evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 632 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4343 (S-1) (Rep. Jennifer Conlin) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 237 (Sen. Hertel), SB 238 (Sen. Victory), HB 4905 (Rep. Farhat) and HB
4906 (Rep. Andrews).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis
and Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 632:
Andrea Ruthenberg, Advance America – Opposition
John Rabenold, Check n' Go – Opposition
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 632:
Charles Roltsch and Nick Miller, Office of Financial Empowerment City of Lansing – Support
John Singleton, Community Choice Financial – Opposition
John Williams, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan – Support
Hank Hubbard, One Detroit Credit Union – Support
Regina Bell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
Rebecca O'Connell, Lake Trust Credit Union – Support
Norman DeLisle, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Support
Martin Carter, Astera Credit Union – Support
Audricka Jacob, Lenawee County Department of Veteran Affairs – Support
Bobby Dorigo-Jones, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
Dwayne Barnes, Detroit Future City – Support
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Eric Hufnagel, Michigan Coalition against Homelessness – Support
Thomas Visco, Michigan Community Action – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 632 and
SB 4343:
Cassie Theirfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 632 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
Pass: Sen.(s) Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4343. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of HB 4343 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 237, SB 238, HB 4905 and HB
4906:
Sens. Kevin Hertel, Roger Victory, and Rep. Joey Andrews – Support
Barbra Comstock, Net Choice – Support
Don Shoemaker, Franklin Partners – Support
Rob Cleveland, Cornerstone Alliance – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4905:
Chokwe Pitchford, Berrien County Commission – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 237, SB
238, HB 4905 and HB 4906:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan LiUNA – Support
Tony Mosesso, ITC – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Opposition
Hillary Kipp, Consumers Energy – Support
Maureen Donahue-Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership – Support
Marc Werner, North Point Development – Support
Rusty Merchant, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan – Support
Noah Smith, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
David Palsrok, DTE Energy – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4816 (Rep. Wilson).
2. Testimony regarding SB 728 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Polehanki and McBroom, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Geiss and Lindsey were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4816:
Rep. Jimmie Wilson – Support
Mark Uhl, Michigan High School Athletic Association – Support
Lance Stone, Detroit Renaissance High School – Support
Lindsay Huddleston, Sport Psychology Solutions – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 728:
Rob Mass, MiLEAP – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/13/24
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location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, Singh, Albert and Damoose


evidence_text:
21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2024
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the State Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2.
2. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
(MILEAP) Office of Early Childhood Education.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink,
Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and
Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 21,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Josh Sefton and Corey Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to give the committee an overview
of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-2. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow,
Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.
Next, the Chair invited Emily Laidlaw, interim director of the Office of Early Childcare Licensing, and Rob
Mass, Legislative Liaison, of .the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
(MILEAP) to give a presentation to the committee.
At 2:05 p.m., Sen. Santana entered the meeting.
Next, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Shink, to reconsider the vote on
Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and vote was reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-2. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported
by the Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 2:40 p.m. Without objection, the
committee was adjourned.
Approved: 04/10/2024
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Huizenga and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittee –

Military, Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:54 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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 Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Governor's
Recommendation:
Rachael Eubanks, State Treasurer, Department of Treasury
Senators Albert, Cherry, and Bayer asked questions pertaining to the presentation and the Executive
Recommendation.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Governor's
Recommendation:
Juanita Sarles, Revenue Sharing, Department of Treasury
Senators Cherry, Bayer and Klinefelt asked questions pertaining to the presentation and the Executive
Recommendation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to
adjourn the committee at 3:42 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6,
2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri,
Huizenga and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Stephanie Beckhorn, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Community Development Financial
Institutions.
Elissa Sangalli and Jennifer Hayes, Michigan CDFI Coalition – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald
Rivet, to adjourn the committee at 3:55 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6,
2024
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus.
Absent: Rep. Aiyash.
Excused: Rep. Aiyash.
Speaker Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 13, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated March 6th, 2024.
Speaker Tate moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated March 6th, 2024. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Speaker Tate moved to excuse Representative Aiyash from the meeting. There being no objection
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
8:38 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Labor Committee was meeting jointly with the House Appropriations
Subcommittee on Labor, Economic Development, and Lifelong Learning.
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Andrews and Mueller joined the committee remotely.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare
crisis.
Emily Laidlaw and Robert Mass, representing MI LEAP, testified to the presentation on
combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathy Szenda Wilson, representing PULSE at Upjohn, Andy Richards, representing Duncan
Aviation, Bronwyn Drost, representing Southwest Michigan First, Carrie Anderson,
representing Morning Star Child Care, Alex Andrews, representing Talent First, and Carrie
Rosingana, representing Capital Area Michigan Works!, testified to the presentation on
combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Bennett, Katie Dunlap, and Roshni Shokar, representing Wonderschool, testified to the
presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis.
Tyler Huntey, representing Huntey's Cluibhouse, testified to the presentation on combating
Michigan's childcare crisis.
Matt Gillard, representing Michigan's Children, testified to the presentation on combating
Michigan's childcare crisis.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 10:31 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Pohutsky offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Hill moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 225 and SB 226 before the committee:
SB 225
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
SB 226
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
5519b.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 226, but did not wish to speak:
Sydney Hart and Chris Ethridge, representing the Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 225 and SB 226, but did not wish to
speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 225 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 226 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Amy McMillian, Director of the Huron Clinton Metropark Authority, and Leona Medley,
Director of the Joe Louis Greenway Project, gave a presentation from the Huron Clinton
Metropark Authority. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 10:49 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5207 (Rep. Stechloff).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5208 (Rep. Morse).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5209 (Rep. Breen).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5210 (Rep. Hoskins).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5211 (Rep. Conlin).
6. Testimony regarding HB 5212 (Rep. Morgan).
7. Testimony regarding HB 5213 (Rep. Tsernoglou).
8. Testimony regarding HB 5214 (Rep. Pohutsky).
9. Testimony regarding HB 5215 (Rep. O’Neal).
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 Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5207-5215 and invited Rep. Stechloff to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215:
Stephanie Jones, MI Fertility Alliance – Support
Tammy Myers, Self – Support
Leah Zeintek, Self – Support
Nkenge Browner, Mothering Justice – Support
Genevieve Mornon, Right to Life Michigan – Oppose
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
Jorie Dugan, The Center for Reproductive Rights – Support
Melissa Neckers Esq., Self – Support
Molly B. Moravek, Self – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215:
Patience Griswold, ThemBeforeUs.com – Oppose
Linda Kingston, Self – Oppose
Polly Crozier, GLAD – Support
Katherine Bussard, Self - Oppose
The following cards were submitted by those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215:
Jane A Bassett, Basset Murray Law Group – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Family Law Section of State Bar – Support
Ellen Keyt, MI Psychological Assoc. – Support
Ginanne Brownell, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support
Alex Kramer, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support
Matthew Friedman, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support
Stephanie Kruez, Heritage Action for America – Oppose HB’s 5207 – 5208
LGBTG+Section State Bar of Michigan – Support – HB’s 5207, 5208-5215
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
Lee Roosevelt, American College of Nurse – Midwives Michigan – Support
Megan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program - Support
Cherish Paksa, MFA – Support
Laura Muysenberg, MFA – Support
LeAndrea Fisher, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support
Kevin O’Neil, Self – Support
Eric Portenga, Self – Suport
Shaki Rambarran, MOASH – Suport
Dr. Lis Regula, Men Having Babies – Support
Lynne Spencer, Self – No Position
Dr. Mili Thakur, Genome Ally – Support
Margaret York, Family Equality – Support
Barbara Collura, Resolve: The National Infertility Assoc – Support
Ellen Keyt, MI Psychological Assoc. – Support
LGBTQ+ Law Section State Bar of MI – Support
Linda Kingston, Self – Oppose
The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network – Oppose
Them Before Us – Oppose
William Wagner and Katherine Bussard – Oppose
Rachel Lang, Self – Support
Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys – Support
Dr. Marianne Melnik, Corewell Health – support
ACLU Michigan – Support
Center for Reproductive Rights – Support
True.Women’s Health – Support
Richard Vaughn, Self – Support
Emily Murray Joseph, Self – Support
Sarah Poellerito, Self -Support
Elena Tanner, Allian Health – Support
Emma Giuliani, The Fertility Center – Support
Valerie Shavell, The Fertility Center – Support
Kara Krol, Corewell Health – Support
William Dodds, The Fertility Center – Support
Paula Amato, American Society for Reproductive Medicine – Support
Cortney Welz, Self - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/14/2024


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections & Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 1:45 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and Outman

Excused: Senator Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel and McCann

Absent: Senators Camilleri, Damoose and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections & Judiciary – Thursday, March 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 13, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 14, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, March 13, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy – Wednesday, March 13, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Oversight – Wednesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 14, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:53 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, at
1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 663 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 687 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 504 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
4. Presentation regarding the Michigan Geological Survey on Carbon Sequestration.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
663:
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Kelly Turner, Potato Growers of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 663 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Hauck offered amendments #1 and #2 to SB 687.
The Chair invited Sen. Hauck to summarize amendments #1 and #2 to SB 687.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the Hauck amendment #1 to SB 687. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose,
Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Bayer
Pass: Sen.(s) Singh and Shink
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the Hauck amendment #2 to SB 687. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki,
Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Bayer
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, amendments #3 and #4 to SB 687.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the McCann amendment #3 to SB 687. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the McCann amendment #4 to SB 687. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to report SB 687, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, and Hauck
Nays: Sen.(s) Outman and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McDonald Rivet to summarize SB 504.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 504:
Jason Griffin, Hemlock Semiconductor – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
504:
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce – Support
Matt Felan, Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance – Support
Tony Stamas, Midland Business Alliance – Support
Chris Iannuzzi, Consumers Energy – Support
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The Chair invited Autumn Haagsma, Director of the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and
Education and the Assistant Director of the Michigan Geological Survey, to give a presentation regarding the
Michigan Geological Survey on Carbon Sequestration.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:49 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 14, 2024
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 1:45 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:59 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 29, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive Budget
Recommendation:
Director Heidi Washington & Kyle Kaminski, Department of Corrections – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:49 p.m.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Thursday, March 7,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel and McCann, a quorum was not present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Denise Donohue, Ed Noyola, County Road Association – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Bryan Budds, MDOT – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Damoose and Bumstead were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to
adjourn the committee at 4:18 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 11,
2024
5:30
PM
Sterling Heights High School, School Commons
12901 15 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48312
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette.
Representative Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair and Representative Shannon made opening remarks.
The Chair laid a series of presentations on the school counselor and school psychologist
shortage in Michigan before the committee.
David Meengs, Chief Academic Officer for Warren Consolidated Schools, gave an overview
presentation on the school counselor and psychologist shortage. Questions and discussion
followed.
Lauren Mangus, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, Terri
Tchorzynski, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association, and Diana Wheatley,
representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, gave a presentation
together on the shortage of school counselors and psychologists in Michigan. Questions and
discussion followed.
Todd Distelrath, Principal of Chippewa Valley High School, gave a presentation on the
shortage of school counselors and psychologists. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education, gave a presentation
of the shortage of school counselors and psychologists.
Representative Churches moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Paquette from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 7:00 PM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126 before the committee:
HB 5124
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5125
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA
165.
HB 5126
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by
2016 PA 549.
Representative Lightner and Representative Bollin testified together in support of HB 5124,
HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussion followed.
Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys
Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions
and discussion followed.
Julie Risner, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126.
Mike Hirst, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126.
The Chair laid HB 5271 before the committee:
HB 5271
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of
chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA
229.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5271. The motion prevailed 8-0-
5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5271 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Bezotte, Harris.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, BeGole.
The Chair laid HB 5431 before the committee:
HB 5431
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful
imprisonment compensation act," by amending
sections 2, 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 691.1752, 691.1754,
691.1755, and 691.1757), section 7 as amended by
2020 PA 43.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5431. The motion prevailed 8-
1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5431 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, Harris.
Pass: Reps. Filler, BeGole.
The Chair laid HB 5182 and HB 5183 before the committee:
HB 5182
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 116
(MCL 750.116).
HB 5183
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16f
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16f), as amended by
2000 PA 498.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5182 and HB 5183, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Barb Farrah with GCSI, representing the City of Detroit and Detroit Police Department.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5182. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5182 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5183. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5183 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:55 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Tsernoglou offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5550 and HB 5551 before the committee:
HB 5550
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 951a and 952
(MCL 168.951a and 168.952), as amended by
2018 PA 190.
HB 5551
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 22c and 24b
(MCL 168.22c and 168.24b), section 22c as added
by 1995 PA 261.
Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 5551. Questions and discussion followed.
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in support of HB 5551.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5551.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Representative Tsernoglou, Erin Schor, and Adam Fracassi, representing the Michigan
Department of State, testified in support of HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 11:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5550 and HB 5551, but did not
wish to speak:
Sheri Ritchie, representing the Pire Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair
Elections, Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance, and Mid-Michigan Women for
Conservative Values.
The Chair laid HB 5146 before the committee:
HB 5146
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
treatment grant program and pilot program for
providing treatment to veterans with traumatic
brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to require the
promulgation of rules; and to create certain funds.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5146 with the recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:09 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5527 and HB 5528 before the committee:
HB 5527
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 19 (MCL
29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by
adding section 19b.
HB 5528
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1319.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 5527, (H-2), HB 5528 and (H-1).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528, but did not wish
to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education -- with
MDHHS edits.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5527. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5527 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5528. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5528 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5529 before the committee:
HB 5529
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5529 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5421 before the committee:
HB 5421
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 2
(MCL 445.572), as amended by 1998 PA 473.
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5421.
At 10:53 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:54 PM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order.
Tom Emmerich and Nick testified in support of Questions and discussion followed.
Susan Collins testified in support of
Jerry Griffen testified in opposition to Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5421, but did not wish to speak:
Chuck Riegle, representing the TOMRA.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Conan Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
There being no further business before the committee, Majority Vice Chair Liberati adjourned
the meeting at 11:15 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: April 23, 2024


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 285 (Sen. Polehanki).
2. Testimony regarding SB 744 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:39 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 285. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285:
Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Support
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition
Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition
At 1:56 p.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri left the meeting.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 744. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 744:
Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 744:
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/19/24
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4183 (Rep. Roth).
2. Testimony regarding SB 716 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Victory, and
Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Bellino and
McBroom were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Mindy Fernandes, Legislative Director for Rep. Roth, to summarize HB 4183.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4183:
John Russell, Twin Bay British Car Club – Support
Dr. Fred Stoye, Twin Bay British Car Club – Support
Beth Stoner Wiegand, Twin Bay British Car Club – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4183:
Bruce Wiegand, Twin Bay British Car Club – Support
David Handsor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize SB 716.
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The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
716:
David Handsor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 19, 2024
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location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024,
at 12:00 noon, in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer,
Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
Chris Matus, Director of Government Relations in the Office of the Wayne County Executive – No
Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Swavil Williams, Citizen – No Position
Olivia Lovett, Citizen – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Demetrius Howard, Citizen – No Position
Tanysha Jackson, Citizeb – No Position
At 12:15 p.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga entered the meeting.
At 12:16 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting.
At 12:18 p.m., Sen. Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
At 12:19 p.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Byrd – Support
William McCoy, Citizen – Support
At 12:26 p.m., Sen. Lana Theis left the meeting.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Lardell Spratt, Former Juvenile Justice Counselor in Wayne County – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Steven Johnson, Former Juvenile Justice Administrator in Wayne County – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Gregory Skipper, Director of the Berrien County Juvenile Center – No Position
At 12:42 p.m., Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet entered the meeting.
At 12:52 p.m., Sen. Roger Hauck left the meeting.
At 12:55 p.m., Sen. Rick Outman left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m.
At 1:38 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Michigan Public Service Commission – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024,
at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald
Rivet, Theis and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Polehanki, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony
Anthony Estell, Executive Director, Office of Retirement Services
Venessa Keesler, CEO, Launch MI
Emily Mohr and Adrea Truckenmiller, Innovation Collaborative at MSU
At 1:00 p.m., Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet entered the meeting.
At 1:08 p.m., Sen. Mary Cavanagh entered the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh,
to adjourn the committee at 1:30 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Aragona.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Aragona.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 366 before the committee:
SB 366
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 165, entitled "An act to
authorize the public service commission to
establish and enforce gas safety standards; and to
provide penalties for violations thereof," by
amending section 11 (MCL 483.161), as amended
by 1992 PA 11.
Senator McCann testified in support of SB 366. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Scripps, chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission; Reka Holley-Voelker;
governmental liaison for the Michigan Public Service Commission; and David Chislea,
director of the Gas Safety and Operations Division at the Michigan Public Service
Commission, testified in support of SB 366 and gave a power point. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Aragona from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:23 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
3:41 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak,
Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Campaign Finance Network before the
Committee.
Nick Pigeon, Executive Director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, gave a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
4:04 PM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Nick Gewirtz
Acting Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Liberati offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 249 before the committee:
SB 249
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20904, 20912,
20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904,
333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and
333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as
amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as
amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as
added by 1990 PA 179.
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 249. Questions and discussion followed.
Matthew Sahr and Montgomery Nye, both representing the Michigan Professional Fire
Fighters Union, testified in support of SB 249.
Representative Prestin testified in support of SB 249. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 249, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.
Terry Chesney, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 249, but did not wish to speak:
Christy Snitgen, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee:
HB 4927
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to designate the month of April of each year
as Chaldean and Assyrian Heritage Month.
Representative Arbit explained the proposed substitute (H-4) for HB 4927.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4927. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4927 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:26 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5392 and HB 5534 before the committee:
HB 5392
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA
199.
HB 5534
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to require the supreme court to analyze
certain trial court costs and revenue sources; and
to develop legislative proposals to change trial
court funding.
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of
HB 5392 and HB 5534. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5392 and HB 5534, but did not wish
to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5534, but did not wish to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5392. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fink offered the following amendment to HB 5392:
1. Amend page 4, line 10 by striking out all of enacting section 1.
Representative Fink moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5392. The motion did not prevail
5-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5392 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5534. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5534 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
10:54 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5394 before the committee:
HB 5394
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 10120 (MCL
333.10120), as amended by 2023 PA 101.
At 12:04 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:05 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat called the committee back to order.
Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 5394. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:09 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat laid the committee at ease.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Price testified in support of HB 5394.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5394, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Secretary of State.
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan.
Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
12:11 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 728 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 669 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 670 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 728:
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 728 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 669 and SB 670:
Sens. Ed McBroom and Jeremy Moss – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 669 and
SB 670:
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 669. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 670. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 669 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 670 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/24/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 237 (S-5) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 238 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4905 (Rep. Farhat) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4906 (S-3) (Rep. Andrews) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis
and Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 237 and
SB 238:
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4905,
HB 4906, SB 237 and SB 238:
Barbara Comstock, Net Choice – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 237. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to report the (S-5) version of SB 237 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 238 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 4905 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4906. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-3) version of HB 4906 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/15/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 633 (S-3) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 634 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 635 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 638 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 637 (S-2) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 636 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4579 (S-4) (Rep. Price) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 4580 (Rep. Brabec) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 4131 (S-2) (Rep. Liberati) with recommendation.
10. Reported HB 4213 (S-1) (Rep. Morse) with recommendation.
11. Reported HB 4101 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 633:
Mark Ashley, Delta Dental – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 633, SB
634, SB 635, SB 636, SB 637, and SB 638:
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
Jon Shiflett, Priority Health Plan – Support
Gregg Conley, Get Insured – Support
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The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of SB 633.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 633. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 635.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 635. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 636.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 636. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 637.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 637. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Santana
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-3) version of SB 633 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 634 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 635 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 636 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Pass: Sen. Santana
The motion failed and the bill was not reported.
The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 636 was reported. Without
objection, the vote was reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 638 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 1:25 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:27 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 636 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-2) version of SB 637 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579:
Lee Roosevelt, Michigan Affiliate American College of Nurse Midwives – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579
and HB 4580:
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579,
HB 4580, and HB 4131:
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4580,
HB 4131, and HB 4213:
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579,
HB 4580, HB 4131, and HB 4213:
Michigan Behavioral Health and Wellness Collaborative – Support
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Michigan Association of Substance Addiction Providers – Support
Alan Bolter, CMH Association of Michigan – Support
Grant Meade, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
DJ Perry, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-4) version of HB 4579.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-4) version of HB 4579. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of HB 4131.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4131. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4213.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4213. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-4) version of HB 4579 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4580 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-2) version of HB 4131 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of HB 4213 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4101:
Evie Sweeney, APTA-MI – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to report HB 4101 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 20, 2024
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Singh, Bumstead and Theis

Excused: Senator Shink


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 603 (Sen. Chang) and SB 604 (Sen. Moss).
2. Adopted (S-1) substitute to SB 603 (Sen. Chang)
3. Adopted (S-1) substitute to SB 604 (Sen. Moss)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and
McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 603 and SB 604:
Erin Schor and Adam Fracassi, MI Dept. of State – Support
Joe Rozell, Oakland Co. Director of Elections – Support
Melanie Macey and Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Chris Thomas, Former Director of Elections, State of Michigan – Support
Quentin Turner, Common Cause – Support
Paula Bowman, MI League of Women Voters – Support
Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 603 and
SB 604:
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Ilana Beller, Public Citizen Democracy Campaign – Support
Kevin Johnson, Election Reformers Network – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Elections; Mid-MI Women for Conservative Values – Opposition
Nicholas Occhipinti, MI LCV – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 603. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 604. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 20, 2024
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:03 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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 Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive Budget
Recommendation:
Ashley Steffen, Peter Manning, Joseph Potchen, and Danielle Hagaman-Clark, Department of Attorney
General – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 6, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 546 (Sen. Hauck) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 789 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 702 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber,
Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair Moss invited Minority Vice Chair Hauck to explain SB 546.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 546:
Dan Eichinger, Ferris State University – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 546:
David Marvin, Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report SB 546 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Chair Moss invited Senator Irwin to explain SB 789 and (S-1) substitute.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 789:
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David Marvin, Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Anthony Tomey, The Tomey Group – Support
Chad Wing, Easterm MI University – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 789. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report the (S-1) version of SB 789 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Chair Moss invited Chris Young with Sen. Singh's office explain (S-1) substitute to SB 702.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 702. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 702 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 8, 2024
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