lauren Marks, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 836 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 837 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 839 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 332 and SB 333.
Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version of SB 332.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 332.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 332 and SB 333:
Christina Hayes, Mothering Justice – Support
Paul Correia, Milliman – Support
Jared Make, A Better Balance – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Luke Shaefer, University of Michigan Institute on Poverty Solutions – Support
Nick Price, Main Street Bakery – Support
Amanda Klein, American Heart Association – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
332:
Brenda Magdasi, Rising Voices – Support
Denzel McCampbell, Progress MI – Support
Molly Sweeney, 482Forward – Support
Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
Christine Swave, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Oppose
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
332 and SB 333:
Amy Belfer, Citizen – Support
Aaliyah Abdul-Mutakallim, Citizen – Support
Kathryn Watkins, Citizen – Support
Sheyla Paredones Medina, Citizen – Support
Kaylee Brookmon-Singer, Citizen – Support
Tenia Denard, Planned Parenthood – Support
Brianna Byany, Citizen – Support
Erica Shekell, Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI – Support
Jennifer Kinne, Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI – Support
Ashlea Phenicie, Citizen – Support
Lauren Edwards, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Support
Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of MI – Support
Beth Berglin, Michigan Transformative Collective – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University of Women of MI – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Kelly Doyle, HIV/AIDS Alliance of MI – Support
Kurtis Fernandez, APIA Vote-MI – Support
Dana Paglia-King, National Association of Social Workers MI Chapter – Support
Amy Zaagman and Ta'Sheena Williams, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of MI – Support
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Kermit Williams, Oakland Forward – Support
Maddie Elliott, Michigan's Children – Support
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support
Harvey Santana, Alliance for Safety and Justice – Support
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Cassie Theirfedler, AARP Michigan – Support
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Art Reyes, UAW – Support
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Valeria Knol, Stellantis – Oppose
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Oppose
Eric Chappell, ABC of Michigan – Oppose
Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Oppose
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Bob Kefgen, MASSP – Oppose
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
John Severson, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Oppose
Angela Ayers, Ford – Oppose
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Alex Houseman, Big I Michigan – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of MI – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 332. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 332 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 333 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1116 (S-1) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1117 (S-1) (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5651 (Rep. Greg VanWoerkom) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5652 (Rep. Jason Hoskins) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5653 (Rep. Alabas Farhat) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss,
Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair passed the gavel to Vice Chair Cavanagh. Vice Chair Cavanagh invited Chair McMorrow and
Senator Damoose to testify on SB 1116 and SB 1117 and the substitutes. Member questions followed.
The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1116. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and
Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1117. The vote was as
follows:
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Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and
Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Vice Chair passed the gavel back to Chair McMorrow.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 1116 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1117 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1116, (S-1), SB 1117 and (S-1):
Dr. Alaina Jackson, Global Detroit – Support
Aubrey Jabour, Northboun PT – Support
Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1116, (S-
1), SB 1117 and (S-1):
Jennifer Hayes, Invest Detroit – Support
Marty Fittante, Invest U.P. – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Assoc. – Support
Warren Call, Traverse Connect – Support
Nikki Devitt, Northern MI Chamber Alliance – Support
The Chair invited Megan Yaskanin with Representative Farhat's office and Jennifer Hayes from Invest Detroit
to summarize House Bills 5651, 5652, and 5653.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5651, HB 5652 and HB 5653:
Jennifer Hayes, Invest Detroit – Support
Nia Batts, Union Heritage – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5651,
HB 5652 and HB 5653:
Danielle McCann, MEDC – Support
Jennifer Hayes, Invest Detroit – Support
Rusty Merchant, The Right Place – Support
Linsay Case Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Warren Call, Traverse Connect – Support
Nikki Dewitt, Northern MI Chamber Alliance – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
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Fred Schaible BRCC@WMU – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Ara Tapouzian, MI Venture Capital Assoc. – Support
Michael Psarouthakis, University of Michigan – Support
Jim Baker, Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund – Support
Marty Fittante, Invest U.P. – Support
Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor Spark – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 5651 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5652 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report HB 5653 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
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 10:00 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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location: the Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1149 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1150 (S-1) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 1160 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 1161 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1162 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1174 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 1158 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 942 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1149 and 1150, and invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1149 and 1150:
Denise Wieck, Moms Demand Action – Support
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Oppose
Nicholas Buggia, NRA – Oppose
Jessica Ojeda, Giffords – Support
Avi Rachlin, Self - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1149-1150:
Ann Anderson, Self – Support
Peggy Judge, Self – Support
Sara Kerai, Self – Support
Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Bradley Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose
Dwayne Gill, End Gun Violence MI – Support
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough League of Women Voters of MI – Support
Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence MI - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1149. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1149 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1150. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1150 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1160 – 1162, and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1160-1162:
Katie Macomber, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Jay Kaplan, ACLU Michigan – Support
Avi Rachlin, Self – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1160-1162:
Katherine Bussard, Self – Oppose
Kelly Doyle, HIV / Aids Alliance of Michigan – Support
Prof. William Wagner, Self – Oppose
Kyle Zawacki, ACLU Michigan - Support
Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1160 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1161 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1162 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1174, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1174:
Terry Sabo, MI Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs – support
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:21 a.m. to 9:22 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1174 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1158-1159, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1158. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1158-1159:
Pam Bushle, Self – Support
Dr. Tom George, MSMS – Oppose SB 1158
Steve Goethel, MAS – Support
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:53 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
With all members present, the Chair continued with testimony regarding SB’s 1158-1159:
Norma DeMott, Self – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1158 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following cards were submitted regarding SB’s 1158-1159:
Frank Venuto, Pro Assurance – Oppose
Sean Bennett, Self – Support
Mark Lipton, Lipton Law – Support SB 1158
Carmine Barone, Self – Support SB 1158
Chad Engelhardt, Center for Truth & Medical Justice – Support SB 1158
Danielle Devine, Corewell Health - Oppose
Duncan Campbell, MI Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons - Oppose
Jon Shiflett, Priority Health – Oppose
Bed Frederick, Memorial Healthcare Owosso – Oppose
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health – Michigan – Oppose
Matthew Sardelli, MD, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose
Bill Sullivan, Michigan Dental Association – Oppose
Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Association – Oppose
Adam Carlson, MI Health & Hospital Association – Oppose
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose
Dr. Andrew Mastay, MI Podiatric Medical Association – Oppose SB 1158
Bryan Huffman MD, President Ottawa County Medical Society – Oppose
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Oppose
Dr. Joseph Junewick, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Oppose
James Mitchiner, MD Washtenaw County Medical Society – Oppose
Paul Bozyk, MD Michigan Thoracic Society – Oppose
Christopher J. Allen MD Saginaw County Medical Society – Oppose
David Ozog, MD Michigan Dermatological Society – Oppose
Karol Zakalik, Oakland County Medical Society – Oppose
Lawrence Handler MD, Macomb County Medical Society – Oppose
Narasimha Gundamraj, MD, Ingham County medical Society – Oppose
Brian Stork, MD Muskegon County Medical Society – Oppose
Dr. Michael Kasotakis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Dr. Rocky Saezz, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Warren Lanphear, MD, Kent County Medical Society – Oppose
Dr. Leah Davis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Katie John, MSU School of Medicine – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Katie John, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine – Oppose
Rob Keller, Kalamazoo Anesthesiology – Oppose
Robert Koswsia, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
Kris Kangas Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Oppose
Colin Ford, MI Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics – Oppose
Alisha Cottrell, Henry Ford Health – Oppose
Christine Shearer, MI Association of Health Plans – Oppose SB 1158
Dr. Therese Mead, MI College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Dr. Eric Reilly, MI Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose
Mary & David Yamamoto, Self – Support SB 1158
Mary Bartlett & Shelly Davis, Self – Support SB 1158
Dr. Halley Crissman, MI Section American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Oppose
Wendy Block, MI Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Grand Meade & Dr. Rachel Klamo, MI Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
Heather Nicholoff, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine - Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 942, and invited Sen. Polehanki to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 942:
Steve Lindley, Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence – Support
Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence Michigan – Support
Nick Buggia, NRA – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 942:
Jessie Ojeda, Giffords – Support
Maya Manuel, SitDown MSU – Support
Aaron Van Langevelde, MI Department of Attorney General - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 942 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
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 3:25 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: