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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16,
2020
2:01
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the minutes from the June 9th, 2020 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 before the
committee:
HB 5812
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505,
11506, 11507, 11507a, and 11508 (MCL
324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, 324.11505,
324.11506, 324.11507, 324.11507a, and
324.11508), and by designating sections 11502 to
11508 as subpart 1.
HB 5813
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11509, 11510, 11511, 11511a,
11511b, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11514b, 11515,
11516, 11517, 11518, 11519, 11519b, and 11521b
(MCL 324.11509, 324.11510, 324.11511,
324.11511a, 324.11511b, 324.11512, 324.11513,
324.11514, 324.11514b, 324.11515, 324.11516,
324.11517, 324.11518, 324.11519, 324.11519b,
and 324.11521b), by designating sections 11509 to
11519b as subpart 2 and section 11521b as subpart
3, and by adding sections 11512b, 11512d, 11512f,
and 11512h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5814
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525,
11525a, and 11525b (MCL 324.11523,
324.11523a, 324.11523b, 324.11525, 324.11525a,
and 324.11525b), by designating sections 11523 to
11525f as subpart 4, and by adding sections
11525d and 11525f.
HB 5815
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11526, 11526a, 11527, 11528,
11531, 11532, 11533, 11539, 11540, 11541,
11546, 11549, 11550, and 11553 (MCL
324.11526, 324.11526a, 324.11527, 324.11528,
324.11531, 324.11532, 324.11533, 324.11539,
324.11540, 324.11541, 324.11546, 324.11549,
324.11550, and 324.11553), section 11526 as
amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added
by 2004 PA 40, sections 11528, 11539, and 11550
as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11533 as
amended by 2004 PA 44, section 11541 as
amended by 1996 PA 358, section 11546 as
amended by 2006 PA 56, section 11549 as
amended by 2006 PA 58, and section 11553 as
added by 2014 PA 178, and by designating
sections 11526 to 11533 as subpart 5, sections
11539 to 11541 as subpart 6, sections 11546 to
11549 as subpart 7, section 11550 as subpart 8,
section 11553 as subpart 9; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5816
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
10.
HB 5817
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
11.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815,
HB 5816 and HB 5817, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
Bill Perkins, representing the Leelanau County Solid Waste Board.
Dr. Kirk Heinze, representing the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Gary Melow, representing Michigan Biomass.
Bill Whitley, representing the Michigan Composting Council, testified in support of HB
5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817.
Andrew Hackman, representing AMERIPEN- American Institute for Packaging and the
Environment, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and
HB 5817.
Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of
HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817.
Dan Schoonmaker, representing the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, testified in
support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817.
Bernie Sheff, representing the American Biogas Council, testified in support of HB 5812, HB
5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of
HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 and with a neutral position on 5814.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 2:59 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Reps. Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Excused: Reps. Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4437 before the committee:
HB 4437
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801,
1803, 1804, 1806, and 1809 (MCL 339.1801,
339.1803, 339.1804, 339.1806, and 339.1809),
section 1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300 and
section 1806 as amended by 2013 PA 80, and by
adding section 1806b.
Substitute (H-4) was previously adopted on May 13, 2020.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4437. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4437, but did not wish
to speak:
Vern Pixley, representing the Service Corporation International.
Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 4437 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 665 before the committee:
SB 665
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
411 (MCL 436.1411), as amended by 2018 PA
403.
Senator Victory testified in support of SB 665.
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 665.
Isaac Hartman, representing the New Holland Brewing Co., testified in support of SB 665.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 665, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 665, but did not wish to
speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid SB 349 before the committee:
SB 349
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
233 (MCL 436.1233).
Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 349.
Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, testified in support of
SB 349.
Mike Bird, representing the Michigrain Distillery, testified in support of SB 349.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 349, but did not wish to
speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 349, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Isaac Hartman, representing New Holland Spirits.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 349, but did not wish to speak:
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee:
HB 4213
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27
and by adding section 1116.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4213. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4213, but did not wish
to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4213, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Jennifer Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4213, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representatives Cambensy, Jones and Garza from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 8:59 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent: Rep. Yancey.
Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 520 before the committee:
SB 520
(Sen. Outman)
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; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending sections 11, 12, and 13
(MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), as
amended by 2015 PA 175.
Nick Plescia, representing Senator Outman's Office, testified in support of SB 520. Questions
and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs, and Gregg Brunner, Director of
the Bureau of Construction and Field Services, both representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation, testified with a neutral position on SB 520. Questions and discussion
followed.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association,
testified in support of SB 520. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 520, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5334 before the committee:
HB 5334
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2084) by adding section 16d.
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5334.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5334 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5334, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
At 8:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 876, SB 877 and SB 878 before the committee:
SB 876
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 216, 226,
255, 301, 309, and 314 (MCL 257.216, 257.226,
257.255, 257.301, 257.309, and 257.314), section
216 as amended by 2009 PA 32, section 226 as
amended by 2018 PA 342, section 255 as amended
by 2018 PA 64, sections 301 and 314 as amended
by 2011 PA 159, and section 309 as amended by
2016 PA 23, and by adding sections 312k and
801k.
SB 877
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 2 and 9a (MCL
28.292 and 28.299a), section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 669 and section 9a as added by 2008 PA
32.
SB 878
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending sections 4
and 6 (MCL 28.304 and 28.306), section 4 as
amended by 2018 PA 47 and section 6 as amended
by 2009 PA 211.
Representative Howell moved to refer Senate Bill No. 876 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 877 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 878 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 876, SB 877 and SB
878, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid SB 517 before the committee:
SB 517
(Sen. Bizon)
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; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
amending the title, as amended by 2010 PA 135,
and by adding section 10r.
Chair O'Malley explained the proposed amendment to SB 517.
Representative O'Malley offered the following amendment to SB 517:
1. Amend page 5, line 11, after "than" by striking out "18" and inserting "24".
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendment to SB 517. The motion prevailed
11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma.
Nays: Rep. Shannon.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 517 to the Committee on Ways and
Means as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Sneller, Clemente,
Haadsma.
Nays: Reps. Cole, Afendoulis, Shannon.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 8:51 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 781 (S-2) (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 782 (S-1) (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 783 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 784 (S-2) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 785 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 786 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported SB 691 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5502 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 5503 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Testimony regarding SB 820 (Sen. LaSata).
11. Testimony regarding SB 897 (Sen. LaSata).
12. Testimony regarding HB 5134 (Rep. VanWoerkom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 820:
Sen. Kim LaSata – Support
Page 1 of 5
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 820:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support
Ryan Ogle, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 897:
Sen. Kim LaSata – Support
Matt Moersch, Moersch Hospitality Group – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 897:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Neutral
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support
Sen. Moss offered an amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 781, identified as Amendment #1.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt Amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 781. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 781, as amended. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 782. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 783. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 784. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 781, SB
782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786:
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 781 and
SB 783:
Jeremiah Hall, Metro Vapor Plus – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 783:
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report the (S-1) version of SB 781, as amended, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 781. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 782 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 782. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 783 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 783. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-2) version of SB 784 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 784. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 785 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 785. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 786 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 786. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 691. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 691 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 691. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5502 and HB 5503:
Rep. VanSingel – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5502
and HB 5503:
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support
Breann Courturier, LockOut Company – Support
Jason Matznick, Nightlock – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5502 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5502. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5503 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5503. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5134:
Marcus Keech, The Office of Rep. Greg VanWoerkom – Support
Camille Jourden-Mark, Michigan's Adventure – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5134:
Erika Scheffer, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:42 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The summary is as follows:
1. Testimony by Jennifer Marks, Brighton Schools
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 Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss,
a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Jennifer Marks, Brighton Schools – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:09 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the
S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A presentation from the of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. A presentation from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director,
Liesel Eichler Clark and invited her to address the committee.
Member questions and discussion followed concerning the mission of the department, department operations
during stay-at-home order, teleworking, transparency and accountability of the department and effective use of
taxpayer money, additional internal audit process's, internal and external communication, townhall webinars,
updates to department web site and other technology updates, staff furloughs and lay-offs.
The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Chief
Deputy Director, Aaron Keatley and invited him to address the committee.
Member questions and discussion followed concerning process to aid the public and other departments during
shut-down period, administrative reports, deadlines, interactions with the Executive Office relating to executive
orders, creating policy, water shutoffs, virus hotspots and water availability, restart grant program, furloughs,
drinking water engineers, drinking water testing after dam breach.
The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director, Gary
McDowell and invited him to address the committee.
Member questions and discussion followed concerning the effect of executive orders on the Department,
departmental interaction with the Executive Office on creating executive orders, executive order on veterinary
services – livestock vs pets, food safety, human and animal health, pesticide applicators license expirations,
complaints from the public, inspections, inspectors and violations issued, furloughs and lay-off's, housing of
migrant workers, closure of greenhouses, protein processing plants, raw milk dumping, the State Veterinarian,
viability of the food supply this fall, PA 116 payments, TB Program, U-Pick farm operations, the benefit of
having targets in place.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Macdonald to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee
was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/23/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental
Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor,
Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. DNR Overview of the Dam Management Program
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DNR overview of the dam
management program:
Craig Brunet, Legislative Liaison DNR – No Position
Jessica Mistack, Natural Resources Manager, Fisheries Division, DNR – No Position
Joe Nohner, Resource Analyst, Fisheries Division Habitat Management Unit, DNR – No Position
Chip Kosloski, Program Manager Grants Management Section, DNR – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Senate Committee on Energy and
Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji
Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding the Department's Dam
Management Program.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called roll. A quorum was present.
Chair Outman invited Craig Brunet, Legislative Liaison, Jessica Mistack, Manager of the Fisheries Division,
Joe Nohner, Resource Analyst, and Chip Kosloski, Program Manager of the Grants Management Section, of the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources to give presentations regarding the Department's Dam Management
Program.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Absent: Rep. Love.
Excused: Rep. Love.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5761 and HB 5810 before the committee:
HB 5761
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding sections 44e and 78t.
HB 5810
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 78a
(MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and
by adding section 44e.
Representative Lower gave a presentation on HB 5761 and HB 5810. Questions and
discussion followed.
Mary Balkama, representing the Kalamazoo County Treasurer, testified in support of HB
5761 and HB 5810. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to
HB 5761 and HB 5810.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5761 and HB 5810.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5761 and HB 5810, but
did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810, but did not wish
to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs.
Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
John MacNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 5843 before the committee:
HB 5843
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Representative Glenn testified on HB 5843.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................1.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
250,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
250,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Edenville dam investigation--1.0 FTE positions................................................ $
250
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $
250,000
Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................3.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
350,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
350,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Land and water interface permit programs --3.0 FTE positions.........................
$
..........................................................................................................
350,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 350,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for Edenville dam investigation shall be used
to support costs related to investigating events leading to the Edenville dam failure,
determining the party, or parties, responsible for the failure, and supporting efforts to recoup
expenses from damages caused by the dam failure from the party, or parties, responsible for
the failure.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs
shall be used by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to review dam
inspection policies, support ongoing dam investigations, and provide recommendations to the
legislature about needed dam inspection policies and funding within 90 days.”
and renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5843. The motion did not
prevail 11-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony offered the following amendments to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
10,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
10,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
10,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Dam repairs......................................................................................................... $
10,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
10,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $
10,000,000” adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering
the remaining sections.
2.
Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for dam repairs, in addition to any unencumbered and
unobligated funds the department has for dam repairs, shall be used by the department to
pursue repairs to dams that are in most immediate need and dams deemed by the department
to be highly hazardous. Funds may be used to pursue enforcement measures and to inform
the public of potential high hazard dam failures at privately-owned dams." and renumbering
the remaining sections.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5843. The motion did not
prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glenn, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. The department shall seek reimbursement for flood-related expenditures
made from the appropriation in part 1 from the disaster and emergency contingency fund in
the event that any party is found to be criminally or civilly liable for the failure of either the
Edenville dam or the Sanford dam.”.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. By September 30, 2020, the department shall submit a report to the
senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies that
includes all of the following information:
(a) The name and location of any entity that received funding from the disaster
and emergency contingency fund for costs related to the Edenville and Sanford dam
incidents.
(b) The purpose and use of each expenditure that was made.
(c) The amount of federal funding that was provided for flood response related
to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents and an itemization of any expenses covered by
the disaster and emergency contingency fund related to these incidents that are eligible for
reimbursement.
(d) The status of any programs that received support from the disaster and
emergency contingency fund due to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents.
(e) The job titles and number of state full-time equated positions, broken down
by department, that were engaged in responding to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents.
(f) A listing of all local and county units that applied for disaster and emergency
contingency fund assistance grants and the determination that was made on each of these
applications.”.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. Assistance grants may be made from the funding appropriated in part 1 to
local units that declared a state of emergency related to excessive rainfall and resulting
flooding that occurred during May 2020. These grants are subject to amount restrictions
established in section 19 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, being MCL
30.419.".
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion did not prevail
11-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 3, following line 28, by striking out all of section 301 and
inserting:
"Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 from the disaster and emergency
contingency fund shall be allocated to a county with a population of more than 80,000 and
less than 85,000, to a county with a population of more than 200,000 and less than 205,000,
to a county with a population of more than 15,000 and less than 16,000, to a county with a
population of more than 25,600 and less than 25,700, to a county with a population of more
than 25,800 and less than 25,900, and to a city with a population of more than 35,000 located
in a county with a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, according to the most
recent federal decennial census. Funding shall be used to reimburse project restoration costs
and expenses caused by the federally declared disaster impacting those counties. Restoration
projects include, but are not limited to, debris removal, emergency protective measures such
as road blockades, sheltering, and evacuations, chemical contamination clean-up efforts, and
the repair of real estate and personal property.
(2) Funding appropriated in part 1 for grants to counties or municipalities must be
made in accordance with section 19 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, being
MCL 30.419.".
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 3, following line 28, by striking out all of section 301 and
inserting:
"Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 from the disaster and emergency
contingency fund shall be allocated to a county with a population of more than 80,000 and
less than 85,000 and to a city with a population of more than 35,000 located in a county with
a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, according to the most recent federal
decennial census. Funding shall be used to reimburse project restoration costs and expenses
caused by the federally declared disaster in that county. Restoration projects include, but are
not limited to, debris removal, emergency protective measures such as road blockades,
sheltering, and evacuations, chemical contamination clean-up efforts, and the repaid of real
estate and personal property. Expenditures for chemical contamination clean-up efforts must
not be made on projects where existing parties are responsible for monitoring and
remediating contaminated properties.
(2) Funds must be allocated with priority given to supporting housing assistance costs
for individuals displaced from their residence.".
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5843, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Glenn moved to report House Bill No. 5843 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5761 and HB 5810.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5761. The motion did not
prevail 0-28-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Pass: None.
Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5761. The motion prevailed 27-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Albert offered the following amendment to HB 5761 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "to” by striking "any interest, penalty, or late charge
or fee of any kind" and inserting "penalties or interest".
Representative Albert moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5761 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Huizenga moved to report HB 5761 as amended, as substitute (H-4). The
motion prevailed 27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5810. The motion did not
prevail 0-28-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Pass: None.
Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5810. The motion prevailed 27-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Albert offered the following amendment to HB 5810 (H-2):
1. Amend page 2, line 24, after "(b)." by inserting "Funds necessary to support the
short-term state financing under this subdivision may be obtained from any appropriate
source, including, but not limited to, notes or bonds issued by the Michigan finance
authority created by Executive Reorganization Order No. 2010-2, MCL 12.194.".
Representative Albert moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5810 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley gave remarks on HB 5761 and HB 5810.
Representative Allor moved to report HB 5810 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion
prevailed 27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Love from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 10:01 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5770 before the committee:
HB 5770
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending sections 3,
5, and 11 (MCL 445.903, 445.905, and 445.911),
section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 211 and section
5 as amended by 2006 PA 508, and by adding
section 3l.
Representative Mike Mueller, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5770. Questions followed.
John McNamara, Vice-President of Government Affairs for Michigan Restaurant and
Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 5770. Questions followed.
Tyler Diers, Executive Director, Midwest and TechNet submitted a card in opposition to HB
5770, and did not wish to speak, but did submit written testimony, which is attached.
Justin Winslow, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Michigan Restaurant and
Logging Association, submitted a card in support of HB 5770.
The Chair laid HB 5623 before the committee:
HB 5623
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled "An act to
provide for compulsory arbitration of labor
disputes in municipal police and fire departments;
to define such public departments; to provide for
the selection of members of arbitration panels; to
prescribe the procedures and authority thereof;
and to provide for the enforcement and review of
awards thereof," by amending section 2 (MCL
423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116.
Steve Delie, Director of Labor Policy and Workers for Opportunity at the Mackinac Center
for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HB 5623, and submitted written testimony, which
is attached. Questions followed.
David Guenthner, Senior Strategist for State Affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy,
submitted a card in opposition to HB 5623, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Cambensy moved to refer House Bill No. 5623 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Camilleri, Sowerby,
Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: Rep. Cambensy.
The Chair laid HB 5672 before the committee:
HB 5672
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to prohibit employers from requiring
employees and prospective employees to have
devices implanted or otherwise incorporated into
their bodies as a condition of employment or any
employment benefit; to prohibit employers from
discriminating in the terms, conditions, and
benefits of employment against employees who
refuse to have a device implanted or otherwise
incorporated into their bodies; and to provide
remedies.
Lee Gonzales, Deputy Director of Legislative and External Affairs at the Michigan
Department of Civil Rights, submitted a card in support of HB 5672, but did not wish to
speak.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 5672 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4954, HB 4955 and HB 4956 before the committee:
HB 4954
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 266.
HB 4955
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 262a.
HB 4956
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
section 264 (MCL 18.1264), as added by 1988 PA
504.
Barry Szczesny, Legislative Assistant to Chairman Marino, the bill sponsor, explained HB
4954, HB 4955. and HB 4956 to committee members.
Bree Anderson, Legislative Liaison and Policy Advisor for the Michigan Department of
Technology, Management and Budget, and Jim Colongelo, Chief Procurement Officer for the
Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, testified in opposition to HB
4954, HB 4955, and HB 4956.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to
adjourn. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:58 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent: Rep. Hall.
Excused: Rep. Hall.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 657 before the committee:
SB 657
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1531i
(MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2018 PA 106.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 657, but did not wish to speak:
Joe Lubig, representing the Northern Michigan University.
Dr. Michael Sayler, representing the Eastern Michigan University.
David Bertram, representing the Michigan State University.
Beth Kubitskey, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education.
Sally Ray, representing the Sienna Heights University.
David Gregory and Kelly Cawthorne, representing the Wayne State University.
Representative Camilleri offered the following amendments to SB 657:
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "applicable." by inserting "Beginning 7 years
following the effective date of the amendatory act that added this sentence, the process
Amended on September 1, 2020
described in this subsection must not allow for the granting of an interim teaching
certificate under this section for teaching special education. The immediately preceding
sentence does not prohibit an individual who is granted an interim teaching certificate
under this section for teaching special education before 7 years following the effective
date of the amendatory act that added this section from, subject to other provisions of
law and rules that would otherwise apply to that individual, continuing to teach special
education under that interim teaching certificate 7 or more years following the effective
date of the amendatory act that added this sentence.".
2. Amend page 2, line 7, after "(2)" by striking out "The" and inserting "Except as
otherwise provided under subsection (1), the".
Representative Camilleri spoke to his amendments.
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt the amendments to SB 657. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to SB 657:
1. Amend page 6, line 15, after "2020," by inserting "CEPI, with its partners under
this subsection, shall submit an initial report to the governor and the chairs of the
senate and house standing committees responsible for education legislation that
summarizes available state data, provides a baseline from which future comprehensive
data analysis can begin, and includes recommendations to policymakers concerning
data-gathering activities that are necessary to complete the comprehensive report
described in this subsection,".
2. Amend page 6, line 15, after the second "15" by inserting a comma and "2021 and
September 15".
3. Amend page 6, line 16, after "CEPI" by inserting a comma and "with its partners
under this subsection,".
4. Amend page 6, line 23, after "any" by striking out "endorsement" and inserting
"broad subject areas and educational settings".
5. Amend page 6, line 26, after "region," by striking out "endorsement requirements," and
inserting "broad subject areas and educational settings,".
6. Amend page 6, line 29, after the first "by" by striking out "endorsements obtained by"
and inserting "the broad subject areas and educational settings of".
7. Amend page 7, line 4, after "by" by striking out "endorsements required for" and
inserting "the broad subject areas and educational settings of the".
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to SB 657. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Amended on September 1, 2020
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer Senate Bill No. 657 to the Committee on Ways and
Means as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to excuse Representative Hall from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:41 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
Amended on September 1, 2020


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
12:00 p.m.
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent: Rep. Garrett.
Excused: Rep. Garrett.
The Chair laid HB 4783 and HB 5474 before the committee:
HB 4783
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b
(MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2016 PA 488.
HB 5474
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2018 PA 374.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4783 and substitute (H-1) to HB 5474 were previously adopted on
May 27, 2020.
Rebecca J. Mastee, J.D., Policy Advocate for the Michigan Catholic Conference, submitted a
card in support of HB 4783 (H-1) and HB 5474 (H-1), but did not wish to speak.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to refer House Bill No. 4783 to the Committee on
Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 5474 to the Committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee. Representative Wozniak moved to
adjourned. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5827 before the committee:
HB 5827
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16651 (MCL
333.16651), as added by 2018 PA 463.
Chairman Sheppard testified in support of HB 5827.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, testified in
support of HB 5827.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5827, but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Hubbard, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association.
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5827 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HR 277 before the committee:
HR 277
(Rep. Berman)
A resolution discouraging local units of
government from defunding or abolishing their
local police departments.
Questions and discussion was held between committee members.
Representative Greig moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 277. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
Questions and discussion was held between the committee members.
Representative Cole moved to report out HR 277 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: Rep. Greig.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:19 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5607 and HB 5608 before the committee:
HB 5607
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145h.
HB 5608
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2018 PA 374.
Chairman Filler testified in support of HB 5607 and HB 5608.
Representative Guerra testified in support of HB 5607 and HB 5608.
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association
of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5607 and HB 5608. Questions and discussion
followed.
Larry Jerue, Clinton County Sheriff, testified in support of HB 5607 and HB 5608.
Dawn and Mark Hayes, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 5607.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5607 and HB 5608, but did not
wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5551 before the committee:
HB 5551
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 82133 (MCL 324.82133), as
added by 1995 PA 58.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5551.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5551, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB
5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB
5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804 before the committee:
HB 5684
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82105, 82113, 82114, and
82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82113, 324.82114,
and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as
amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82113 as
amended by 1998 PA 297, and section 82119 as
amended by 2005 PA 307.
HB 5685
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a,
233, 234, 243, and 907 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a,
257.233, 257.234, 257.243, and 257.907), section
226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 233 as
amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended
by 2002 PA 552, section 243 as amended by 1989
PA 299, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA
126.
HB 5686
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 802 and 907
(MCL 257.802 and 257.907), section 802 as
amended by 2019 PA 88 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5687
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80141 (MCL 324.80141), as
amended by 2018 PA 400.
HB 5688
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 255, 256, and
907 (MCL 257.255, 257.256, and 257.907),
section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section
256 as amended by 1987 PA 34, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5689
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82120 and 82126 (MCL
324.82120 and 324.82126), section 82120 as
added by 1995 PA 58 and section 82126 as
amended by 2008 PA 399.
HB 5690
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 306 (MCL
257.306), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
HB 5691
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 244 and 907
(MCL 257.244 and 257.907), section 244 as
amended by 2013 PA 231 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5692
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82122 and 82123 (MCL
324.82122 and 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA
58.
HB 5693
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81122 (MCL 324.81122), as
amended by 2013 PA 119.
HB 5694
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
HB 5695
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as
amended by 2014 PA 541.
HB 5696
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15
(MCL 207.225).
HB 5697
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL
324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as
amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
HB 5698
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 801e and 907
(MCL 257.801e and 257.907), section 801e as
amended by 1983 PA 91 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5699
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907
(MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as
amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5802
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and
907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907),
section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section
904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5803
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a
of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by
2008 PA 508.
HB 5804
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to
create and maintain a fingerprint identification and
criminal history records division within the
department of state police; to require peace
officers, persons in charge of certain institutions,
and others to make reports respecting juvenile
offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police;
to require the fingerprinting of an accused by
certain persons; and to provide penalties and
remedies for a violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA
67.
Erin Keith and Geoffrey Leonard, representing the Detroit Justice Center, testified with a
neutral position on HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Jayesh Patel, representing Street Democracy, testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB
5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB
5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 5687, HB 5689 and HB 5693.
Kamal Lukata Anderson, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB
5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB
5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687,
HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696,
HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Tyler Koteskey, representing the Americans for Prosperity.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5688, HB 5689,
HB 5690, HB 5691 and HB 5698, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5837 and SB 945 before the committee:
HB 5837
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d
(MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d),
the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections
9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and
by adding section 9f.
SB 945
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d
(MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d),
the title as amended by 1998 PA 237, sections 9,
9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and
by adding sections 9f and 9g.
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 5837 and SB
945.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5837 and SB 945, but did not wish
to speak:
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
violence.
Nicole Nystrom, representing Quicken Loans.
Jason Smith, Director of Youth Justice Policy, representing the Michigan Center for
Youth Justice.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 945, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 11:36 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 8:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 257 before the committee:
HR 257
(Rep. LaFave)
A resolution to reaffirm the sovereignty of tribal
nations and to encourage the Michigan Attorney
General to not infringe on that sovereignty.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 257, but did not wish to speak:
Bryan Newland, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HR 257 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones.
Nays: Reps. Chirkun, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Jones moved to reconsider the vote by which HR 257 was reported with
recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones.
Nays: Reps. Chirkun, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HR 257 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen.
Nays: Reps. Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 8:41 AM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Eddie Sleeper
Acting Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17,
2020
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 5575 before the committee:
HB 5575
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 90l (MCL
125.2090l), as added by 2018 PA 423.
Denise Pallarito, representing Representative Cole's Office, testified in support of HB 5575.
Mackenzie Ledet, representing Stonehenge Capital, testified in support of HB 5575.
The Chair laid HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942 before the committee:
HB 5781
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 551.
HB 5811
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 537a.
SB 942
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 205, 233, 609d, and 1014 (MCL
436.1205, 436.1233, 436.1609d, and 436.2014),
section 205 as amended by 2015 PA 246, section
609d as added by 2020 PA 26, and section 1014 as
added by 2015 PA 47, and by adding sections
537a, 538, and 551.
Representative Webber testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942.
Representative Anthony testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942.
Brett Cotton, representing Cotton Brewing, testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB
942.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB
942, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942, but did
not wish to speak:
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Nicole Nystrom, representing Bedrock.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781 and HB 5811, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Gabe Schneider, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Brooke Corbin, representing Southwest Michigan First.
Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute.
Andy Guy, representing Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781, but did not wish to speak:
Jane Clark, representing the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.
Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage.
Joy Gaasch, representing the The Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and
Ferrysburg.
Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Dave Alexander, representing the City of Muskegon DDA.
The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee:
HB 5407
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to require certain standards for smoke alarm
and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain
conduct.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5407.
The Chair laid SB 369 and HB 5589 before the committee:
SB 369
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending section 9
(MCL 446.209), as amended by 2018 PA 345.
HB 5589
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending section 8
(MCL 446.208), as amended by 2002 PA 469.
Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido's Office, testified in support of SB 369 and HB
5589.
Mark Aubrey, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association, testified in support of SB
369 and HB 5589.
The Chair laid HB 5482 before the committee:
HB 5482
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to provide for certain requirements
regarding suicide prevention for schools; to
prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of
schools, school districts, public school academies,
intermediate school districts, and other public
school entities; to provide for and prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state departments;
and to provide for the regulation of certain school
employees.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair returned to HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942:
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5781. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5781. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5781 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5811. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 5811. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5811 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
6). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 942. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 942 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5504 and HB 5126 before the committee:
HB 5504
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434
(MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as
amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as
amended by 2002 PA 406.
HB 5126
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154
(MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as
amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as
amended by 2018 PA 646.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5504 and HB 5126, but did not wish
to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5504. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5504 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5126 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5482:
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5482. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5482 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5575:
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5575. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5575 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5407:
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5407. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5407 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Meerman.
The Chair returned to SB 369 and HB 5589:
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 369 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5589 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 12:42 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov