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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB’s 4675 (S-1) and HB 4679 (Rep. Grant) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1106 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 738 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 659 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
5.
Reported SB’s 888-892 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
6.
Reported SB 666 and 667 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 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. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4675 and 4679, and invited Rep. Grant to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4675 and 4679:
Joseph Rivet, Ex. Director State Land Bank Authority – Support
Alan Fox, Ingham Co. Treasurer & Land Bank Chair – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4675 and 4679:
Amanda Tomish, Dodak & Associates, MI Assessors Association – Oppose H 4675
Saif Alsenad, Wayne County - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4675. 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.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of HB 4675 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 4679 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1106, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1106:
Tom Steinbis, Michigan Dental Association – Support
Joseph Sullivan, Legislative Liaison MI Department of Insurance and Financial Services – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1106:
Christine Shearer, MI Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1106. 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. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 1106 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 brought up SB 738, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 738:
Lauren Edwards, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Support
Joseph Sullivan, Legislative Liaison, MI Department of Insurance and Financial Services - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 738:
Sean Stephenson, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association – Oppose
Mary Kay Makarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology & Oncology – Support
Melissa Holmquist, Upper Peninsula Health Plan – Oppose
Nicole Felix, Meridian Health Plan – Oppose
Christine Shearer, MI Association of Health Plans – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 738 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 659, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the (S-1) version.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 659:
Lisa McCraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
Wendy Block, MI Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Amy Drumm, MI Retailers Association – Oppose
Nate Love, Consumer Date Industry Association – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Matt Schwartz, Consumers Reports – Support
Eric Null, Center for Democracy & Technology – Support
Electronic Privacy Information Center – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 659. 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-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-2) version of SB 659 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 888-892, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 888.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 888-892:
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support SB 888
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose SB 888
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Amy Drumm, MI Retailers Association – Oppose SB 888
Wendy Block, MI Chamber of Commerce – Oppose SB 888
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 888. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 888 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 889 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 890 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 891 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 892 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 666 and 667.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report SB 666 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 667 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
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 12:47 p.m.
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Date Adopted by the Committee:
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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1111 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1127 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1128 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5013 (Rep. Rogers) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5435 (Rep. Young) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 5436 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 1151 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 1152 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 1163 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 1164 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 1175 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
12. Reported HB 4728 (Rep. Rogers) with recommendation.
13. Reported HB 5166 (Rep. Young) with recommendation.
14. Reported HB 5167 (Rep. Neeley) with recommendation.
15. Reported HB 5168 (Rep. Edwards) with recommendation.
16. Reported HB 5169 (Rep. Hood) with recommendation.
17. Reported HB 5170 (Rep. Brenda Carter) with recommendation.
18. Reported HB 5171 (Rep. Grant) with recommendation.
19. Reported HB 5172 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation.
20. Reported HB 5173 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
21. Reported HB 4504 (S-1) (Rep. Fitzgerald) with recommendation.
22. Reported SB 1168 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
23. Reported HB 4169 (Rep. Rogers) with recommendation.
24. Reported HB 4170 (Rep. Wozniak) with recommendation.
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair 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 December 4, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 1111.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 1111.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1111:
Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affilate American Colleges of Nurse Midwives – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1111. 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. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 1111 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 invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 1127 and SB 1128.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 1128.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 1128.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1127 and SB 1128:
Disha Patel, Centering Health Institute – Support
Chiquita Brake, Centering Health Institute – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1127 and
SB 1128:
Dr. Halley Crissman, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Megan Blue, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affiliate of American Colleges of Nurse Midwives – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 1127 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1128. 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-1) version of SB 1128 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Emily Collins, of Sen. McMorrow's office, and Amber Mo, of Sen. Cavanagh's office, to
summarize SB 1151, SB 1152, SB 1163, SB 1164, and SB 1175.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1151, SB 1152, SB 1163, SB
1164, and SB 1175:
Elisabeth Smith, Center for Reproductive Rights – Support
Dr. Halley Crissman, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1152 and
SB 1175:
Katherine Bussard, Citizen – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1151, SB
1152, SB 1163, SB 1164, and SB 1175:
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affiliate American College of Nurse Midwives – Support
Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1151, SB
1152, SB 1163, and SB 1164:
Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1151:
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Rogers, Young, and Hope to summarize HB 5013, HB 5435, and HB 5436.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5013, HB 5435, and HB 5436:
Dr. Eric Roath, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5013:
DJ Perry, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan State Chamber – Oppose
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5013,
HB 5435, and HB 5436:
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Katherine Bussard, Citizen – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Dr. Halley Crissman, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affiliate American Colleges of Nurse Midwives – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal Child Health – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5013 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 HB 5435 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 HB 5436 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 SB 1151 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 SB 1152 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. Santana to report SB 1163 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. Wojno to report SB 1164 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, and Geiss
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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 1175 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 invited Rep.(s) Rogers, Hope, and Edwards to summarize HB 4728 and HB 5166 to HB 5173.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4728 and HB 5166 to HB 5172:
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5167 and HB 5168:
Dr. Alex Peahl, University of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4728
and HB 5166:
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5166:
Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4728:
Chip Falahee, Bronson Health – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5166 to
HB 5173:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Dr. Halley Crissman, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
Amanda Klein, American Heart Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4728
and HB 5166 to HB 5173:
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affiliate American Colleges of Nurse Midwives – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4728 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 5166 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report HB 5167 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 5168 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. Santana to report HB 5169 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5170 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 5171 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, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report HB 5172 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. Wojno to report HB 5173 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 invited Rep.(s) Fitzgerald and Rogers to summarize HB 4504, HB 4169, and HB 4170.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 1168.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4594 and SB 1168:
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Brian Gilbert, American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter – Support
Denise Hoffman, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4504 and SB 1168:
Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Oppose
Mack Jones, LARA – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4504:
Katherine Bussard, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4169 and HB 4170:
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Oppose
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Mack Jones, LARA – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1168, HB 4504, HB 4169, and HB 4170:
Sheryl Lozicki and Beth Thayer, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4504.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4504. 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. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of HB 4504 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 SB 1168 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. Santana to report HB 4169 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. Wojno to report HB 4170 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 1:34 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11,
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, Posthumus.
Absent: Reps. Aiyash, Hall.
Excused: Reps. Aiyash, Hall.
Representative Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the Quarterly Report dated December 11, 2024 before the committee.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated December 11, 2024. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lightner moved to approve the Quarterly Report, December 11, 2024. The
motion prevailed 4-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Posthumus.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representatives Aiyash and Hall 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
8:36 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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
Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:30 AM
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 Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5584 and HB 5585 before the committee:
HB 5584
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 4 (MCL
4.414), as amended by 2008 PA 289.
HB 5585
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public
officers financial disclosure act," by amending
sections 3 and 7 (MCL 15.703 and 15.707).
Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5584. Questions and discussion followed.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5584.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ashleigh Schoeninger, representing the Office of Representative Coffia, testified in support
of HB 5585. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish
to speak:
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Roberta Duda MS, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association Retiree Council.
Henry Mayers, representing the Michiganders for Fair & Transparent Elections.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5584. The motion prevailed 6-0-
3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5584 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5585. The motion prevailed 6-0-
3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5585 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:23 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. VanderWall.
Excused: Rep. VanderWall.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6046 before the committee:
HB 6046
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
sections 89 and 89a.
Representative Morse testified in support of HB 6046. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Stork, M.D., representing the Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center, testified in
support of HB 6046. Questions and discussion followed.
Yafinceio Harris, representing himself and peace during war, testified in support of HB 6046.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6046, but did not wish to speak:
Carleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
David Boysen, representing the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
Cathy Tang, representing Every Town for Gun Safety.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health - Michigan.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics.
Ramya Swami, representing Brady United.
Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective.
Dick Kamps, MD, representing himself.
Diane L. Marquess, LPC, representing the Family & Children Services, Kalamazoo.
Jordan Costa, representing Giffords.
Jim Ritsema, representing the City of Kalamazoo.
Leah Davis, DO, representing herself.
Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Donna Secor Pennington, representing the Progressive Democratic Women's Caucus of
Muskegon County.
Christopher Ford, representing Force Detroit.
Emma Peterson, representing the Trinity Health Office of Philanthropy – Muskegon,
Shelby, and Grand Haven.
Jamie Belcher, representing the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention.
Mark Lawrence, representing the City of Lansing.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 6046 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
The Chair laid SB 542 before the committee:
SB 542
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to prescribe the types of opioid antagonists
distributed to certain persons or governmental
entities in this state; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities.
Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 542.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 542, but did not wish to speak:
Greg Swain, representing Fentanyl Fathers.
Paul Myszenski, representing the Center Line Department of Public Safety.
Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Steve Ahles, representing Rotary.
Jim Hudgens, representing New Paths.
Steve Norris, representing the Alliance for Coalition of Health Communities.
Paula Nelson, representing the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 542 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153 before the committee:
HB 5974
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20106, 20109,
20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106, 333.20109,
333.20115, and 333.20161), section 20106 as
amended by 2017 PA 167, section 20109 as
amended by 2015 PA 156, section 20115 as
amended by 2023 PA 209, and section 20161 as
amended by 2023 PA 138, and by adding part
219A.
HB 6152
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.
HB 6153
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109u.
At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order.
Chair Rogers testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153.
At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease.
At 11:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Nicholas Miller, representing Representative VanderWall, testified in support of HB 5974,
HB 6152 and HB 6153.
Dr. Jody Rogers, representing the Kidz Club, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and
HB 6153. Questions and discussion followed.
Ann Marie Ramsey, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB
6153.
Tamara Planter, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153, but
did not wish to speak:
Carleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5974 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 6152 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 6153 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Representative Miller moved to excuse Representative VanderWall from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:38 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 12, 2024
6:18 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
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.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4667, SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167 before the committee:
HB 4665
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," by amending
sections 3 and 4 (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1604), as
amended by 2018 PA 674.
HB 4666
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2011 PA 264, and
by adding sections 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b, and
64c.
HB 4667
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to
38.1674) by adding sections 24c, 24d, and 24e.
SB 165
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," by amending
sections 3 and 4 (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1604), as
amended by 2018 PA 674.
SB 166
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2011 PA 264, and
by adding sections 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b, and
64c.
SB 167
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to
38.1674) by adding sections 24c, 24d, 24e, and
24f.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4665, HB 4666 and HB 4667, but did
not wish to speak:
Ray Sholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees.
Erik Bailey, representing the Michigan State Employees Association.
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing SEIU Michigan.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4665, HB 4666 and HB 4667, but did
not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167, but did not
wish to speak:
Ray Sholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees.
Erik Bailey, representing the Michigan State Employees Association.
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing SEIU Michigan.
Justin Tomei, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167, but did not
wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4665 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4666 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Wozniak.
Pass: Rep. Mueller.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4667 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 165 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 166 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 167 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
The Chair laid HB 6051 before the committee:
HB 6051
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled "An act to
require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on
certain projects; to establish the requirements and
responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders;
to make appropriations for the implementation of
this act; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; to create the prevailing wage fund; and to
prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL
408.1101), as amended by 2024 PA 110.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6051, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Steven Schwerbel, representing WISPA - the Association for Broadband Without
Boundaries.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6051, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan
State Conference.
Mike Schuette, representing the Communication Workers of America.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6051, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Tim Weststrate, representing AT&T of Michigan.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
David Worthhams, representing the Michigan Manufacturing Association.
Matt Groen, representing Comcast.
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association.
Jennifer Greenbur, representing Peninsula Fiber Network.
Joelle Demand, representing the Broadband Association of Michigan.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 6051 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: Rep. Mentzer.
The Chair laid HB 6060 and HB 6061 before the committee:
HB 6060
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending sections 4, 5, 43a, 81d, and 91a (MCL
38.1304, 38.1305, 38.1343a, 38.1381d, and
38.1391a), section 4 as amended by 2010 PA 75,
section 5 as amended by 2018 PA 328, section 43a
as amended by 2017 PA 92, section 81d as
amended by 2023 PA 250, and section 91a as
amended by 2012 PA 359, and by adding sections
69h, 81e, and 81f.
HB 6061
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending sections
1i, 13, 64, and 68 (MCL 38.1i, 38.13, 38.64, and
38.68), section 1i as amended by 2004 PA 33,
section 13 as amended by 2018 PA 682, and
sections 64 and 68 as amended by 2011 PA 264,
and by adding sections 19k and 50b.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6060 and HB 6061, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Nick Claramitaro, representing the Coalition for Secure Retirement.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6060 and HB 6061, but did not wish to
speak:
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Joey Combs, representing SEIU 517M.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6060 and HB 6061, but did not wish
to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 6060 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 6061 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240 before the committee:
HB 6238
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain
actions against an employee under certain
circumstances; to require an employer to post and
notify employees of certain information; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to require the
promulgation of rules; to provide remedies; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 6239
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending sections 29 and 29a (MCL 421.29 and
421.29a), section 29 as amended and section 29a
as added by 2020 PA 258.
HB 6240
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled "Earned
sick time act," by amending the title and sections 2
and 4 (MCL 408.962 and 408.964).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240, but did
not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240, but did
not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 6238 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 6239 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 6240 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
The Chair laid HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625,
HB 5626 and HB 5627 before the committee:
HB 5618
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a),
as added by 1982 PA 524.
HB 5619
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by amending the
title, as amended by 1982 PA 524, and by adding
section 9a.
HB 5620
(Rep. Byrnes)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 18 (MCL 408.488).
HB 5621
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 602
(MCL 37.2602), as amended by 1992 PA 258.
HB 5622
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
sections 241 and 261 (MCL 18.1241 and
18.1261), section 241 as amended by 2012 PA 430
and section 261 as amended by 2020 PA 174.
HB 5623
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 602
(MCL 37.2602), as amended by 1992 PA 258, and
by adding section 202b.
HB 5624
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by adding
section 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5625
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to allow certain employers to obtain a fair
paycheck workplace certificate; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to require the promulgation
of rules; and to prohibit employers that do not
possess a fair paycheck workplace certificate from
claiming to possess a fair paycheck workplace
certificate; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 5626
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 556
(MCL 750.556).
HB 5627
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 801
(MCL 37.2801).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621,
HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Julie Leavitt, representing the South Haven Affiliate of American Association of University
Women.
Kerry Hagy.
Linda Pannuto.
Peggy Younglove.
Leah Monger.
Lynn O'Neil.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621,
HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, but did not wish to speak:
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Nate Love, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, HB 5619 and HB 5620, but did
not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Scott Smith, representing Wyoming.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626
and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5618 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 5619 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5620 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5621 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5622 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5623 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5624 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5625 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5626 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5627 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at
6:28 PM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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, December 12, 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, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4479, HB 4480 and HB 6173 before the committee:
HB 4479
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 12752 (MCL
333.12752) and by adding part 128.
HB 4480
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 12815, 12817, and 12829.
HB 6173
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 92, entitled "Seller
disclosure act," by amending section 7 (MCL
565.957), as amended by 2005 PA 163.
Representative Skaggs testified in support of HBs 4479, 4480 and 6173.
Professor Anthony Kendall, representing Earth and Environmental Sciences and
AgBioResearch at Michigan State University, testified in support of HBs 4479, 4480 and
6173.
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in neutrality of HB 4479 and in
opposition of HB 6173.
Larry Stephens, representing Michigan Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, testified in
support of HBs 4479 and 4480.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4479 and HB 4480, but did not wish
to speak:
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Sydney Hart and Tanya Rule, representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
Seth Phillips, representing the Michigan Resource Standards.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association.
Bill Lievense, representing the Michigan Septic tank Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4479 and HB 4480, but did not
wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6173, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6173, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4479. The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4479 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4480. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4480 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6122 before the committee:
HB 6122
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 5506 and 5523 (MCL 324.5506
and 324.5523), section 5523 as amended by 1998
PA 245; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Zvonko Blazevski, representing the Office of Representative McKinney, and Sydney Hart
and John Olson, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy, testified in support of HB 6122. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6122, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6122 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
The Chair laid HB 6229 and HB 6230 before the committee:
HB 6229
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 43509, 43520, 43522, 43523a,
43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528,
43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535,
43536, and 43540 (MCL 324.43509, 324.43520,
324.43522, 324.43523a, 324.43523b, 324.43524,
324.43525b, 324.43525c, 324.43527a, 324.43528,
324.43529, 324.43531, 324.43532, 324.43532a,
324.43533, 324.43535, 324.43536, and
324.43540), section 43509 as amended by 2010
PA 29, section 43520 as amended by 2024 PA 96,
sections 43522 and 43540 as amended by 1996 PA
585, section 43523a as amended by 2018 PA 3,
sections 43523b and 43527a as added and sections
43524, 43528, 43529, 43531, and 43535 as
amended by 2013 PA 108, section 43525b as
amended by 2016 PA 462, section 43525c as
amended by 2021 PA 6, section 43532 as amended
by 2020 PA 271, section 43532a as amended by
2020 PA 270, and sections 43533 and 43536 as
amended by 2016 PA 463, and by adding sections
503d and 43555a.
HB 6230
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80124 (MCL 324.80124), as
amended by 2012 PA 294.
Representative Beson testified in opposition of HB 6229.
Taylor Ridderbusch, Randy Claramunt and Keith Kintigh, all representing the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HBs 6229 and 6230. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association.
Dave Peterson, representing the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International.
Beebe Frederick, representing the Safari Club International.
Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish
to speak:
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy.
Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the Ruffed Grouse Society.
Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the American Woodcock Society.
Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
George Lindquist, representing the U. P. Whitetails of Marquette County.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not
wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6229 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6230. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 6230 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5923 before the committee:
HB 5923
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11109, 11132, and 11514b
(MCL 324.11109, 324.11132, and 324.11514b),
section 11109 as added by 2018 PA 689, section
11132 as added by 2018 PA 688, and section
11514b as amended by 2022 PA 245.
Jackson Pahle, representing the Office of Representative Miller, and Kevin McNamara,
representing Van Buren Township, testified in support of HB 5923. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jeneen Rippey, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5923.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5923, but did not wish to speak:
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5923, but did not wish to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Kevin Kendall, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association.
Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Mike Wikowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5923. The motion prevailed 6-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5923 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:40 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1173 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1186 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 1079 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 1080 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
5.
Testimony regarding HB 5164-5165 (Rep. O’Neal).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 1173, and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1173:
Porsha Perry, SEIU Local 1 – Support
Robert Soerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB 1173:
Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Oppose
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Assoc. – Oppose
Caleigh Hunt, Michigan Nurses Assoc. – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Assoc. of MI – Oppose
Wendy Block, MI Chamber – Oppose
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW MI State Conference – Support
Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Lance Binoniami, MI Infrastructure & Transportation Assoc. – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
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Eric Chappell, ABC of Michigan – Oppose
Eli Isaguille, MI Regional Council of Carpenters – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support
Tom Clement, Michigan Retailers Assoc. – Oppose
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of MI - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1173 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1186.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB 1186:
Matt Schueller, MI Association of Superintendents & Administrators – Support
Jennifer Smith, MI Association of School Boards – Support
Eli Isaguille, MI Regional Counsel of Carpenters – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1186 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1079 and 1080.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB’s 1079-1080:
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support SB 1080
Jacob Manning, Small Business Assoc. of MI – Oppose
Tom Clement, Retailers Insurance Company – Oppose
Jack Nolish, MDCA – No Position
Matt Schueller, MI Assoc. of Superintendents & Administers – Oppose
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Caleigh Hunt, MI Nurses Association – Support
Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Oppose
Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support
Jennifer Smith, MI Assoc. Of School Boards – Oppose
Wendy Block, MI Chamber – Oppose
Joe Roth, APCIA – Oppose
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
Eric Chappell, ABC of Michigan – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
Dave Worthams, Mi Manufacturing Assoc. – Oppose
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose
Eli Isaguirre, MI Regional Council of Carpenters – Support
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Oppose
Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Oppose SB 1079
Tom Clement, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of MI - Oppose
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 1079 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1080 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5164-5165, and invited Rep. O’Neal to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5164-5165:
Angela Miller, CWA – Support
Charles Daniels, CWA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding HB 5164-5165:
Michael Schuete, Communications Worker CWA – Support
Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support
Bree Anderson, MEDC – Oppose HB 5165
Andrew Kozicki, CWA – Support
MI Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity – Oppose HB 5164
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 12, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, December 12,
2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1131 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1132 (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1133 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:41 a.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, Hertel, Camilleri,
Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink and
Lauwers were excused from the meeting.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 1131.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1131. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki,
Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Support
Tim Gehring, NorthStar Clean Energy – Support
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
Carlee Knott, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Derrell Slaughter, Natural Resources Defense Council – Oppose
Alexis Blizman, Ecology Center – Oppose
Kelly Thayer, Environmental Law and Policy Center – Oppose
Denise Keele, Michigan Climate Action Network – Oppose
John Deluery, Vote Solar – Oppose
Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Oppose
James Gignac, Union of Concerned Scientists – Oppose
Lisa Del Buno, Michigan Clinicians for Climate – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-1) version of SB 1131 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman,
Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1132 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman,
Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1133 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman,
Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang
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 9:49 a.m.
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evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis

Excused: Senator Santana

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:44 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Friday, December 20, 2024, at 12:30 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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The Legislative Council submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Brinks (AC), Singh, Moss, McCann, Victory and McBroom


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 29, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted committee rules.
2. Testimony regarding healthcare costs and retirement security for public workers.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding healthcare costs and retirement
security for public workers:
Katie Kerstetter, Resident
Chris Jenuwine, Shelby Township Fire Department
Ray Sholtz, Michigan Corrections Organization
Cary Johnson, Cotton Correctional Facility
Jennifer Wirrick, Saginaw Transit
Sen. Sue Shink
Claude Gentry, Michigan State Employees Association and Michigan State Police
Todd Simon, Waverly Education Association
Caryn Leonard, Troy School District
Kim Sandefur, Comstock District
William Wolfson, Great Lakes Water Authority
Ken Schroder, Wyandotte Municipal Services
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 12:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2025-2026 Appropriations Committee Rules
2. Reported SB 55 with recommendation and immediate effect
3. Reported SB 56 with recommendation and immediate effect
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin,
Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis, a quorum
was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the 2025-2026 Appropriations committee rules,
the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and committee rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Josh Sefton of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize SB 55 and SB 56 for the committee.
The following cards were tuned in regarding SB 55, not wishing to speak:
Christine Shearer, MI Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer to report SB 55 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, and McMorrow
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Outman, and Theis
Pass: Sen. Huizinga
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Shink to recommend immediate effect for SB
55. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 56 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, and McMorrow
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cavanagh to recommend immediate effect
for SB 56. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from today's meeting.
Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead,
supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourned the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at
12:15pm.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the 2025-2026 Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 23 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Hoitenga, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Local
Government Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Hoitenga
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 23, and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 23:
Keith Pionk, Keith Pionk Real Estate - Support
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Support
Brett Hollandsworth, MI Society of Professional Surveyors – Oppose
Deena Bosworth, MI Assoc. of County Drain Commissioners – Oppose
John Bommarito, MI Land Title Association – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 23:
Ross Gavin, MI Environmental Council – Oppose
Andrea Brown, MI Association of Planning – Oppose
Jen Rigterink, MML – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Assoc. of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Daley was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/25/2025


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was meeting jointly with the Senate Standing
Committee on Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder
and Longjohn.
Absent: Rep. Jenkins-Arno.
Excused: Rep. Jenkins-Arno.
Representative Bollin moved to excuse Rep. Jenkins-Arno from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the Presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget
Recommendations before the committee.
Director Jen Flood and Deputy Director Kyle Guerrant, representing the Michigan State Budget
Office, provided a presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget
Recommendations. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:30 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
11:00 AM
State Room, Heritage Hall,
Capitol Building 323 W
Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933


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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
February 5, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported SB 60 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:10 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 committee rules. 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 rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 60.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 60:
Dr. Mohammad Salameh, Trinity Health Medical Group – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 60:
Bret Marr, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Hospital Association – Support
Kris Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Danielle Devine, Corewell Health – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 60 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
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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 3:19 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 19, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 5, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Adopt 2025-2026 Committee Rules.
2.
Reported SB 24 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
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 Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Civil Rights,
Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 24 and summarized the bill for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 24:
Dean Sheryl Kubiak, Wayne State School of Social Work - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 24:
Anne Kuhnen, MI League for Public Policy, Kids Count Director – Support
Jennifer Peacock, MI Center for Youth Justice – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 24 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:39 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/20/25


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
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
February 5, 2025
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 at 1:30
p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2025-2026 Regulatory Affairs Committee Rules
2. Adopted (S-1) to SB 15 (Sen. Singh)
3. Testimony regarding SB 15 (S-1) (Sen. Singh)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. 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, Singh,
Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs
Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber,
Lauwers, Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.
The Chair welcomed Senator Singh to the Regulatory Affairs committee and invited him to summarize SB 15
and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 15. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber,
Lauwers, Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) substitute was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 15 and (S-1):
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Jayshona Hicks, Director of Legislative Affairs, LEO – No Position
Sean Egan, Deputy Director of Labor, LEO – No Position
Mothering Justice Business Owners: Danielle Atkinson, Kelly Garret, Effie Alofojo – Opposed
Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy - Opposed
Kai Young and Jared Make, Better Balance – Opposed
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – No Position
David Rob, Express Employment Professionals – No Position
Charity Dean, Black Business Association – Opposed
Minority Vice-Chair Sen. Hauck made a motion to bring up HB 4001 and HB 4002 for a vote. Majority Vice-
Chair Sen. Polehanki objected. The Chair made a motion to sustain Sen. Polehanki's objection.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the objection was sustained.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 15:
Robert Sena, Self – Opposed
Jacquelyn Tressler, Self – Opposed
Sara Habbo, Self – Opposed
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Opposed
Art Reyes, UAW – Opposed
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Opposed
Sue Browne, United Steel Workers District 6 – Opposed
Brittany Williams, National Partnership for Women and Children – Opposed
Tim Daman, Lansing Regional Chamber – No Position
Gerald Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers – No Position
Jada Paisley, MI Golf Course Association – No Position
DJ Perry, YWCA Kalamazoo – Opposed
Michael Horvath, Michigan Charitable Gaming Association – No Position
Ann Chafee, Maurers Sanitary Cleaners – No Position
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Opposed
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Opposed
Family Values@Work – Opposed
Kate Hude, Charitable Gaming Association – Neutral
Max Rehn, Self – Opposed
Jennifer Masri, Self – Opposed
Sean Jordan-Case, Self – Support
Miranda Gray-Maldonado, Self – Opposed
Amber Yenkel, Self – Opposed
Rose Wiegand, Self – No Position
Seth Hollen, Self – No Position
Paige Parsons, Self – Opposed
Catherine Pouraville, Self – No Position
Elizabeth Blustein, Self – Opposed
Donna Crew, Self – Opposed
Alexandra Rancont, Self – Opposed
Summer Kowen, Self – Opposed
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Samara Bowling, Self – No Position
Deanne Elms, Self – Support
Emma Swanson, Self – Opposed
Asia Pugh, Self – Opposed
Due to the time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 15:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – No Position
Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce- No Position
Jose Gonzalez, Preferred Flooring – No Position
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – No Position
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – No Position
Rod Kloha, Circle K Services – No Position
Carol Thompson, Anytime Care – No Position
Mitch Albers, Michigan Assoc. for Justice – Opposed
Alyssa Tushman, Michigan Fitness Association – Opposed
Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CFO – Opposed
Rob Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – No Position
Kimberly Rewan, Self – No Position
Elaina Bennett, Self – Support
Gavin Sebert, Self - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 11, 2025


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