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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3,
2020
12:30
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Green moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:36 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 690 before the committee:
SB 690
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 690. The motion prevailed 29-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the substitute (H-1) for
SB 690. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, line 13, by striking out "11,000,000" and inserting
"25,000,000".
2.
Amend page 4, line 17, by striking out "11,000,000" and inserting
"25,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 13, line 15, following "501." by inserting "(1)".
4.
Amend page 13, following line 21, by inserting:
"(2) The unemployment insurance agency shall adopt a policy requiring the agency to
inform unemployment insurance recipients of their tax obligations under federal and state law
including information about tax withholding options.".
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690 (H-1). The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kennedy offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 3, following line 18, by inserting:
“Essential local public health service................................................10,000,000”.
2.
Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out "236,600,000" and inserting
"245,600,000".
3.
Amend page 3, line 25, by striking out "0" and inserting "1,000,000" and
adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
4.
Amend page 13, following line 12, by inserting:
“Sec. 404. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for essential local public health
services, the department shall allocate $10,000,000.00 to local public health departments.
Funds shall be allocated on the basis of need as determined by the department and shall be
allocated for the following purposes:
(a) $9,000,000.00 of federal funding for essential services to address the coronavirus
pandemic including contact tracing and testing.
(b) $1,000,000.00 of general fund/general purpose funding for enhanced immunization
activities to increase childhood immunization rates and address a recent decline in children
receiving immunizations due to the pandemic.” and renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Kennedy moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did
not prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 27, by inserting:
“Sec. 105. DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION………………………………………………….$. 20,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION……………………………………$
20,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………...$ 20,000,000
(2) PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Public service commission…………………………………………………...$ 20,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION………………………………………………….$. 20,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$
20,000,000
Sec. 106. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION………………………………………………….$
10,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers..........................................................................................................
0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION…………………………………...$.
10,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
0
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
0
Total other state restricted revenues...................................................................
0
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$
10,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Statewide broadband…………………………………………………………$ 10,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION…………………………………………………$.
10,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$ 10,000,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Sec. 601. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for public service commission shall be
used to create a broadband subsidy program to support distance learning and telework for
low-income individuals and families. The subsidy shall support the cost of monthly
broadband service. The Michigan public service commission shall develop and publish
guidelines that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Eligibility similar to the federal lifeline program guidelines for broadband service.
(b) Payments and monthly subsidy amounts.
(c) Eligible broadband services that provide a wired home broadband connection, or
cellular and wi-fi hotspot costs.
(d) Fraud and compliance rules.
(2) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall submit a report by
September 30 to the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations committees, the
chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house
fiscal agencies, and the state budget office, on program expenditures and recommendations to
improve affordable high-speed broadband service to Michigan residents.
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
Sec. 701. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for statewide broadband must be used to
provide additional grants through the connecting Michigan communities grant program
within the department of technology, management, and budget. Grants must be awarded to
extend retail broadband access to support distance learning, telework, and telehealth
purposes. A single grant must not exceed $2,500,000.00. Eligible grant recipients may
include schools, health facilities, public-private partnerships, municipal and co-operative
electric providers, and retail broadband providers.
(2) The department of technology, management, and budget shall develop and publish
streamlined grant program guidelines that consider best practices developed from
administering the awarding of previous connecting Michigan communities grants.” and
renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 9, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................1.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
250,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
250,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Edenville dam investigation--1.0 FTE positions................................................ $
250
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 250,000”.
2.
Amend page 3, following line 2, by inserting
“ Sec. 104. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................3.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
350,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
350,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Land and water interface permit programs --3.0 FTE positions......................... $
350
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 350,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
3.
Amend page 7, following line 1, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for Edenville dam investigation shall be used
to support costs related to investigating events leading to the Edenville dam failure,
determining the party, or parties, responsible for the failure, and supporting efforts to recoup
expenses from damages caused by the dam failure from the party, or parties, responsible for
the failure.” and renumbering the remaining sections.
4.
Amend page 9, following line 13, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs
shall be used by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to review dam
inspection policies, support ongoing dam investigations, and provide recommendations to the
legislature about needed dam inspection policies and funding within 90 days.” and
renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Glenn.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 5, following line 15, by inserting:
“Flood mitigation............................................................................................ 4,000,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 23, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 604. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for flood mitigation, the
department of treasury shall use $2,000,000.00 to develop a loan loss program to support
property owners directly impacted by the state of emergency identified in Executive
Order No. 2020-94. The department of treasury shall develop guidelines that prioritize
property owners without flood insurance that have a demonstrated need for assistance.
Up to 25% of the funds may be used to offset loan origination costs and department of
treasury administrative costs.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for flood mitigation, the department of
treasury shall provide $2,000,000.00 to a city with a population greater than 600,000
according to the most recent federal decennial census to support emergency repair costs
directly related to the neighborhood flooding along the Detroit River.”.
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Glenn.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting:
“Testing capacity grant program............................................................................ 5,000,000”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 26, by striking out "750,000,000" and inserting
"755,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 506. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the testing capacity grant
program, the Michigan strategic fund shall develop a testing capacity grant program that
would provide grants for COVID-19 or antibody testing to assist in scaling up testing
capacity.
(2) Grants under the program must not exceed $1,000,000.00 per grant recipient.
(3) Priority should be given to those applicants who have not received assistance from
the federal paycheck protection program, federal small business administration programs
developed in response to COVID-19, or Michigan economic development corporation and
Michigan strategic fund programs developed in response to COVID-19.
(4) Grant funding made available under the program must be used for one or more of
the following:
(a) Hiring of laboratory and administrative support staff.
(b) Upgrading software for automated reporting to the state database.
(c) Training and resources for pharmacy collection.
(d) Purchasing inventory necessary for testing including, but not limited to, reagents,
personal protection equipment, and consumables.”.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 18, line 6, following "(3)" by inserting "Subject to subsection
(4),".
2.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“(4) From the funds appropriated to the unemployment insurance stabilization fund in
subsection (2), $100,000,000.00 shall be used by the unemployment insurance agency to
create and operate a loan program for individuals who have applied for but have not received
unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic as determined by the unemployment
insurance agency. The unemployment insurance agency shall automatically collect loan
repayments from benefits payed to claimants and deposit the loan repayments in the
unemployment insurance stabilization fund created in subsection (2). The loan program shall
provide for collection procedures if an individual receives a loan under the loan program and
is determined not to be eligible for unemployment benefits. The unemployment insurance
agency shall work with the department of treasury as needed to assist with implementation of
the loan program and collecting loan payments. The unemployment insurance agency shall
provide a report to the senate and house of representatives, the senate and house fiscal
agencies, and the state budget office not later than October 31, 2020 on the results of the loan
program.”.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 9, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 2,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $ 2,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 2,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
ALPACT program enhancement......................................................................... $ 2 ,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 2,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$
2,000,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 7, following line 1, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ALPACT program enhancement shall
be used to increase activities of the advocates and leaders for police and community trust
program. Funds may be used to support existing chapters of the program or to develop new
chapters. Funds may be used for all of the following:
(a) Addressing trust issues between police and the communities they serve.
(b) Examining issues affecting police and community relations including racial
profiling, police discretion, use of force, recruitment and training, citizen complaint
processes, community partnering, and police leadership and management disciplinary
practices.
(c) Ensuring equitable enforcement of laws.
(d) Developing recommendations and best practices designed to enhance the bonds of
trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
(2) The department of civil rights shall submit a report by September 30. The report
shall describe all activities of the program from the current fiscal year and must include
recommendations to further build trust and communication between communities and police.
The report shall be submitted to chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations
committees, the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittee on general
government, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office.” And
renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, sBrixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 23, following line 20, by inserting:
“(3) The statewide organization representing Michigan restaurants that operates the
hospitality relief fund created under this section shall provide a report on expenditures to the
senate and house of representatives committees on appropriations, the senate and house fiscal
agencies, the state budget office, and the state treasurer by August 15, 2020. At a minimum,
the report shall include the total amount of grants awarded and the number of individuals that
received grant funding.”.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to SB 690(H-1). The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Love offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 27, by inserting:
"Sec. 105. DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION....................................................................................
$ 1,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers................................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION...............................................................
$ 1,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.............................................................................................
1,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues.................................................................................................
Total private revenues.............................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues........................................................................
State general fund/general purpose.........................................................................
$
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Bureau of community and health systems administration--8.0 FTE positions........... $ 1 ,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION....................................................................................
$ 1,000,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Coronavirus relief fund........................................................................................
1,000,000
State general fund/general purpose.........................................................................
$
0”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
"DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Sec. 601. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for bureau of community and health
systems administration, the department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall hire no more than
8 term-limited employees for up to 6 months to intake complaints, conduct inspections, and
conduct investigations of entities under the bureau’s purview.
(2) Any funds remaining after costs for staffing are sufficiently covered must be used to
acquire and distribute personal protective equipment to bureau staff, with priority given to staff
whose official duties require the use of such equipment.” and renumber remaining sections.
Representative Love moved to withdraw the amendment. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting:
“MiOSHA COVID-19 response grants…………………………………….. 15,000,000”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 26, by striking out "750,000,000" and inserting
"765,000,000" and adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 506. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for MiOSHA COVID-19 response
grants, the department of labor and economic opportunity shall allocate funding to support
the following:
(a) Dollar for dollar matching grants up to $10,000.00 for employers with 250 or
fewer employees companywide who are under the jurisdiction of MiOSHA to purchase safety
and health related equipment for COVID-19 response including training; supplies and
materials for risk mitigation, such as hygiene stations; and personal protection equipment,
including masks. Applicants must be required to conduct a site-specific evaluation justifying
the expenditure in relation to direct improvements.
(b) MiOSHA surge capacity to add staff.
(c) A MiOSHA workplace safety ombudsman phone center to answer worker and
employer questions on workplace safety to improve compliance outcomes.
(d) A symptom tracking application to increase employer access control for sick workers and
provide visibility into existing COVID-19 hotspots.”.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Love offered the following amendment to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 16, following line 1, by inserting:
“(3) The Michigan strategic fund shall prioritize businesses that meet one or more of
the following criteria when awarding grants under the program:
(a) Has not received assistance from the federal paycheck protection program, any
federal small business administration program provided in response to COVID-19, or any
Michigan economic development corporation or Michigan strategic fund program developed
in response to COVID-19.
(b) Comprises 50 employees or fewer.
(c) Is located in a community particularly hard hit based on the number of COVID-19
cases.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
At 1:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Love moved to adopt the amendment to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hammoud offered the following amendment to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 19, following line 27, by inserting:
“(5) Applicants for hazard pay premiums for law enforcement officers must agree to
prohibit the use of knee and choke holds as a restraint practice and to require all of the
applicant's law enforcement officers to complete training in all of the following areas:
(a) De-escalation techniques.
(b) Implicit bias training.
(c) Procedural justice training.
(d) Mental health resources and support available for law enforcement officers." and
renumbering the remaining subsections.
Representative Hammoud moved to adopt the amendment to SB 690(H-1). The motion did
not prevail 12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Glenn.
Representative Hernandez offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 16, line 24, following "of" by striking out "treasury" and
inserting "labor and economic opportunity".
2.
Amend page 17, line 14, following "of" by striking out "treasury" and
inserting "labor and economic opportunity".
3.
Amend page 17, line 19, following "of" by striking out "treasury" and
inserting "labor and economic opportunity".
Representative Hernandez moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 690, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
West Michigan Food Processing Association.
Representative Sheppard moved to report SB 690 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 1:29 PM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
10:30 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5153 before the committee:
HB 5153
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child
abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA
60.
Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 5153. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5795 before the committee:
HB 5795
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
2502 (MCL 700.2502) and by adding section
2504a.
Chairman Filler testified in support of HB 5795. Questions and discussion followed.
Ken Friedman, representing Legal Zoom, testified in support of HB 5795. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB
5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB
5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804 before the committee:
HB 5684
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82105, 82113, 82114, and
82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82113, 324.82114,
and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as
amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82113 as
amended by 1998 PA 297, and section 82119 as
amended by 2005 PA 307.
HB 5685
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a,
233, 234, 243, and 907 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a,
257.233, 257.234, 257.243, and 257.907), section
226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 233 as
amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended
by 2002 PA 552, section 243 as amended by 1989
PA 299, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA
126.
HB 5686
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 802 and 907
(MCL 257.802 and 257.907), section 802 as
amended by 2019 PA 88 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5687
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80141 (MCL 324.80141), as
amended by 2018 PA 400.
HB 5688
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 255, 256, and
907 (MCL 257.255, 257.256, and 257.907),
section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section
256 as amended by 1987 PA 34, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5689
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82120 and 82126 (MCL
324.82120 and 324.82126), section 82120 as
added by 1995 PA 58 and section 82126 as
amended by 2008 PA 399.
HB 5690
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 306 (MCL
257.306), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
HB 5691
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 244 and 907
(MCL 257.244 and 257.907), section 244 as
amended by 2013 PA 231 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5692
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82122 and 82123 (MCL
324.82122 and 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA
58.
HB 5693
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81122 (MCL 324.81122), as
amended by 2013 PA 119.
HB 5694
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
HB 5695
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as
amended by 2014 PA 541.
HB 5696
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15
(MCL 207.225).
HB 5697
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL
324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as
amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
HB 5698
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 801e and 907
(MCL 257.801e and 257.907), section 801e as
amended by 1983 PA 91 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5699
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907
(MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as
amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5802
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and
907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907),
section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section
904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5803
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a
of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by
2008 PA 508.
HB 5804
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to
create and maintain a fingerprint identification and
criminal history records division within the
department of state police; to require peace
officers, persons in charge of certain institutions,
and others to make reports respecting juvenile
offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police;
to require the fingerprinting of an accused by
certain persons; and to provide penalties and
remedies for a violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA
67.
Chairman Filler testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB
5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB
5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Representative LaGrand testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB
5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB
5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB
5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB
5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5802. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Yancey testified in support of HB 5699. Questions and discussion followed.
Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 5684,
HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693,
HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB
5804. Questions and discussion followed.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691,
HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802,
HB 5803 and HB 5804.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of HB
5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB
5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and
HB 5804. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687,
HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696,
HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but did not wish to speak:
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5696, but did not wish
to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, 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 5684, HB 5687, HB 5689, HB 5692,
HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695 and HB 5697, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Burnett, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5687, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687,
HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696,
HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Tyler Koteskey, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Michael Van Beek, representing the The Mackinac Center.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB
5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB
5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jim Miller, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral positions on HB 5802, HB 5803 and
HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Erin Keith and Geoffrey Leonard, representing the Detroit Justice Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5802, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Kamal Lukata Anderson, representing himself.
Jayesh Patel, representing Street Democracy.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 11:28 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Ellison moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 28, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5126 before the committee:
HB 5126
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154
(MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as
amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as
amended by 2018 PA 646.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5126, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 5126 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5504 before the committee:
HB 5504
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434
(MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as
amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as
amended by 2002 PA 406.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5504. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5504, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer HB 5504 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5060 before the committee:
HB 5060
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL
280.196), as amended by 2008 PA 509.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5060, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Garza moved to refer HB 5060 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Paquette.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5761 before the committee:
HB 5761
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding sections 44e and 78t.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted on May 28, 2020.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5761. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 5761 to the Committee on Appropriations, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5810 before the committee:
HB 5810
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 78a
(MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and
by adding section 44e.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5810. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 5810 to the Committee on Appropriations, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5824 and HB 5825 before the committee:
HB 5824
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to amend 1911 PA 44, entitled "An act to
create a state board of equalization; to prescribe its
powers and duties; to provide that said board shall
be furnished with certain information by the
several boards of supervisors and by the state tax
commission; to provide for meeting the expense
authorized by this act, and to repeal all acts or
parts of acts contravening the provisions of this
act," by amending section 5 (MCL 209.5), as
amended by 2001 PA 36.
HB 5825
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 33a.
Representative Ellison testified in support of HB 5824 and Representative Markkanen
testified in support of HB 5825.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5824 and HB 5825, but
did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lower adjourned the meeting at
12:12 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3,
2020
8:15
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5575 before the committee:
HB 5575
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 90l (MCL
125.2090l), as added by 2018 PA 423.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5575. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 5575.
MacKenzie Ledet, representing Stonehenge Capital, testified in support of HB 5575.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5575, but did not wish
to speak:
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The Chair laid HB 5781 before the committee:
HB 5781
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 551.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5781. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Webber testified in support of HB 5781.
Ben Giovanelli, representing the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, testified in
support of HB 5781.
Michael Brower, representing Pigeon Hill Brewing, testified in support of HB 5781.
Justin Flagel, representing Niles DDA Main Street, testified in support of HB 5781.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, testified in support of HB 5781.
Mark Sellers, representing BarFly Ventures, testified in support of HB 5781.
Andy Guy, representing Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., testified in support of HB 5781.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
support of HB 5781.
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB
5781.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5781, but did not wish
to speak:
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Geoff Hansen, representing the City of Muskegon.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Gabe Schneider, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Dave Alexander, representing the City of Muskegon DDA.
Diana Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Joy Gaasch, representing the Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg.
Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage.
Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.
Jane Clark, representing the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Brooke Corbin, representing Southwestern Michigan First.
Dana Walker, representing the Michigan Downtown Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Krombeen, representing Oakland Community College.
Karyn Ferrid, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Mike McLaughlan, representing the Illitch Holdings.
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5781, but did not wish to speak:
Barry Smith.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy.
WJ (Bill) Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
The Chair laid HB 5811 before the committee:
HB 5811
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 537a.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5811. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony testified in support of HB 5811.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of
HB 5811. Questions and discussion followed.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
support of HB 5811. Questions and discussion followed.
Alan Smith, representing R Street, testified in support of HB 5811.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5811, but did not wish
to speak:
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5811, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Schneider, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Kristie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5811, but did not wish to speak:
WJ (Bill) Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
Leora Stutes, from Lansing.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Filler moved to refer HB 5811 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5781.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5781 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Farrington.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5575.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5575 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5589 before the committee:
HB 5589
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending section 8
(MCL 446.208), as amended by 2002 PA 469.
Representative Hall moved to refer HB 5589 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 369 before the committee:
SB 369
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending section 9
(MCL 446.209), as amended by 2018 PA 345.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 369 and HB 5589, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association.
Representative Hall moved to refer SB 369 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 696 before the committee:
SB 696
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801
and 1809 (MCL 339.1801 and 339.1809), section
1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 696, but did not wish to speak:
Vern Pixley, representing Service Corporation International.
Representative Webber offered the following amendments to SB 696:
1.
Amend page 3, line 21, after “The” by deleting the remainder of line 21 through line
25, up to and including “members.” and inserting “director shall receive and approve or
deny requests for waivers to allow an individual to act as the manager of 2 funeral
establishments under this subsection.”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 6, after “The” by deleting “panel” and inserting “director”.
3.
Amend page 4, line 16, after “(c)” by deleting the remainder of line 16 through page
5, line 3 and inserting “if the waiver is denied, the director shall send a written notice of
the denial and the reasons for denial to the individual who requested the waiver. The
individual may appeal the denial to the board in the manner provided for in section
515.".
Representative Webber moved to adopt the amendment to SB 696. The motion prevailed 14-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Filler moved to refer SB 696 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Webber adjourned the meeting
at 9:24 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Yancey, Haadsma.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Clemente, Shannon.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 517 before the committee:
SB 517
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
amending the title, as amended by 2010 PA 135,
and by adding section 10r.
At 8:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Senator Bizon testified in support of SB 517. Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of
the SB 517. Questions and discussion followed.
Eric Morris, representing HNTB, testified in support of SB 517. Questions and discussion
followed.
Baruch Feigenbaum, representing the Reason Foudnation, testified in support of SB 517.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 517, but did not wish to
speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 517, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Samantha Zandee and Mike Hawks, representing the Motorola.
The Chair laid SB 515 and SB 516 before the committee:
SB 515
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL
247.661), as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by
adding section 11i.
SB 516
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 9a (MCL
247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325, and by
adding section 11i.
Senator Barrett testified in support of SB 515 and SB 516. Questions and discussion
followed.
John LaMacchia II, representing Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB
516.
Ed Noyola, representing Michigan County Road Association, testified in support of SB 516.
Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer
questions from committee members, with a neutral position on SB 515 and SB 516.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 515, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representatives Clemente and Shannon from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 9:48 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3,
2020
10:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 686 before the committee:
SB 686
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to prohibit a state department or agency or a
member or office of the senate or house of
representatives from taking disciplinary action
against certain state employees for communicating
with certain individuals in the legislative branch.
Tim Langholz, representing Senator Barrett's Office, testified in support of SB 686.
The Chair laid SB 173 before the committee:
SB 173
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 676d (MCL
257.676d), as added by 2014 PA 303.
Brian Shoaf, representing Senator Stamas's Office, testified in support of SB 173.
The Chair returned to SB 686:
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 686 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB 173:
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 173 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050 before the committee:
HB 5046
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to allow local governments and certain
authorities to withhold payment under certain
conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement
project; to provide for mandatory contract
conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects;
to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe
the powers and duties of certain local officials.
HB 5047
(Rep. Garrett)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
5519 and 5519a.
HB 5048
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
5519b.
HB 5049
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
HB 5050
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
Mike Goschka, representing Representative Howell's Office, testified in support of HB 5046,
HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050.
Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and
HB 5050.
MaryAnn Dolehanty, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050.
Karen Kajiya-Mills, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB
5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049
and HB 5050, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Michael Ruddock, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5047. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5049. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5050. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5050. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 10:34 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAI
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in
the S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 935 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 936 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 937 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, VanderWall and Chang, a quorum was
present.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Bumstead and
Alexander were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 28, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 935-936:
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 935-937:
Jake Schostak, Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 935-937:
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 937:
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 935 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 935. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 936 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 936. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 937 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 937. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/10/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, June 3,
2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 921 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4228 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4577 (Rep. Frederick) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5313 (S-1) (Rep. Sheppard) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5195 (S-1) (Rep. Sheppard) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5541 (S-1) (Rep. Liberati) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect.
7. Testimony regarding SB 892 (Sen. Lauwers).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 921.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 921:
William Nordeen, O'Dea, Nordeen, Burink and Pickens, P.C. – Support
Joe Boogren, Forsyth Township – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 921:
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Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 921 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 921. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize HB 4228.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4228:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4228 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4228. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair summarized HB 4577.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4577:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair made a motion to report HB 4577 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4577. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Teri Langley, of Rep. Sheppard's office, and Kurt Berryman, of the Auto Dealers of Michigan,
to summarize HB 5313 and HB 5195.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5313 and HB 5195:
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Support
James Fackler, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, the Barrett amendment to HB 5195.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Barrett amendment #1 to HB 5195. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to HB 5313.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5313 (S-1):
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Joe Fedewa, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5313. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5313 and HB 5195:
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5313 (S-1):
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservation Energy Forum – Neutral
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of HB 5313 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5313 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report HB 5195, as amended, as a clean substitute (S-1), to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5195 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Liberati to summarize HB 5541.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5541:
Xavier DeGroat, Citizen – Support
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair offered, and summarized, the Barrett amendment to HB 5541.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Barrett amendment #1 to HB 5541. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 5541, as amended, as a clean substitute (S-1), to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5541 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize SB 892.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 892:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 892:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Rob Yeager, FedEx – Support
Jeff Cleland, Amazon – Support
Bill Black, Teamsters – Oppose
Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
The following cards were turned from those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 892:
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 17, 2020
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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 2:00
p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Senate Fiscal Agency Review of the May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and due to a lack of a quorum held the committee at
ease until 2:05 p.m. At that point, he instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann,
and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. Without objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize the May
Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference.
The following Senate Fiscal Agency staff members provided additional information regarding the May
Revenue Estimating Conference:
David Zin, Senate Fiscal Agency Economist,
Steve Angelotti - Associate Director - Human Services
Kathryn Summers - Associate Director - K-12 and Economics
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 3:25 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 7-22-20
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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
June 4, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 945 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. A presentation overview of expungement in Michigan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB 945.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize amendment #1 to SB 945.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize amendment #2 to SB 945.
The Chair invited Sheriff Jerry Clayton of Washtenaw County, Michigan to testify via Zoom in support of SB
945.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 945:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
Mike Sauger, fraternal Order of Police – Support
Ken Grabowski, Police Officers Association of Michigan – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Alison Hennessy, Citizen – Support
Bob Stevenson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Hannah Jurcich, Citizen – Support
Al Vandenberg, Ottawa County Administrator – Support
Katie Lucken, Citizen – Support
Sherri Boyd, The ARC of Michigan – Support
Jason Smith, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
Kyle Todd Leeper, Citizen – Support
Algerin Wilson, National Association of Social Workers - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 945. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #2 to SB 945. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Barrett
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 945, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 945. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Filler and LaGrand to present an overview of expungement in Michigan.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding expungement in Michigan:
Sharon Dietrich, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia's Employment Unit.
Sonja Starr, University of Michigan Law Professor
JJ Prescott, University of Michigan Law Professor
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding expungement in Michigan:
Dan Ross, United Felons Organization
The following cards were read of those individuals no wishing to present testimony regarding expungement in
Michigan:
Tesharra Smith, Citizen – Supports felony expungement
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.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/11/2020