location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 24, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6233 before the committee:
HB 6233
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 118, entitled "Motor
vehicle franchise act," by amending sections 6, 14,
17, and 17a (MCL 445.1566, 445.1574, 445.1577,
and 445.1577a), sections 6, 14, and 17 as amended
by 2018 PA 668 and section 17a as added by 2018
PA 668, and by adding sections 17c and 17d.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6233. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Michigan Auto Dealers Assoc, testified in support of HB
6233. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors, testified in opposition to HB 6233. Questions
and discussion followed.
James Chen and Chris Nevers, representing Rivian Automotive LLC., testified in opposition
to HB 6233. Questions and discussion followed.
Laycee Schmidtke testified in opposition to HB 6233. Questions and discussion followed.
Katherine Stainken, representing Plug in America, testified in opposition to HB 6233.
Questions and discussion followed.
Daniel Craine, Law Professor, U of M, testified in opposition to HB 6233. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club, testified in opposition to HB 6233. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted cards in opposition to HB 6233, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Puscas, MICHauto
Brandon Dillon, Lucid Motors
Joe Fedewa, Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Gabby Bruno, Ford Motor Company
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council
Joe Sproles, Alliance For Automotive Innovation
Matthew DeWine, Lordstown Motors
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association
Charles Griffith, Ecology Center
Micaela Preskil, Environmental Entrepreneurs
Christopher Douglas, University of Michigan-Flint
Dave Hebert, Aquines College
Mark Perry, Professor of Economics, University of Michgan-Flint
Steven J. Cernak, Bona Law
David Guenther, Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Alex Takareu, Association Professor, Northwood University
R. Warren Anderson, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Thomas Hemphill, University of Michigan-Flint
Jason Taylor, Professor of Economics, Central Michigan University
Scott Masten, University of Michigan
Christopher Martin, Hillsdale College
Charles Steele, Hillsdale College
Dr. Michael Clark, Hillsdale College
Gary Wolfram, Hillsdale College
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6233, but did not wish
to speak:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6233 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Rep. Greig.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:52 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 24,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB
5945, SB 669, SB 671, SB 672, SB 673 and SB 674 before the committee:
HB 5937
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to require drug manufacturers to report
certain information to the department of insurance
and financial services; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities; to
allow for the promulgation of rules; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 5938
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit
managers; to require reporting of certain data; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and
to require and to provide sanctions for violation of
this act.
HB 5939
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 5940
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17748e and 17748f.
HB 5941
(Rep. Wentworth)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party
administrator act," by amending the title and
section 2 (MCL 550.902), and by adding sections
26 and 27.
HB 5942
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17757 (MCL
333.17757), as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by
adding section 17757b.
HB 5943
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and
4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as
amended by 2016 PA 80.
HB 5945
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21517.
SB 669
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20145, 22201,
22203, 22207, 22208, 22209, 22215, 22221, and
22227 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22203,
333.22207, 333.22208, 333.22209, 333.22215,
333.22221, and 333.22227), section 20145 as
amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added
by 1988 PA 332, sections 22203, 22207, 22209,
22215, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619,
section 22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51, and
section 22227 as amended by 1993 PA 88.
SB 671
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 22211 and
22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section
22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section
22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 672
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 673
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100c and 137
(MCL 330.1100c and 330.1137), section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 137 as
amended by 2015 PA 59, and by adding section
137a.
SB 674
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Brett Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in support of HB
5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB
5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Breslin, representing Pfizer.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5938, but did not wish to
speak:
Scott Breslin, representing Pfizer.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5944, but did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing Astellas.
Peter Fotos, representing PhRMA.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937 and HB 5940, but did not
wish to speak:
Francis Fitzgerald, representing Lilly USA.
Rusty Merchant, representing Astellas.
Peter Fotos, representing PhRMA.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5938, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669, SB 671, SB 672, SB 673 and
SB 674, but did not wish to speak:
Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669, SB 671 and SB 674, but did not
wish to speak:
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 672 and SB 673, but did not wish
to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer offered the following amendment to HB 5937 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, following line 8, by inserting:
"(c) House Bill No. 5108.".
Representative Witwer moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5937 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 8-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky offered the following amendment to HB 5937 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, following line 8, by inserting:
"(c) House Bill No. 5109.".
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5937 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 8-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 5937 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Calley, Clemente, Ellison, Stone.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendment to HB 5938 (H-1):
1. Amend page 11, line 9, after "exceed" by striking out "$5,000.00" and inserting
"$100,000.00".
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5938 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 8-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5938 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5939. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 5939 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5940. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 5940 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5941 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5942. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 5942 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 5943 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5944. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clemente offered the following amendment to HB 5944 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 19, by striking out Enacting section 1.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5944 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 8-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 5944 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Ellison, Stone.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 5945 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brett Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in opposition to SB
671 and SB 672.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 669. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to refer Senate Bill No. 669 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-8-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to refer Senate Bill No. 671 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 672. The motion prevailed
14-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Koleszar, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone.
Representative Lower moved to refer Senate Bill No. 672 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-8-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: Rep. Filler.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 673 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-7-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Garrett.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 674. The motion prevailed
17-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: Rep. Ellison.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 674 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-8-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5408 before the committee:
HB 5408
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109f (MCL
400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
Representative Hammoud testified in support of HB 5408.
Dr. Cara Anne Poland, MD, MED, FACP, DFASAM, Past-president, Michigan Society of
Addiction Medicine, testified in support of HB 5408.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5408, but did not wish to speak:
Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Scott Masi, representing Unite to Face Addiction Michigan.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
At 9:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 6195 before the committee:
HB 6195
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16215, 16284,
18802, 18805, 18811, 18812, and 18814 (MCL
333.16215, 333.16284, 333.18802, 333.18805,
333.18811, 333.18812, and 333.18814), section
16215 as amended by 2019 PA 140, section 16284
as added by 2016 PA 359, section 18802 as
amended by 2000 PA 22, section 18805 as
amended by 1982 PA 353, section 18811 as
amended by 2006 PA 406, and section 18812 as
amended by 1982 PA 337, and by adding sections
18811a, 18817, 18819, and 18829.
Chairman Vaupel and Larry Letsche testified in support of HB 6195.
Richard Angelo, representing the Best Friends Animal Society, testified in opposition to HB
6195.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 9:56 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 24,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 592 before the committee:
SB 592
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2020 PA 18.
Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 592.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 592, but did not wish to
speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and
Budget.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 6205 and HB 6206 before the committee:
HB 6205
(Rep. Chirkun)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16t
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by
2018 PA 528.
HB 6206
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 411y.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6205 and HB 6206, but did not wish
to speak:
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6205 and HB 6206, but did not
wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB
5853, HB 6235 and HCR 29 before the committee:
HB 5846
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 208,
303, 304, 315, 317, 319, 320d, 320e, 321a, 323d,
328, 732a, 732b, 904, and 907 (MCL 257.204a,
257.208, 257.303, 257.304, 257.315, 257.317,
257.319, 257.320d, 257.320e, 257.321a,
257.323d, 257.328, 257.732a, 257.732b, 257.904,
and 257.907), section 204a as amended by 2016
PA 332, section 208 as amended by 2006 PA 565,
sections 303 and 320d as amended by 2012 PA
498, section 304 as amended by 2018 PA 48,
section 315 as amended by 2008 PA 7, section 317
as amended by 2018 PA 566, section 319 as
amended by 2016 PA 358, section 320e as
amended by 2003 PA 152, section 321a as
amended by 2017 PA 236, section 323d as added
by 1993 PA 359, section 328 as amended by 2015
PA 135, sections 732a and 732b as amended by
2018 PA 50, section 904 as amended by 2018 PA
212, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5847
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 701 and 703 (MCL 436.1701 and
436.1703), section 701 as amended by 2020 PA 78
and section 703 as amended by 2019 PA 131.
HB 5848
(Rep. Lasinski)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
3303 and 3320 (MCL 500.3303 and 500.3320),
section 3303 as amended by 1980 PA 461 and
section 3320 as amended by 2012 PA 204.
HB 5849
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 151d
(MCL 600.151d), as amended by 2011 PA 234.
HB 5850
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support
and parenting time enforcement act," by amending
sections 28, 29, 30, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.628,
552.629, 552.630, 552.644, and 552.645), sections
28, 29, and 30 as amended by 2009 PA 193 and
sections 44 and 45 as amended by 2014 PA 378.
HB 5851
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7408a (MCL
333.7408a), as amended by 2012 PA 501.
HB 5852
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1e
(MCL 769.1e), as amended by 2000 PA 220.
HB 5853
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 208b, 215,
217, 217c, 226a, 233, 233a, 234, 239, 244, 248,
248f, 251, 252a, 255, 256, 301, 306, 310, 311,
312, 312a, 315, 317, 324, 325, 326, 328, 503,
624b, 675, 677a, 682c, 698, 707c, 722, 724, 728d,
904, 904a, 904e, 905, and 907 (MCL 257.208b,
257.215, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.226a, 257.233,
257.233a, 257.234, 257.239, 257.244, 257.248,
257.248f, 257.251, 257.252a, 257.255, 257.256,
257.301, 257.306, 257.310, 257.311, 257.312,
257.312a, 257.315, 257.317, 257.324, 257.325,
257.326, 257.328, 257.503, 257.624b, 257.675,
257.677a, 257.682c, 257.698, 257.707c, 257.722,
257.724, 257.728d, 257.904, 257.904a, 257.904e,
257.905, and 257.907), section 208b as amended
by 2019 PA 88, sections 217 and 233 as amended
by 2014 PA 290, section 217c as amended by 2018
PA 108, section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516,
section 233a as amended by 2000 PA 82, section
234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 244 as
amended by 2013 PA 231, section 248 as amended
by 2018 PA 420, section 248f as amended by 2006
PA 298, section 251 as amended by 2012 PA 498,
section 252a as amended by 2018 PA 347, section
255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section 256 as
amended by 1987 PA 34, section 301 as amended
by 2011 PA 159, sections 306 and 324 as amended
by 2015 PA 11, section 310 as amended by 2018
PA 177, section 311 as amended by 1983 PA 63,
section 312 as amended by 2000 PA 456, section
312a as amended by 2016 PA 318, section 315 as
amended by 2008 PA 7, section 317 as amended
by 2018 PA 566, section 328 as amended by 2015
PA 135, section 503 as added by 2013 PA 218,
section 624b as amended by 2003 PA 61, section
675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, section 682c as
added by 2012 PA 262, section 698 as amended by
2018 PA 342, section 722 as amended by 2018 PA
274, section 724 as amended by 2018 PA 651,
section 904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, section
904a as amended by 1985 PA 53, section 904e as
amended by 1999 PA 73, section 905 as added by
1980 PA 518, and section 907 as amended by 2015
PA 126; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 6235
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8827
(MCL 600.8827), as amended by 2003 PA 95.
HCR 29
(Rep. LaFave)
A concurrent resolution opposing the enactment
and enforcement of a state law, under a federal
mandate, that requires the suspension or
revocation or the delay of issuance or
reinstatement, of a driver's license to an individual
convicted of a drug offense.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB
5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853, HB 6235 and HCR 29.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6235, but did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5846. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5846 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5847 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5848 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5849 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5850. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5850 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey moved to report out HB 5851 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5852 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5853. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 5853 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 6235 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HCR 29 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
11:07 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 24, 2020
10:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 1080 before the committee:
SB 1080
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 30705 (MCL 324.30705), as
amended by 2002 PA 215.
Representative Hauck testified in support of SB 1080.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1080, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Stoutenburg, representing DOW Chemical.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay County Chamber of Commerce.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 1080 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6191 before the committee:
HB 6191
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
sections 2, 13, and 18 (MCL 492.102, 492.113,
and 492.118), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA
16, section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231, and
section 18 as amended by 2002 PA 699.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6191 as substitute (H-
2), but did not wish to speak:
Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6191 as substitute (H-2), but did not
wish to speak:
Gabby Bruno, representing Ford Motor Company.
Jason Puscas, representing MICHauto.
Bethany Mutchler, representing GM Financial.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6191. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6191. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6191 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 117 and SB 757 before the committee:
SB 117
(Sen. Ruth Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759a (MCL
168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523.
SB 757
(Sen. Ruth Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 765, 765a,
and 765b (MCL 168.765, 168.765a, and
168.765b), sections 765 and 765a as amended by
2020 PA 95, section 765b as added by 2018 PA
127, and by adding sections 14b and 24k.
Representative Calley testified in support of SB 757 and SB 117. Questions and discussion
followed.
Senator Ruth Johnson testified on SB 117. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 757. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to SB 757. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 757 (H-5):
1. Amend page 20, line 3, after "township" by striking out "with a population of at
least 25,000".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 757 (H-5). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 757 (H-5):
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "the" by striking out "day" and inserting "Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday".
2. Amend page 20, line 7, after the second "the" by striking out "day" and inserting
"Saturday, Sunday, and Monday".
3. Amend page 21, line 5, after "the" by striking out "day" and inserting "Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday".
4. Amend page 22, line 8, after "the" by striking out "day" and inserting "Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday".
5. Amend page 22, line 16, after "the" by striking out "day" and inserting "Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday".
6. Amend page 23, line 4, after the second "the" by striking out "day" and inserting
"Saturday, Sunday, and Monday".
7. Amend page 23, line 9, after the second "the" by striking out "day" and inserting
"Saturday, Sunday, and Monday".
8. Amend page 24, line 7, after "the" by striking out "day" and inserting "Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday".
9. Amend page 24, line 22, after the first "the" by striking out "day" and inserting
"Saturday, Sunday, and Monday".
10. Amend page 32, line 10, after "the" by striking out "day" and inserting "Saturday".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 757 (H-5). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendments to SB 757 (H-5):
1. Amend page 14, line 7, by striking out "by".
2. Amend page 14, line 11, after "ordered" by striking out "by," and inserting a
comma.
Representative Iden moved to adopt the amendments to SB 757 (H-5). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report Senate Bill No. 757 as amended, as substitute (H-7).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 117. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to SB 117. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to SB 117 (H-5):
1. Amend page 8, line 26, after "ballot" by striking out "matches" and inserting
"agrees with".
Representative Iden moved to adopt the amendment to SB 117 (H-5). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report Senate Bill No. 117 as amended, as substitute (H-6).
The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Kahle.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 757, but did not wish to speak:
Joe Fedewe, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 757 and SB 117, but did not wish to
speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 10:47 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020,
at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 4030 (Rep. Allor).
2. Testimony regarding SB 1108 (Sen. Theis).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5197 (Rep. Maddock).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5198 (Rep. Maddock).
5. Reported SB 719 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Jesse Osmer, of Rep. Allor's office to summarize HB 4030.
The cards were read of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding HB 4030:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association - Support
The Chair brought up SB 1108.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1108:
Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League, via Zoom – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards - Support
The cards were read of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding SB 1108:
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Ben Bodkin, Oakland Community Health Network – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association - Support
The Chair invited Rep. Maddock to summarize HB's 5197 – 5198.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5197-5198:
David Scott, Commerce Township Supervisor, via video - Support
The cards were read of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding HB 5197-5198:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support HB 5197
The Chair offered (S-2) to SB 719, and invited Justin Carpenter, of Sen. Lucido's office to summarize SB
719 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 719. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 719 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that is pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley and Alexander
Nays: Sen. Moss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 719 (S-2). 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 2:02 p.m.
Date Adopted by committee:


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
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
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5575 (Rep. Cole) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 910 (Sen. Victory).
3. Testimony regarding SB 863 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Reported HB 4159 (S-1) (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 1054 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 1097 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Representative Cole to summarize House Bill 5575
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5575:
Joel Boussert, Stonehenge Capital – Support
Greg Bird, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5575 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, 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 HB 5575. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Senator Victory to summarize Senate Bill 910.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 910:
Andy Nuemann, Michigan Education Association – Opposed
The Chair invited Senator Lucido to summarize SB 863.
The Chair invited Frank Waters from Representative Iden's Office to summarize HB 4159.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4159:
Travis Boeskool, Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4159:
Bill Jackson, City of Grand Rapids – Support
Rusty Merchant, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan – Support
July Allen, Michigan Township Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4159. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-1) version of HB 4159 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4159. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Senator Schmidt to summarize SB 1054.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1054:
Kim Lupini – Opposed
Tom Marriott, Oceana Beach Association – Support
Goeff Hansen, Mainstreet Legislative Consultants – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 1054 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, 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 1054. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Senator Schmidt to summarize SB 1097.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1097:
Jeff Smoke, Great Lakes Capital – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 1097 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, 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 1097. 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 12:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 1, 2020
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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
September 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 612 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5178 (S-2) (Rep. Vaupel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5832 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 813 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 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 September 17, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 612.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 612:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
Dr. Marc Keshishian and Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Health Can't Wait Coalition – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
Bret Jackson, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions – Oppose
James Gelfand, ERIC – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 612:
Alice Betz, American College of Cardiology - Michigan Chapter – Support
Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Dr. Dan Ma, Michigan Radiological Society – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
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Sarah Waun, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Phil Yeiter, Priority Health – Oppose
Larry Lewis, Aetna – Oppose
Gabby Bruno, Ford Motor Company – Oppose
Mary Kay Makarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support
Mary Haffenbredl, America's Health Insurance Plans – Oppose
Dr. Roy Soto, Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists – Support
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 612. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, and Hertel
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Santana and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 612 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, and Hertel
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Santana and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 612 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of HB 5178.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5178. 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-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-2) version of HB 5178 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 HB 5178 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5832:
Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5832 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
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5832. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 813:
Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 813 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 813. 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 1:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 1, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, September 24,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 1046 (S-1) (Sen. Victory).
2. Testimony regarding SB 1047 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1048 (S-1) (Sen. Santana).
4. Testimony regarding SB 1049 (Sen. Chang).
5. Testimony regarding SB 1050 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald).
6. Testimony regarding SB 1051 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1125 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 23, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 1046 – 1051 and summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1046-1051 and SB 1125:
David Safavian, General Council of the American Conservative Union – Support
Sergeant Ted Nelson, Law Enforcement Action Partnership – Support
Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriff's Association, MI Association of Chiefs of Police – Neutral SB 1047-1050
Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriff's Association, MI Association of Chiefs of Police - No Position SB 1051
Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriff's Association, MI Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose SB 1046
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor – Support SB 1046, SB 1047, SB 1049
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor – Neutral SB 1051
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor – Oppose SB 1048, SB 1050
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrator – Support
Jeff Clayton, American Bail Coalition - Oppose
Due to time restrictions, the following individuals were unable to testify regarding SB 1125:
Victoria McCasey, Citizen – No Position
Jody White, Citizen – No Position
Dorsha MaGee, Citizen – Support
The following cards were considered read in for the record of those individuals not wishing to present testimony
regarding SB's 1046-1051 and 1125:
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of MI – Support
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers - Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan - Support
Bobby Dorigo Jones, Michigan's Children – Support SB 1049
Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator – Oppose SB 1046 and 1048
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support SB's 1046-1051
Meghan Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Neutral SB's 1046 and 1048
Meghan Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support SB's 1047, 1049-1051
Jason Smith, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support SB's 1046-1051
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support SB's 1045-1051
Monica Jahner, Self and A.R.R.O – Support SB's 1046 – 1051
Lois Pullano, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support SB's 1046-1051
Carol Rienstra, Restorative Justice Coalition of West Michigan – Support SB's 1046-1051
Lynn Scott, Unitarian Universalist Church Greater Lansing – Support SB's 1046-1051
Kay Perry, MI-CURE – Support -SB's 1046-1051
Daniel Jones, MI Collaborative to End Mass Incarcerations – Support – SB 1046-1051
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support SB's 1046-1051
Mary Miller, Citizen – Support – SB's 1046-1051
Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support SB's 1046-1051
Due to session, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at
10:00 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/29/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020,
at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointments of Ms. Patricia Halm and Ms. Victoria Enyart to the Michigan
Tax Tribunal.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Ms. Patricia
Halm to the Michigan Tax Tribunal:
Ms. Patricia Halm – Support
At 1:25 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 1:41 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Ms. Victoria
Enyart to the Michigan Tax Tribunal:
Ms. Victoria Enyart – Support
Rep. Sara Cambensy – Opposition
Randy Girard, Marquette Township – Opposition
At 2:07 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 2:09 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding Ms. Victoria
Enyart to the Michigan Tax Tribunal:
Rep. Beau LaFave – Opposition
Rep. Greg Markkanen – Opposition
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support
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Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Jonathan Mead, Upper Peninsula Association of County Commissioners – Opposition
Stephan Currie, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposition
Gerald Corkin, Marquette County Board of Commissioners – Opposition
Rep. Matt Hall – Support
Rep. Rachel Hood – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the appointment of Ms. Victoria Enyart to the
Michigan Tax Tribunal unfavorably. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McBroom.
Nays: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Hertel.
Pass: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion failed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 830 (Sen. Geiss).
2. Testimony regarding SB 831 (Sen. Geiss).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1046 (S-2) (Sen. Victory).
4. Testimony regarding SB 1047 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin).
5. Testimony regarding SB 1048 (S-2) (Sen. Santana).
6. Testimony regarding SB 1049 (Sen. Chang).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1050 (S-2) (Sen. MacDonald).
8. Testimony regarding SB 1051 (S-2) (Sen. McBroom).
9. Testimony regarding SB 1125 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s).VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 830 – 831, and invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 830-831:
Siwatu Salama Ra, Citizen – Support
Dr. Deb Landis Lewis, Citizen – Support
Keith Barber, Legislative Corrections Ombudsman – No Position
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 830-831:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
Monica Jahner, Advocacy, Re-entry, Resources, Outreach – Support
Lois Pullano, Citizens for Prison Reform, Family Advisory Board – Support
Noelle Gorka, Prison Birth Project – Support
Courtney Townsel, University of Michigan Medicine – Support SB 830
Amanda West, Planned Parenthood of Michigan – Support
Kathie Gourlay, Citizen – Support
Pamela Davies, MD, Citizen – Support
Autumn B. Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy Health, Mercy Health Systems - Support
Jessica Zimbelman, State Appellate Defender Office – Support
Natalie Holbrook, American Friends Service Committee, MI Criminal Justice Program – Support
Deb Rhizal, Citizen – Support
Deborah Burke, Citizen – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan – Support
Jennifer Szenay, Citizen – Support
Kay Perry, MI-CURE – Support
Dr. Jim Dankovich, Citizen – Support
Alex Rossman, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Abigail Burnell, MI Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Anne Remley, Ann Arbor Friends Meeting - Support
The Chair brought up SB's 1046 – 1051, and summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1046-1051 and SB 1125:
Jeff Clayton, American Bail Coalition – Neutral
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support SB 1049
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose SB's 1046, 1047, 1050, 1051
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Neutral SB 1048
Judge Boyde – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 1046-1051 and SB 1125:
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of MI – Support
Monica Jahner, Advocacy, Re-entry, Resources, Outreach – Support
Chief Bill Gutzwiller, Citizen – Support
Geoffrey Leonard, Detroit Justice Center – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kubiak, Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, Wayne State University – Support
Sen. Barrett offered amendment #1 to SB 1046 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 1046. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Sen. Barrett offered amendment #2 to the (S-2) version of SB 1046 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt amendment #2 to SB 1046. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Chang
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Char entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1046 as amended. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Char entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1048. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Char entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1050. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Char entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1051. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/01/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
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
September 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.,
in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Administration of
Medicaid Payments to Nursing Facilities for Long-Term Care, MDHHS, November 2019,
#319-0570-18.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General
Performance Audit, Administration of Medicaid Payments to Nursing Facilities for Long-Term Care, MDHHS,
November 2019, #319-0570-18:
- Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General, Audit Division Administrator
- Mike Ventura, Office of the Auditor General, Audit Manager
- Brittney Simon, Office of the Auditor General, Audit Supervisor
- Farah Hanley, MDHHS, Senior. Dept. Director of Financial Operations
- Scott Werner, MDHHS, Office of Audit
Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/07/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29,
2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4288 (Rep. Hoitenga), as amended, with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 1133 (Sen. McBroom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:25 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from September 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the State Representative Michelle Hoitenga to summarize HB 4288.
The Chair invited following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4288:
Tom Frazier, Michigan Township Association – Oppose
Matt Groen, Michigan Cable Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4288:
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
Michael Watza, Kitch Attorneys and Counselors – Oppose
Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Jennifer Greenburg, Telecom Association of Michigan – Support
Bob Stewart, Frontier Communications – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Gavin Goetz, AT&T Michigan – Support
Matt Groen, Michigan Cable Association - Support
Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the Nesbitt amendment #1 to HB 4288. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, and Outman.
Nays: Sen.(s) Horn and Brinks.
Pass: Sen.(s) McCann and McMorrow.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4288, as amended, to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Outman, and McCann.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead.
Pass: Sen.(s) Brinks and McMorrow.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4288. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Paul Burns, of Senator McBroom's office to summarize SB 1133.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1133:
Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane and Gas Association – Support
Nathan Kark, MDARD – Oppose
James Clift, EGLE – Oppose
Abigail Wallace, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2020
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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
September 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5217 (Rep. Iden).
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. Testimony regarding HB 4437 (Rep. Wakeman).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4186 (Rep. Farrington) and HB 4187 (Rep. Farrington).
10. Testimony regarding HB 4187 (Rep. Farrington).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:19 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. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5217:
Rebecca DeVooght, University of Michigan – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 1095 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4488,
HB 4489, HB 4490, HB 4491 and HB 4492:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Alex Houseman, Michigan Realtors Association – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way of Southeast Michigan – Support
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4488 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4488. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4489 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4489. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4490 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4490. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4491 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4491. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report HB 4492 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4492. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4437:
Rep. Rodney Wakeman – Support
Mark Evely, Wayne State University – Support
Marnie Triemstra and Linda Clegg, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs –
Opposition
Cana Garrison, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4437:
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4186 and HB 4187:
Henry Wolf, Rep. Farrington – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Chrissy Sider, CP Financial Credit Union – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4187:
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Businesses – Opposition
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4186
and HB 4187:
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
Greg Dietrich, Dana Reif, and Vickie Schmitzer, Frankenmuth Credit Union – Support
Robin Wybenga, TBA Credit Union – Support
Mike Palumbo, Northland Area Federal Credit Union – Support
Jessica Broad, Gerber Federal Credit Union – Support
Ryan Larson, LAFCU – Support
Jim Hunsanger, MSU Federal Credit Union – Support
No Name Given, Michigan Retailers Association – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 27, 2020
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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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
September 30, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 922 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Testimony regarding SB 923 (Sen. McBroom).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1120 (Sen. McBroom).
4. Reported SB 1121 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 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 September 23, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 922 - 923 and SB 1120 and summarized the bills.
The Chair invited John Gilbert of Escanaba, Michigan to testify regarding SB's 922 - 923 and SB 1120 via
Zoom. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB's 922 -
923 and SB 1120:
Thomas Dunn, American Motorcyclist Association – Oppose SB 922-923
George Lindquest, UP Whitetails of Marquette County – Support SB 923
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose SB 1120
Todd Tennis, Negligence Section of the State Bar of Michigan – Oppose SB 1120
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 922 - 923 and SB 1120 via
Zoom:
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Oppose SB 922 -923
Lt. Tom Wanless, MI Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement – Oppose SB 922-923
Member questions followed.
The Chair brought up SB 1121 and summarized the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1121:
Travis Boeskool, MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 1121 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.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:02 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/05/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 30, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 1104 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Reported SB 426 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4866 (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 299 (Sen. Hollier) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 6 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. S. Johnson to summarize HB 4866.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4866:
Tom Tibortz, MVPA and MVCCMI – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support
Jeremy Schad, Citizen – Support
William Thatcher, Citizen – Support
Ken Aubrey, Citizen – Support
Paul Aubrey, Citizen – Support
Robert Strain, Citizen – Support
Remi Seabolt, Citizen – Support
Charles Chapman, Citizen – Support
Timothy Juhl, Citizen – Support
Rick Hyma, Citizen – Support
Terry Shelswell, Citizen – Support
Kevin Romanelli, Citizen – Support
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Theodore Gates, Citizen – Support
Shawn Menzie, Citizen – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize SB 299.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 1104.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 426.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to summarize SB 426 and the (S-1) version of SB 426.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 426. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 426:
Jeff Kirkpatrick, Michigan Court Officers and Deputy Sheriffs Association – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of SB 426 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4866 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to report SB 299 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to discuss SB 6.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 6:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Robert Stephenson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:32 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 12:00
noon in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1137 (S-2) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 676 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 1076 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 1105 (Sen. VanderWall).
5. Testimony regarding SB 1106 (Sen. Daley).
6. Reported SB 1053 (S-1) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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 September 23, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 1137 and SB 676 (Sen. Lucido) and summarized the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1137 and 676:
Steven Liedel, MI Association of County Treasurers – Support
Catherine McCleary, Washtenaw County Treasurer, via Zoom – Support
Daniel Dew, Pacific Legal Foundation – via Zoom – Support
Denna Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Neutral
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Neutral, SB 1137
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Neutral, SB 1137
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1137. 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-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 1137 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
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 SB 1137 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 676. 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 SB 676 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
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 SB 676 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 1076.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1076:
Robin Lott, Michigan Treasury, Fostering Futures Scholarship, via Zoom – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 1076 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 SB 1076. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall and Sen. Daley to summarize SB's 1105 and 1106.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1105 - 1106:
Laura Sherman, MI Energy Innovation Business Council, via Zoom – Neutral
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury, via Zoom – No Position
Steve Levitas, Pine Gate Renewables, via Zoom – No Position
Stephanie Dohn, Southern Current, via Zoom – Support
Carolee Smith, Consumers Energy, via Zoom – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – No Position
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – No Position
Denna Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
Ed Rivit, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 1105 – 1106:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Winston Feehley, DTE – Support
Abigail Wallace, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Jim Murray, Coalition for Community Solar Access – Support
Chuck Lippstreau, Michigan Agri-Business Association – Support
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards - Oppose
The Chair invited Steve Gilbert, of Sen. Victory's office, to summarize SB 1053.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1053. 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 SB 1053 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
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 SB 1053 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:42 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/07/2020


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020,
at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1052 (Sen. Bumstead) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
2. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-7.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann,
and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from September 2, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 1052 for the committee.
Dr. John Severson of the Muskegon Area ISD and Chuck Wilbur of Michigan Promise Zones helped Sen.
Bumstead introduce the legislation.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 1052:
Rachel Richards, Treasury Department – Support
John Helmholdt, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support
Chris Glass, West Michigan Talent Triangle – Support
Dirk Weeldreyer, School Equity Caucus – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report SB 1052 to the
floor with recommendation that it be passed. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 1052. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize the
Legislative Transfer Request 2020-7 for the committee.
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to adopt the 2020-7
Legislative Transfer Request. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The transfer request was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11-3-20
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, September 30,
2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4508 (Rep. Webber).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss,
Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from September 2, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4508:
Rep. Michael Webber – Support
Michael Byrne, US Travel Insurance Association – Support
Duke DeHaaz, Allianz Partners – Support
Bob Stefanski, AIG – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4508:
Vern Pixley, SCI-Michigan – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 4, 2020
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