evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133, HB
4134 and HB 4135 before the committee:
HB 4127
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 510 (MCL
168.510).
HB 4128
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 509bb (MCL
168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441.
HB 4129
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 33a.
HB 4130
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL
4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412.
HB 4131
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 16
(MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
HB 4132
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
HB 4133
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4134
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and
661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661),
sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270
and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and
by adding section 759e.
HB 4135
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
4127(H-1)and HB 4128(H-1).
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4127(H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4129, but did not wish to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4134, but did not wish
to speak:
Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4128 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4127. The motion prevailed 6-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to HB 4127(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 7, after "must" by striking out the balance of the subdivision
and inserting "sign his or her name.".
2. Amend page 2, line 18, after the first "birth" by striking out "and proof of date of
birth".
3. Amend page 2, line 21, after "card" by striking out "and provide proof of date of
birth".
4. Amend page 3, line 1, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the
remaining subsections.
5. Amend page 3, line 7, after "subsection" by striking out "(5)," and inserting "(4),".
6. Amend page 3, line 8, after "card" by striking out the comma and "and provides
proof of his or her date of birth,".
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4127(H-1). The motion did
not prevail 1-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Rep. Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendment to HB 4127(H-1):
1. Amend page 3, line 19, after "act." by inserting "The city or township clerk shall
notify the elector that his or her signature on the return card did not match the
signature for that elector on the qualified voter file and that his or her registration
record is considered challenged. The notice to the elector under this subsection must
include the steps the elector must take in order to no longer have his or her registration
record considered to be challenged.".
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4127(H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report House Bill No. 4127 as amended, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4128. The motion prevailed 6-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: Rep. Whitsett.
Pass: None.
Representative Whitsett offered the following amendment to HB 4128(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 28, after "act." by inserting "The city or township clerk shall
notify the elector that his or her signature on the return card did not match the
signature for that elector on the qualified voter file and that his or her registration
record is considered challenged. The notice to the elector under this subsection must
include the steps the elector must take in order to no longer have his or her registration
record considered to be challenged.".
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4128(H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to report House Bill No. 4128 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4129 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4130 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4131. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4131 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4132. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4132 to the Committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4133. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Bollin moved to refer House Bill No. 4133 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4134. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4134 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4135 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HJRA before the committee:
HJRA
(Rep. Wentworth)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the
state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26
of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds for
certain bills.
Chair Bollin moved to report out HJRA with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Filler.
The Chair laid before the committee presentations by the Michigan Association of County
Clerks and Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, and Barb Byrum,
representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, gave a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:55 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
12:00 Noon
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair laid before the committee the Speaker's appointment letter.
January 26, 2021
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Buildings
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I appoint the following Members of the 101st Legislature to the Standing Committees for the
2021-2022 Legislative Session:
Families, Children and Seniors
Reps. Wakeman (C), Wozniak (Maj. VC), Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky (Min.
VC), Camilleri, B. Carter, Aiyash
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called: The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair stated the committee would be following the Uniform Committee Rules, as stated
in Chapter IV of the House Standing Rules that were adopted by the House of
Representatives on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt Tuesday at 12:00 Noon in room 327 of the Anderson
House Office Building as the day, time and location for the regular operating schedule for the
committee meetings for the House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair explained his expectations for the committee. A copy is attached:
The Chair called on each committee member to give a brief introduction about themselves.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Aging and Adult Services and
Agency.
Dr. Alexis Travis, Senior Deputy Director of Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services Aging and Adult Services and Agency (AASA), briefed the committee members on
the services the agency provides seniors. Questions followed. A copy of the department's
PowerPoint is attached.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Michigan's Area Agencies on Aging.
Dr. David LaLumia, Executive Director for the Area Agencies on Aging Association of
Michigan, briefed the members on the what area of agencies on aging provide. A copy of his
handout is attached.
Ron Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, did
an overview of Detroit's Area Agency of Aging programs. Questions followed. A copy of his
PowerPoint is attached.
Bob Brown, Executive Director for Region VII Area Agency on Aging in Bay City, briefed
the committee on what services his agency does in his area.
Due to time restraint, Edward Canfield, D.O., Medical Director, for Region VII Area Agency
on Aging in Bay City, was unable to testify on the COVID services that his area provides.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rendon moved to
adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
1:01 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4219 and HB 4220 before the committee:
HB 4219
(Rep. Yancey)
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 2020 PA
191.
HB 4220
(Rep. Bellino)
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 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA
187.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish
to speak:
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Tom Boyd, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not
wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did
not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4219. The motion prevailed
10-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Wozniak, Clements.
Pass: None.
At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4219 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4220. The motion prevailed
11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4220 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4144, HB 4148, HB 4153, HB 4154, HB 4155 and
HB 4239 before the committee:
HB 4141
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 801e (MCL
257.801e), as amended by 1983 PA 91.
HB 4142
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82105, 82114, 82118, and
82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82114, 324.82118,
and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as
amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82118 as
amended by 2010 PA 371, and section 82119 as
amended by 2005 PA 307.
HB 4144
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to
create and maintain a fingerprint identification and
criminal history records division within the
department of state police; to require peace
officers, persons in charge of certain institutions,
and others to make reports respecting juvenile
offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police;
to require the fingerprinting of an accused by
certain persons; and to provide penalties and
remedies for a violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA
67.
HB 4148
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15
(MCL 207.225).
HB 4153
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and
907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907),
section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section
904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 4154
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a
of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by
2008 PA 508.
HB 4155
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 311 (MCL
257.311), as amended by 1983 PA 63.
HB 4239
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 219, 904c,
and 904f (MCL 257.219, 257.904c, and 257.904f),
section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section
904c as amended by 1999 PA 73, and section 904f
as added by 1998 PA 358.
Representative Coleman, testified in support of HB 4142.
Mike Goschka, representing Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 4144.
Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4141 and HB 4154.
Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4153 and HB 4239.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4148, HB 4153,
HB 4154 and HB 4155, but did not wish to speak:
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4144, HB 4148,
HB 4153, HB 4154, HB 4155 and HB 4239, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4144, HB 4148,
HB 4153, HB 4154 and HB 4155, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4148 and HB
4155, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Boyd, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4142, but did not wish to speak:
Karen Middendorp, representing the Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4239, but did not wish
to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4153 and HB 4155, but did not wish
to speak:
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Sheriffs'
Association. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, gave a
presentation to the committee.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Association of
Chiefs of Police. Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of
Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler returned to HB 4153.
Judge William Kelly, representing the Michigan District Judges Association, testified in
support of HB 4153. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Berman made a motion to place HB 4238 before the committee.
The motion did not prevail 4-6-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Clements, Bolden, Hope.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:10 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Beeler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee:
HB 4122
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to
create a county department of veterans' affairs in
certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and
duties; to create the county veteran service fund
and to provide for contributions to and
expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the
powers and duties of the soldiers' relief
commission in those counties," by amending
section 3a (MCL 35.623a), as amended by 2018
PA 514.
Representative Glenn introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussion followed.
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in
support of HB 4122.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:25 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee:
HB 4015
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2020 PA 296, and
by adding section 3m.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4015. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4015, but did not wish to speak:
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet.
Luke Rollins, representing RELX, Inc.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4015 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4115 before the committee:
HB 4115
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA
27, and by adding section 1116.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed.
John Kroneck, representing the Mid-Michigan Health Department, testified in opposition to
HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety, testified
in opposition to HB 4115.
Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems, testified in
opposition to HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed.
John Lauve, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4115.
Marsialle Arbuckle, representing the Center for Urban Youth and Family Development,
testified in opposition to HB 4115.
Representative Berman returned to clarify the intentions of HB 4115. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4115, but did not wish
to speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4115, but did not wish to speak:
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4115, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Susan Stockman and John McCahan, representing themselves.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
At 11:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Hertel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:24 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4053 before the committee:
HB 4053
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 104.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4053 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 10:31 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 23, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February
23, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the negative impacts of COVID-imposed virtual learning.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley and Polehanki, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021 and February
16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the negative impacts of COVID-
imposed virtual learning:
Dr. Jenny Radesky, Michigan Medicine – No Position
Dr. Emily Stoneman, Michigan Medicine – No Position
Dr. Elizabeth Hill, Michigan Medicine – No Position
Matthew Hack, Allegan High School – No Position
Kelly Aquino, Parent – No Position
Krysten Salla, Parent – No Position
Ashley Daeschlein, Parent – No Position
Michael Peters, Parent – No Position
Tom Parrelly, Parent – No Position
Jessica Mathiak, Parent – No Position
Venus Harris, Parent – No Position
Rob Seale, Parent – No Position
Nicholas Bagley, Parent – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 1:27 p.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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Date adopted by committee: 3/16/21
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 23, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021,
at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 61 (Sen. Victory).
3. Testimony regarding SB 136 (Sen. Outman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Amber Vrooman, of Sen. Victory's office, to summarize SB 61.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 61:
Travis Boeskool, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – Support
Jerrod Sanders, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 61:
Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The Chair summarized SB 136.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 136:
Phillip Preston, Michigan Beekeepers Association – Support
Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University's Department of Entomology and the Michigan Pollinator
Initiative – Support
Ana Heck, MSU Extension – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 136:
Scott Faustyn, Michigan Green Industry Association – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 9, 2021
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 23, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021,
at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 103 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair 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: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon,
Schmidt, McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021 and February
16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103:
Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position
The following organizations submitted testimony regarding SB 103:
Mike Watza, PROTEC – Opposition
Rod Williamson, ABATE – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center - Environmental Policy – Opposition
Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. McMorrow was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 9, 2021
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location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C) and Schmidt

Excused: Senator Hertel


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 23, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform and Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services was scheduled for
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 11 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 49 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 60 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation.
4. Presentation by Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee rules for the 2021-2022 legislative
session.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 11 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 49:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers' Guild – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 49 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 60:
Cynthia Maher, Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 60 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present:
Andrew Brisbo, Marijuana Regulatory Agency – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 3/9/21
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, February 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, February 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:19 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


DNR-EGLE — 2021-02-23


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth removing Representative Eisen and
appointing Representative Carra to the House Committee on Agriculture.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4031 before the committee:
HB 4031
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," by amending
section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 1991
PA 105.
Representative Kahle, joined by Zell Eisenmann and Barb Eisenmann, all testified in support
of HB 4031. Questions and discussion followed.
Noel Eisenmann testified in support of HB 4031.
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity, joined by Director Bart Pickelman and Dawn Jack, both representing the
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, testified in opposition to HB 4031.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4031, but due to
the time constraints were unable to speak:
Eva Alvarez, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4031, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:39 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 24,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cynthia Johnson joined the committee remotely.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, to give a
presentation on the Governor's Proposed School Aid Budget for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.
Perry Zielak, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions.
The Chair laid HB 4263, HB 4264, HB 4265 and HB 4266 before the committee:
HB 4263
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended
by 2018 PA 512.
HB 4264
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending sections
20g, 38, 49, and 68b (MCL 38.20g, 38.38, 38.49,
and 38.68b), section 20g as amended by 1987 PA
241, section 38 as amended and section 68b as
added by 2011 PA 264, and section 49 as amended
by 2018 PA 336.
HB 4265
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges
retirement act of 1992," by amending sections
301, 305, 509, 604, 714, and 719 (MCL 38.2301,
38.2305, 38.2509, 38.2604, 38.2664, and
38.2669), sections 305 and 714 as amended by
2002 PA 95, section 604 as amended by 2018 PA
335, and section 719 as added by 1996 PA 523,
and by adding sections 509a and 714a.
HB 4266
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," by amending
sections 11 and 14 (MCL 38.1611 and 38.1614),
as amended by 2018 PA 674.
Representatives Steven Johnson, Paquette, Bollin, and Brann introduced the bills. Questions
and discussion followed.
Ryan Frost, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 4263, HB 4264,
HB 4265 and HB 4266.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4263, HB 4264, HB 4265 and HB
4266, but did not wish to speak:
Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum.
James Hohman, representing the Director of Fiscal Policy-Mackinac Center.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:51 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the minutes from the February 17th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 46 and HB 4210 before the committee:
SB 46
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 9p.
HB 4210
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1905 PA 282, entitled "An act to
provide for the assessment of the property, by
whomsoever owned, operated or conducted, of
railroad companies, union station and depot
companies, telegraph companies, telephone
companies, sleeping car companies, express
companies, car loaning companies, stock car
companies, refrigerator car companies, and fast
freight companies, and all other companies
owning, leasing, running or operating any freight,
stock, refrigerator, or any other cars, not being
exclusively the property of any railroad company
paying taxes upon its rolling stock under the
provisions of this act, over or upon the line or
lines of any railroad or railroads in this state, and
for the levy of taxes thereon by a state board of
assessors, and for the collection of such taxes, and
to repeal all acts or parts of acts contravening any
of the provisions of this act," (MCL 207.1 to
207.21) by adding section 5c.
Senator Nesbitt, testified in support of SB 46. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 46, but did not wish to speak:
Gavin Goetz, representing the AT&T Michigan.
Patrick Fucik, representing the T-Mobile.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Quicken Loans.
Representative Griffin, testified in support of HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Shults, representing the Bloomingdale Communications, testified in support of SB 46
and HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to SB
46 and HB 4210.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB
46 and HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed.
Bob Hance, representing the Midwest Electric, testified in support of SB 46 and HB 4210.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 46 and HB 4210, but did not wish to
speak:
Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Telecom Association.
John Lindley, representing the Switch.
Mike Krombeen, representing the Lake Michigan College.
Mike Krombeen, representing the Networks Northwest.
Mike Krombeen, representing the Kinexus.
Matt Groen, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association.
Andrew Vermeesch.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 46 and HB 4210, but did not wish
to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting
at 11:33 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 24,
2021
3:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder,
Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Morse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Environmental
Council. Charlotte Jameson and Abbey Wallace, both representing the Michigan
Environmental Council, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Michigan Municipal Electric
Association. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association, gave
a presentation to the committee.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Energy
Innovation Business Council. Dr. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy
Innovation Council, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 4:00 PM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4043, HB 4044 and HB 4067 before the committee:
HB 4043
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 151 (MCL
330.1151), as added by 2018 PA 658.
HB 4044
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 165 (MCL
330.1165), as added by 2020 PA 12.
HB 4067
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16605 and
16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section
16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section
16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4067, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs LARA.
Representative Hauck moved to report HB 4043 with recommendation.
The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4043 was reported with
recommendation.
The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4043 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4044 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to report out HB 4067 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Kahle laid before the committee presentations related to nursing home visitation
policies and the impact on our state.
Dr. Renee Beniak, CEO of the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Barbara Kleinheksel, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
Linda Gebben, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Shirely Carpenter, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
David Gehm, President and CEO of Wellspring Lutheran Services and Dalton Herbel of
Leading Edge, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Bronna Kahle adjourned the
meeting at 1:05 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 25,
2021


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at
8:00 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported SR 17 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported SR 15 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SR 17 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via zoom regarding SR 17:
Jim Sweeney, Concerned Sportsmen of Michigan – Support. Member questions followed.
Al Ettenhoefer, U.P. Whitetails – Support.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SR 17:
Jordan Hoover, Baraga County U.P. Whitetails Association – Support. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SR 17:
Dean Beckman, Citizen – Support.
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support.
Torin Miller, National Deer Association – Oppose.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SR 17 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and Outman
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair summarized SR 15 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SR 15:
Jordan Hoover, Baraga County U.P. Whitetails Association – Support. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via zoom regarding SR 15:
Rory Mattson, Delta Conservation District – Support.
Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Dale McNamee, Self – Support. Member questions followed.
Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Karol Henckel Miller, Self – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Jeffery Towner, Self – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Gary V. Gorniak, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance – Support. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SR 15 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and Outman
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card regarding SR. 15:
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support.
Aaron Payment, Chairman, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Oppose
The following individuals submitted written testimony regarding SR 15:
Jacqueline Winkowski, Marquette – Oppose
Nancy Warren, Ewen – Oppose
Kevin Fuchs, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Maggie Scheffer, Iron River – Oppose
Karen Mouradjian, Citizen – Oppose
Margaret O'Byrne – Oppose
Richard Sloat, Iron River – Oppose
Marilyn Patterson – Oppose
Andrea Hartman – Oppose
Patrice Cole – Oppose
Debra Linari, Dryden – Oppose
Mike Raymond, Shelby Township – Oppose
Levi Rinck – Oppose
Cathy Gray – Oppose
Jill Savage, DVM, Auburn Hills – Oppose
Sandy Kondos – Oppose
Judith Brock, Charlevoix – Oppose
Don & Jane Ensley, Davisburg – Oppose
Rosemary Plourde, Marquette – Oppose
Bill Lawrence – Oppose
Maureen Grady, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Chris Byrne – Oppose
Karen Stamper – Oppose
Piermg27@aol.com – Oppose
Nancy Andrews – Oppose
Kristi Lloyd, Hickory Corners – Oppose
Jodi Von Wihl, W. Bloomfield – Oppose
Janice Prokop-Heitman, Plymouth – Oppose
Victor Khayat – Oppose
Debra Linari, Dryden – Oppose
Michele Williams – Oppose
Dierdre Lisk, Wayne – Oppose
Rebecca Nelson, Smiths Creek – Oppose
Sue Bissell, Harbor Springs – Oppose
Pam Westerhold, Northville – Oppose
Pat McCall, Hartland – Oppose
Anna Mary Walsh, Shepherdstown W. Virginia – Oppose
Pamela Lubig, Marquette – Oppose
Sharon Klemm, Sodus – Oppose
Sue Alward – Oppose
Julie Dye, Dowagiac – Oppose
Mary Hippler – Oppose
Lynn Babcock, Dexter – Oppose
Florence Sandok – Oppose
Terri Keppler – Oppose
Virginia Tyson – Oppose
Charlene Michael – Oppose
Jodi Hefferan, Rapid City – Oppose
Allison Goodwin, Birmingham – Oppose
Allan & Marlin Derkacz, Grand Blanc – Oppose
Sandra Rotunda, Taylor – Oppose
Karol Miller, Rochester – Oppose
Anne Honhart, Birmingham – Oppose
Ellen Nini – Oppose
Renee Gregory, Milan – Oppose
Doris Applebaum, Oak Park – Oppose
Sheila Pugach – Oppose
Katie Weeks – Oppose
Lisa Uchno, Sylvan Lake – Oppose
Diane Hoerner, West Bloomfield – Oppose
Robert Burgener – Oppose
Dr. Susan Huber – Oppose
Laura Long, MD – Oppose
Charles Bond, Maple City – Oppose
Carol Fletcher – Oppose
Tom Progar, President, VegMichigan – Oppose
JP Callaghan, Birmingham – Oppose
Barbara Michniewicz – Oppose
Scott Newell, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Dr. Mark Poletti, Muskegon – Oppose
Francine Dolins, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Kristen Schelbert – Oppose
Jack Christenson, Troy – Oppose
jushujo@aol.com – Oppose
Lila Shah – Oppose
Judy Satterthwaite, Rochester – Oppose
Pam Jackson, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Diane Hein-Beutel – Oppose
Darcie Livingston, St. Clair Shores – Oppose
Renee Noomie, Rochester – Oppose
Lisa Popa – Oppose
Paul Weber, Chesterfield – Oppose
Brandi Vezina – Oppose
Jeff Sanderson – Oppose
Joan Victor – Oppose
Sue Wright – Oppose
Shubram Subramanyam – Oppose
Katharine Murphy – Oppose
Anna Eerola, St Clair – Oppose
Joyce Janicki, St. Clair Shores – Oppose
Joan White, Grand Blanc – Oppose
Brian Gaisford – Oppose
Jean Public – Oppose
Ed Shalda – Oppose
Aggie Monfette, Royal Oak – Oppose
Noelle Grain – Oppose
Jan Strait, Grand Rapids – Oppose
Ali Mosa – Oppose
Elaine Delaney, Dearborn – Oppose
Franklin Eventoff, Bow, WA – Oppose
Barton Grimm – Beverly Hills – Oppose
Michelle Leveque, Ada – Oppose
Monique Balaban, Rochester Hills – Oppose
Ann von Lossberg – Oppose
Jessica Myers – Oppose
Patricia Fisher – Oppose
Katherine Cross – Oppose
James Winkowski, Marquette – Oppose
Jacqueline Winkowski, Marquette – Oppose
Kristi Lloyd, Hickory Corners – Oppose
Stephanie Williams, Guilford CT – Oppose
Rhea Linn – Oppose
James Kleinschmidt – Oppose
Mike DePue – Oppose
Hardy Fuchs – Oppose
Joan Swain – Oppose
Jessamine Belland, Cedarville – Oppose
Kelley LaBonty – Oppose
James Vetuskey – Oppose
S. Lambertson & R. Polly – Oppose
Kathy Fahey – Oppose
Barbara McBride, Benzie County – Oppose
Sheri Giardini, DVM, Birmingham – Oppose
Jeff Towner, Negaunee Twp. – Oppose
Michele & Greg Petrosky – Oppose
Virginia Holder, Berrien Springs – Oppose
Ana Maria Pimentel – Oppose
Margaret Emerson-Rich, Lansing – Oppose
Tina L. Bass – Oppose
Carla Vaughan – Oppose
Ann Platte – Oppose
Susan Kilmer, DeWitt – Oppose
Joel Harding – Oppose
Patrice Cole – Oppose
Renee Kermeen, Middleville – Oppose
Anne Throop, Caledonia – Oppose
Philip Grundlehner, Bloomfield Hills – Oppose
Alex Little – Oppose
Margaret Riddell – Oppose
Michigan's First Anishinaabeck Caucus – Oppose
David Payne – Oppose
Sharon Sperow, Grand Blanc – Oppose
Trish Marie, Grand Blanc – Oppose
Sunny Sjaarad – Oppose
MJ & Gary Lemieur – Oppose
Lynn Russell Kermeen, Middleville – Oppose
Daniel Oberschulte, Traverse City – Oppose
Kristine Drake – Oppose
Nina Robles, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc. – Oppose
Candy Petrick – Oppose
Martha Ruszkowski – Oppose
Sandra Giardini, Dearborn – Oppose
Gary Dolinshek, Rochester Hills – Oppose
Ron Kagan & Scott Carter, Detroit Zoological Society – Oppose
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Ahimsa Safe Haven, Onsted – Oppose
All Species Kinship, Battle Creek – Oppose
Attorneys for Animals, Canton – Oppose
Barn Sanctuary, Chelsea – Oppose
Bird Center of Washtenaw County – Oppose
Chubby Goat Acres, Schoolcraft – Oppose
Harbor Humane, West Olive – Oppose
Humane Society of Huron Valley – Oppose
Humane Society of Macomb, Utica – Oppose
Kalamazoo Cat Café and Rescue – Oppose
Last Dance Rescue Ranch, Charlevoix – Oppose
Michigan Animal Rescue Shelter Network – Oppose
Michigan Humane, Detroit – Oppose
Out-Back Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Ottawa Lake – Oppose
Paws for Life Rescue and Adoption, Troy – Oppose
Richland Animal Rescue & Equine Shelter, Richland – Oppose
Save a Soul Rescue, Kalkaska – Oppose
Songbird Protection Coalition – Oppose
SPCA of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/03/2021


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 118 (Sen. McBroom) (S-1) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 29 (Sen. Stamas) (S-3) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4047 (Rep. Beson) (S-1) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 114 (Sen. Stamas) (S-2) 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, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from February 3rd, 11th, and 17th. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 118 & the (S-1) version before the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the (S-1)
version of SB 118 offered by Sen. Stamas. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer Nays:
None
The (S-1) version was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Victory, to report SB 118 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 118 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Kathryn Summers of the Senate Fiscal Agency to help summarize SB 29 and the
(S-3) version for committee members.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Barrett, to adopt the (S-3) version of
SB 29 offered by Sen. Stamas. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The (S-3) version was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report SB 29 (S-3) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
Next, The Chairman invited Christopher Harkins and Steve Angelotti to help summarize HB 4047, SB 114
and their substitutes for the committee.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony supporting HB 4047 (S-1) and SB 114
(S-1):
Charlie Owens, National Federation of Independent Businesses - Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association - Support
John McNamera, Michigan Restaurant Association - Support
Due to time constraints, the flowing individuals were unable to testify before the committee:
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association - Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. , to adopt the (S-1) version of HB
4047 offered by Sen. Stamas. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The (S-1) version was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report HB 4047 (S-1) to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Barrett to summarize his amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 114.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Daley, to adopt amendment #1
offered by Sen. Barrett. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Pass: Sen. Schmidt
The amendment was adopted.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the (S-1) version,
as amended, of SB 114 offered by Sen. Stamas. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Santana and Bayer
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Irwin and McCann,
The (S-1) version, as amended, was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 114 (S-1), as
amended, as a clean sub to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by the Chairman, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3-17-21
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 12:00
p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Municipal League regarding Other Postemployment Benefits
(OPEB) and Pension Systems 2017 Reforms.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang,
and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League, to give the
committee a presentation on Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) and Pension Systems 2017 Reforms.
Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/03/2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February
24, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 157 (Sen. Bizon) and SB 158 (Sen. Hollier).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Zorn and Bullock, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 157 and SB 158:
Marlon Brown, Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
Fred Schaible, Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs – Support
Dr. E.H. Hirsch, Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 157 and
SB 158:
Alex Houseman, Michigan Realtors Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Johnson and Alexander were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 3, 2021
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:02 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee:
HB 4061
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 235, entitled "Public
threat alert system act," by amending sections 2
and 3 (MCL 28.672 and 28.673).
Representative Slaugh testified on his legislation. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4061, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4061 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Nays: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the
meeting at 9:17 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Clemente.
Excused: Rep. Clemente.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4317 and HB 4318 before the committee:
HB 4317
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21769.
HB 4318
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5145 (MCL
333.5145), as added by 2020 PA 231, and by
adding section 5145b.
Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4317. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Kahle, testified in support of HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish
to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4356 before the committee:
HB 4346
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 4356
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5553, 5555,
5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553, 333.5555,
333.5557, and 333.5561), as added by 2014 PA
269.
Representative Cambensy, testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in
opposition to HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, but did not wish to speak:
Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association.
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan.
Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Mary Haffenbredl, representing the Americas Health Insurance Plans.
Kris Kraft, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 4356. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Roger Seelye, representing the Michigan Optometric Association, testified in opposition
to HB 4356. Questions and discussion followed.
Erik Casteneda, representing 1-800 Contacts, testified in support of HB 4356. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4356, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Kyle Zebley, representing the American Telemedicine Association.
Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Clemente from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:59 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Marino joined the committee meeting via Zoom.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Sean Hammond and Tom Zimnicki
from the Michigan Environmental Council. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4123 before the committee:
HB 4123
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 5301, 5403, and 5405 (MCL
324.5301, 324.5403, and 324.5405), section 5301
as amended by 2012 PA 560 and sections 5403
and 5405 as added by 1997 PA 26.
Representative Griffin and Andrea Cascarilla, from Accuitas, testified in support of HB 4123.
Questions and discussion followed.
Travis Boeskool and Paul McDonald, representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes and Energy, testified in support of HB 4123. Questions and discussion followed.
Mandy Sheposh, representing Johnson Controls, testified in support of HB 4123. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4123, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Fraizer, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Hallie Fox, representing the League of Conservation Voters.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Nick Occhipinti and Hallie Fox from
the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:28 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Flint Emergency Expenditures,
Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget, January 2021. 000-2020-21
Representative Reilly motioned to refer the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit
Report Flint Emergency Expenditures, Michigan Department of Technology Management
and Budget, January 2021. 000-2020-21 to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and
Human Services.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Overview of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Home Policy
The Chair made remarks to the committee.
David Gehm, representing Leading Age Michigan and Wellspring Lutheran Services, testified
before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Dalton Herbel, representing the Leading Age Michigan, testified before the committee.
Peter Lucido, the Macomb County Prosecutor, testified before the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lori and Bobby Milleville, representing herself, testified before the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kim Galdes, representing herself, testified before the committee.
Karen Lynema, representing herself and Caregivers for Compromise , testified before the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
John Swanstrom, representing himself.
Suzette, representing herself.
Jerry Zandstra, the Pastor of Wayland Christian Reformed Church.
Sarah Maynard, representing herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:49 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus,
Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4224 and HB 4225 before the committee:
HB 4224
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding
section 4gg.
HB 4225
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4224 was previously adopted on February 18, 2021.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4225 was previously adopted on February 18, 2021.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4224 and HB 4225, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4224 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4225. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4225 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 10:36 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25, 2021
9:00 a. m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called: The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4040 before the committee:
HB 4040
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled "Proprietary
schools act," by amending section 1a (MCL
395.101a), as amended by 2016 PA 146.
Craig Petersen, Legislative Assistant to Representative Ben Fredrick, the bill sponsor,
explained the (H-1) substitute to the committee.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4040. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association,
submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4040, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4040 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that
the committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:08 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 25,
2021, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Adoption of the 2021-2022 Committee Rules.
2. Presentation on the Michigan Jails Task Force 2021 Priorities.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair summarized the agenda for the committee, and invited The Honorable Judge Thomas P. Boyd to give
a presentation on the Michigan Jails Task Force 2021 Priorities.
At 9:19 a.m., Sen. Barrett entered the meeting.
The Chair invited Diana Prichard, Community Engagement Director for Americans for Prosperity to give
additional comments relative to the presentation via Zoom.
The Chair invited Kimberly Buddin, Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan to give
additional comments relative to the presentation via Zoom.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/04/2021


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Community Health/Human Services – Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 3 and March 10, 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation – Tuesday, March 2, 11:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Energy and Technology – Tuesday, March 2, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Regulatory Reform – Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:24 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Advice and Consent submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Bumstead and McBroom

Excused: Senator Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursday, March 4, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Agriculture and House Agriculture – Thursday, March 4, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 4, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 3 and March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 4, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesdays, March 9, March 16, and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 4, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, March 4, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 4, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 (CANCELLED)

Energy and Technology – Tuesday, March 9, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Finance – Wednesday, March 3, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 4, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 4, 9:05 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 3, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:16 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution.
Due to Senate Session, the committee was delayed. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m. He
instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.
(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Bob Swanson, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to give a
presentation regarding Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The Chair invited Nicki Britten, Health Officer for the Berrien County Health Department, to give a
presentation regarding Berrien County's COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The Chair invited Lisa Peacock, Health Officer for the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, to give a
presentation regarding the District's COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 4, 2021
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and
Financial Services was scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the
Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) MacDonald and Santana, a quorum was present.
Sen. Nesbitt motioned to approve minutes from the July 23, 2020, and February 23, 2021 subcommittee
meetings. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony:
Anita Fox, Director, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Department Overview and FY
2021-22 Executive Recommendation
Senator Nesbitt and Senator Santana asked questions regarding the department's budget request and current
services, experiences, and expectations for the forthcoming year.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald,
to adjourn the committee at 9:40 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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