evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 17,
2019
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Greig.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 3, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4687 before the committee:
HB 4687
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"b y
amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and
324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and
section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265.
Ted Nugent, Representative Hoitenga, and Senator VanderWall all testified in support of HB
4687. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club, testified in opposition to HB
4687. Questions and discussion followed.
Dave Wheeler, representing Michigan Lucky Buck, testified in support of HB 4687.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4687, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Kevin Elliott
Mark Bartholmew
Sharon Sikkengo
Paul Sikkengo, representing DNR Watchdog
Ed Beckley, M65 Baitshop
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4687, but did not wish to speak:
Jack Kleinhardt.
Kris Buckner.
Dale Masewski.
Carl Herbers, representing DNR Watchdog.
Don Nelson.
Larry Vanantwerp.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4687, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Erik Schnelle, representing the Michigan Quality Deer Management Association.
Sam Morello, representing the Michigan Bow Hunters.
David VanLopik, representing the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club.
Elijah Keller, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Bill Krepps, representing the Former Michigan United Conservation President Clubs.
Patrick Hogan, representing the Tomahawk Archers.
Tom Huggler.
Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club.
Gary Gorniak, representing the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club.
Carol Rose, representing the Montmorency County Conservation Club and Upper Black
River Council.
Mike McKay, representing the Michigan Gun Owners.
Roger Calhoun, representing the Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club.
Tim Dusterwinkle, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association and Founder of
Proposal G.
Joe Hudson, representing the Upper Peninsula Bear Hunters Association and Founder of
Proposal G.
George Quackernbush, representing the Michigan Cattlemen's Association.
Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Greig from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 10:02 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the minutes from the September 10th 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4735, HB 4736 and HB 4737 before the committee:
HB 4735
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled" Natural resources and environmental protection
act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as
amended by 2017 PA 124.
HB 4736
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled"
Freedom of information act," by amending section 5 (MCL
15.235), as amended by 2018 PA 105.
HB 4737
(Rep. Love)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled" The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13e (MCL
777.13e), as amended by 2015 PA 189.
Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 4735,
HB 4736 and HB 4737.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4735 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Reilly, Rendon.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 4736 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Reilly, Rendon.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 4737 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Reilly, Rendon.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0255 before the committee:
SB 0255
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"
Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 5505 (MCL 324.5505), as amended by
2005 PA 57.
Senator Kim LaSata testified in support of SB 0255.
Doug Needham, representing Michigan Aggregates Association, testified in support of SB 0255.
Sarah Howes & Mary Ann Dalehanty, representing Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes and Energy, testified in support of SB 0255.
The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts gave a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:33 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918 before the committee:
HB 4916
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to create the sports betting act; to
impose requirements for persons to engage in sports betting;
to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental
officers and entities; to impose fees; to impose a tax on the
conduct of licensed sports betting; to prohibit certain acts in
relation to sports betting and to prescribe penalties for those
violations; to require the promulgation of rules; and to
provide remedies.
HB 4917
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 310d.
HB 4918
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
Michael Burke, representing the Michigan Association on Problem Gambling, testified in neutral
of HB 4916.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4916 and HB 4917, but did not wish
to speak:
Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 4916 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 11-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Jones.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4917 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 12-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: Rep. Jones.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4918 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 12-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: Rep. Jones.
The Chair laid HB 4959 before the committee:
HB 4959
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending section
601 (MCL 436.1601).
Representative Hauk testified in support of HB 4959.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4959, but did not wish to
speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
The Chair laid HB 4960 and HB 4961 before the committee:
HB 4960
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending section
107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2001 PA 223.
HB 4961
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 608.
Representative Warren testified in support of HB 4960 and HB 4961. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Griffin testified in support of HB 4960 and HB 4961. Questions and discussion
followed.
Joe Garcia, Scott Corbitt, and Matt Kruger, representing Anheuser-Busch, testified in opposition
to HB 4960 and HB 4961. Questions and discussion followed.
Spencer Nevins and Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers
Association, testified in support of HB 4959, HB 4960 and HB 4961. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4960 and HB 4961, but did not wish to
speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4959, HB 4960 and HB
4961, but did not wish to speak:
Kerry Krome, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4959, HB 4960 and HB 4961, but did
not wish to speak:
Sally Jefferson, representing the Wine Institute.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:48 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4395 before the committee:
HB 4395
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 636
(MCL 257.636), as amended by 2018 PA 279.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4395 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4965 before the committee:
HB 4965
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled
"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections
11h, 12, 14, and 15 (MCL 247.661h, 247.662, 247.664, and
247.665), section 11h as amended by 2018 PA 471, sections
12 and 14 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and section 15 as
amended by 1999 PA 50.
Chair O'Malley explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4965.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4965. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of his bill.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of the bill in concept.
The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4965, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4966 before the committee:
HB 4966
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled
"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13
(MCL 247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175.
Representative Schroeder testified in support of her bill.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of the bill in
concept.
The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4966, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4971 before the committee:
HB 4971
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled
"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 9a
(MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325.
Representative Alexander testified in support of her bill.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of the bill in concept.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of the bill in
concept.
The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4971, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:54 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 17,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing 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, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Byrd.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4406 before the committee:
HB 4406
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 525,
entitled "Fostering futures scholarship trust fund act, "by
amending section 7b (MCL 722.1027b), as added by 2014
PA 530.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4406 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4406, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
The Chair laid HB 4710 before the committee:
HB 4710
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending sections 16215, 16322,
16501, 16511, 16521, 16525, and 16529 (MCL 333.16215,
333.16322, 333.16501, 333.16511, 333.16521, 333.16525,
and 333.16529), section 16215 as amended by 2005 PA 211,
sections 16322, 16501, 16525, and 16529 as added by 2006
PA 30, section 16511 as amended by 2006 PA 397, and
section 16521 as amended by 2010 PA 79, and by adding
sections 16513, 16515, and 16517.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4710. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4710 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4710, but did not wish to speak:
Henry Buchtel, representing the Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine.
The Chair laid SB 0228 before the committee:
SB 0228
(Sen. Runestad) A bill to create a suicide prevention
commission within the legislative council and to prescribe its
powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state officers and entities.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0228. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0228 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0228, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jeff Wieferich, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Renee Edmondson, representing the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Byrd from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:38 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 0104 before the committee:
HR 0104
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A resolution to memorialize the
United States Department of Agriculture to recognize
industrial hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity and to
take certain steps to remove barriers to encourage the
commercial production of this crop.
Chair Alexander explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HR 104.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 104. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo, joined by Margeaux Bruner, representing the Michigan Cannabis
Industry Association, testified in support of HR 104 as substitute (H-1).
Ron Bates, representing Michigan State University Extension, provided a presentation regarding
Industrial Hemp and reviewed the following topics: History and Regulation; Uses and Markets;
and Agronomy.
The Chair returned to HR 104.
Peter Behncke, representing Michigan Industrial Hemp, LLC, testified in support of HR 104 as a
licensed hemp grower and processor.
Jesse Riggs, representing Michigan Hemp Industries Association, testified in support of HR 104.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo, Margeaux Bruner, Ron Bates, Peter Behncke, and Jesse Riggs, all
approached to answer questions from committee members.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0104, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Representative Elder moved to report out HR 0104 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:36 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order
by the Chair Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4801 before the committee:
HB 4801
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331,
entitled"Michigan consumer protection act,"by
amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by
2018 PA 211, and by adding section 3j.
Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4801.
Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4801.
Adam deAngeli testified in support of HB 4801.
Roy LangolfCommander Dennis Hoffman, testified in support of HB 4801.
Katerina Klawes testified in support of HB 4801.
Carl SzaboNetChoice, testified in opposition of HB 4801.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4801, but did not wish to
speak:
Colleen Daley, representing the Internet Association.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned
the meeting at 12:57 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: December
4, 2019


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Brenda Carter.
Representative Garrett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
______
The Chair laid HB 4254, HB 4255, HB 4256, HB 4257, HB 4258, HB 4259, HB 4260, and HB
4265 before the committee:
HB 4254
(Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by amending
the heading of chapter XXA and by adding section 145s.
HB 4255
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled
“Mental health code,” by amending section 134a (MCL
330.1134a), as amended by 2014 PA 72.
HB 4256
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending sections 20173a and
21313 (MCL 333.20173a and 333.21313), section 20173a as
amended by 2017 PA 167 and section 21313 as amended by
2012 PA 51.
HB 4257
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218,
entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by
amending sections 13, 31, and 34b (MCL 400.713, 400.731,
and 400.734b), section 13 as amended by 2012 PA 52,
section 31 as amended by 1994 PA 150, and section 34b as
amended by 2014 PA 73.
HB 4258
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled
“Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending
section 2802 (MCL 700.2802), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
HB 4259
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16i of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2012 PA 169.
HB 4260
(Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 174a (MCL
750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34.
HB 4265
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175,
entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending
section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2017 PA 74.
Ryan Cowmeadow, Executive Director for Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan,
representing the Area Agency on Aging Association, submitted a card in support of HB 4254, HB
4255, HB 4256, HB 4257, HB 4258, HB 4259, HB 4260 and HB 4265, but did not wish to
speak.
Jean Doss for Alison Hirschel, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, submitted a
card in opposition to HB 4260 (H-3), but did not wish to speak.
Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 4254 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4255 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4256 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair explained and offered the conflict substitute (H-1) for HB 4257.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4257. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4257 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Garrett moved to refer House Bill No. 4258 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4259 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony explained the substitute (H-3) to HB 4260. Questions followed.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4260. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4260 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4265. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4265 to the committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
______
The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the
committee:
HB 4704
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2 and
8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511.
HB 4705
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4706
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4707
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4708
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4709
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,"(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section
9b.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 4704 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4705 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Gabriella Reihanian, Legislative Assistant for Representative Schroeder, explained the substitute
(H-1) to HB 4706. Questions followed.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4706 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4706. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati, explained his substitute (H-1) for HB 4707.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4707. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4707 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman explained his (H-1) substitute to HB 4708. Questions followed.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 4708 to the committee on
Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: Rep. Hoitenga.
Pass: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4708. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 4709 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
______
The Chair laid HCR 0002 before the committee:
HCR 0002
(Rep. Vaupel)
A concurrent resolution to declare Adverse
Childhood Experiences (ACEs) a critical health issue,
commit the Legislature to action, and encourage the
Governor to direct agencies to assess and report progress on
reducing ACEs.
Representative Hank Vaupel, the resolution sponsor, explained his resolution HCR2 to the
committee, and introduced Rick Murdock, former Director of the Michigan Association of
Health Plans (MAHP), and now Coordinator of the Michigan ACE Initiative for the MAHP
Foundation, who testified in support of HCR 0002. Discussion and Questions followed. A copy
of his written testimony and handouts are attached.
Lisa Farnum, Managing Director for the Michigan Association of Health Plans Foundation,
submitted a card in support of HCR 2.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HCR 0002, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, Deputy Director in the Office of Legislation and Advocacy at Michigan
Association of Health Plans;
Brandon Dillon, representing the Michigan Complete Health;
Parker James, a Kids Count Research Associate at Michigan League for Public Policy;
Derek Dalling, a lobbyist representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan;
Rory Lafferty, Director of Government Affairs for Health Alliance Plan (HAP); and
John McNamara, Manager of State Government Relations for McLaren Health Care.
Representative Rendon moved to excuse Representative Brenda Carter from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Meerman moved to
adjourn the Committee meeting. The motion prevailed without objection.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:01 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4447 and HB 4448 before the committee:
HB 4447
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 2017 PA 202, entitled
"Protecting local government retirement and benefits act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 38.2803) and by adding sections
11 and 11a.
HB 4448
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An
act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the
establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing,
altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public
highways and private roads; the condemnation of property
and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation
of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under
certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees,
drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township,
and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies," by amending section 20b of chapter IV
(MCL 224.20b).
Representative Albert and Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association,
testified in support of HB 4447 and HB 4448. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4447. The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Pass: None.
Todd Tennis, representing the Utility Workers Union of America, submitted a card in opposition
to HB 4447 and in support of HB 4448, but did not wish to speak.
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4447 and in
support of HB 4448. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4447 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Pass: Rep. Calley.
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 4448 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0173 before the committee:
SB 0173
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676d (MCL
257.676d), as added by 2014 PA 303.
Representative Marino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 173 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 0173, but did not wish to speak:
Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
The Chair laid SB 0322 and SB 0323 before the committee:
SB 0322
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An
act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of
commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon
them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and
to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of
this act," by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended
by 2016 PA 77.
SB 0323
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An
act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the
establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing,
altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public
highways and private roads; the condemnation of property
and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation
of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under
certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees,
drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township,
and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies," by amending section 6 of chapter IV
(MCL 224.6), as amended by 2015 PA 237.
Representative Meerman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 322 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Kuppa.
Nays: Reps. Howell, Sowerby, Garza, Hope.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 323 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Kuppa.
Nays: Reps. Howell, Sowerby, Garza, Hope.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:20 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 11, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4125 before the committee:
HB 4125
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281,
entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by amending sections 51
and 51d (MCL 206.51 and 206.51d), as amended by 2018 PA
588; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4125 was previously adopted on September 11, 2019.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4125. The motion prevailed 12-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey,
Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Lower, Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 4125 to the committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey,
Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Lower, Steven Johnson, Hall.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle.
Kathleen Merry, representing the Wayne County RESA.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Ray Felman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers.
Andy Nevmann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Representative Yancey moved to excuse Representative Robinson from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 10:39 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing 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, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391 before the committee:
HB 4389
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL
324.101 to 324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1
of part 147 and by adding sections 14701, 14703, 14705, and
14707.
HB 4390
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled
"Firefighters training council act, "by amending sections 2
and 9 (MCL 29.362 and 29.369), as amended by 2017 PA
144, and by adding section 9c.
HB 4391
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled
"Michigan occupational safety and health act, "by amending
section 14 (MCL 408.1014), as amended by 2012 PA 415,
and by adding section 14r.
Representative Allor and Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and
HB 4391.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did
not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Fireman's Association.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did
not wish to speak:
Eric Friedman, representing the DOW.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Alia Phillips, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:07 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4694 (Rep. Lilly).
2. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2019-4.
3. Reported HB 4850 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4853 (Rep. Brann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4857 (Rep. Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4858 (Rep. Huizenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 4889 (Rep. Hoadley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 4890 (Rep. Sabo) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 4891 (Rep. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported HB 4892 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Reported HB 4893 (Rep. Hood) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12. Reported SB 530 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
13. Reported SB 473 – SB 476 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
14. Reported HCR 9 (Rep. Miller) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 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. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from August 28, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Ben Green, of Rep. Lilly's office, and Chris Glass of the West Michigan Talent
Triangle to summarize HB 4694 for the committee.
Next, the Chairman invited Senate Fiscal Director, Chris Harkins, to summarize the Legislative Transfer
Request 2019-4 for the committee.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the Legislative Transfer Request 2019-4. 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 Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Senate Fiscal Director, Chris Harkins, to summarize HB 4850, HB 4853, HB 4857,
HB 4858, HB 4889, HB 4890, HB 4891, HB 4892, HB 4893, and SB 530.
The following individuals turned in cards not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4853:
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Santana, to report HB 4853 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 4853. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Hollier, to report HB 4857 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 4857. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Barrett, to report HB 4858 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4858.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to report HB 4889 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
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The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4889. Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report HB 4890 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4890.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The following individuals turned in cards not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4891:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to report HB 4891 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Runstead, to recommend
immediate effect for HB 4892. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to report HB 4892 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect
for HB 4892. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The following individuals turned in cards not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4893:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. McCann, to report HB 4893 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 4893. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 530 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 530. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 473 – SB 476 for the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 473 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 473. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 474 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 474. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 475 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 475. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 476 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. 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 to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 476. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Bruce Baker of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize HCR 9 for the committee.
4
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HCR 9:
Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support
Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, Wayne County Sheriff's Office – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report HCR 9 to the floor
with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The resolution was reported to the floor.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel,
supported by Sen. LaSata, to adjourn the meeting at 2:37 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11-6-19
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 19, 2019
1:25 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing 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/Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee:
HB 4325
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending sections 18101, 18107,
18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.18101, 333.18107, 333.18111,
and 333.18115), sections 18101 and 18111 as added by 1988
PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and
section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding
sections 18106 and 18116.
Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted to HB 4325 on September 5th, 2019.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325 and (H-3), but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
David Flowers, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Alan Bolter, representing the Michigan Association-Community Health.
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network.
Jean Doss, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers of Michigan.
Joseph Kennedy, representing the representing himself.
Elizabeth Boyd, representing the representing herself.
Reverend Tom Jones, representing the Reflective Spirit Counseling.
Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Melina Brann, representing the representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:33 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4325 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). 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.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 1:34 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Education (HB 4232) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt, Stamas and Bayer


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (HB 4229) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 2:15 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Victory, Stamas and McCann


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Judiciary (HB 4238) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Barrett, Stamas and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs (SB 144) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 2:45 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Stamas and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Corrections (HB 4231) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Barrett, Stamas and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (HB 4239) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 3:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, Stamas and Santana


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Insurance and Financial Services (SB 141) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Stamas and Santana


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on General Government (SB 138) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 3:45 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Victory and Irwin


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Health and Human Services (SB 139) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Stamas and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Thursday, September 26, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Thursday, September 26, 4:00 p.m., Legislative Council Confer ence Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-0212

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:18 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Brenda Carter.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4546 and HB 4547 before the committee:
HB 4546
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 258, entitled
"Career and technical preparation act," by amending sections
3 and 4 (MCL 388.1903 and 388.1904), section 3 as
amended by 2012 PA 132 and section 4 as amended by 2012
PA 133.
HB 4547
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 160,
entitled "Postsecondary enrollment options act," by
amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 388.513 and 388.514),
section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 11 and section 4 as
amended by 2012 PA 134.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4546. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4547. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle, Representative Frederick, and Kyle Griffith, representing Lenawee
County Intermediate School District, testified in support of HB 4546 and HB 4547. Questions
and discussion followed
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support of HB
4546 and HB 4547. Questions and discussion followed
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4546 and HB 4547, but did not wish to
speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
Representative Vaupel moved to excuse Representative Brenda Carter from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:16 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing 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/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985 before the
committee:
HB 4980
(Rep. Leutheuser)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213,
entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in
certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic
records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe
penalties,” by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 780.621 and
780.624), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 336 and section
4 as amended by 2014 PA 335, and by adding section 1b.
HB 4981
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An
act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to
provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and
their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public
agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by
amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA
336.
HB 4982
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213,
entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in
certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic
records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe
penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as
amended by 2016 PA 336.
HB 4983
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An
act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to
provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and
their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public
agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by
amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA
336.
HB 4984
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An
act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to
provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and
their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public
agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by
amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA
336.
HB 4985
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213,
entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in
certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic
records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe
penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as
amended by 2016 PA 336.
Representative Leutheuser and Representative LaGrand testified in support of HB 4980, HB
4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rabhi, Representative Meerman, Representative Wendzel, and Representative
Gay-Dagnogo testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB
4985. Questions and discussion followed.
Andy Schor, Mayor of Lansing, representing the Urban Core Mayors, and Jared Fleisher,
representing Quicken Loans, testified together in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB
4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985.
Sonja Starr, representing the University of Michigan Law School, testified in support of HB
4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion
followed.
Stephanie Labelle and Jeff Herbstman, both representing the City of Detroit, testified in support
of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985.
Spence Purnell, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981,
HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985.
Sergeant Steve Miller, representing the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, testified in support
of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983,
HB 4984 and HB 4985, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Jason Smith, representing the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network.
Rodney Cole, representing DTE.
Bill Wortz, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice.
Annie Patnaude, representing the Americans for Prosperity.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Margeaux Bruner, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak:
Kelli Hykes, representing Weedmaps.
The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with a neutral position on HB 4980,
HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were
unable to speak:
Hakim Crampton, representing Just Leadership USA.
The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB
4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Jon Meyer, representing Abcor Industries.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Aaron Suganuma, representing the Nation Outside.
Gabriel Blauer, representing the himself.
Glen Ashley, representing Action of Greater Lansing.
Steven Shank, representing the Law Enforcement Action Partnership.
Detective Sergeant Theodore L. Nelson, representing himself.
Monica Jahner, representing A.A.R.O, Advocacy, Re-entry, Resources, Outreach.
Frank Rodriguez, representing himself.
Aaron Kinzel, representing himself.
Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside.
Ben Rosa, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 4980, HB
4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to
speak:
Philip Aitkin, representing himself.
Barbara Thomas, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 4982, but due
to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan
The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, in support of HB 4980, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Mr. Burton, representing himself.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:56 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
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 26, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, September 26,
2019 at 11:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of the Honorable John D. Cherry to the Saginaw Valley
State University Board of Control.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mrs. Rajkumari "Raj" M. Wiener to the Saginaw Valley
State University Board of Control.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Nesbitt to excuse absent members form the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the September 12,
2019 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited the Honorable Mr. John D. Cherry, Jr., and Mrs. Rajkumari "Raj" M. Wiener. to
provide the committee with their opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions of Mr. Cherry and Mrs. Wiener regarding their
appointments to the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:56 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10.10.2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
11:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the September 4th, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4823 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled" The
general property tax act," by amending section 24f (MCL
211.24f), as amended by 2000 PA 244.
Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 4823.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4823, but did not wish to
speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee:
HB 4937
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled" An
act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of
commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide
for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the
members of the county board of commissioners; to provide
for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412),
section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4938 before the committee:
HB 4938
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled" An
act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to
provide for the election of charter commissioners; to
prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a
county board of commissioners after the approval of the
election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the
exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not
authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies," by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514),
as amended by 2017 PA 210.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938.
Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938, but did not wish to
speak:
Steve Currie, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Bob Smith, representing the Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chairman.
Matt Smego, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Sheppard moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at
11:13 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee:
HB 4082
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An
act to provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to
provide for the establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"(MCL 722.111
to 722.128) by adding section 3i.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4082. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon explained the (H-1) substitute for HB 4082. Questions and discussion
followed. A copy of her handout is attached.
Marnie Wills, Deputy Director in the Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs in the Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, submitted a testimony card in support of the (H-1)
substitute, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Office of Children's Ombudsman.
Lisa McCormick, Director, and Randy Speidel, Deputy Director of the Office of Children’s
Ombudsman (OCO), did a PowerPoint presentation on the mission and role of their office.
Questions and discussion followed. A copy of the presentation is attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Meerman moved to
adjourn the Committee. The motion prevailed. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by the Chair
Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4251 before the committee:
HB 4251
(Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
“Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by
amending sections 33 and 40 (MCL 487.2153 and
487.2160).
Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 4251.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4251. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Dallas Lenear, representing Project Green, testified in support of HB 4251.
John Rabenold, representing Check N Go of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4251.
Ron Hicks, representing Advance America, testified in opposition to HB 4251.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4251.
De'Angelo Boone, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4251.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4251.
Sandy Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4251.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4251, but did not wish to
speak:
Ruth Johnson, representing the Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4251, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Schuyler, representing the Pennies from Heaven Foundation.
Jeremy DeRoo, representing LINC UP.
Eric Hufnagel, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Eric Schertzing, representing the Ingham County Treasurer.
Richard Cannon, representing the Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation.
Kirsten Elliott, representing the Community Housing Network.
Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Suzanne VanDam, representing the Friends in Deed, Circles Washtenaw County.
Jamie Guise, representing the Old National Bank.
Norm DeLisle, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Joan Risgin, representing the Optimist Neighborhood Association.
Artina Hardman, representing Mack Alive.
Tom Edmiston, representing Cinnaire.
Michelle LaJoie, representing Alger-Marquette Community Action.
Jennifer Grau, representing Grau Interpersonal Communication.
Helen Lehman, representing the New Development Corporation.
Bridget Healy, representing the United Way of Washtenaw County.
Simon Marshall-Shah, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Robb Kennedy, representing Michigan Community Action.
Carmen Mora, representing the Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity.
Greg Hull, representing the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity.
Mancy Pellegrini, representing the Menominee River Habitat for Humanity.
Amy Gibbs, representing the Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity.
Mandy Morbin, representing the Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity.
Litecia Jankowski, representing the Otsego County Habitat for Humanity.
Kim Friedrich, representing the Isabella County Habitat for Humanity.
Barbara Seabolt, representing the Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4251, but did not wish to speak:
Meredith Fossett, representing Axcess Financial.
The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee:
HB 4908
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State
housing development authority act of 1966," by amending
section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328.
Taylor Darling representing Representative Whitsett, testified in support of HB 4908.
Mark Garcia, Jeff Sykes, Will Moseng representing the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority, testified in support of HB 4908.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4908, but did not wish to speak:
Sandy Pearson and De'Angelo Boone, representing the Habitat for Humanity of MI.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 1:09 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov