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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at
9:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1138 (Sen. Schmidt), as amended, with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 1139 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 1140 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 934 (S-3) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding HB 6190 (Rep. Webber).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:38 a.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. Zorn to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1138, SB
1139, SB 1140 and SB 934:
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Jon O Connor, Michigan Craft Distillers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1138, SB 1139 and SB 1140:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1139 and SB 1140:
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
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At 9:40 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 9:40 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1138. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 1138, as amended, to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1138. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1139. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 1139 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1139. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1140. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 1140 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1140. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
Senator Theis offered an amendment to the (S-2) version of SB 934, identified as Amendment #1.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt Amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 934. 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 amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 934. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the amended (S-2) version of SB 934, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 934. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 6190:
Rep. Michael Webber – Support
Brian Bayer and Matt Watson, Goldfish Swim School – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6190:
Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
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location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

meeting_state: held

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, McBroom and Hertel


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, McBroom and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Energy and Technology – Thursday, November 12, 2:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Finance – Thursday, November 5, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, November 5, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources – Thursday, November 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 28, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at
10:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. Lee Gonzales to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. Edward Toma to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Lee Gonzales
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission:
Lee Gonzales – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding the appointment of Mr. Lee
Gonzales to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant ant and Lodging Association – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Edward
Toma to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission:
Edward Toma – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding the appointment of Mr.
Edward Toma to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant ant and Lodging Association – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 4, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, November 4,
2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 464 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 1126 (Sen. Lauwers).
3. Reported HB 4508 (S-1) (Rep. Webber) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 464:
Sen. Peter Lucido – Support
Kieran Marion, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
David Knezek and Scott Teter, Michigan Attorney General – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1126:
Jeff Romback, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Dave Sokol, Michigan Association of Health Underwriters – Support
Kristen Kangas-Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1126:
Jason Wadaga, Upper Peninsula Health Plan – Support
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Businesses – Support
Rom Lafferty, Health Alliance Plan – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4508:
Bill Zaagman, AIG of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4508. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of HB 4508 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4508. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss 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 11:49 a.m.
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 5,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Reps. Hornberger, Garrett.
Excused: Reps. Hornberger, Garrett.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Hornberger and Garrett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5615 before the committee:
HB 5615
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 134, 147, and
720 (MCL 330.1134, 330.1147, and 330.1720),
section 134 as amended by 2015 PA 59, section
147 as amended by 2006 PA 27, and section 720
as added by 1995 PA 290.
Representative Green testified in support of HB 5615. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Reinstein, representing the himself as the retired CEO of the Mental Health Association
of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5615. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5615, but did not wish to speak:
Mark McWilliams, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Norman DeLisle, representing himself.
Bob Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
The Chair laid HB 6188 and HB 6189 before the committee:
HB 6188
(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 6189
(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.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 6188 and HB 6189. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6188 and HB 6189, but did not wish
to speak:
Bob Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
The Chair laid HB 6314 before the committee:
HB 6314
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as
amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding sections
2453a and 5116.
Representative Frederick testified in support of HB 6314. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6314, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 9:35 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 5, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Lilly.
The Majority Vice Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Absent: Reps. Iden, Byrd.
Excused: Reps. Iden, Byrd.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Leutheuser moved to excuse Representatives Iden, and Byrd from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5975, HB 5976 and HB 5977 before the committee:
HB 5975
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended
by 2020 PA 6, and by adding section 4b.
HB 5976
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 4c.
HB 5977
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 2 (MCL 722.112), as amended
by 2017 PA 257.
Representative O'Malley testified in support of HB 5975, HB 5976 and HB 5977. Questions
and discussion followed.
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 5975 (H-1), HB 5976 (H-1). Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5975 and HB 5976, but did not
wish to speak:
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5975, HB 5976 and HB 5977, but
did not wish to speak:
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Norther Chamber Alliance.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 6315 before the committee:
HB 6315
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 2253 (MCL
333.2253), as amended by 2006 PA 157.
Representative Tate testified in support of HB 6315.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6315, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Foster, representing the Detroit Lions.
Robert Carr, representing the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.
Pistons Sports and Entertainment.
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the Convention Arena Authority of Grand Rapids.
Rich Mackeigan, representing the Van Andel Arena.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6315, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopft, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5836 before the committee:
HB 5836
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1705.
Representative Crawford testified in support of HB 5836.
The Majority Vice Chair returned to HB 6315.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendments to HB 6315:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "in" by striking out "subsection" and inserting
"subsections".
2. Amend page 1, line 2, after "(4)" by inserting "and (5)".
3. Amend page 3, following line 11, by inserting:
"(5) In an emergency order issued under this section, the director shall not
prohibit the gathering of persons at a convention facility. However, the director may
limit the occupancy at a convention facility to 20 persons per 1,000 square feet. As used
in this subsection, "convention facility" means that term as defined in section 3 of the
state convention facility development act, 1985 PA 106, MCL 207.623.".
Representative Lilly spoke to his amendments.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to HB 6315. The motion prevailed 6-3-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report House Bill No. 6315 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Majority Vice Chair returned to HB 5975, HB 5976, and HB 5977.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5975. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5975 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5976. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5976. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 5976 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5977 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Majority Vice Chair returned to HB 5836.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5836. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5836 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Majority Vice Chair Lilly adjourned
the meeting at 9:14 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Majority Vice Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 922 (S-1) (McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 923 (S-1) (McBroom) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1120 (McBroom) with recommendation.
4. Adopted Commercial Fishing Legislation Workgroup Report.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:42 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 922. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 923. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report the (S-1) version of SB 922 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McCann.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-1) version of SB 923 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McCann.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 1120 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt.
Nays: Sen.(s) McCann.
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 922, (S-1), SB 923 and (S-1):
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 922, (S-1), SB 923, (S-1) and SB 1120:
Karen Middendorp, MI Snowmobile and ORV Association – Support
The Chair summarized the findings of the Commercial Fishing Legislation Workgroup report and invited
committee members to ask questions. Discussion followed on the issues of: restructuring license fees, fines and
penalties, the effect of the recommendations on the tribal authorities, GPS reporting of net locations, net tending
and lift requirements.
The Chair made a motion to Adopt the Commercial Fishing Legislation Workgroup report
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:09 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, November 5,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Arx Community.
2. Testimony regarding SB 1059 (Sen. Lucido).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1118 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding SB 234 (Sen. Santana).
5. Reported HB 4700 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 1093 (Sen. Lucido).
7. Reported SB 798 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, and Sen. VanderWall, a quorum was not present
The Chair invited Bo Cheng and Andy McKeever from Arx Community to give a presentation to the committee.
At 8:36 a.m., Sen.(s) Johnson and Irwin entered the meeting.
At. 8:39 a.m., Sen.(s) Barrett and Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Chang was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair invited Justin Carpenter, of Sen. Lucido's office, to summarize SB 1059 and SB 1118.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1059 and SB
1118:
Brady Schickinger, Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners - Support
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 234.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 234:
James Craig, Detroit Police Department Chief – Support
Lawrence Garcia, Detroit Corporation Counsel – Support
Lashinda Stair, !st Assistant Chief Detroit Police Department – Support
Grand Ha, 2nd Assistant Chief Detroit Police Department – Support
Kenneth Cole, GCSI, City of Detroit, Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 234:
Mayor Rick Sollars, City of Taylor – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Craig Miller, Detroit Police Officers Association - Support
The Chair brought up HB 4700.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4700:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Paul M. Tarr, Team Wellness, Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4700 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 1093.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1093:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair brought up SB 798.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 798:
Jody White, Self – No Position
Tom Howe, Self – Oppose
Randy Asplund, Self – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 798. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 798 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/19/2020


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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
November 5, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 12:00 noon,
in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Chang was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 1203 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1203. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5611 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5611. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1102. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report the (S-2) version of SB 1102 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, and VanderWall.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Alexander.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1102. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 1106 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, and VanderWall.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Alexander.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1106. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1105. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, and VanderWall.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Alexander.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 1105 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, and VanderWall.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Alexander.
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1105. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5611. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Saturday, November 7,
2020
11:00
AM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight committee.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia
Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Discussion was held between the members of both committees pertaining to the 2020 primary
and general elections.
Representative Webber moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the chair, in
conjunction with the chair of the Senate Oversight Committee, to issue and have served, a
subpoena on the Bureau of Elections to require them to provide this Committee with
information and communications related to the 2020 primary and general elections.
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder.
Nays: Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber moved to
adjourn the meeting at 11:29 AM.
There being no further business before the committee, Senator Theis moved to adjourn the
Senate Oversight meeting at 11:29 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight committee


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 7, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for
Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Authorization of issuing subpoena on the Bureau of Elections.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a quorum
was present.
Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll. A quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments.
Discussion was held between the members of both committees pertaining to the 2020 primary
and general elections.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to make a statement to the committee.
Chair Hall invited Rep. S. Johnson to make a statement to the committee.
Chair Hall invited Rep. Camilleri to make a statement to the committee.
Chair Hall invited Rep. LaGrand to make a statement to the committee.
Chair Hall made a statement to the committee.
Chair McBroom made a statement to the committee.
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Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to authorize the Chair, in conjunction with the Chair of
House Oversight Committee, to issue and have served, a subpoena on the Bureau of Elections to require them to
provide this Committee with information and communications related to the 2020 primary and general
elections.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed.
Representative Webber moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the chair, in conjunction with the
chair of the Senate Oversight Committee, to issue and have served, a subpoena on the Bureau of Elections to
require them to provide this Committee with information and communications related to the 2020 primary and
general elections. The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn
the committee at 11:38 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/01/2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 10,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5297 before the committee:
HB 5297
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1176.
Dr. Roger Seelye, representing the Michigan Optometric Association, testified in support of
HB 5297.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 5297.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5297, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Kristina Stickney, representing herself.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5297. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to refer HB 5297 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Garrett.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6188 and HB 6189 before the committee:
HB 6188
(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 6189
(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.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 6188 and HB 6189.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6188 and HB 6189, but did not wish
to speak:
Sean Sorenson Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6188. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer HB 6188 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer HB 6189 to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5484 before the committee:
HB 5484
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL
333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
Representative Warren testified in support of HB 5484. Questions and discussion followed.
Dorrie Dils, representing the Gift of Life, testified in support of HB 5484. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5484, but did not wish to speak:
Kim Ross, representing the Michigan Medicine University of Michigan.
Abigail Burnell, representing the HIV AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 843, SB 844, SB 418 and SB 417 before the committee:
SB 843
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1178
(MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2019 PA 38.
SB 844
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending section 107 (MCL 15.677).
SB 418
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to allow certain law enforcement officers
and firefighters to administer auto-injectable
epinephrine in certain circumstances; to provide
access to auto-injectable epinephrine by eligible
entities, law enforcement officers, and firefighters;
and to limit civil and criminal liability of certain
entities and individuals.
SB 417
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17744a and
17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d),
section 17744a as amended and section 17744d as
added by 2015 PA 221.
Senator MacDonald testified in support of SB 843, SB 844, SB 418 and SB 417. Questions
and discussion followed.
Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido, testified in support of SB 843, SB 844, SB 418
and SB 417. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Vaupel adjourned the
meeting at 11:06 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 10,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
At 8:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Absent: Reps. Wittenberg, Cynthia Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Wittenberg, Cynthia Neeley.
Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 970 before the committee:
SB 970
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco
products tax act," by amending sections 2 and 11
(MCL 205.422 and 205.431), section 2 as
amended by 2012 PA 188 and section 11 as
amended by 2016 PA 86.
Senator Runestad testified in support of SB 970.
The Chair laid HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196 and HB 6197 before the committee:
HB 6284
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 9p.
HB 6285
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding
section 4hh.
HB 6286
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4hh.
HB 6196
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding
section 4gg.
HB 6197
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg.
Representative Huizenga testified in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB
6197 and HB 6198. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB
6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB
6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in
opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198.
Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association, testified in support of HB 6284,
HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198.
John VanFossen, representing Meijer, testified in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286,
HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB
6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Paul Connors and Dave Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6284, HB 6285 and HB 6286, but
did not wish to speak:
Nick Capone, representing the Representative Graham Filler.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but
did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196,
HB 6197 and HB 6198, but did not wish to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB
6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The Chair returned to SB 970.
Paul Weisberger, representing Wild Bill Tobacco, testified in support of SB 970.
Mark Triplett, representing the Cigar Association of America, testified in opposition to SB
970.
Paul Connors and Saul Gaglio, representing the Michigan Dept of Treasury, testified in
support of SB 970.
Representative Yancey moved to excuse Representatives Wittenberg and Cynthia Neeley
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 9:49 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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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
November 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Tuesday, November
10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1107 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 1109 (Sen. Brinks) and SB 1110 (Sen. Barrett).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson and Bullock, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Zorn and Alexander were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 1107
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1107:
Janet R. Snyder, Michigan Federation for Children and Families – Support
Chris Yatooma, The New Foster Care Organization – Support
Stacie Bladen, MDHHS Children's Agency – Opposition
Ryan Speidel, Michigan Office of Children's Ombudsman – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1107:
Cami Pendell, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Emily Schwarzkopf, MDHHS – Opposition
Michele Corey, Michigan's Children – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the Bullock amendment #1 to SB 1107. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the Barrett amendment #2 to SB 1107. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1107, as amended, as a clean substitute (S-1), to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, and Johnson.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bullock.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1107. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Brinks and Barrett to summarize SB 1109 and SB 1110
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1109 and SB 1110:
Fred Schaible, Michigan Veteran Homes/DMVA – Support
The Chair invited Co. Leo Burke, CAP and Lt. Col. James Matthews, CAP to do a presentation from the
Michigan Wing-Civil Air Patrol on their efforts and response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Mid-Michigan
flooding.
At 9:58 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 10:04 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 1, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
November 12, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1160 (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize SB 1160.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1160:
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, McLaren Health Care – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1160:
Sparrow Health System – Support
Alisha Cottrell, Ascension Michigan – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 1160 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1160. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:19 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Thursday, November 12,
2020, at 2:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1133 (S-2) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5426 (Rep. Matt Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5427 (Rep. Greg VanWoerkom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1133. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and
McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1133 and the (S-2) substitute:
James Clift, Deputy Director, EGLE – Opposed
Todd Hoppe, Foster Swift Collins and Smith – Support
Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane and Gas Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1133 and
(S-2):
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-2) version of SB 1133 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, and Outman.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow.
Pass: Sen.(s) McCann and Brinks.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1133 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Representative Hall to summarize House Bills 5426 and 5427.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5426 and HB 5427:
BreeAnn Anderson, Department of Technology Management and Budget – Support
Laura Clark, Department of Technology Management and Budget – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5426 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and
McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5426. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5427 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and
McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5427. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020, at
4:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 6190 (Rep. Webber) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 5217 (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3.
Reported HB 5218 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4.
Testimony regarding HB 5770 (Rep. Muller).
5.
Testimony regarding HB 4213 (Rep. Berman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused the from the days
meeting.
The Chair brought up HB 6190.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the HB 6190 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6190. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair brought up HB 5217.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the HB 5217 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5217. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 5218.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the HB 5218 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5218. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 5770, and invited John McNamara, of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging
Association to speak in support of the bill.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5770:
Bob DeVries, GCSI, representing Grub Hub – Support
The Chair brought up HB 4213 and invited Rep. Berman to summarize the bill via Zoom.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5770:
David Marvin, MI Liquor Control Commission – Oppose
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to make a presentation to the Committee relative to the impact that the
COVID-19 pandemic has had on charitable gaming.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic has had on charitable gaming:
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Lisa Baratta, River Poker Supply
Heather Schuchaskie, Aces Gaming Supply
Michael Horvath, Knights of Columbus Council #10006
David Murley, Michigan Gaming Control Board
Jennifer Smith, Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic has had on charitable gaming:
Katherine Hude, MI Charitable Gaming Association
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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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
** DRAFT **
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-9.
2. Disapproval of Health and Human Services Work Projects.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from September 30, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Chris Harkins, director of the senate fiscal agency, to summarize the Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-9 for the committee.
The Chairman made a motion to remove the Department of Health and Human Services sections on pages 9-
10 of the Senate Fiscal Analysis of the Legislative Transfer Request, supported by Sen. MacGregor. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The transfer request was amended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to adopt the 2020-9 Legislative Transfer
Request. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The transfer request was adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, director of the senate fiscal agency, to summarize the work
projects document from the State Budget Office for the committee.
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The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to disapprove the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – Property Management Projects, with the estimated work project amount of
$2,460,700. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The work project was disapproved.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to disapprove the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – Property Management Project, with the estimated work project amount of
$4,600,000. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The work project was disapproved.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to disapprove the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – MI CSES Refactoring Initiative, with the estimated work project amount of
$6,000,000. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The work project was disapproved.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to disapprove the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – Food Assistance Reinvestment, with the estimated work project amount of
$5,192,100. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The work project was disapproved.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Outman, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 8:46 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Thursday, November 12,
2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 464 (Sen. Lucido), SB 465 (Sen. Lucido) and SB 862 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss,
Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 464, SB 465 and SB 862:
Justin Carpenter, The office of Sen. Peter Lucido – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 464, SB
465 and SB 862:
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 464:
Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 464. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:07 a.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The summary of the meeting is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Dr. Britany L. Affolter-Caine to the Michigan Strategic Fund
Board of Directors.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2020 and
October 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Dr. Britany L.
Affolter-Caine to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board of Directors.
Dr. Britany L. Affolter-Caine – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:24 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Thursday, November
12, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 25 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Testimony regarding SB 41 (Sen. Santana).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from July 28, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 25:
Sen. Ed McBroom – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 25:
Beth DeShone, Great Lakes Education Project – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 41:
Sen. Sylvia Santana – Support
Jim Blundo, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 41:
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Alan Bolter, CMH Association of Michigan – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:56 p.m.
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), MacDonald and Irwin

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Tuesday, December 1, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, November 19, 10:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Oversight and House Oversight – Thursday, November 19, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5312

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:03 a.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Thursday,
November 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:59 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Wamira's tail-spend reduction
services:
Andy Crane
David Newberger
Senators Victory and Irwin asked several questions related to Wamira's services.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald,
to adjourn the committee at 3:16 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020, at
4:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 6190 (Rep. Webber) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 5217 (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3.
Reported HB 5218 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4.
Testimony regarding HB 5770 (Rep. Muller).
5.
Testimony regarding HB 4213 (Rep. Berman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused the from the days
meeting.
The Chair brought up HB 6190.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the HB 6190 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5217.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the HB 5217 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5217. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 5218.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the HB 5218 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5218. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 5770, and invited John McNamara, of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging
Association to speak in support of the bill.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5770:
Bob DeVries, GCSI, representing Grub Hub – Support
The Chair brought up HB 4213 and invited Rep. Berman to summarize the bill via Zoom.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5770:
David Marvin, MI Liquor Control Commission – Oppose
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to make a presentation to the Committee relative to the impact that the
COVID-19 pandemic has had on charitable gaming.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic has had on charitable gaming:
Lisa Baratta, River Poker Supply
Heather Schuchaskie, Aces Gaming Supply
Michael Horvath, Knights of Columbus Council #10006
David Murley, Michigan Gaming Control Board
Jennifer Smith, Veterans of Foreign Wars
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic has had on charitable gaming:
Katherine Hude, MI Charitable Gaming Association
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 19,
2020
1:00
PM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight committee.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent: Rep. Schroeder.
Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Chairman Hall moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman McBroom laid a presentation on the election from County Clerks in the state of
Michigan before the committee.
The following County Clerks testified to the committee:
Lisa Lyons, the Kent County Clerk, and Barb Byrum, the Ingham County Clerk. testified on
the 2020 General Election. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheryl Guy, the Antrim County Clerk, testified on the 2020 General Election. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a testimony card:
Gordon R. Pennington, representing the Election Integrity Fund.
Rhonda Weber, representing themselves.
Jim Maher, a TCF Center Poll Challenger.
Alan Pierce, representing themselves.
Philip O'Halloran, representing themselves.
Kelly M. Dobson, representing themselves.
Adam Rebandt, a Poll Challenger.
Curt Fletemier, representing Election Integrity / Michigan Conservation Coalition.
Lori Petrosky Ebauga, representing themselves.
Grace Norris, representing themselves.
Ralph Rebandt II, representing themselves.
Genevieve Peters, representing the Family America Project.
Jasmine Early, representing themselves.
Roy Wilson, Macomb County Conservatives
Mark Fredal, representing themselves.
Glenn Detillo, representing themselves.
Anna Pierce, representing themselves.
Julie Conley, representing MI GOP
Monica Schafer, from Ingham County
Gabi Grossbad, representing themselves.
Shane Trejo, representing the Detroit Vote Fraud Stoppers.
Cheryl Wasilwski, representing themselves.
Bob Cushman, representing themselves.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair. Matt Hall adjourned the
meeting at 4:23 p.m.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for
Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Kent County Clerk.
2. Presentation by Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk.
3. Presentation by Sheryl Guy, Antrim County Clerk.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll. A quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sen. Theis moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald was
excused from the meeting.
Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments.
Chair Hall gave opening comments.
The committee went at ease from 1:12 p.m. to 1:13 p.m. to resolve a background noise issue.
Chair McBroom invited Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons to present to the committee via Zoom
regarding the 2020 election.
Chair McBroom invited Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum to present to the committee via Zoom regarding the
2020 election.
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Member questions and discussion followed from Chair Hall, Rep.(s) LaFave, Camilleri, Reilly, C. A. Johnson
and S. Johnson.
Member questions and discussion followed from Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and Irwin.
Chair McBroom requested additional information from both presenters be submitted to the committee.
Chair McBroom invited Antrim County Clerk Sheryl Guy, to present to the committee via Zoom regarding the
2020 election.
Member questions and discussion followed.
The committee went at ease from 3:54 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
Clerk Byrum providing additional testimony, followed by questions from Chair McBroom.
Clerk Guy continued her presentation.
Member questions and discussion followed from Rep.(s) LaFave, C.A. Johnson, Chair Hall and Rep. LaGrand.
Member questions and discussion followed from Sen. Theis and Chair McBroom
Chair Hall adjourned the House Committee on Oversight at 4:25 p.m.
Chair McBroom recognized testimony cards and written testimony was received from the following individuals:
Gordon R. Pennington, Election Integrity Fund
Rhonda Weber, Self
Jim Maher, TCF Center Poll Challenger
Alan Pierce, Self
Philip O'Halloran, Self
Kelly M. Dobson, Self
Adam Rebandt, Poll Challenger
Curt Fletemier, Election Integrity / Michigan Conservation Coalition
Lori Petrosky Ebauga, Self
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Grace Norris, Self
Ralph Rebandt II, Self
Genevieve Peters, Family America Project
Jasmine Early, Self
Roy Wilson, Macomb County Conservatives
Mark Fredal, Self
Glenn Detillo, Self
Anna Pierce, Self
Julie Conley, MI GOP
Monica Schafer, Ingham County
Gabi Grossbad, Self
Shane Trejo, Detroit Vote Fraud Stoppers
Cheryl Wasilwski, Self
Bob Cushman, Self
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee at
4:26 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 12/01/2020
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, November 19,
2020, at 10:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1093 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1059 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1118 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 234 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5137 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 5138 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 5299 (Rep. LaGrand) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 5627 (Rep. Elder) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 5657 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation.
10. Reported HB 5658 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation.
11. Testimony regarding SB 791 (Sen. Lucido).
12. Testimony regarding SB 231 (Sen. Runestad).
13. Testimony regarding SB 721 (Sen. Lucido)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s).VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 1093 and the (S-1).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1093:
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1093:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Oppose
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Kathy Hagenian, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1093. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report of SB 1093 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 1059 and the (S-1).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1059:
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry - Neutral
The Chair moved to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1059. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair moved to report of SB 1059 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 1118.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1118:
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report of SB 1118 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Barrett
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarized SB 234.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 234:
Ken Cole, GCSI, City of Detroit - Support
Sen. Barrett offered amendment #1 to SB 234 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt amendment #1 to SB 234. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Sen. Barrett withdrew amendment #2 to SB 234.
Sen. Barrett offered amendment #3 to SB 234 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt amendment #3 to SB 234. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report of SB 234, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5137 – 5138, HB 5299, HB 5627 and HB 5257 – 5658.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5137 – 5138, HB 5299, HB
5627 and HB 5257 – 5658:
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5137 – 5138, HB 5299,
HB 5627 and HB 5257 – 5658:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support HB 5627 and HB 5299
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report of HB 5137 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report of HB 5138 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report of HB 5299 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report of HB 5627 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report of HB 5657 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report of HB 5658 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 791.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 791:
Cami Pendell, State Court Administrative Office – Oppose
Kathy Hagenian, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan - Oppose
The Chair invited Krista Vincent, of Sen. Runestad's office, to summarize SB 231.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 231:
Jeff Kirkpatrick, Bail Bondsmen - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 231:
Matt Minor, Michigan Creditors Bar Association – Support
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan - Support
The Chair summarized SB 721.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 721:
James Spica, Probate Section State Bar of Michigan - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/01/2020


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1,
2020
9:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen,
O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Absent: Reps. Brenda Carter, Stone.
Excused: Reps. Brenda Carter, Stone.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 910 before the committee:
SB 910
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
5 and 6 (MCL 409.105 and 409.106).
Steven Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 910.
Representative Paquette moved to refer Senate Bill No. 910 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 910, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Glass, representing West Michigan Talent Triangle.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bod Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The Chair laid HB 4342 before the committee:
HB 4342
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1233
(MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2018 PA 418.
HB 4342 was previously amended on June 11, 2019.
Representative Paquette explained the proposed substitute (H-3) to HB 4342.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4342. The motion prevailed
11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Tyrone Carter.
Pass: None.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents, testified in
support of HB 4342 as substitute (H-3).
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4342 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4342 as substitute (H-3), but did not
wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing AFT-MI.
Chris Glass, representing West Michigan Talent Triangle.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Abby Cypher, representing the ESA Legislative Group.
Rusty Merchant, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools..
Caroline Liethan, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Brenda Carter and Stone from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:49 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov