location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
12:30 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 12:32 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:43 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee:
HB 4065
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," by amending section 182 (MCL
32.582).
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4065 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5678 before the committee:
HB 5678
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 217d, 803e,
803f, 803i, 803j, 803k, 803l, 803n, 803o, and 804
(MCL 257.217d, 257.803e, 257.803f, 257.803i,
257.803j, 257.803k, 257.803l, 257.803n,
257.803o, and 257.804), section 217d as amended
by 2006 PA 562, section 803e as amended by 2020
PA 51, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681,
section 803i as amended by 2011 PA 74, sections
803j, 803k, 803n, and 803o as amended by 1999
PA 183, section 803l as amended by 2000 PA 77,
and section 804 as amended by 2019 PA 88.
Substitute (H-1) for HB 5678 was adopted at the February 15th, 2022 meeting.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5678, but did not wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 5678 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:44 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:46 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5565 before the committee:
HB 5565
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7b
(MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5565. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coleman offered the following amendment to HB 5565 (H-1):
1. Amend page 3 line 22 by striking out all of subdivision (b) and inserting:
(b) "Veteran" means that term as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL
35.61.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5565. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to report HB 5565 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Rogers, Anthony.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at
12:49 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Hall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5538 before the committee:
HB 5538
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to
promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by regulating
the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling
of, and the installation of certain security devices
at, certain public or private school buildings or
additions to those buildings and by regulating the
construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of,
and the installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school purposes;
to define the class of buildings affected by this act;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for
the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2
(MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1
as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as
amended by 2002 PA 627.
Representative Cambensy and Michael Livendale, representing the Design-Build Institute of
America, testified in support of HB 5538. Questions and discussion followed.
Stephen Smith, representing AIA, testified in opposition to HB 5538. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ron Brenke, representing ACEC Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5538. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5538, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Escamilla, representing Byce and Associates.
Carl Baxmeyer, representing Wightman.
George Kacan, representing Wightman.
Stan Skopek, representing Byce and Associates.
Brandon Penrod, representing the K12 Finance Colab.
Paul Kaiser, representing the Westfield Washington Schools.
Tricia Robinson, representing the Buchanan Community School District.
Dan Remenap, retired superintendent from Thornapple Kellogg School district.
Chellie Broesamle, superintendent of Jonesville Community School district.
Pat Kreger, a retired school superintendent.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5538, but did not wish to speak:
Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Jan Culbertson, representing AIA.
Rami Haddad, representing Johnson Controls.
Danian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors of Michigan.
Ryan Roth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers.
Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
The Chair laid HB 5695, HB 5696 and HB 5726 before the committee:
HB 5695
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
HB 5696
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
502 (MCL 436.1502), as amended by 2020 PA
112.
HB 5726
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending section
15 (MCL 409.115).
Representative Wendzel and Representative Young testified in support of HB 5695, HB 5696
and HB 5726. Questions and discussion followed.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in
support of HB 5695, HB 5696 and HB 5726. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:04 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Brenda Carter and Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5859 before the committee:
HB 5859
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to establish a learning loss recovery grant
program; to establish a learning loss recovery
fund; to provide for certain grants; to prescribe
conditions for the use of grant funds; to prescribe
for the use of money in the learning loss recovery
fund; to provide for the administration of the
learning loss recovery grant program; to provide
for the administration of the learning loss recovery
fund; to prescribe certain powers and duties of
certain state officers, agencies, and departments;
and to make appropriations to the learning loss
recovery fund.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5859. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander and Karie Denig testified in support of HB 5859.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5859, but did not wish to speak:
Ben DeGrow, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Diana Prichard, representing Americans for Prosperity.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5859, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:34 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 1, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 672 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon,
Schmidt, Wozniak, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 672. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, Wozniak, McCann, Brinks,
McMorrow, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 672:
Nicole Nystrom, Mastercard – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Opposed
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 672 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, and Wozniak.
Nays: Sen.(s) McCann, Brinks, McMorrow, and Bullock.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 672. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 8, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 1, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 1,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted (S-1) substitute and testimony regarding SB 925 (Sen. Bizon).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 925. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 925:
Sen. John Bizon – Support
Rep. Julie Alexander – Support
Karie Denig, Resident – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 925:
Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center – Support
Peter Spadafore, Middle Cities Education Association – Opposition
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/08/22
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations

Subcommittees –

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

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 9, 12:00 noon, or immediately following session, March 16, and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 9, March 16, and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursdays, March 3, 8:30 a.m. (CANCELLED), and March 10, 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 8, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 3, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 3, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 3, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:19 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 1, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 1,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.
At 12:06 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Hollier, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 15, 2022 and February 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2023 budget:
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2023 budget:
Ed Noyola & Denise Donohue, County Road Association of Michigan – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:34 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Beeler, Martin,
Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Beeler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5761 before the committee:
HB 5761
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property
assessed clean energy act," by amending section
15 (MCL 460.945).
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 5761 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman,
Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
9:07 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2022.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 821 before the committee:
SB 821
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled "An act to
provide for the incorporation by 2 or more
municipalities of certain authorities for the
purpose of providing emergency services to
municipalities; to provide for the powers and
duties of authorities and of certain state and local
agencies and officers; to provide for certain
condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to
provide for the levy of property taxes for certain
purposes; and to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies," by amending the title and section 9
(MCL 124.609), the title as amended by 2011 PA
261 and section 9 as amended by 2006 PA 652,
and by adding section 9a.
Martin Johnston, representing Senator Schmidt, testified in support of SB 821. Questions and
discussion followed.
Bryan Graham, from Young, Graham and Wendling, and Jeffrey Aronoff , from Miller
Canfield, testified in support of SB 821. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 821, but did not wish to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 5287 before the committee:
HB 5287
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 370 and 719
(MCL 168.370 and 168.719), section 370 as
amended by 2014 PA 94 and section 719 as
amended by 2018 PA 120.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5287 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5287, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
At 12:15 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:16 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte called the committee back to order.
The Minority Vice Chair laid HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737, HB 5738 and HB 5739 before
the committee:
HB 5735
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1935 PA 78, entitled "An act to
establish and provide a board of civil service
commissioners in cities, villages, and
municipalities having full-time paid members in
the fire or police departments, or both; to provide
a civil service system based upon examination and
investigation as to merit, efficiency, and fitness for
appointment, employment, and promotion of all
full-time paid members appointed in the fire and
police departments and respective cities, villages,
and municipalities; to regulate the transfer,
reinstatement, suspension, and discharge of
officers, fire fighters, and police officers; to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section
12 (MCL 38.512), as amended by 1986 PA 155.
HB 5736
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to
create a county department of veterans' affairs in
certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and
duties; to create the county veteran service fund
and to provide for contributions to and
expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the
powers and duties of the soldiers' relief
commission in those counties," by amending
section 1 (MCL 35.621), as amended by 2016 PA
420.
HB 5737
(Rep. Kuppa)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to
authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers
and duties of county and regional parks and
recreation commissions; and to prescribe the
powers and duties of county boards of
commissioners with respect to county and regional
parks and recreation commissions," by amending
section 14 (MCL 46.364), as amended by 1994 PA
84.
HB 5738
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1913 PA 90, entitled "An act
authorizing and empowering the boards of
supervisors of counties to purchase, acquire by
condemnation, accept gifts and devises of real
estate for, and to improve and maintain public
parks and zoological gardens, airports and landing
fields, and to contribute to the improvement and
maintenance of public parks and public zoological
gardens, airports and landing fields, owned or held
in trust by cities, villages or townships or used for
the benefit of the public; to authorize the making
of reasonable rules and regulations relative to the
public use of park property; and to provide
penalties for violations of such rules and
regulations," by amending section 6 (MCL
123.66).
HB 5739
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1911 PA 211, entitled "An act to
compel owners of private cemeteries in cities to
keep the same enclosed with a suitable fence to
prevent encroachment of live stock," by amending
section 2 (MCL 128.102).
Representative Calley, Representative Howell and Representative Kuppa testified in support
of HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737, HB 5738 and HB 5739. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:28 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte laid the committee at ease.
At 12:29 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737, HB 5738
and HB 5739, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5735 and HB 5739, but did not wish
to speak:
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5735, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:30 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, March
2, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 871 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4451 (S-1) (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 538 (Sen. Lauwers).
4. Testimony regarding SB 795 (Sen. Hertel).
5. Testimony regarding SB 796 (Sen. Nesbitt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers,
Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bullock was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt, and Eric Morris of HNTB, to summarize SB 871.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 871:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 871 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 871. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4451.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4451:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4451. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of HB 4451 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4451 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Theis to summarize SB 875.
The Chair invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize SB 538.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 538:
Rob Yeager, FedEx Corporation – Support
Sean Hammond, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 538:
Tim Ehlert, Amazon – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Hertel and Nesbitt to summarize SB 795 and SB 796.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 795 and SB 796:
Nathan Trail, Supernal – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 795 and
SB 796:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position
Sean Hammond, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 9, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in
room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 697 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5080 (S-2) (Rep. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5081 (S-2) (Rep. Coleman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 783 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 784 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 846 (Sen. Santana).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 697, offered an (S-1) version to the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 697:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 697. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 697 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 697 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5080 and 5081, offered an (S-2) version to each bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5080-5081:
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber - Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Chamber of Commerce - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5080. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5080 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5080 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5081. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5081 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5081 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 783 and 784, offered an (S-1) version to each bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 783-784:
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
David Buick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Judy Allen, MI Townships Assoc. – Support
Jonathan Green, City of Jackson – Support
Tim Poxson, American Legion Department of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 783. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 783 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 783 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 784. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 784 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 784 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 846 and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bill via Zoom.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 846:
Bruce Simpson, Ombudsman, City of Detroit – Support
Ms. Meeshun Murchison, Citizen – Support
Alvin Horhn, City Assessor, City of Detroit – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
David Buick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
Fred Schaible, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Support
Tim Poxson, American Legion Department of Michigan - Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/15/2022


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 9, 12:00 noon, or immediately following session, March 16, and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 9, March 16, and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 10, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 8, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:24 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 2, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga, Irwin and McCann,
a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's Department of State's
FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendation.
Cindy Paradine, Department of Stste – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:16 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 3, 2022
2:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee:
HB 5682
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81,
81a, and 82 (MCL 750.81, 750.81a, and 750.82),
section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87, section 81a
as amended by 2012 PA 366, and section 82 as
amended by 1994 PA 158.
The Chair explained the proposed substitute. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5682. The motion prevailed 5-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak:
John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health System.
Brett Marr, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5732, HB 5772, HB 5773 and HB 5569 before the committee:
HB 5732
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
1201 (MCL 436.2201).
HB 5772
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 181
(MCL 600.181), as amended by 2016 PA 292.
HB 5773
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL
257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382.
HB 5569
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county
officers," by amending section 77 (MCL 51.77), as
amended by 1982 PA 313.
Representative Martin and Representative Brann testified in support of the bills. Questions
and discussion followed.
At 2:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order.
Chair Mueller testified in support of his bill.
At 2:12 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease.
At 2:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Members asked Representative Brann additional questions.
Matt Saxton and Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association, testified in
support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5732, HB 5772, HB 5773 and HB
5569, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Sheriff Chris Swanson, representing Genesee County.
Sheriff Murphy, representing Livingston County.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting
at 2:42 PM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 3, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Reps. Alexander, Clemente.
Excused: Reps. Alexander, Clemente.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 247 before the committee:
SB 247
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2212c (MCL 500.2212c), as added by 2013 PA 30,
and by adding section 2212e.
Jamie Callahan, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 247.
Dr. Jerome Seid, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology, testified in
support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Paul Bozyk, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of SB
247. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Nita Kulkarni, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of SB
247.
Dr. Jessica Heselschwerdt, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians,
testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed.
Diane Dehaven, representing herself as a patient advocate, testified in support of SB 247.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 247, but did not wish to
speak:
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 247, but did not wish to speak:
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Evie Zois Sweeney, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, Michigan
Chapter.
Dr. Jeff Frederick, representing the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association.
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP Michigan.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
Sarah Cook, representing the Michigan Outpatient Cardiovascular Association.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5713
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018
PA 182.
HB 5714
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
HB 5715
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section
16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section
16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233.
HB 5716
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520d
(MCL 750.520d), as amended by 2012 PA 372,
and by adding section 219g.
HB 5717
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16l
and 16y of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l and
777.16y), section 16l of chapter XVII as amended
by 2016 PA 150 and section 16y of chapter XVII
as amended by 2006 PA 655.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716
and HB 5717, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5713 to the Committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to refer House Bill No. 5714 to the Committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 5715 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to refer House Bill No. 5716 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5717 to the Committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fink moved to excuse Representatives Alexander and Clemente from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:32 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 3, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives LaFave and Aiyash joined the committee remotely.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Cody Norton, Large Carnivore
Specialist, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, regarding Michigan black bear
biology, management, living with bears and the surrogate sow program. Questions and
discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:14 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 3, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5664 before the committee:
HB 5664
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 9 (MCL 421.9).
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5664 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5664, but did not wish to speak:
Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency.
The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion with MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman.
MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman testified to the issues the committee has been discussing
regarding MIOSHA. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:55 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 3,
2022
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4912 and HB 5804 before the committee:
HB 4912
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16215, 16283,
16286, 16287, 16288, 18802, 18805, 18811,
18812, and 18814 (MCL 333.16215, 333.16283,
333.16286, 333.16287, 333.16288, 333.18802,
333.18805, 333.18811, 333.18812, and
333.18814), section 16215 as amended by 2019
PA 140, sections 16283, 16286, and 16288 as
added by 2016 PA 359, section 16287 as amended
by 2017 PA 22, section 18802 as amended by
2000 PA 22, section 18805 as amended by 1982
PA 353, section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA
406, and section 18812 as amended by 1982 PA
337, and by adding sections 18811a, 18818,
18819, and 18829; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 5804
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 18818.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4912. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander and Representative Bezotte testified in support of HB 4912 and HB
5804.
Dr. Jeff Adams and Dr. Marie Hopfensperger, representing themselves, testified in support of
HB 5804. Questions and discussion followed.
Cheryl Good, representing Dearborn Family Pet Care, testified in support of HB 5804.
Questions and discussion followed.
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States, testified in support
of HB 5804. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Marcy McKeithen, representing Veterinarian Private Practice, testified in opposition to
HB 5804.
Dr. Akshay Verma, representing Behavior and Rehabilitation - Humane Society of the Huron
Valley, testified in support of HB 5804.
John Tramontana, representing the Michigan Veterinarian Medical Association, testified in
opposition to HB 5804. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Michael Thome, representing Agricultural Veterinarians, testified in opposition to HB
5804.
Dr. Dwight McNally, representing Veterinarian Private Practice, testified in opposition to HB
5804. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Alexander returned to answer questions pertaining to HB 5804.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5804, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Joseph Dobesh, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4912 (H-4) and HB 5804, but did not
wish to speak:
Hank Vaupel, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5804, but did not wish to speak:
Vittorio Nastasi, representing the Reason Foundation.
Barbara Hodges, representing the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Society.
Del Chenault and Angelique Reynoso, representing the American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Mark Cushing, representing the Animal Policy Group.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lilly adjourned the meeting at
11:59 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 5274 (Rep. Meerman).
2.
Testimony regarding HB 5275 (Rep. LaGrand).
3.
Testimony regarding HB 5276 (Rep. Hertel).
4.
Testimony regarding HB 5277 (Rep. Hoitenga).
5.
Testimony regarding HB 5278 (Rep. Carter).
6.
Testimony regarding HB 5279 (Rep. Camilleri).
7.
Testimony regarding HB 5280 (Rep. Fink).
8.
Testimony regarding HB 5534 (Rep. S. Johnson).
9.
Testimony regarding HB 5594 (Rep. Hornberger).
10.
Reported HB 4974 (S-1) (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11.
Reported HB 4798 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12.
Reported SB 691 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak,
Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and 5594, and invited Rep.(s) Meerman and LaGrand to
summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and 5594:
Cindy VanderKodde, Citizen – Support
Emily Schab, Bethany Christian Services, via Zoom, - Support
Erica Hammel, Citizen – Support
Christyne Kadlitz, Citizen - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and
5594:
Karla Ruest, Michigan County Social Services Association – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
The Chair brought up HB's 4974and 4798, and invited Nick Capone, of Rep. Filler's office to summarize the
bills and (S-1) versions
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4798 and 4974:
Gabrielle Dresner, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Heath B. Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Michael Christy, Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4974. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4974 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4974 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4798. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4798 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4798 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 691.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 691:
Jared Holt, The Home Depot – Support
Chris Cameron, Silent Observer – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association / USA-IT – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Peter Langley, MI Petroleum Association / MI Association of Convenience Stores - Support
Matt Minor, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Jill Skutar, Michigan Trucking Association – Support
Dan Leaman, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
Steve Japinga, United to Safeguard America From Illegal Trade Coalition
Matt Saxton, Exec. Director, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 691 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 691. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, Vice Chair VanderWall moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/10/2022


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
3, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5261 (Rep. Hammoud) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5262 (S-1) (Rep. Hammoud) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5263 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5264 (Rep. Hornberger) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 811 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding HB 4880 (Rep. Hauck).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair announced that HB 4654 was being removed from the meeting's agenda.
The Chair offered, and summarized, the VanderWall amendment to HB 5262.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5261,
HB 5262, HB 5263, and HB 5264:
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 5261 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5261. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the VanderWall Amendment to HB 5262. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 5262, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5262 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5263 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5263. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 5264 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5264. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 811 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 811 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Alex Porrett, of Rep. Hauck's office, to summarize HB 4880.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4880:
Dr. Abigail Skallerud, American Physical Therapy Association Michigan – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4880:
Bret Marr, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Sam Olsen, Michigan Athletic Trainers Society – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 743 (Sen. Schmidt), SB 744 (Sen. Chang), SB 745 (Sen. Zorn) and SB 746
(Sen. Chang).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5291 (Rep. O'Malley).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen.(s) Chang, Zorn and Schmidt to summarize Senate Bills 743, 744, 745, and 746.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 743, SB 744, SB 745 and SB
746:
Paul LaMarre, Port of Monroe – Support
Kyle Burleson, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority – Support
Simone Sagovac, Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition– Support
Gabriel Schneider, Northern Strategies 360/NMC – Support
Michael P. Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Kevin Cotter, Fisher Companies – Support SB 743-744; Neutral on SB 745, Opposed to SB 476.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 743, SB
744, SB 745 and SB 746:
Mike Spence, Southeast MI Council of Governments – Support
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Erin Kuhn, West MI Shoreline Regional Development Commission – Support
Jeff Hagan, Eastern U.P. Regional Planning – Support
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Troy Hagon, MDOT – Support
Jerry Wuorenmaa, Western U.P. Planning and Development Region – Support
Greg Ward, Port of Monroe – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 746:
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association, MI Aggregates Assoc. – Opposed
The Chair invited Eric Chappel, of Rep. O'Malley's office, to summarize HB 5291.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5291:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Troy Hagon, MDOT – Support
Jeff Hagan, Eastern U.P. Regional Planning – Support
Jerry Wuorenmaa, Western U.P. Planning and Development Region – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Erin Kuhn, West MI Shoreline Regional Development Commission – Support
Kevin Cotter, Fisher Companies – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Lauwers was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 17, 2022
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

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

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


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

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

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, March 9, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Community Health/Human Services – Wednesday, March 9, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 9, 12:00 noon, or immediately following session, March 16, and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 9, March 16, and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 10, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 15, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Transportation and Infrastructure – Wednesday, March 9, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:30 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 210 before the committee:
HR 210
(Rep. Outman)
A resolution to affirm our commitment to the
inalienable rights of parents to direct the education
of their children.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 210. The motion prevailed 7-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman testified in support of HR 210. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HR 210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
The Chair laid HB 4810 and HB 4811 before the committee:
HB 4810
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1279g
(MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.
HB 4811
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b
(MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4810. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4810 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4811. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4811 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4810 and HB 4811, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association.
Deanna Green, representing the Michigan Association for College Admission
Counseling.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:25 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Brenda Carter,
Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. Camilleri.
Excused: Rep. Camilleri.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee:
HB 5777
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1705.
Representative Ben Frederick, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5777 and introduced Frida
Morrison, Michigan Spokesperson for Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids-
Kindergarten Ready (LEAD-K), who testified in support of HB 5777 and submitted written
testimony. Questions followed.
Mary Mitchell testified in support of HB 5777.
Rosemary Langevin testified in support of HB 5777.
Danny McDougall, PhD, CSC, Chair of the Sign Language Studies Department at Madonna
University, testified in support of HB 5777. Questions followed.
Dr. Michael M. McKee, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at the Institute for Healthcare Policy
and Innovation at the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5777.
Julie Rae Smario testified in support of HB 5777.
Kyah Kitchen, a Case Manager at Deaf Community Advocacy Network (C.A.N.!) and
representing LEAD-K, testified in support of HB 5777.
Dr. Casey Stach AuD, Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Michigan Audiology
Coalition, testified in opposition to of HB 5777.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5777, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Shon Halacka, representing the Cued Speech*;
Daniel Seraphinoff, President of the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chapter*;
Sidney Kraizman, representing Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chapter*; and
Jeffery Astrein, Chair of the Hearing Loss association of America Michigan State
Association*.
*Submitted written testimony.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Annie Urasky, Director of the Division on Deaf, Deaf/blind and Hard Hearing in the
Michigan Department of Civil Rights*;
Jerome Reide, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights*;
Lori Earls, representing LEAD-K*;
Chris Hench, representing parents of deaf children; and
Peter Dale*:
*Submitted written testimony.
Sheryl Y. Kennedy, Ph.D., Legislative Liaison in the Office of Public and Governmental
Affairs of the Michigan Department of Education, individuals submitted a card in support of
HB 5777, but did not wish to speak:
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, and submitted written
testimony, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, Policy Strategist, for the American Civil Liberties Union ACLU; and
Natasha Abner, Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of
Michigan.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but did not wish to
speak:
Carol Kuplicki;
Barry Morrison;
Todd Morrison;
Kevin Morrison;
Michael Morrison;
Judy Ann Lowie;
Daniel Kuehn;
Nicholas Meloche;
Angela Battani;
Tim Hudkins;
Gloria Hudkins
Glen Newcomb;;
Robin Wilson;
Heather Wilson;
Scott Powers;
Peppy Stuckless;
Tana Dewitt;
Diana Snider;
Lawrence Etkie;
Teddy Dorsette III;
David Sharpe;
Melody Sharpe;
Denise Mayer;
Chris Schultz;
Patricia Schultz;
Mike Colombo;
Kelly Wyse;
John Patrick;
Edward Weir;
Jules Crapko;
Gina Colombo;
Roman Imielowski;
Cheryl Wakeman;
Nancy Gingery;
Frannie Brandow;
Nancy McCall;
Mark Farrington;
Julie Kramer;
Natalie Grupido;
Dara Winright;
Miranda Ireland-Kennedy;
Matthew Whitfield;
Laura LaBudde;
Neal McKenzie;
Lallitca Clayton;
Jill Maxwell;
Greg Frohriep;
Dylan Secord;
Sandria Graham;
Debbie Woodman;
Dianne Kinnee;
Victor Battani;
Danny Kennedy, JR;
Debora Solomon;
Darlene Weir;
Sherry Buzzelli;
Joyce LaHaye;
Darlene Lewis;
Harry Lewis;
Elizabeth MaKowski;
Madonna Newcomb;
Card Cottrell;
Haley Gordy;
Pam Growth;
Bonnie Eiermann;
Heather Golob;
Melissa Stanton;
Delia Castillo;
Alvin Shaw;
Monica Imielowsk;i
Amanda Bogart;
Jodi Seres;
Debra Morrison;
Alan McCall;
Marian Loge;
Rosie Lambert;
Tom Saylor;
Carol Jensen;
Marcy Colton;
Nancy McKenzie;
Raad Hakim;
Michelle Osternout;
Lucas VanDalen;
Jennifer Wickman;
Diana Campbell;
Jennifer Marshall;
Shelly Chu;
Steven Chu;
Ashley Hursin;
Jason Reidel;
Andrea Reide;l
Sarah Shaw;
Ann Nose;
Judy Vernon;
Gerald Vernon;
Tammy Delikta;
Tracey Bauer;
Stevie Naeyaert;
Pamela Growth;
Michael Tioran;
Peggy Ostrander;
Amy Plumridge;
Theresa Plumridge;
Bethany McLain;
Janet Carter;
Norman Smith;
Grace McCoy;
Rosina Switras;
Chris Riley;
Tyrus Hudkins;
Carenlee Phillips;
Tina Takocs;
Rebecca Lozar;
Alexandria Gemmill;
Suzanne Johnson;
Rebecca Claman;
Keith Lozar;
Pat Riley;
Tara Marshall;
Tommy Saylor;
Caroll Sclorff;
Christine Carter;
Mel Frelich;
Peggy Frelich;
Cindy Smolinski;
Wally Jones;
Judy Shepard;
Katie Dreyer;
Samantha Hanser-Maynard;
Ryan Brown;
Kay Torigian;
Megan Seipke-Brown;
Heather Worthington;
Mary Klein;
Tyrus Hudkins;
Denise Wecker-Seipke;
David Seipke;
Sandra Peterson;
Amanda Costa;
Cheryl Airgood;
Kathleen Mitchell;
Alonzo Hursin;
Patricia Hursin;
William Miracle;
Shaylee Kales;
Roy Peterson;
Theresa Miracle;
Yuilette Parks;
Lindsey McGlinch;
Aliehs Zepke;
Margaret Yellin;
Zachary Maccani;
Wendie Dillehay;
Melanie Jackson;
Kara Brown;
Camiron Andrews;
Laura Bommarito;
Christina Pear;
Cynthia Dees;
Jason Rozman;
Virginia Virkler;
Elizabeth Szymanski;
Alina Maccani;
Louise Lee;
Tim Weeks;
April Enlert;
Janet Ruggirello;
JoAnna Royer;
David Panzlav;
Brenda Bachman;
Sherry Bowman;
Connie Sue Davis;
Tamara Rothermel;
Gretchen Sells;
Jackie Peek;
Erik Nimmo;
Maureen Anthony;
Martin Dale-Hench;
Peter Dale;
Helen Hench;
Brendan Krett;
Mary G Klein;
Dorie Barkey;
Deborah Broomham;
Kim Propst;
Julie Heck;
Samie Maccani;
Alison Kreft;
Kid Black Fedio;
Joan Black;
Dennis Kraft;
Berna Sorscher;
Mary Pirkola;
Tom Humenchick;
Bonnie Brown;
D. Sofia Gravlin;
Christine Mieloch;
Lori Sutter;
Janis Duchnicki;
Heba Schwebke;
Ashley Wegers;
Hildegard Biele;r
Erin Dennis;
Amy Mitroff;
Connie Forest;
Willie Forest;
Mitch Holaly;
Ted Morgan; and
Gina Morgan.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5777, but did not wish to
speak:
Dr. Tiffany Inman Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition;
Dr. Chelsea Conrad Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition;
Dr. Nicole Velander, Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition;
Dr. Erica Bennett Au.D, PhD, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition;
Dr. Brittany Finkler, Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition;
Donna Sorkin, representing the American Cochlear Implant Alliance;
Brandi Griffin, representing the University of Michigan Hearing Rehabilitation
Center;
Shannon Seraphinoff, representing Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Michigan Audiology Coalition; and
Helen Kraizman.
Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:21 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation on Michigan Judiciary's Electronic
Filing System - Implementation and Funding (MiFILE).
Michael H.R. Buckles, representing the Michigan Creditors Bar Association, gave a
presentation on MiFILE to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), gave a presentation
on MiFILE to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509 before the committee:
HB 5501
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," by amending sections 5 and 20
(MCL 257.1805 and 257.1820), section 5 as
amended by 2006 PA 107 and section 20 as added
by 2021 PA 52.
HB 5508
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
8379 and 8396 (MCL 600.8379 and 600.8396),
section 8379 as amended by 2000 PA 93 and
section 8396 as added by 1994 PA 12.
HB 5509
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 682, 907, and
909 (MCL 257.682, 257.907, and 257.909),
section 682 as amended by 2021 PA 50, section
907 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 909
as amended by 2000 PA 94.
Representative Clements, Representative Puri and Jean Souliere, representing BusPatrol
LLC, testified in support of HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5509, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Bruce Timmons, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509, but
did not wish to speak:
Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals
Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509, but
did not wish to speak:
Katrina Morris, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation.
Mac Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation and Management
Institute.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:27 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5766 before the committee:
HB 5766
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending section 9 (MCL 333.27959).
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 5766. Questions and discussion
followed.
Michael Yocum, representing the Oakland Schools, testified in support of HB 5766.
Questions and discussion followed.
Allison Arnold, representing Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
5766. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5766, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA.
Dan Jarvis, representing Michigan Family Forum.
At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:53 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order.
The Minority Vice Chair laid HB 5871 before the committee:
HB 5871
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and
333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA
648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10.
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5871.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5871, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
At 10:56 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5477 before the committee:
HB 5477
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to regulate the preparation, distribution, and
sale of kratom products; to prohibit the
preparation, distribution, and sale of adulterated or
contaminated kratom products; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to prescribe fines and
penalties; and to provide remedies.
Representative Outman moved to refer HB 5477 to the Committee on Rules and
Competitiveness. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Mueller.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:58 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Carra.
Excused: Rep. Carra.
Representatives Berman and Clemente joined the committee remotely.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5750 before the committee:
HB 5750
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 907 and 909
(MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as
amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as
amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections
2c, 627c, and 907b.
Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 5750 to the Committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 9-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5734 before the committee:
HB 5734
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled "An act to
authorize highway officials to close roads under
construction, improvement or repair, or any
portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being
constructed or repaired; to require such officials to
place in good repair and to mark by proper signs
suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads,
which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable
barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end
of such roads or portions of roads which are thus
closed and at the intersections thereof with other
roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers
located and placed hereunder; and to provide a
penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof,"
by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by
adding sections 1a and 1b.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Eisen called the committee back to order.
Representative O'Malley, joined by William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, both
testified in support of HB 5734. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5734, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Eisen laid the committee at ease.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5568 before the committee:
HB 5568
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 224 (MCL
257.224), as amended by 2018 PA 656.
Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed.
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 5568.
Questions and discussion followed.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Carra from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
11:27 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov