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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
10:30 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, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366 before the committee:
HB 4364
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 221 and 310
(MCL 257.221 and 257.310), as amended by 2020
PA 93.
HB 4365
(Rep. Sneller)
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 section 1 (MCL 28.291),
as amended by 2020 PA 92.
HB 4366
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 5
(MCL 28.305), as amended by 2020 PA 94.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4364 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Carra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4365. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4365 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Carra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4366. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4366 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366, but
did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366, but
did not wish to speak:
Rachel Marcero.
The Chair laid HB 4451 before the committee:
HB 4451
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 309 (MCL
257.309), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4451 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4451, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4451, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Marcero.
The Chair laid HB 4638 before the committee:
HB 4638
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 625k (MCL
257.625k), as amended by 2016 PA 32, and by
adding section 625u.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4638 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Carra.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4638, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid the presentation on Road Worker Safety before the committee.
Tony Kratofil, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, Mike Malloure,
representing C. A. Hull Company, and John Osika, representing OE 324, all provided a
presentation on Work Zone Safety. Questions and discussion followed.
Tiffany Hauser, representing the AAA- The Auto Club Group, provided a presentation on
Road Worker Safety.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:27 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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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. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 53 (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation.
2. Presentation from Doyle Beneby, CEO - Midland Cogeneration Venture
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon,
Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SR 53 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, and Schmidt.
Nays: Sen.(s) McCann, Brinks, McMorrow, and Bullock.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 53:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Charles Weaver – Opposed
Gary Owen, TC Energy - Support
The Chair invited Doyle Beneby, CEO of Midland Cogeneration Venture to do a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 25, 2021
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4257 (Rep. S. Johnson).
2. Reported HB 4448 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Automated
Prescription System, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, April 2021, #641-0220-20.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4257 and 4448, and invited Jonathon Magry, staff of Rep. S. Johnson to summarize
both bills. Member questions and discussion on each bill followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4448:
Steve Delie, Michigan Coalition for Open Government - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4448 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis and Bizon
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Automated
Prescription System, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, April 2021, #641-0220-20.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General,
Performance Audit Report, Michigan Automated Prescription System, Bureau of Professional Licensing,
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, April 2021, #641-0220-20:
Via Zoom, Mary Jo Koschay, OAG Audit Division Administrator.
Member questions and discussion followed.
Via Zoom, Jesse Soerries, OAG Audit Supervisor. Member questions and discussion followed.
Kim Gaedeks, Chief Deputy, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Member questions and discussion followed.
Forrest Pasanski, Enforcement Division Director, Bureau of Professional Licensing, LARA.
Member questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the committee at 3:25 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 05/25/21


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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 446 (Sen. Nesbitt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 446:
Brian Westrin and David Pierson, Michigan Realtors – Support
Heather Gradowski, Pineapple Vacations – Support
Heather Gradowski, Pineapple Vacations – Support
Jason Milovich, Bluefish Rentals – Support
John McArdle, Greater Metropolitan Realtors – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Opposition
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Opposition
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Support
Melanie Piana, City of Ferndale – Opposition
Robert Monetza and Pat McGinnis, City of Grand Haven – Opposition
Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Township – Opposition
Anne McLaughlin, Resident – Opposition
Ellen delaRosa-Pearn, Resident – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 446:
Mike Anderson and Clay Powell, Rental Property Owners Association – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
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Nathan Rotman, AirBnB – Support
Maureen Watson-Bolger, City of East Lansing – Opposition
Chris Barnett, Orion Township – Opposition
Bryan Barnett, City of Rochester Hills – Opposition
John Hodgson, City of St. Joseph – Opposition
Stephanie and David Wentworth, Alabaster Township – Opposition
Debbie Binder, West Bloomfield Township – Opposition
Patricia Hopper, Hulbert Township – Opposition
Richard Huff, City of Niles – Opposition
Edward Meny, St. Joseph Charter Township – Opposition
Paul Schroeder, Wilcox Township – Opposition
Peter Wills, City of Muskegon – Opposition
Theresa Naruszkiewicz and Eric Anderson, Laketon Township – Opposition
Wendy Jean-Buhrer, City of Grand Blanc – Opposition
Craig Bessinger, City of Ferrysburg – Opposition
Rosalynn Bliss, City of Grand Rapids – Opposition
James Ritsema, City of Kalamazoo – Opposition
Joe Hefele, Rogers City – Opposition
Thomas Linjalal, Ewing Township – Opposition
Cindy Osman, Saugatuck Township – Opposition
Natalie Forte, City of Lake Angelus – Opposition
Derek Dobies, City of Jackson – Opposition
Lauri Read and Aimee Rogers Fluitt, City of Grosse Pointe Park – Opposition
Ken Smalligan, Sherman Township – Opposition
Dennis Hennen, City of Berkley – Opposition
Sandra Schulze, Sylvan Township – Opposition
Jennifer Thompson, Harbor County Chamber of Commerce – Support
Cary and Lisa Claver, Residents – Support
Charese David, Resident – Support
Marvin Haveman, Resident – Support
Malcolm Lamp, Resident – Opposition
Ellen Delarosa-Pearn – Opposition
Dan Skoczylas, Resident – Support
Jessica Smart, Resident – Support
Gerald Webb, Resident – Support
Jay Eveland, Resident – Opposition
Bari Johnson, Resident – Opposition
Lucy and Montgomery Welch, Residents – Opposition
Anne McLaughlin, Resident – Opposition
Mary Eagin, Resident – Opposition
Barbara and Karl Rowe, Residents – Opposition
Karen and Hikmet Sipahi, Residents – Opposition
Tom and Mary Lynn, Residents – Support
Sam and Annemarie Wigton, Residents – Support
Melissa Piorkowski, Resident – No Position
Michael Beals and Elizabeth McLaughlin, Residents – Opposed
John DeMay, Resident – Support
Suzanne Schulz, Resident – Opposition
Jodi and John Grant, Residents – Support
Susan Streur, Resident – Opposition
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William Lenga and Lorene D’Orazio, Residents – Support
Chris Yonker, Resident – Support
Anna Wysocki, Resident – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 5/25/21
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4550 before the committee:
HB 4550
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1335
(MCL 600.1335), as amended by 2014 PA 10.
Representative Posthumus, testified in support of HB 4550. Questions and discussion
followed.
Samantha Krhovsky, representing the Michigan Soybean Association, testified in support of
HB 4550. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4550, but did not wish to speak:
Maureen Watson-Bolger, representing Michigan Corn Growers.
Jim Zook, representing Michigan Corn Growers.
Tony Des Chenes, representing Potato Growers of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4550, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful
internet gaming act," by amending section 15
(MCL 432.315).
HB 4824
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful
sports betting act," by amending section 15 (MCL
432.415).
Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HB 4823 and
HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Puri.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Puri.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish
to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid the presentation on the 2021 4-H Program before the committee.
Jake DeDecker, representing Michigan 4-H Youth Development, provided a presentation on
the 2021 4-H Youth Program. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:10 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 19,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4733 and HB 4734 before the committee:
HB 4733
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
58 (MCL 38.58), as added by 1996 PA 487.
HB 4734
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as
amended by 2017 PA 92.
Aaron Keel and Greg Parker, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in
opposition to HB 4733 and HB 4734. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sabo moved to report out HB 4733 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Weiss.
Nays: Rep. Thanedar.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4734 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Weiss.
Nays: Rep. Thanedar.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4467 and HB 4468 before the committee:
HB 4467
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 8b.
HB 4468
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 8c.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4467. The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4468. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner and Representative Anthony testified on the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kyle Kaminski and Lynn Gorski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections,
testified in opposition to HB 4467 and HB 4468. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4467 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 21-5-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Steckloff.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Thanedar.
Pass: Reps. Slagh, O'Neal, Weiss.
Representative Allor moved to report out HB 4468 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 21-5-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Steckloff.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Thanedar.
Pass: Reps. Slagh, O'Neal, Weiss.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente,
Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4694 before the committee:
HB 4694
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform
commercial code," by amending sections 9520,
9521, and 9525 (MCL 440.9520, 440.9521, and
440.9525), section 9520 as amended by 2008 PA
383, section 9521 as amended by 2012 PA 88, and
section 9525 as amended by 2016 PA 229.
Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HB 4694.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4694.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4812 before the committee:
HB 4812
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 27
(MCL 211.27), as amended by 2019 PA 116.
Representative Alexander, testified in support of HB 4812.
Sandy Pearson, Wendy Clow, and Keanna Mendez, representing Habitat for Humanity,
testified in support of HB 4812.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4812, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Pallarito, representing the Michigan Realtors.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:22 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Kuppa moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4637 before the committee:
HB 4637
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and
duties of township officers, and the division of
townships," (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding
section 2a.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4637 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4378 and HB 4379 before the committee:
HB 4378
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 27
and 34d (MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), section 27 as
amended by 2019 PA 116 and section 34d as
amended by 2019 PA 117.
HB 4379
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan
economic growth authority act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2010 PA
272.
Representative Garza moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4378. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Garza testified in support of HB 4378 and HB 4379. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4378, but did not wish
to speak:
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4378 and HB 4379, but
did not wish to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:10 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 8:30
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported HB 4050 (Rep. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:42 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4050, and invited Rep. Cherry to summarize the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair acknowledged Craig Brunet of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was available on
Zoom to answer questions. The members did not have any questions.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4050:
Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4050:
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4050 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to recommend immediate effect for HB 4050. Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:48 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/26/21


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4224 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4225 (S-1) (Rep. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4288 (Rep. Tisdel).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and
Alexander a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) versions of HB's 4224 and 4225 and summarize the substitutes.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4224 and 4225:
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4224. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4224 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4224 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4225. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4225 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4225 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4288, and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4288:
Brian Reardon, S-Corp Association, (via Zoom) - Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury (via Zoom) – Oppose
Charlie Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4288:
Matt Wesolek, Michigan Association of Independent Insurance Agents – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant / Lodging Association – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Association of CPA's – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, Traverse Connect – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/26/2021


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19,
2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4325 (Rep. Matt Hall) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4122 (S-1) (Rep. Annette Glenn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Alex Faggian of Rep. Hall's office to testify on HB 4325.
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4325:
Dave LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4325 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4122. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report the (S-1) version of HB 4122 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4122. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:09 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 275 (Sen. Runestad).
2. Testimony regarding SB 276 (Sen. Runestad).
3. Testimony regarding SB 288 (Sen. Bumstead).
4. Testimony regarding SB 296 (Sen. McBroom).
5. Testimony regarding SB 297 (Sen. McBroom).
6. Testimony regarding SB 298 (Sen. McBroom).
7. Testimony regarding SB 299 (Sen. Zorn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize SB 275 and SB 276.
The Chair invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 288.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 296 through SB 299.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275 and SB 276:
Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 288, SB 296 and SB 297:
Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 298 and SB 299:
Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support
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At 2:53 p.m., the Chair left the committee. At that time, Vice Chair McBroom continued with testimony for the
committee.
The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB
296, SB 297, SB 298 and SB 299:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position
Dr. Linda Lee Tarver – Support
Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Differing Positions
The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276:
Karen Adams, Citizen – Oppose
Renee Richer, Citizen – Oppose
The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 296, SB 297 and SB 298:
Mary Ellen Gureloitz, Member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers – Oppose
The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB
296, SB 297 and SB 299:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 296, SB 298 and SB 299:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276, SB 288 and SB 296:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276, SB 296 and SB 297:
Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275:
Michigan ADL – Oppose
LGBT Detroit Mobilization – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 299:
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276 and SB 288:
Heritage Action for America – Support
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299:
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297, SB 298 and SB 299:
Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose
Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose
The Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275, SB 276, SB 296 and SB 297:
Lillian Meek, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 298 and SB 299:
Mari Negro, Citizen – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall
to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 26, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 20, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:02 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee:
HB 4501
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," (MCL
408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 38.
Representative Beson testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 4501:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, by striking out the balance of the bill.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4501. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 4501 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Nays: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee:
HB 4822
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," (MCL
418.101 to 418.941) by adding section 406.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Chairman Mueller testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed.
Dave Lamontain, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed.
Allen Cox and Robin Hornbuckle, representing the Wayne County Deputy Sheriff
Association, testified in support of HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed.
Andrew Beardsley and Jack Nolish, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and
Economic Opportunity, testified with no position on HB 4822.
Jon Clore and Rachel Marcero, representing the Us Against the Media.com, testified in
opposition to HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Docherty, representing the President of the Fire Fighters Union, testified in support of
HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4822, but did not wish to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Sauger, representing the Fraternal Order of Police.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the
meeting at 10:05 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 20,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Kahle laid before the committee a presentation on Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
provider issues. Ken Cummings, President & CEO of Tri-Hospital EMS; Denise Pope,
paramedic with Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service; Ron Slagell,
President and CEO of Emergent Health Partners; and Jeff White, Chief of Richmond Lenox
EMS gave a presentation to the committee.
The Chair laid HB 4521 before the committee:
HB 4521
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL
333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
Representative Brabec, testified in support of HB 4521. Questions and discussion followed.
Dorrie Dils, CEO, representing the Gift of Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 4521.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Christopher Sonnenday, representing the University of Michigan Transplant Center,
testified in support of HB 4521.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4521, but did not wish to speak:
Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
The Chair laid HB 4762 before the committee:
HB 4762
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 10251.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order.
Chair Kahle, testified in support of HB 4762.
At 11:01 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease.
At 11:02 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Christopher Sonnenday, representing the University of Michigan Transplant Center,
testified in support of HB 4762. Questions and discussion followed.
Sherri Karabelski, parent, representing the National Down Syndrome Society of Michigan,
testified in support of HB 4762.
Lindsay Filcik, parent, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4762.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4762, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Brandie Sendziak, representing the Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, and Education Project
(FLARE).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4762, but did not wish to speak:
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Norm DeLisle, representing the With Liberty and Access for All.
Jennifer DeVault, representing the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.
Representative Tisdel moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:28 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 20, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. Marino.
Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee:
HB 4332
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81116 (MCL 324.81116), as
amended by 2017 PA 199.
Representative Sowerby offered the following amendment to HB 4332:
1. Amend page 3, line 9, after "place" by inserting "facing forward".
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4332. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to report HB 4332 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4080 before the committee:
HB 4080
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114
(MCL 324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114),
section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, section
40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382, and section
40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and by adding
section 40111d.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4080 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman.
Nays: Rep. Sowerby.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Aiyash.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4080, but did not wish to speak:
George Linquist, representing the UP Whitetails of Marquette Co.
The Chair laid HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771 before the
committee:
HB 4766
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to allow local governments and certain
authorities to withhold payment under certain
conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement
project; to provide for mandatory contract
conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects;
to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe
the powers and duties of certain local officials.
HB 4767
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
5519 and 5519a.
HB 4768
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
5519b.
HB 4769
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
HB 4770
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
HB 4771
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," by amending
sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035,
and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA
416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991
PA 105.
Representative Howell testified in support of the bill package.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4767. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 4768.
Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 4769 and HB 4771. Questions and
discussion followed.
Travis Boeskool, Mary Ann Dolehanty and Tammy Bell, representing the Department of
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in support of HB 4767 and HB 4768.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jonathan Byrd, Jeff Smrz, and Chris Chwalek, representing the Michigan Laborers District
Council, testified in support of HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB
4771. Questions and discussion followed.
Nick Leonard, representing the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, testified in support
of HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4766, HB 4769, HB
4770 and HB 4771, but did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769,
HB 4770 and HB 4771, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Khoury, representing Operating Engineers Local #324.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4770 and HB 4771 but did not wish
to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:31 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 20, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Johnson made remarks to the committee.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Testimony regarding Secretary of State appointment issues stemming from the decision to
switch to an appointment-only system
Senator Johnson testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Senator Theis testified before the committee.
Senator McBroom and Judi Schwalbach testified before the committee.
David Rhoa, owner of Marana Group, testified before the committee.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Jason Postma, representing the Public Safety Officer.
Sheryl Hunter, representing the Canoe Renting Business Owner.
Jamie Greene, representing the City of Richmond Council Member.
John Cuore, representing the Us Against the Media.
Tracy Darnell.
Gideon Lowe.
Fey Beydoun.
Jean Claude Lambert.
Dennis Neuner.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:54 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 20, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: Rep. Schroeder.
Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692 before the committee:
HB 4687
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL
4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383.
HB 4688
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding
section 6b.
HB 4689
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding
section 6c.
HB 4692
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL
4.421).
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4687 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4688 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4689 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4692 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251 before the committee:
HB 4249
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and
333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA
648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10,
and by adding section 407b.
HB 4250
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953,
333.27961, and 333.27965), section 3 as amended
by 2020 PA 208.
HB 4251
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products or
alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin
E acetate; and to prescribe penalties.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4249 was previously adopted on May 6, 2021.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4250 was previously adopted on May 6, 2021.
Substitute (H-3) to HB 4251 was previously adopted on May 6, 2021.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4249 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4250 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4251. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4251 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4878 before the committee:
HB 4878
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
2, 2b, 2c, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642,
722.642b, 722.642c, and 722.644), the title and
sections 1, 2, and 4 as amended by 2019 PA 18
and sections 2b and 2c as added by 2019 PA 17.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Mat Dunaskiss, representing the Michigan Vape Shop Owners.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 4878:
1. Amend page 4, line 22, after the second "product," by striking out "or".
2. Amend page 4, line 23, after "product" by inserting a comma and "or synthetic
nicotine product".
3. Amend page 4, line 26, after the second "product," by striking out "or".
4. Amend page 4, line 26, after the third "product" by inserting a comma and "or
synthetic nicotine product".
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4878. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4878 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Kuppa.
Representative Clements moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 11:03 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 20, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee presentations on technical career training.
Robert Smith, Principal and Director for Van Buren Tech; Mike Mulligan, Career and
Technical Education Director for Dickinson-Iron Counties; and Brian Sarvello, Chair of
Upper Peninsula Manufacturing Talent Consortium, did a joint PowerPoint presentation on
technical career training within the State of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
The PowerPoint presentations are attached.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that
the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:51
a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 459 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 129 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 437 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony on Senate Bills 360-361 (Sen. Victory); Senate Bill 362 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks);
Senate Bill 364 (Sen. Moss); Senate Bill 422 (Sen. Horn); Senate Bill 432 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 459:
Monique Field-Foster, Brush Park Development – Support
Aaron Keel, MI Department of Treasury – Neutral
Alex Mansour, Partner at Brushpark Development - Support
Jared Belka, Partner at Warner Norcross Judd - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 459 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 459. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Senator Schmidt and Goeff Hanson of Main Street Legislative Consultants to present
testimony on SB 129.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 129 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 437. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony on SB 437(S-1):
Turkia Mullins, CEO of APIS – Support
W. Emery Matthews, Managing Principal, Real Estate Interests LLC – Support
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee on SB 437(S-1):
Greg Bird, MEDC - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 437 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 437. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version to SB 362. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on Senate Bills 360-361; Senate Bill 362 (S-1); Senate Bill
364; Senate Bill 422; Senate Bill 432:
Brent Forsberg, TA Forsberg – Support
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Richard Raffaelli, Supervisor in Oceana County – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Oppose
Ryan Kilpatrick, Executive Director, Housing Next – Support
Ryan VerWys, CEO, Inner City Christian Federation – Support
Josh Mills, Frankfurt City Superintendent – Support
Alex Houseman, Central & Northern Michigan Director, Michigan Realtors Association – Support
The following individuals submitted testimony on Senate Bills 364 and 432:
Meghann Keit, Government Affairs Associate, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposed
The following organizations submitted testimony on Senate Bills 360, 362, and 364:
Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposed
Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposed
Michigan Education Association – Opposed
Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Opposed
American Federation of Teachers – Opposed
Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposed
Middle Cities Education Association – Opposed
Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Opposed
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify on Senate Bills 360-361; Senate Bill 362
(S-1); Senate Bill 364; Senate Bill 422; Senate Bill 432:
Josh Lunger
Grand Rapids Chamber -Support
Dawn Crandall
Home Builders Association of Michigan -Support
Yarrow Brown
Housing North-Support
Kent Wood
Borealis Strategic-Support
Kirstie Sieloff
Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance-Support
Amanda Scott
Child and Family Services-Support
Warren Call
Traverse Connect-Support
Phil Yeiter
Priority Health-Support
David Bilardello
Spectrum Health-Support
Susan F Jones
Private Individual-Support
Kimberly Kihnke
Bay North Realty-Support
Frances K. Bond
Advocates for Benzie County-Support
Jonathan Stimson
Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corp. -Support
David Bulkowski
Disability Advocates of Kent County -Support
MaryEllen Hyttinen
Western U.P. Planning & Development Region-Support
William Witler
Sleeping Bear Gateways Council-Support
Robert O'Hara
Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area-Support
Lois Ellis
Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance-Support
Wendy Clow
Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity-Support
Jill Ferrari
Renovare Development-Support
Paul Ecklund
Disability Network Southwest Michigan-Support
Dan Papineau
Michigan Chamber of Commerce-Support
Yarrow Brown
Housing North-Support
Carlin Smith
Little Traverse Bay Housing Partnership-Support
Justin Horvath
Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership-Support
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Jennifer Loechle
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce-Support
Peter Wills
City of Muskegon-Support
Nikki Devitt
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce-Support
Holly Cole
Chair, Ottawa County Housing Commission -Support
Paul Sachs
Ottawa County Planning and Performance Improvement-Support
Virgie Ammerman
VirgieAmmerman.com-Support
Sandra Pearson
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan-Support
Aaron Jonker
Wolverine Building Group-Support
Rose Fosdick
Manistee County HSCB-Support
Jennifer L Knapp
Harbor Inc-Support
Ryan Hannon
Goodwill Northern Michigan-Support
Dave Wilsey
Century 21 Northland -Support
Taylor Moore
Private Individual -Support
Elizabeth Chiles
Individual Realtor-Support
Joan Taylor
Safe Harbor-Support
Sharon E. Vreeland
Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council-Support
Sheryl Irving
Private Citizen-Support
John Socks
Socks Construction-Support
Jeffrey J. Tafel, CAE Home Builders Association of Western Michigan-Support
Rebecca Binder
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing-Support
Meghann Keit
Michigan Association of Counties-Support
Roger Suppes
Trustee, Sutton’s Bay village-Support
Amy O'Brien
Private Individual – Support
Peter Spadafore
Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Oppose
Aaron Keel
Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Ray Telman
Middle Cities Education Association – Oppose
Rusty Merchant
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan – Support
Alex Houseman
Michigan Realtors Association – Support
Jennifer Smith
Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
Bob Kefgen
Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Oppose
Andy Neuman
MEA – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 3, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, May
20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 401 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 402 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 440 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SR 51 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding HB 4359 (Rep. Whiteford).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 401 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 402 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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Sen. Brinks offered an (S-1) version of SB 440.
The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 440.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 440 and
(S-1):
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 440. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report the (S-1) version of SB 440 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 440 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair summarized SR 51.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 51:
Jeff White, Richmond Lenox EMS – Support
Ken Cummings, Tri-Hospital EMS – Support
Denise Pope, Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service – Support
Ron Slagell, Emergent Health Partners – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SR 51 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 4359.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4359:
Steve Barnett, McKenzie Health System – Support
Dr. William Comai, Oaklawn Hospital – Support
David Jahn, Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital – Support
Dr. Neeju Ravikant, Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
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Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4359:
Batya Sherizen, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4359:
Justin Clement, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Tobi Moore, ANA-MI – Support
Belinda Chandler, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Oppose
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
William Kuz, Citizen – Support
Tiffany Gerke, Citizen – Support
Lisa Mueller, Mueller Anesthesia Services Inc. – Support
Dr. Lauren Phoenix, Phoenix Anesthesiology – Support
Jodi Emerson, DNP, CRNA – Support
Jennifer Dickie, Citizen – Support
Christopher Ward, Cward Anesthesia Staffing LLC – Support
Mitchell Bradley, MSN CRNA – Support
Margaret Ohryn, CRNA – Support
Krystle Dorobek, Citizen – Support
Katie Dillon Kehoe, PSJ Anesthesia PC – Support
Michael Ford, The Gas Works Inc. – Support
Raymond Johnson, CRNA – Support
Caitlyn Crawford, PSJ Anesthesia – Support
Motria Schulte, CRNA MS – Support
Adam Kuz, Michgian Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Support
Amy Laramie, CRNA Professional Sedation Inc. – Support
Emily Kather, Ursa Solutions LLC – Support
Kimberly Lodge, Lodge Anesthesia Staffing LLC – Support
Maria Howard, PSJ Anesthesia Ascension Providence – Support
Marisa Novello, Great Lakes Fresh Face – Support
Adriana Nae, Citizen – Support
Marie Williams Julien, Simply Anesthesia LLC – Support
Julie Staczek-Marx, Marx Anesthesia Inc. PC – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cambensy joined the committee remotely.
At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4722 before the committee:
HB 4722
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to
125.3702) by adding section 206b.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4722, but did not wish to speak:
Jan Hollingsworth.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4722, but did not wish to speak:
Jill and Ed Dedic.
Veronica Paiz, representing the Harper Woods City Council.
Barb and Karl Rowe.
Lana Jaggi, representing the Village of Mackinaw City.
Tom and Cheri Crum.
Allyson Holm, representing the City of Bridgman.
Victoria Turbov.
Kirk Profit, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator.
Representative Cherry offered substitute (H-2) to HB 4722.
Representative Cherry withdrew substitute (H-2) to HB 4722.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4722. The motion prevailed 7-
2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wendzel, Martin, Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Wakeman, Manoogian.
Pass: Rep. Cherry.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4722 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wendzel, Martin, Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Wakeman, Manoogian.
Pass: Rep. Cherry.
The Chair laid HB 4462 and HB 4658 before the committee:
HB 4462
(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 4658
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 262a.
Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4462 and HB 4658.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4462 and HB 4658, but did not wish
to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management &
Budget.
Representative Manoogian moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4462. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian,
Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to report out HB 4462 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian,
Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4658. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian,
Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to report out HB 4658 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian,
Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4639 and HB 4725 before the committee:
HB 4639
(Rep. Breen)
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.
HB 4725
(Rep. Bezotte)
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.
Representative Breen, testified in support of HB 4639 and HB 4725.
Representative Bezotte, testified in support of HB 4639 and HB 4725.
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 4639 and HB 4725.
Alexis Chapko, Clinton County Corrections Officer, testified in support of HB 4639 and HB
4725.
Deputy William Christensen and Chad Engelhardt, representing the Oakland County Deputy
Sheriff's Association, testified in support of HB 4639 and HB 4725.
Matt Miller, Calhoun County Sheriff Deputy, testified in support of HB 4639 and HB 4725.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in opposition
to HB 4639 and HB 4725.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in opposition to HB 4639 and HB
4725.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4639 and HB 4725, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Joe Bates, Calhoun County Sheriff Deputy.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4845 before the committee:
HB 4845
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 31b.
Representative Farrington, testified in support of HB 4845. Questions and discussion
followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 4845. Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support
of HB 4845.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4845, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The Chair laid HB 4876 before the committee:
HB 4876
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 677 (MCL
168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
Representative Alexander, testified in support of HB 4876. Questions and discussion
followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 4876.
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in
opposition to HB 4876. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Alexander returned to answer further concerns.
Mary Clark returned to answer further questions.
The Chair laid HB 4837, HB 4838, HB 4839 and HB 4840 before the committee:
HB 4837
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 509o and
509r (MCL 168.509o and 168.509r), section 509o
as amended by 2018 PA 126 and section 509r as
amended by 2018 PA 125.
HB 4838
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 668b and 795
(MCL 168.668b and 168.795), section 668b as
added by 2018 PA 614 and section 795 as
amended by 2018 PA 127.
HB 4839
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
HB 4840
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 811 and 847
(MCL 168.811 and 168.847), section 811 as
amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 847 as
amended by 2012 PA 271.
The Chair also returned to HB 4845 and HB 4876, at this time.
Rexhinaldo Nazarko, representing Engage Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4837 and
HB 4876.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4876.
Questions and discussion followed.
William Lethemon Jr., representing the 11th C.D., testified in support of HB 4838, HB 4845
and HB 4876. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Brocious, representing the U.S. of A, testified in support of HB 4838.
Articia Bomer, representing Freezing Fraud from Future Elections, testified in support of HB
4876.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4837, HB 4838, HB 4839, HB 4840,
HB 4845 and HB 4876, but did not wish to speak:
Janice Brines, representing the 11 C.D..
Robert Brines, representing the 11th CDRC.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4837, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan.
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, submitted a card
with a neutral position on HB 4837, and in support of HB 4838 and HB 4839, but did not
wish to speak..
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4876, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democrat Party.
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4837, HB
4839, HB 4845, and HB 4876, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:52 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4701 before the committee:
HB 4701
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 319b, 625a,
625c, and 625g (MCL 257.319b, 257.625a,
257.625c, and 257.625g), section 319b as
amended by 2015 PA 11, sections 625a and 625g
as amended by 2017 PA 153, and section 625c as
amended by 2014 PA 315, and by adding section
36d.
Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 4701. Questions and discussion followed.
Bridget Lorenz Lemberg, representing the Forensic Fluids Laboratories, testified in support
of HB 4701. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4701, but did not wish
to speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4701, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Boro Reljic, representing Abbott Laboratories.
Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4701, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4222 and HB 4223 before the committee:
HB 4222
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6404
(MCL 600.6404), as amended by 2013 PA 164.
HB 4223
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
6410 and 6413 (MCL 600.6410 and 600.6413), as
amended by 2013 PA 164.
Chairman Filler and Representative LaGrand, testified in support of HB 4222 and HB 4223.
Chief Judge Christopher Murray, representing the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan
Court of Claims, testified in support of HB 4222 and HB 4223. Questions and discussion
followed.
Kurt Wilder, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice, representing the Butzel Long, testified
in support of HB 4222 and HB 4223. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Michelle Rick, former Assistant Attorney General, representing the Michigan Court of
Appeals, testified in support of HB 4222 and HB 4223. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Christopher Yates, representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in support
of HB 4222 and HB 4223. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4222 and HB 4223, but did not wish
to speak:
Cami Pendell, representing Chief Justice McCormack.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4222 and HB 4223, but did not
wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The Chair laid HB 4240 and HB 4241 before the committee:
HB 4240
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4708
(MCL 600.4708), as amended by 2014 PA 333.
HB 4241
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 625n (MCL
257.625n), as amended by 2010 PA 155.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4240 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Yancey.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4241 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Yancey.
The Chair laid HB 4724 before the committee:
HB 4724
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 539c
(MCL 750.539c).
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4724 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:54 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov