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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5834 and HB 5835 before the committee:
HB 5834
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7103, 7105,
7106, 7401, 7403, 7403a, 7451, 7453, and 7455
(MCL 333.7103, 333.7105, 333.7106, 333.7401,
333.7403, 333.7403a, 333.7451, 333.7453, and
333.7455), section 7103 as amended by 1988 PA
60, section 7105 as amended by 1993 PA 80,
section 7106 as amended by 2021 PA 60, section
7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as
amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7403a as added
by 2010 PA 354, section 7451 as added by 1988
PA 139, section 7453 as amended by 2024 PA 18,
and section 7455 as amended by 2024 PA 19.
HB 5835
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m
(MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
Chair Breen testified in support of HB 5834 and HB 5835.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5834 and HB 5835, but did not wish
to speak:
Susan Lanstra, representing the State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues of
Michigan.
Bonnifer Ballard, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5834. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5834 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wozniak, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5835 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wozniak, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman.
The Chair laid HB 5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839, HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB
5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB
5852, HB 5853, HB 5854, HB 5864, SB 515, SB 516 and SB 517 before the committee:
HB 5836
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2023 PA
205.
HB 5837
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 21d to chapter VIII.
HB 5838
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 18e of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2020 PA
361.
HB 5839
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 451
(MCL 750.451), as amended by 2016 PA 338.
HB 5840
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 462g
(MCL 750.462g), as amended by 2017 PA 53.
HB 5841
(Rep. Xiong)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending the heading
of chapter LXVII and sections 13, 159g, 167,
411j, 448, 449, 450, 451, 451a, 451c, 452, 454,
455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 462, and 520m
(MCL 750.13, 750.159g, 750.167, 750.411j,
750.448, 750.449, 750.450, 750.451, 750.451a,
750.451c, 750.452, 750.454, 750.455, 750.456,
750.457, 750.458, 750.459, 750.460, 750.462, and
750.520m), section 13 as amended by 2015 PA
210, section 159g as amended by 2022 PA 174,
section 167 as amended by 2014 PA 199, section
411j as amended by 2019 PA 171, section 448 as
amended by 2002 PA 45, sections 449 and 462 as
amended by 2002 PA 46, section 450 as amended
by 2014 PA 326, section 451 as amended by 2016
PA 338, section 451a as amended by 2017 PA 195,
section 451c as amended by 2017 PA 34, sections
452, 455, 456, 457, 458, and 460 as amended by
2014 PA 331, section 454 as amended by 2002 PA
672, section 459 as amended by 2016 PA 485, and
section 520m as amended by 2014 PA 459; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5842
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA
identification profiling system act," by amending
section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2023 PA
302.
HB 5843
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 2, 13a, and
18k of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2, 712A.13a, and
712A.18k), section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 113,
section 13a as amended by 2022 PA 200, and
section 18k as amended by 2014 PA 458.
HB 5844
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 73, entitled "The juvenile
facilities act," by amending section 5a (MCL
803.225a), as amended by 2001 PA 90.
HB 5845
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled "Youth
rehabilitation services act," by amending section
7a (MCL 803.307a), as amended by 2001 PA 85.
HB 5846
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5129 (MCL
333.5129), as amended by 2016 PA 70.
HB 5847
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth
class city act," by amending section 1 of chapter
XI (MCL 91.1), as amended by 2018 PA 499.
HB 5848
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Gaming Control and Revenue Act," by amending
section 7c (MCL 432.207c), as amended by 2019
PA 158.
HB 5849
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3801
(MCL 600.3801), as amended by 2014 PA 387.
HB 5850
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 5r (MCL 722.115r), as added by
2017 PA 256.
HB 5851
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.
HB 5852
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 62, entitled "Human
trafficking notification act," by amending section
3 (MCL 752.1033).
HB 5853
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending section 2
(MCL 28.722), as amended by 2020 PA 295.
HB 5854
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
906 (MCL 436.1906), as amended by 2008 PA
218.
HB 5864
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16w
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16w), as amended by
2016 PA 486.
SB 515
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 27c
of chapter VIII (MCL 768.27c), as added by 2006
PA 79.
SB 516
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 27b
of chapter VIII (MCL 768.27b), as amended by
2018 PA 372.
SB 517
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 462g
(MCL 750.462g), as amended by 2017 PA 53.
Melissa Palepu and Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney
General, testified together in support of HB 5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839, HB 5840,
HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 5854, HB 5864, SB 515, SB 516 and SB 517.
Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Moore, representing the Sanctum House, testified in support of HB 5836, HB 5837,
HB 5838, HB 5839, HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846,
HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 5854, HB 5864,
SB 515, SB 516 and SB 517.
Irene Faziani, representing the Sanctum House and herself as a survivor, testified in support
of HB 5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839, HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB
5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB
5853, HB 5854, HB 5864, SB 515, SB 516 and SB 517.
Robin Bolz, representing Unsilenced Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, testified in support of HB
5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839, HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB
5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB
5854, HB 5864, SB 515, SB 516 and SB 517. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839,
HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848,
HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 5854, HB 5864, SB 515, SB 516 and
SB 517, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Rita O'Brien, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5837, but due to the
time constraints was unable to speak:
Amanda Slingerland, representing Unsilenced.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839,
HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848,
HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 5854, HB 5864, SB 515, SB 516 and
SB 517,
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Ryan Leonard, representing Unsilenced.
Jasmine Miller, representing Unsilenced.
Esther Leonard, representing Unsilenced and Battle Creek Anti Human Trafficking
Coalition.
Susan Lanstra, representing the State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues of
Michigan.
Sara Morley LaCroix, representing the Kalamazoo Area Anti Human Trafficking
Coalition.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5836, HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839,
HB 5840, HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848,
HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 5854 and HB 5864 but did not wish
to speak:
Carrie Strohkirch, Chair and President, representing The State Public Affairs Committee
(SPAC) for the Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues.
Jamie Roberts, representing Unsilenced Battle Creek.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Leathan Schluckbier, representing Unsilenced Battle Creek / Kalamazoo.
Ed Bolz, representing Unsilenced.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5837, HB 5838, HB 5839, HB 5840,
HB 5841, HB 5842, HB 5843, HB 5844, HB 5845, HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 5854 but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Senator Bayer, Cindy Brown, representing the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and
Brian Martin, representing Law Enforcement, testified together in support of SB 515, SB 516
and SB 517. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 515, SB 516 and SB 517, but did not
wish to speak:
Sgt. Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 5864.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5836 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5837. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5837 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5839 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5840 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5841. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5841 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5842 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5843 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5844 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5845 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5846 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5847 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5848 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5849 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5850 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5851 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5852 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5853. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5853 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5854 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5864 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 515. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 515 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 516. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 516 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 517. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 517 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
12:07 PM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 705 and HB 5542 before the committee:
SB 705
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to
require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and
abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid
therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101),
as amended by 2022 PA 215.
HB 5542
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to
require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and
abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid
therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101),
as amended by 2022 PA 215.
Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, and Beth Wanless, representing Zillow,
testified in support of SB 705 and HB 5542.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 705, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors.
Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers.
Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 705 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette,
Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:16 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5695 before the committee:
HB 5695
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109p.
Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5695. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette,
Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall, joined by Captain Matt Dwyer, Chief Kevin Edmund, and Deputy
Commissioner Derek Hillman, testified in support of HB 5695. Questions and discussion
followed.
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services, testified with a
neutral position on HB 5695. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5695, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southwest Michigan Council of Governments.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Chief Ryan Allen, representing the Orion Township Fire Department.
Ryan Monroe, representing the City of Roseville.
Chief Dave Piche, representing the Independence Township Fire Department.
Fire Chief Matthew Covey, representing the Springfield Township Fire Department.
Craig Puckett, representing the Conference of Western Wayne.
Joshua Mosher, representing the Northern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Johnny Menifee, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Fire Chief Teressa Robinson, representing the City of Ferndale Fire Department.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Amanda Bright McClanahan, COO, representing the City of Dearborn.
Henry Yanez, representing the City of Sterling Heights.
Darrell Stamper, representing the City of Westland Fire Department.
Joseph Gicioch, City Manager of Ferndale.
Mark Vanderpool, City Manager of Sterling Heights.
Jared Willman, representing Battle Creek Fire Department.
Fire Chief Edwin Miller, representing the City of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department.
Fire Chief Teresa Robinson, representing the City of Ferndale.
Fire and Emergency Services Chief Ken Chapman, representing the City of Romulus.
Supervisor Tony Farhat, representing Lake Township.
Supervisor Susan Och, representing Leland Township.
Supervisor Bruce Pearson, representing Addison Township.
Supervisor Nicole Blonshine, representing Blair Township.
Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, representing Canton Township.
Supervisor Gary Wall, representing the Charter Township of Waterford.
Delta Charter Township.
Supervisor Beth Friend, representing East Bay Township and Grand Traverse Metro Services
Authority.
Supervisor Brandon Gabriel, representing Frederic Township.
Supervisor Gerad Himebaugh, representing Fremont Township.
Supervisor Jack Curtis, representing Charter Township of Oxford.
Supervisor Kurt L. Heise, representing the Charter Township of Plymouth.
Supervisor Richard Raffaelli, representing Shelby Township.
Supervisor Matthew Covey, representing the Springfield Township Fire Department.
Fire Chief Stephen Portis, representing the City of Taylor.
Fire Chief Kevin Wilseck, representing the City of Utica.
Ed Klobucher, representing the City of Hazel Park.
Chief David Brogan, representing the City of Dearborn Heights.
Chief Robert Jennison, representing the City of Livonia.
Chief Randy Keen, representing Garden City Fire Department.
Chief Dawn Carson, representing the City of East Lansing.
Chief Joseph Murray, representing the City of Dearborn.
Fire Chief Mike Hamel, representing Meridian Township.
Manager Brenda Mays, representing Wayland Area EMS.
Fire Chief Darrell Stamper, representing the City of Westland.
EMS Chief Loy Lack, representing the City of Lansing.
Chief Frank Pierce, representing Shelby Township.
Chief Jim Tuller, representing Traverse City.
Fire Chief Keith Anderson, representing the City of Trenton.
Executive Director Russell Adams, representing Lapeer County EMS.
Chief Johnny Menifee, representing the City of Southfield.
Greg Lelito, representing Madison Heights Fire Department.
Christino Simon, representing the Shelby Township Fire Department.
Robert Jennison, representing Livonia Fire and Rescue.
Dawn Carson, representing the East Lansing Fire Department.
Al Young, representing the City of Taylor Fire Department.
David Kwapis, representing the Brandon Fire Department.
Raymond Bruning II, representing Iosco County EMS.
Paul Schoen, representing Three Rivers Fire Department.Pat McRae, Charter Township of
Redford
The following person submitted a card in opposition HB 5695, but did not wish to speak:
Martin Erskine, representing the Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5695 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at
1:08 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 962 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 975 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 976 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 981 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding HB 5736 (Rep. Mentzer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 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 November 7, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 962. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 976. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 981. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 962, SB 975, SB 976, and SB
981:
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 962, SB 975, and SB 981:
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Millwrights and Carpenters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 962:
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-2) version of SB 962 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. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 975 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 the (S-2) version of SB 976 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. Cavanagh to report the (S-2) version of SB 981 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 welcomed the following individuals to testify regarding HB 5736:
Rep. Mentzer – Support
Eric Phillips, USW – No Position
Rich Helgren, USW – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB 5736:
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Jayshona Hicks, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:16 a.m..
Date adopted by committee: 12/05/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1022 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4177 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5817 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5818 (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 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, Huizenga, and Theis, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 1022.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 1022.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1022. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
At 12:36 p.m., Sen. Camilleri arrived at committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 1022
was adopted. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the vote was reconsidered.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
1022:
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Michigan Credit Union League – Oppose
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Angela Ayers, Ford Motor Company – Oppose
Dick Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Eric Chappell, ABC of Michigan – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Mike Frederick, Michigan Ground Water Association – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1022. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Theis
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 1022 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 and Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Rep. Tyrone Carter to summarize HB 4177, HB 5817, and HB 5818.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4177, HB 5817 and HB 5818:
Brendan Johnson, Oakland County Commissioner – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4177, HB 5817, and HB 5818:
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Neil Barclay, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History – Support
Elana Rugh, Detroit Historical Society – Support t
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4177 and HB 5817:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report HB 4177 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 5817 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5818 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Theis
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.
Date adopted by committee: 12/04/24
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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
November 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5600 (Rep. Rheingans) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 406 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 406 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2024-8.
5. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2024-11.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:08 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,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Ryan Bartholomew of Rep. Rheingans office to summarize HB 5600 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 5600:
Kyle Zawacki, ACLU of Michigan - Support
The following individuals turned in cards regarding HB 5600:
Mike McCoy, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Support
Erik Rodriguez, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe – Support
Dorie Rios, Nottawasepi Huron Band of Potawatomi – Support
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Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cavanaugh, to report HB 5600 to the floor
with recommendation that the bill pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga and Outman
Nays: Sen. Theis
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Irwin, to recommend immediate effect for
HB 5600. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
The Chair summarized the (S-1) version of SB 406 for the committee.
The Chair invited Sen. Cavanagh to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 407 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB’s 406-407:
Rob Mass, Legislative Director, MiLEAP – Support
The following individuals turned in cards regarding SB’s 406-407:
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Stephanie Szymas, Grand Rapids Community College – Support
Gabriel Schneider, Northwestern Michigan College – Support
Sean Gehle and Autumn Outman Trinty Health Michigan - Support
Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Dr. Nerita Hughes, Bay College – Support SB 406
Frank Foster, North Center MI College, Mott CC, Bay De Noc – Support SB 406
Lindsay Case Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support SB 406
Dr. Mike Gavin, Delta College – Support
Dr. Scott Ward, West Shore Community College – Support
Ryan Ferrins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network – Support
Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Reginal Chamber – Support
Megan Blue, Michigan Health & Hospital Association – Support
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Onjila Odeneal, TICAS – Support
Kirk Kramer, St. Clair Community College – Support
Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
406, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Sen. Albert
The motion passed, and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report SB 406 (S-1) to the floor
with recommendation that the bill pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Outman and Theis
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Hertel, to recommend immediate effect for SB
406 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
407, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Sen. Albert
The motion passed, and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 407 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that the bill pass, the vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Outman and Theis
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 407 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
The Chair invited Corey Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize Legislative Transfer Request 2024-8
and Legislative Transfer Request 2024-11.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding Legislative Transfer Requests 2024-8
and 2024-11:
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Depart of Corrections – Support
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-8. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Sen. Albert
The motion passed, and the legislative transfer request was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-11. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh,
Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Sen. Albert
The motion passed, and the legislative transfer request was adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting, supported by Sen. Klinefelt. Without objection,
Sen. McDonald Rivet was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the committee at 2:59 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5231 (Rep. Weiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5232 (Rep. Young) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5233 (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5234 (Rep. Scott) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5269 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 943 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 944 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 946 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 947 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Damoose and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McDonald Rivet
was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233, HB
5234 and HB 5269:
Rep. Regina Weiss – Support
Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5231,
HB 5232, HB 5233, HB 5234 and HB 5269:
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Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
John Severson, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public School Community District – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT - MI – Support
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5269:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5231 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5232 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 11:16 a.m., Sen. Ruth Johnson entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5233 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5234 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5269 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 943. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 944. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 946. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 947. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and Damoose.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 943 and SB 944:
Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 947:
Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 946:
Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 943, SB 944, SB 946 and SB
947:
Dr. Pamela Pugh and Dr. Sue Carnell, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Dr. Cassandra Ulbrich – No Position
Gary Miron, Western Michigan University – No Position
Michael Van Beek, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Hon. Buzz Thomas, MAPSA – Opposition
Josh Cowen – No Position
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 943, SB 944,
SB 946, and SB 947:
Dan Quisenberry and Laura Carpenter, MAPSA – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 943, SB
944, SB 946 and SB 947:
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition
John Severson, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public School Community District – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
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Mike Frederick, East Shore Leadership Academy, Oakland Academy, Berrien Spring Public Schools,
Vestaburg Community Schools, Uplift MI School – Opposition
Danielle Sirianni, Landmark Academy – Opposition
Jason Mancini, Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers – Opposition
Megan DeKraker, National Heritage Academies – Opposition
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Moneak Parker, Detroit Voice for School Choice – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 943 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 944 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 946 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 947 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/10/2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5717 (Rep. O’Neil) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:22 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5717 and invited Rep. O’Neil to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5717:
Sgt. Kristina Lidak Droste, Michigan State Police - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 5717 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
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 11:31 a.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024,
at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 707 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 1068 (S-1) (Sen. Moss)
2. Reported SB 707 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1068 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and
McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Cavanagh to explain SB 707 and S-2 substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 707. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 707 and (S-2):
Erin Schor, MI Department of State – Support
Klye Zawacki, Legislative Director ACLU of Michigan – Support
Melanie Macey, Policy Counsel, Promote the Vote – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 707 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Chair Moss explained SB 1068 and S-1 substitute.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1068. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1068 and (S-1):
Erica Peresman, Senior Advisor for Promote the Vote – Support
Erin Schor, Legislative Director at Michigan Department of State – Support
Adam Fracassi, Election Law Specialist, Michigan Department of State – Support
David Jaffe, attorney – Support
Alice Clapman, Senior Counsel For Voting Rights, Brennan Center for Justice – Support
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk – Support
Sherrie Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections; Michigan Fair Elections – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1068 (S-1), SB 707 and (S-2):
Michele Haroon, Self – Opposed
Voters Not Politicians – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1068 (S-1):
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 1068 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
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 4:52 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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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, November 14, 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 Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5581 before the committee:
HB 5581
(Rep. Wilson)
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 5 (MCL
4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83.
Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5581. Questions and discussion followed.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5581.
Questions and discussion followed.
Henry Mayers, representing Michiganders for Fair & Transparent Elections, testified in
support of HB 5581.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5586 and HB 5581, but did not wish
to speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Roberta Duda RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association Retirees Council.
Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action.
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Paula Bowman & Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5581 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
The Chair laid HB 5586 before the committee:
HB 5586
(Rep. Hope)
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 6a (MCL
4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383, and by adding
section 6b.
At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5586 with recommendation. 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
10:48 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 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, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Reps. Coffia, Miller.
Excused: Reps. Coffia, Miller.
Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 668 before the committee:
SB 668
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820,
17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801,
333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and
333.17825), section 17801 as amended and
section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections
17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499,
and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260,
and by adding section 17825a.
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 668. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Shoemaker, representing the American Physical Therapy Association – Michigan,
testified in support of SB 668. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association – Michigan, testified
in support of SB 668. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 668, but did not wish to
speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 668, but did not wish to speak:
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Sara Arena, representing the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program.
Jennifer Blackwood, representing the U. of M. Flint Physical Therapy Program.
Todd Sander, representing the Grand Valley State Physical Therapy Program.
Kevin A. McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Noah Smith, representing Kelli Pierce and the Michigan Speech - Language Hearing
Association.
Dave Greco, representing Wayne State University.
Fawnda Brewer, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 668, but did not wish to speak:
Rob Elhenicky, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society.
At 10:55 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5636 before the committee:
HB 5636
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2811, 2823,
17101, 20104, 20106, and 20161 (MCL 333.2811,
333.2823, 333.17101, 333.20104, 333.20106, and
333.20161), section 2811 as amended by 1998 PA
332, section 17101 as added by 2016 PA 417,
section 20104 as amended by 2022 PA 187,
section 20106 as amended by 2017 PA 167, and
section 20161 as amended by 2023 PA 138, and by
adding sections 2823a and 22224c and part 207.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed.
Lee Roosevelt, representing the Michigan ACNM Affiliate, testified in support of HB 5636.
Questions and discussion followed.
Valerie Meharg, representing the State of Birth Justice, testified in support of HB 5636.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jenny Zainer, representing the Midwives Delivering for Michigan, testified in opposition to
HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed.
Jillian Bennett, CPM, Owner of the Family Tree Maternity Center, testified in opposition to
HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed.
Heather Lemanski, CPM representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5636. Questions
and discussion followed.
Jennifer Holeshoe, representing the Full Circle Birth, Michigan Community Birth Initiative,
testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed.
Elon Geffrard and Nicole White, representing the State of Birth Justice, testified in support of
HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5636, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Ashli Burney, representing the Wisdom Institute.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5636, but did not wish
to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5636, but did not wish to speak:
DJ Perry, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo and Cradle Kalamazoo.
Angela Foster, representing Birth Detroit.
Jessica Fladger, representing Birth Detroit.
Vanessa Landrum, representing Birth Detroit.
Domonique Brace, representing Birth Detroit.
Erika Millender, representing Birth Detroit.
Jill Alliman, representing the American Association of Birth Centers.
Joanne Bailey, representing the Michigan Affiliate American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health.
Fonda Brewer, representing herself.
Paul Allen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Cassy Jones McBryde, representing the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice and
the Michigan State of Birth Justice Coalition.
Kurtis Fernandez, representing the Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote - Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5636, but did not wish to speak:
Latreece Taylor, representing Birth Detroit.
Caleb Gibbs, representing himself.
Catherine Haemelink, representing herself.
Jenna Hutchinson, representing herself.
Sondra Bolzman, representing herself.
Katie Crow, representing herself.
Amy Lechtenberg, representing herself.
Hollie B., representing herself.
Christen Luh, representing the Respiratory Therapist.
Liz Fleming, representing herself.
Mary Shiro, representing herself.
Samantha Fruehling, representing herself.
Mary Gllen Grigier, representing herself.
Sara Badger, owner, representing the Simply Born.
Kaitlyn Zylstra, representing herself.
Stephanie Dawson Sell, representing herself.
Alexis Swales, representing herself.
Maria Shell, representing herself.
Sarah Miller, representing herself.
Mary Shell, representing herself.
Keirsten Shell, representing herself.
Robert Giering, representing himself.
Jade Giering, representing themselves.
Jaden Bennett, representing themselves.
Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representatives Coffia and Miller 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
11:47 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 282, SB 708 and SB 709 before the committee:
SB 282
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 2116c.
SB 708
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2120 (MCL 500.2120), as amended by 2019 PA
21.
SB 709
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2118 (MCL 500.2118), as amended by 2019 PA
21.
Dr. Raphael Johnson, Legislative Director for Senator Santana, and Dani Hourani, testified in
support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 282, SB 708 and SB 709, but did not
wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing CPAN.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
Representative Young moved to report out SB 282 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 708 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 709 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
The Chair laid HB 5825 and HB 5956 before the committee:
HB 5825
(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 5956
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.
At 9:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:33 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order.
Chair Brenda Carter, Representative Rogers, Nailla Russell, Legislative Chair of the
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, and Dr. Mike Shoemaker the past president of the
American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter and a professor of physical
therapy at Grand Valley State University, testified in support of the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 9:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease.
At 9:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5825, but did not wish to speak:
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapists Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5956, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5825 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Rep. Bruck.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5956 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Rep. Bruck.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
The Chair laid HB 6099, HB 6100, HB 6101, HB 6102, HB 6103, HB 6104 and HB 6106
before the committee:
HB 6099
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4665 (MCL 500.4665), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6100
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4601 (MCL 500.4601), as amended by 2016 PA
276.
HB 6101
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4731 (MCL 500.4731), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6102
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4705 (MCL 500.4705), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6103
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4667 (MCL 500.4667), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6104
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4603 (MCL 500.4603), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6106
(Rep. Xiong)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and 500.4625),
section 4621 as amended by 2018 PA 397 and
section 4625 as added by 2008 PA 29.
At 9:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order.
Chair Brenda Carter and Joseph Sullivan, Legislative Liaison Manager with the Department
of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 10:03 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease.
At 10:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the
meeting at 10:04 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak,
Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 829 and SB 830 before the committee:
SB 829
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by
2002 PA 29.
SB 830
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," by amending
the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j,
14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45,
46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004,
408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e,
408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024,
408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030,
408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036,
408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046,
408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056,
408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as
amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and 36
as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended
by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24,
31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447,
section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section
33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as
amended by 1993 PA 197; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Senator Cherry testified in support of SB 829 and SB 830. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 895 before the committee:
SB 895
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections 701,
711, 715, and 717 (MCL 339.5701, 339.5711,
339.5715, and 339.5717), section 701 as amended
by 2018 PA 151.
Senator Cherry testified in support of SB 895.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 829 and SB 830.
Dawn Jack, representing MIOSHA, and Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department
of Labor and Economic Opportunity, provided a presentation in support of SB 829 and SB 830.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 895.
Aaron Pangborn and Chad Jansen, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, State Conference – Michigan, testified in support of SB 895. Questions and discussion
followed.
Senator Cherry approached to answer questions from committee members.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 829 and SB 830.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 829 and SB 830, but did not wish to
speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 829 and SB 830, but did not wish to
speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
James Ryan, representing the Michigan Commercial Real Estate Group.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 829 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Kunse.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 830 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 895.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 895, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Neil Parish, representing the National Electrical Contractors Association.
Jeffery O'Donnell, representing the IBEW 58.
Ryan Bennett, representing Michigan Pipe Trades.
Dustin Howard, representing the UA Local 333.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Lansing City Council.
Price Dobernick, representing the United Association.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Todd Tenniss, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 895, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Al Pscholka, representing the Lake Michigan College.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out SB 895 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County ISD's.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Brad Wilson, representing the UFCW 951.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the AFL-CIO.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Right Center.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5594, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5594 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
The Chair laid SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965 before the committee:
SB 963
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by
2002 PA 29.
SB 964
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.104,
409.105, 409.107, 409.108, 409.110, and
409.120), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 438,
section 4 as amended by 2011 PA 80, and section
5 as amended by 2020 PA 323, and by adding
sections 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d.
SB 965
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
3, 21, and 22 (MCL 409.103, 409.121, and
409.122), section 3 as amended by 1997 PA 132
and section 22 as amended by 1980 PA 436.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965, but did not
wish to speak:
Eli Isaquirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Brad Wilson, representing the UFCW 951.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Right Center.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965, but did not
wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 964, but did not wish to
speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 964, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County ISD's.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 965, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to SB 963:
1. Amend page 2, following line 10, by striking out lines 11 through 17.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 963. The motion did not prevail 3-5-
2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Pass: Reps. Mentzer, O'Neal.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendments to SB 965:
1. Amend page 4, line 14, after "a" by striking out "felony" and inserting
"misdemeanor".
2. Amend page 4, line 18, after "a" by striking out "felony" and inserting
"misdemeanor".
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendments to SB 965. The motion did not prevail 3-
2-5:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Wegela.
Pass: Reps. Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 963 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 964 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 965 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at
9:54 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
3:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Prestin.
Excused: None.
Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6088 before the committee:
HB 6088
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 196, entitled "Public
transportation authority act," by amending
sections 8, 18, and 29 (MCL 124.458, 124.468,
and 124.479), sections 8 and 18 as amended by
2006 PA 175.
Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 6088. Questions and discussion followed.
Assad Turfe, representing Wayne County, testified in support of HB 6088. Questions and
discussion followed.
Megan Owens, representing Transportation Riders United, testified in support of HB 6088.
Questions and discussion followed.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in support of HB 6088.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6088, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Ben Stuptka, representing RTA.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 6088 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: Rep. Zorn.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 3:30 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
3:33 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman,
Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Miller.
Excused: Rep. Miller.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5944 and HB 5945 before the committee:
HB 5944
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 51d (MCL
206.51d), as amended by 2020 PA 75.
HB 5945
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
sections 10 and 11 (MCL 247.660 and 247.661),
section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 50 and section
11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding
section 11k.
At 3:36 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:37 PM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order.
Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 5944 and HB 5945.
Ed Noyola and Ron Kendall, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5944 and HB 5945. Questions and discussion followed.
At 3:36 PM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease.
At 3:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5944 and HB 5945, but did not wish to
speak:
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5944 and HB 5945, but did not wish
to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Miller from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
3:46 PM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KRISTIAN GRANT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Chair Grant.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Fink.
Absent: Reps. Zorn, DeBoyer.
Excused: Reps. Zorn, DeBoyer.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Aiyash, joined by Lisa Tencer, representing the Vera Institute of Justice,
testified in support of HB 4878.
Erika Farley, Representing Rental Property Owners Association, testified in opposition of HB
4878.
Dianne Shortey, representing Frank's Christian's Hope Co-op Corp, joined by Daniel Keith
Arnold, representing Nation Outside, testified in support of HB 4878.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Thomas Visco, representing the Michigan Community Action.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Dakota Shananaquet, representing the Nation Outside - Detroit.
Jessica Henry, representing the Nation Outside.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
William Lawrence, representing the Rent Is Too Damn High Coalition.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Relators.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 4919. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
William Lawrence, representing the Rent Is Too Damn High Coalition.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4919, but did not wish to speak:
John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Scott moved to excuse Representatives Zorn and DeBoyer from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Andrews moved to refer House Bill No. 4919 to the Committee on Economic
Development and Small Business. The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Aragona, Fink.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4878 and HB 4919 before the committee:
HB 4878
(Rep. Aiyash)
An act to prohibit landlords from requiring certain
disclosures from certain applicants for rental units
or taking adverse actions against certain applicants
based on certain disclosures; to provide
exceptions; to require the promulgation of rules; to
provide remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 4919
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to establish a bill of rights for the homeless;
and to provide a remedy for violation of those
rights.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting
at 11:09 AM.
Representative Kristian Grant, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: December 5,
2024