evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 86 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4343 (Rep. Coleman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 460 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:55 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley and Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021 and October
19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Polehanki was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 86:
Sen. Lana Theis – Support
David Kallman, Great Lakes Justice Center – Support
Tanya Hug – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SR 86. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of SR 86 to the floor with
recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4343:
Rep. Kevin Coleman – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4343 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4343. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 460. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report the (S-1) version of SB 460 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 460. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:48 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 11/9/21
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meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS
SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY
CHAIR
S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5932
FAX: (517) 373-5944
** DRAFT **
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26,
2021, at 1:15p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB SB 597 (S-2) (Shirkey) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
2. Reported SB SB 598 (S-2) (Sen. Bizon) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
At 1:30 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the
September 21, 2021 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman introduced the (S-2) versions of SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 597. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang
Nays: None
The substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 598. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich, and Chang
Nays: None
The substitute was adopted.
The Chairman read the cards of those people not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB
598:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans, Support
Tessa Smith, Aetna Better Health – Support
Paul Tarr, Citizen – Support
Nicole Felix, Meridian Health Plan – Support
Dan Meier, Citizen – Oppose
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the SB 597 (S-2) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, and Nesbitt
Nays: Sen. Chang
Pass: Sen. Ananich
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report the SB 598 (S-2) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, and Nesbitt
Nays: Sen. Chang
Pass: Sen. Ananich
The bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 1:40p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at
3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4711 (Rep. Matt Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4921 (Rep. Hauck).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss and
Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4711 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4711. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4921:
Alex Porrett, The office of Rep. Roger Hauck – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4921:
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Polehanki was
excused from the meeting.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 11/2/21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at
1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 184 (Sen. VanderWall).
2. Testimony regarding SB 185 (Sen. Ananich).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Ananich and VanderWall to summarize SB 184 and SB 185.
The Chair invited Travis Boeskool and Kris Phillip, of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy to further summarize SB 184 and SB 185.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 184 and SB 185:
Rebecca Meuninck, Ecology Center – Support
Elin Warn Betanzo, Safe Water Engineering – Support
Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 184 and SB 185:
Becca Maher, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Danielle Van Damme, Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners –
Support
Mike Frederick, American Academy of Pediatrics Michigan Chapter – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
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Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Jared Rodriguez, Childcare Providers Association of Michigan – Oppose
William Miller, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
Sierra Camerone, American Academy of Pediatrics Michigan Chapter – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 30, 2021
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Presentation on Electric Vehicles by the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon,
Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present on electric vehicles:
Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs, MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Eric Lupher of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan entitled: Lessons on the
Beaten and Battered Mandate Provisions in the Headlee Amendment.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mr. Eric Lupher, of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan to give the committee a
presentation entitled: Lessons on the Beaten and Battered Mandate Provisions in the Headlee Amendment.
Member questions and discussion followed.
The Committee requested additional information be provided. Mr. Lupher will provide the Chair with the
requested information.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the committee at 2:47 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 11/09/2021


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman,
Roth, Manoogian, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: Reps. Sneller, Cherry.
Excused: Reps. Sneller, Cherry.
Representatives Markkanen, Berman, Outman, Manoogian, Haadsma, Morse and Puri joined
the committee remotely.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4715 and HB 4716 before the committee:
HB 4715
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"
(MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by adding sections
235 and 237.
HB 4716
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"
by amending section 5 (MCL 460.1005), as
amended by 2016 PA 342, and by adding part 8.
Representative Hoitenga and Representative Hood, testified in support of HB 4715 and HB
4716. Questions and discussion followed.
Laurel Passera, representing the Coalition for Community Solar Access, and Scott Risley,
representing Nautilus Solar Energy, testified together in support of HB 4715 and HB 4716.
Questions and discussion followed.
Grace Michienzi, representing the Michigan EIBC; Liz Reddington, representing Pivot
Energy; and John Kinch, representing Michigan Energy Options, testified together in support
of HB 4715 and HB 4716. Questions and discussion followed.
Chuck Conlen, representing DTE Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4715 and HB 4716.
Questions and discussion followed.
Sarah Nielson, representing Consumers Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4715 and HB
4716.
Ed Rivet, representing the Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4715 and
HB 4716.
Jamie O'Brien, representing Advanced Energy Storage, testified in support of HB 4715 and
HB 4716.
Robert Hazen and Zoe Ketola, representing themselves as students at Michigan
Technological University, testified in support of HB 4715 and HB 4716.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4715 and HB 4716, but did not wish
to speak:
Reverend Sharon Burrty, representing the Detroit Hamtramck Coalition for Advancing
Healthy Environments.
Steve Mulder, representing the Climate Witness Project.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Hajnal and Chris Minger, representing themselves.
Larry Junck, representing himself.
The Climate Action and Justice Group of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of
Ann Arbor.
Wayne Appleyard, representing himself.
Stephen C. Brown, representing himself.
Rosalyn Barclay, representing herself.
Robert Minger, representing himself.
Joshua Barclay, representing himself.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors - Michigan.
Kindra Weid, representing the MI Air MI Health.
Charles Griffith, representing the Ecology Center.
Andy Bandyk, representing the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan.
Salar Naini, representing Turning Point Energy.
Deana Denis, representing CERES.
Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Todd Williams, representing Lean & Green Michigan.
Scott Ringlein, representing the Energy Alliance Group.
Justin Vandenbroeck, representing ESA Solar.
Scott DeYoung, representing Windemuller Electric.
Jason Slattery, representing Gem Energy.
James Cleland, representing Cloudbreak Energy Partners.
Tim Powers, representing Inovateus Solar.
Mike Malane, representing Power Home Solar.
Kelly Roache, representing Renewable Properties.
Mark Cryderman, representing The Green Panel.
Luke Olinyk, representing Harvest Solar.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Kellie and Jewel Lynne, representing themselves.
Marion P. Holt, representing herself.
Ruth A. Mohr, representing herself.
Julie Dybdahl, representing herself.
Kathleen Slonager, representing the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
Lisa DelBuono, representing the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action.
Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center.
Kate Madigan, representing the Michigan Climate Action Network.
Missy Stults, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Nicholas Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Sister Mary Brigid Clingman, representing the Dominican Sisters.
Representative Yousef Rabhi, representing himself.
Debra Rowe, representing the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable
Development.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4715 and HB 4716, but did not
wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the UWUA.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Hoitenga moved to excuse Representatives Sneller and Cherry from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
10:27 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 6, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4833 and HB 4834 before the committee:
HB 4833
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to provide for the exemption of certain
property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a
specific tax upon the owners of certain property;
to provide for the disposition of that specific tax;
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities;
and to provide penalties.
HB 4834
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 9p.
Representative Ellison moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4833. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4834. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:12 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers Local 3 and 4, testified in opposition to HB
4833 and HB 4834.
Paul Connors and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified
in opposition to HB 4833 and HB 4834.
Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 4833 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4834 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4833 and HB 4834, but
did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834, but did not wish
to speak:
Ed Noonan, representing United Rental.
Alysia Ryan, representing the American Rental Association.
Scott Parent, representing United Rental.
Scott Riehl, representing the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid SB 242 and SB 245 before the committee:
SB 242
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to
provide for the apportionment of county boards of
commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board;
to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of
election of the members of the county board of
commissioners; to provide for compensation of
members; to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and
46.412), section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84.
SB 245
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of charter counties;
to provide for the election of charter
commissioners; to prescribe their powers and
duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of
commissioners after the approval of the election of
a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide
for the exercise by a charter county of certain
powers whether or not authorized by its charter;
and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,"
by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514), as
amended by 2017 PA 210.
Senator McBroom and Senator Moss testified in support of SB 242 and SB 245. Questions
and discussion followed.
Jim Storey, representing the Allegan County Board of Commissioners, testified in support of
SB 242 and SB 245.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of
SB 242 and SB 245. Questions and discussion followed.
William Miller, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, testified in
support of SB 242 and SB 245. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834, but did not wish
to speak:
Sam Olsen, representing the Wayne County Commission.
Representative Cavanagh moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
1:01 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hall moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 153 before the committee:
SB 153
(Sen. Brinks)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and
205.111), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 679
and section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 153, but did not wish to speak:
Phillip Vander Klay, representing the Alliance for Period Supplies and U by Kotex.
Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Kuppa moved to report out SB 153 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Ellison, Brixie,
Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Meerman.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4879 before the committee:
HB 4879
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 12, 607, and
623 (MCL 206.12, 206.607, and 206.623),
sections 12 and 607 as amended by 2018 PA 38
and section 623 as amended by 2014 PA 13.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4879. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington, and Mike Wisniewski, testified in support of HB 4879.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
4879.
Paul Connors, and Stewart Binke, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury,
testified in opposition to HB 4879.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4879, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Rearden, representing the Michigan Association of CPA's.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 10:56 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 27, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021,
at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 447. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 447:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
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The Chair made a motion to report the (S-2) version of SB 447 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to report SB 624 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4694:
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair made a motion to report HB 4694 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to report HB 4171 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4171. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report HB 4172 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4172. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:13 a.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 27, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 12:30 p.m.,
in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5376 (Rep. Tisdel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4289 (Rep. Damoose) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4290 (S-1) (Rep. Manoogian) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4 Reported SB 698 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5376 and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5376:
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Brian Calley, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Brian Reardon, S-Corp Association – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Matt Wesolek, Michigan Association of Insurance Agents – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5376 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5376. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4289 and HB 4290 and offered an (S-1) version of HB 4290. The Chair invited Brad
Ward of the Michigan Realtors to summarize the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4289 and 4290:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
Matt Sowash, Zillow – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Support
Joanne Misuraca, Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4289 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4289. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4290. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4290 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4290. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 698 and summarized the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 698:
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Amy Brumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Manny Lentine, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 698 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 698. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/10/2021


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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
October 27, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, October
27, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4861 (Rep. O'Malley).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4787 (Rep. Markkanen).
3. Reported SR 89 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 452 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. O'Malley to summarize HB 4861.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4861:
Mac Dashney, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4861:
Matt Kurta, ESA Legislative Group – Support
Deanne Calvert, Sanofi US – Support
Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair invited Bill Azelton, of Rep. Markkanen's office, to summarize HB 4787.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4787:
Fred Schaible, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4787:
Matt Kurta, ESA Legislative Group – Support
Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Mac Dashney, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support
The Chair summarized SR 89.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 89:
Walter Heinritzi, Michigan Trucking Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 452.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 452:
Karl Jakobi and Murray Johnston, Experian – Support
Krik Hanna, IHS Market Automotive – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SR 89 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. 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 resolution was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 452 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, and Bullock
Nays: Sen. Hollier
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 452. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 1, 2021
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 27, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, October
27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4380 (Rep. Richard Steenland) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2021 and October 6,
2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4380:
Fred Schaible, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Support
Tim Poxson, The American Legion – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4380 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4380. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 28, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5261, HB 5262, HB 5263 and HB 5264 before the committee:
HB 5261
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9145 (MCL
333.9145), as added by 2018 PA 554.
HB 5262
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 5263
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406x.
HB 5264
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21535.
Representative Hammoud, Representative Whiteford, Representative Hornberger, Tim Codd,
Matt McCord, MD, and Robert Ficano, testified together in support of HB 5261, HB 5262,
HB 5263 and HB 5264.
The Chair laid HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB 5077 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22215 (MCL
333.22215), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
HB 5075
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22219 (MCL
333.22219), as added by 2002 PA 619.
HB 5076
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22221 (MCL
333.22221), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
HB 5077
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22213 (MCL
333.22213), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 5074 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to report out HB 5075 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5076 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5077 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
Chair Kahle returned to HB 5261, HB 5262, HB 5263, and HB 5264 for further questions and
discussion with Representative Hammoud, Representative Whiteford, Representative
Hornberger, Tim Codd, Matt McCord, MD, and Robert Ficano,
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5261, HB 5262, HB 5263 and HB
5264, but did not wish to speak:
Kris Kraft, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5262 and HB 5263, but did not wish
to speak:
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5262, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5263, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:29 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 28, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5388 before the committee:
HB 5388
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as
amended by 2018 PA 240.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5388. The motion did not
prevail 4-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Cambensy.
Nays: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Aiyash.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 5388 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: Reps. Markkanen, LaFave.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5388, but did not wish to speak:
Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy.
Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited.
The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee:
HB 5358
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
43528c and 43528d.
HB 5359
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
48714a and 48714b.
HB 5360
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as
amended by 2016 PA 382.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen called the committee back to order.
Representative Howell, Representative Cherry and Representative Martin testified in support
of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and Mike Thorman,
representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, testified in support of HB 5358, HB
5359 and HB 5360. Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet, Sarah Cummins and Seth Herbst, representing the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360. Questions and
discussion followed.
Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5358,
HB 5359 and HB 5360.
Michael Pedigo, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB
5360. Questions and discussion followed.
Dennis Stachewicz, representing Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs, testified in support of HB
5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360. Questions and discussion followed.
Gary Gorniak, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Club, testified in support of HB
5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360.
At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360, but
did not wish to speak:
Joe Hudson, representing the U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association.
Allen Kasdorf, representing the St. Joseph County Conservation Club.
Roger Calhoun, representing the Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club.
Ray Schmidt, representing Double SS Outdoors.
Marc Traver, representing Metro West Steelheaders.
George Lindquist, representing the U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County.
Bryan Reynolds, representing the Big Bay Sportsman's Club.
Erik Schnelle, representing the State Advisory Council of National Deer Association.
Mindy Koch, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.
Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Kyle Rorah, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club.
Greg Peter, representing the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club.
Nick Buggia, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Mark Spencer, representing the Michigan Trapper's and Predator Callers Association.
The Chair laid HR 186 before the committee:
HR 186
(Rep. Aiyash)
A resolution to call on the state of Michigan to act
quickly to replace lead service lines that have
contaminated drinking water sources in the city of
Hamtramck.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 186. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of HR 186.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HR 186 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HR 186, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:54 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 28, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5187 and HB 5188 before the committee:
HB 5187
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," by amending sections 3 and 5
(MCL 30.403 and 30.405), section 3 as amended
by 2002 PA 132 and section 5 as amended by 2006
PA 545.
HB 5188
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as
amended by 2006 PA 157.
Representative Fink and Representative Outman, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB
5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Christopher Lee, representing the National Shooting Sports Foundation, testified in support
of HB 5187 and HB 5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Marcy Jankovich, representing the DC Project, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188.
Jordan Hoover, representing Hunter Nation, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188.
Glenn Duncan, representing Duncan's Outdoor Shop, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB
5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Richard Hansen, representing Silver Bullet Firearms, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB
5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Barbour, representing Top Gun Shooting Sports, testified in support of HB 5187 and
HB 5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners,
testified in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188.
Scott Jones, representing the National Rifle Association, testified in support of HB 5187 and
HB 5188.
Ian Fitzgerald, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of
HB 5187 and HB 5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB
5188.
Joel Swisher, representing Uncoiled Firearms of Livonia, testified in support of HB 5187 and
HB 5188. Questions and discussion followed.
Joel Fulton, representing Freedom Firearms and Calhoun County Gun Owners Association,
testified in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188. Questions and discussion followed.
David Van Lopik, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5187 and HB 5188, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Linda Danders, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188, but did not wish
to speak:
Connor Bevan, representing the American Sportfishing Association.
Tom DeRousie, representing Michigan Gun Owners, Inc.
Bruce Tague, representing the Sportsmen's Alliance.
Jeff Poet, representing Jay's Sporting Goods.
Brendan Boudreau, representing Great Lakes Gun Rights.
Salam Fathoi, representing the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Scott Meyer, representing Hunter Nation.
Martine Hinds, representing Silver Bullet Firearms.
Gregory Berg, representing himself.
Randall Mullins, representing Top Gun Shooting Sports.
Mark Spencer, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association.
Nick Buggia, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5187 and HB 5188, but did not
wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Eric Gaines, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Martha Couretas, representing Moms for Gun Defense.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:54 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 28, 2021
9:02 a. m.
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on Digital Workforce Development
(DWD).
James Curran, Owner of Haptix Studio, and Joe Bamberger, Managing Partner of Emerge
Consulting, did a PowerPoint on presentation on Digital Workforce Development (DWD).
Questions followed. A copy of the presentation and handout is attached.
At 9:54 a. m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:55 a. m., with all members present, the Majority Vice Chair David Martin called the
committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5433, HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee:
HB 5433
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16305a.
HB 5434
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to
339.6133) by adding section 407a.
HB 5435
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677)
by adding section 407a.
Chair Beth Griffin, the bill sponsor for HB 5434, and Representative Steven Johnson, the bill
sponsor for HB 5435, explained the bill package. Questions followed.
Fred Schaible, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Military Affairs,
submitted a card stating he was available for questions for HB 5433, HB 5434, and HB5435.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that
the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Majority Vice-Chair adjourned the
meeting at 10:02 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: Rep. Camilleri.
Excused: Rep. Camilleri.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5190 before the committee:
HB 5190
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1278a
and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b),
section 1278a as amended by 2020 PA 158 and
section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5190, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Chriss Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5190, but did not wish to
speak:
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5190. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5190 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5424 before the committee:
HB 5424
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1254a.
Vice Chair Paquette took over the gavel, the time being 9:05.
Chair Hornberger, testified in support of HB 5424. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Hornberger returned to the gavel, the time being 9:19.
Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in
opposition to HB 5424. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5424, but did not wish to speak:
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Education Advocates.
Mike Latuis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
David Martell, representing Michigan School Business Officials.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special
Education.
Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Secondary School Principals
Association.
Eddie Kindle, representing the Genesee Intermediate School District.
Bill Miller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:42 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4923 before the committee:
HB 4923
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 2 (MCL
168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 4923. Questions and discussion followed.
Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to
HB 4923.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4923, but did not wish to speak:
James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4923, but did not wish
to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5474 before the committee:
HB 5474
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 807 (MCL
168.807).
Tim Holland, representing Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 5474.
Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
5474.
Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB
5474.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5474, but did not wish to speak:
James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5474, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks and the Michigan
Association of Municipal Clerks.
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
The Chair laid HB 5273 before the committee:
HB 5273
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of charter counties;
to provide for the election of charter
commissioners; to prescribe their powers and
duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of
commissioners after the approval of the election of
a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide
for the exercise by a charter county of certain
powers whether or not authorized by its charter;
and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,"
by amending sections 11a and 14 (MCL 45.511a
and 45.514), section 11a as added by 1980 PA 7
and section 14 as amended by 2017 PA 210, and
by adding section 14b.
Representative Hertel and Joe Fresarch testified in support of HB 5273. Questions and
discussion followed.
James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to
HB 5273.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5273, but did not wish
to speak:
Adam Reasmes, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5273, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:26 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 157 before the committee:
HR 157
(Rep. Tisdel)
A resolution to urge the members of Congress to
take action to mitigate the depletion of the Social
Security and Medicare Trust Funds.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HR 157 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5278 and HB 5280 before the
committee:
HB 5274
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL
722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 5275
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 7j (MCL
722.627j), as amended by 2010 PA 81.
HB 5276
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending sections 5, 7d, 7e,
7g, 8b, 8d, and 9a (MCL 722.625, 722.627d,
722.627e, 722.627g, 722.628b, 722.628d, and
722.629a), section 5 as amended by 2004 PA 563,
sections 7d, 7e, 7g, and 9a as added by 1998 PA
428, section 8b as amended by 2006 PA 263, and
section 8d as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 5277
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.622), as amended by 2018 PA 59.
HB 5278
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 7 (MCL
722.627), as amended by 2018 PA 56.
HB 5280
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended
by 2020 PA 6.
Representative David LaGrand, bill sponsor for HB 5274, explained the package, and
introduced Representative Luke Meerman, bill sponsor for HB 5274, explained the bill.
Question followed.
Representative Andrew Fink, bill sponsor for HB 5280, explained the bill.
Representative Kevin Hertel, bill sponsor for HB 5276, explained the bill and introduced
Erica Hammel and Christyne Kadlitz, who testified in support of HB 5276. Questions
followed.
The following individuals testified remotely in support of HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB
5277, HB 5278, HB 5279 and HB 5280:
Tina Casler;
Emily Schab, Grand Rapids Branch Director for Bethany Christian Services; and
Phil Decter, MSW, representing the Child Welfare Policy Director at Evident Change.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:16 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4699 before the committee:
HB 4699
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520l
(MCL 750.520l), as amended by 1988 PA 138.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4699.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of HB 4699.
Chief Kelli Gleason, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, testified in support
of HB 4699. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4699, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing The American Association of University Women of
Michigan.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The Chair laid HB 4798 and HB 4974 before the committee:
HB 4798
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL
780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a.
HB 4974
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 40b to chapter VII.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
Mary Pollock, representing The American Association of University Women of
Michigan.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Miriam Jane Black O'Shea, representing the Michigan Junior League.
Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4798. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey moved to report out HB 4798 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4974. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey moved to report out HB 4974 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
The Chair laid HB 4830 before the committee:
HB 4830
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 224
(MCL 750.224), as amended by 2006 PA 401.
Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 4830. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4830, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
The Chair laid HB 4898, HB 4899, HB 4900 and HB 4901 before the committee:
HB 4898
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918,
3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304,
5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5506, 5507,
5508, 5510, 5511, 7103, 7105, 7110, 7302, 7402,
7506, and 7604 (MCL 700.1106, 700.1210,
700.2519, 700.2806, 700.3605, 700.3916,
700.3917, 700.3918, 700.3959, 700.3981,
700.3982, 700.3983, 700.5102, 700.5301,
700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5305, 700.5306a,
700.5310, 700.5311, 700.5313, 700.5314,
700.5506, 700.5507, 700.5508, 700.5510,
700.5511, 700.7103, 700.7105, 700.7110,
700.7302, 700.7402, 700.7506, and 700.7604),
section 1106 as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections
1210, 7302, 7402, and 7506 as amended and
sections 7110 and 7604 as added by 2009 PA 46,
section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA 325, section
3917 as amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as
amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305
as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as
added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended
by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012
PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594,
section 5506 as amended by 2020 PA 246, sections
5507, 5508, and 5510 as amended by 2008 PA 41,
section 5511 as amended by 2004 PA 532, and
sections 7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA
664, and by adding sections 5301c, 7408, 7409,
and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4899
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 236 (MCL
257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64.
HB 4900
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled "Michigan
uniform transfers to minors act," by amending
sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531).
HB 4901
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as
amended by 2000 PA 65.
At 9:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:32 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order.
Chairman Filler and Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4898, HB 4899, HB
4900 and HB 4901.
Nathan Piwowarski, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4898, HB 4899, HB 4900 and HB 4901. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4899 and HB 4901, but did not wish
to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
At 9:45 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease.
At 9:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:47 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Kristan Sayers, President, and Mike
Sarafa, Board Director, of the Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5055 before the committee:
HB 5055
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section 223
(MCL 339.5223), as added by 2021 PA 24, and by
adding section 224.
Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 5055. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5055, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5295 and HB 5296 before the committee:
HB 5295
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan
limited liability company act," by amending
section 904 (MCL 450.4904), as amended by 2013
PA 131.
HB 5296
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business
corporation act," by amending section 284 (MCL
450.1284), as amended by 2013 PA 132.
Representative Hauck, Representative Hertel, and Eric DiMortino, representing the Michigan
Association of Chiropractors, testified in support of HB 5295 and HB 5296.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5295 and HB 5296, but
did not wish to speak:
MacKenzie Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation.
At 11:04 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease.
At 11:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4710 before the committee:
HB 4710
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 525 and 529 (MCL 436.1525 and
436.1529), section 525 as amended by 2016 PA
434.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4710. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4710 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman.
Nays: Reps. Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4710, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4710, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5126 and HB 5127 before the committee:
HB 5126
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 408 (MCL 333.27408).
HB 5127
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by
2018 PA 582.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5126. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5126 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5127 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5126 and HB 5127, but did not wish
to speak:
Kevin Cross, representing the Specialty Agriculture Risk and Financial Association.
The Chair laid SB 461 before the committee:
SB 461
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 408 (MCL 333.27408).
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 461. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to report out SB 461 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 461 and SB 462, but did not wish to
speak:
Kevin Cross, representing the Specialty Agriculture Risk and Financial Association.
The Chair laid HB 4232 before the committee:
HB 4232
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4232 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Young.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4232, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4232, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The Chair laid SB 462 before the committee:
SB 462
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by
2018 PA 582.
Representative Damoose moved to report out SB 462 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:14 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. LaFave.
Excused: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5327 before the committee:
HB 5327
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending section 67
(MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195.
Representative Hope, joined by Rachel Starr, wife of Trooper Caleb H. Starr, testified in support
of HB 5327. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 5327 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5327, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5327, but did not wish to speak:
Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 5370 before the committee:
HB 5370
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 649a.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 5370. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5370, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
Representative Berman moved to excuse Representative LaFave 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 10:45 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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 ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, November 2,
2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 654 (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2.
Reported SB 694 (S-2) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3.
Reported HB 5259 (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 654 and invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 654:
Via Zoom - The Honorable Robert D. Springstead, Circuit Court Judge – Support
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support
The Chair brought up SB 694 and invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 694:
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Via Zoom - Sandra Vanderhyde, Muskegon County Circuit Court Administrator – Support
Via Zoom - Judge William C. Marietti, Muskegon County Circuit Court – Support
Judge Darnell Jackson, Chief Judge, 10th Circuit Court, Saginaw County – Support
Senator Ken Horn – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 694:
Representative Amos O'Neal – Support
Bill Zaagman, GCSI, Muskegon County – Support
Roger Squires, Chief, Whitehall Police Department – Support
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor – Support
Timothy G. Hicks, Chief Judge, Muskegon County Probate and Circuit Courts - Support
The Chair brought up HB 5259 and invited Rep. Meerman to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5259:
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Jon VanAllsburg, Chief Judge 20th Circuit Court Ottawa County - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5259:
Bob DeVries, GCSI, Ottawa County - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 654 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 654. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 694 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #1 to SB 694. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 694, as amended. The vote
was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 694 (S-1), as amended, as a clean substitute, to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 694. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5259 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was a follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5259. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:19 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/27/2022


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Tuesday,
November 2, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 671 (S-1) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 615 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 623 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:57 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow,
Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Schmidt was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 671. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report the (S-1) version of SB 671 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 671. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the McMorrow amendment #1 to SB 615. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the McMorrow amendment #2 to SB 615. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the McMorrow amendment #3 to SB 615. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #4 to SB 615. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #5 to SB 615. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #6 to SB 615. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the amendment #7 to SB 615. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 615 to the floor with the recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow
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Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to reconsider the vote by which SB 615 passed. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 615 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, MacDonald, and Moss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers and McMorrow.
Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 615. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report SB 623 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 623. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2021
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