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J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 28, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted tuition reciprocity agreement.
2. Reported SB 151, SB 152, & SB 154 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 438 – SB 446 with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 447 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 450 – SB 451 with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 452 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to excuse absent members from
the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the committee meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from June 12, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Rep. Vaupel and Mike DeRose, Human Resource Director at the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, to summarize HB 5156.
Next, the Chairman invited Jeff Cassidy, of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, and Dr. Kojo
Quartey, President of Monroe Community College, to present testimony regarding the tuition reciprocity
agreement between Monroe County Community College, University of Toledo, and Owens Community
College.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the tuition reciprocity
agreement between Monroe County Community College, University of Toledo, and Owens Community
College. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The tuition reciprocity agreement was adopted.
Next, the Chairman summarized SB 151, SB 152, & SB 154 (Sen. Stamas).
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 151 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 151. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 152 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 152. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 154 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 154. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize SB 438 – SB 448
and SB 450, and SB 451.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 438 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 438. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to report SB 439 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 439. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report SB 440 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. LaSata, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 440. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Bizon, to report SB 441 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 441. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to report SB 442 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 442. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 443 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 443. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 444:
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Angela Madden, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – Support
Healthcare Association of Michigan – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. MacGergor, to report SB 444 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 444. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Bizon, to report SB 445 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 445. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee:
Bill Anderson, SEMCOG – Supporting (SB 446 – SB 449)
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Supporting (SB 446 – SB 451)
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to report SB 446 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 446. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB 447. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 447 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 447 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 448 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 448. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman noted that SB 449 (Sen. Hertel) was removed from the committee agenda.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 450 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 450. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 151:
Saunteel Jenkins, The Heat and Warmth Fund – Support
Cathy Wilson, CMS/ Consumers Energy – Support
Winston Feeheley, DTE Energy – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Robb Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support
Bev Cassidy, True North Community Services – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to report SB 451 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 451. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Lisa Hall, 911 Director of Midland County, and Pat Coates, 911 Director Oakland
County, to summarize SB 152.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 452:
Gavin Goetz, AT&T – Neutral
Heresanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
David McCartney, Peninsula Fiber Network – Support
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Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association Counties – Support
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Runestad, to report SB 452 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Runestad, to recommend immediate effect for SB 452.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel,
supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adjourn the meeting at 2:45 p.m. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 9/18/2019
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 29, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Office of Children’s Ombudsman,
Department of Technology, Management, and Budget April 2019 #071-0176-17.
Chair Hall spoke regarding the report.
Representative Reilly motioned to adopt the House Oversight Committee Report
Recommendations on the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Office of
Children’s Ombudsman,
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly motioned to refer the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit
Report Office of Children’s Ombudsman, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
to the committee on Families Children and Seniors.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4436 before the committee:
HB 4436
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to promote and safeguard the right of
free speech and assembly on the campuses of public
universities and community and junior colleges; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
Representative Reilly spoke to the bill.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4436. The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri.
Pass: None.
Discussion regarding the bill followed.
Representative LaFave moved to refer House Bill No. 4436 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: Rep. Camilleri.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4436, but did not wish to speak:
Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Mike Hansen, representing the Community College Association.
At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative C.A. Johnson made comments regarding the bill.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:06
AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 29, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, August 29,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 110 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 108 (Sen. Lucido).
3. Testimony regarding SB 109 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding SB 412 (Sen. Lucido).
5. Testimony regarding SB 413 (Sen. Lucido).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:41 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson and Chang, a quorum was
present.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Barrett,
Runestad, and Irwin were excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 8:43 a.m., Sen. Runestad entered the meeting.
At 8:44 a.m., Sen. Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chairman summarized SB 110.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 110:
Lisa Sullivan, Michigan Probate Judges Association – support.
Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – support.
The Chairman read the card of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 110:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – neutral.
At 8:44 a.m., Sen. Barrett entered the meeting.
The Chairman summarized SB 108, SB 109, SB 412 and SB 413.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 108, SB 109, SB 412 and SB
413:
Derek Miller, Macomb County Prosecutors Office – support.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 108 and SB
109:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – neutral.
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – support.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 412 and SB
413:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – neutral.
Dave Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association- support.
The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/05/2019


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0362 and SB 0363 before the committee:
SB 0362
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," by amending section 107b (MCL
400.107b), as added by 2018 PA 208.
SB 0363
(Sen. Shirkey)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," by amending section 107b (MCL
400.107b), as added by 2018 PA 208.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0362. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Senator Hertal testified in support of SB 0362 and SB 0363.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0362 and SB 0363, but did not wish to
speak:
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers of Michigan.
Peter Ruddell, representing the Michigan Works Association.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Greig moved to report out SB 0362 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:04 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4179 before the committee:
HB 4179
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open
meetings act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 15.271).
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4179. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee:
HB 4454
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by
2014 PA 549.
Representative Johnson testified in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute to HB 4454.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute to HB 4454,
but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes &
Energy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles and
Campgrounds.
The Chair laid HB 4315 and HB 4316 before the committee:
HB 4315
(Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479b (MCL
750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33.
HB 4316
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.
Representative LaGrand and Representative Elder explained the proposed substitutes to the bills.
The Chair laid HR 0093 before the committee:
HR 0093
(Rep. Vaupel)
A resolution to urge the Congress of the
United States to allow jail and prison inmates to be eligible
for Medicaid coverage.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0093, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health Systems.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HR 0093 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4370 and HB 4371 before the committee:
HB 4370
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16213,
16299, 20175, 20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213,
333.16299, 333.20175, 333.20175a, and 333.20199),
sections 16213 and 20175a as added and section 20175 as
amended by 2006 PA 481 and section 16299 as amended by
2012 PA 499, and by adding sections 16213a, 16429, 17029,
17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b.
HB 4371
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4370 and HB 4371, but did not wish to
speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4370 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder,
Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Yancey.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4371 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder,
Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:23 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Cambensy.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the June 18th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4735, HB 4736 and HB 4737 before the committee:
HB 4735
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled" Natural resources and environmental protection
act,"by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as
amended by 2017 PA 124.
HB 4736
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled"
Freedom of information act,"by amending section 5 (MCL
15.235), as amended by 2018 PA 105.
HB 4737
(Rep. Love)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled" The
code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 13e (MCL
777.13e), as amended by 2015 PA 189.
Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 4736.
Representative Love testified in support of HB 4737.
Rob Winkelman, representing Representative Van Singel, testified in support of HB 4735.
Al Stewart, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of
HB 4735, HB 4736 and HB 4737.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of
HB 4735, HB 4736 and HB 4737.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4735, HB 4736 and HB 4737, but did
not wish to speak:
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Representative Sowerby moved to excuse Representative Cambensy from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:26 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair
Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Cambensy.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid None before the committee:
None
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending sections
17905 and 17906 (MCL 333.17905 and 333.17906), as
amended by 2015 PA 166.
Kevin Parker, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society, testified in support of SB
184.
The Chair laid HB 4689 before the committee:
HB 4689
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306,
entitled "An act to promote the safety, welfare, and
educational interests of the people of the state of
Michigan by regulating the construction, reconstruction,
and remodeling of certain public or private school
buildings or additions to such buildings, by regulating the
construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of buildings
leased or acquired for school purposes, and to define the
class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials;
to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and
section 5a (MCL 388.855a), the title as amended by 2002
PA 628 and section 5a as amended by 2006 PA 199, and
by adding section 1d.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 4689. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jack Taylor, representing Nightlock, testified in support of HB 4689. Questions and
discussion followed.
Brenannn Couturier, representing The LockOut Co., testified in support of HB 4689.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ellie Couturier, representing The LockOut Co., testified in support of HB 4689. Questions
and discussion followed.
Rob Couturier, representing The LockOut Co., testified in support of HB 4689. Questions and
discussion followed.
Vaughn White, representing The LockOut Co., testified in support of HB 4689. Questions and
discussion followed.
Keith Smith, representing Kingsley Area Schools, testified in support of HB 4689. Questions
and discussion followed.
Randall J Cook, representing The LockOut Co., testified in support of HB 4689. Questions
and discussion followed.
Duaine Pittman, representing Napoleon Township Police Department, testified in support of
HB 4689. Questions and discussion followed.
Scott Stepheson, representing The LockOut Co., testified in support of HB 4689. Questions
and discussion followed.
Newaygo County School Saftey Committee testified in support of HB 4689. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lori Tubbergen-Clark, representing Superintendent Newaygo RESA, testified in support of
HB 4689.
Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Middle School, testified in
support of HB 4689.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in support
of HB 4689. Questions and discussion followed.
Blair Koops, representing the Michigan Sheriff Association, testified in support of HB 4689.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representative Cambensy from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:35 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September 3,
2019


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4485 before the committee:
HB 4485
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 1081.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4485 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4572 before the committee:
HB 4572
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1091.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4572. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4572 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4572, but did not wish to speak:
Sargent Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 4611 before the committee:
HB 4611
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1089.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out HB 4611 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee:
HB 4081
(Rep. Kennedy) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 25a.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4081. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4081 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4261 before the committee:
HB 4261
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act, "by amending section 92
(MCL 250.1092), as added by 2006 PA 2, and by adding
section 92a.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4261 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0169 before the committee:
SB 0169
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 1084.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0169. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0169 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:48 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
10:31 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair
Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder,
Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HR 0143 before the committee:
HR 0143
(Rep. O'Malley)A resolution to support the U.S.
cherry industry's petition before the U.S.
International Trade Commission stating unfair trade
practices against Turkey and to urge the Commission
and the U.S. Department of Commerce to take action
protecting U.S. cherry farmers.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 13, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative O'Malley, joined by Mark Miezio, representing Cherry Bay Orchards,
Michael DeRuiter, representing DeRuiter Farms, and Nels Veliquette, representing
Cherry Ke Incorporated, all testified in support of the resolution. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0143, but did not wish to speak:
Phil Korson, representing the the Cherry Marketing Institute Incorporated.
Denise Pallarito, representing the the Michigan Timberman Association.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HR 0143 with recommendation.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:29 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September
18, 2019


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4,
2019
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Bollin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 28, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4850, HB 4853, HB 4861, HB 4857, HB 4892, HB 4858, HB 4889, HB 4890,
HB 4891 and HB 4893 before the committee:
HB 4850
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258,
entitled"Mental health code,"by amending section 139 (MCL
330.1139), as amended by 2015 PA 59.
HB 4853
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 2891
(MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2013 PA 136.
HB 4861
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 20161
(MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2018 PA 245.
HB 4857
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled"Sex
offenders registration act,"by amending section 5a (MCL
28.725a), as amended by 2013 PA 149.
HB 4892
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled"An
act to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents
of the state; to provide for the recording and filing of the
fingerprints by the central records division of the department
of state police; and to impose a fee,"by amending section 3
(MCL 28.273), as amended by 2015 PA 71.
HB 4858
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection
act,"by amending sections 80130, 80315, 81114, and 82156
(MCL 324.80130, 324.80315, 324.81114, and 324.82156),
sections 80130, 80315, and 82156 as amended by 2015 PA
77 and section 81114 as amended by 2017 PA 199.
HB 4889
(Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled"An
act to provide for an official personal identification card; to
provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and
disclosure of information obtained from the card; to
prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to
prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,"by
amending section 7 (MCL 28.297), as amended by 2015 PA
72.
HB 4890
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled"Michigan vehicle code,"by amending sections 208b,
217a, 232, 801, 802, 803b, 803r, 804, 806, and 809 (MCL
257.208b, 257.217a, 257.232, 257.801, 257.802, 257.803b,
257.803r, 257.804, 257.806, and 257.809), sections 208b,
217a, and 232 as amended by 2015 PA 73, section 801 as
amended by 2018 PA 656, section 802 as amended by 2016
PA 425, and sections 803b, 803r, 804, 806, and 809 as
amended by 2015 PA 78.
HB 4891
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection
act,"by amending sections 3122 and 4112 (MCL 324.3122
and 324.4112), section 3122 as amended by 2015 PA 247
and section 4112 as amended by 2015 PA 82.
HB 4893
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection
act,"by amending section 11525a (MCL 324.11525a), as
amended by 2018 PA 640.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4850 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Representative Brann moved to report out HB 4853 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Huizenga moved to report out HB 4858 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4861, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Madden, representing the MAAS.
Representative Yaroch moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4861. The motion prevailed 29-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 4861 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4889 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo moved to report out HB 4890 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4891 and HB 4893, but did not wish to
speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Cherry moved to report out HB 4891 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate moved to report out HB 4892 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood moved to report out HB 4893 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0372 and SB 0373 before the committee:
SB 0372
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and
consolidate appropriations for various state departments and
agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; to provide for
certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
SB 0373
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled"The
state school aid act of 1979,"by amending sections 11, 17b,
201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and
388.1836), section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 586, section
17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236
as amended by 2018 PA 265.
Representative Glenn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0372. The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Green moved to report out SB 0372 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-12-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Pass: None.
Representative Huizenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0373. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 0373 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-12-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 9:21 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the May 8th, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0452 before the committee:
SB 0452
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled
"Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act," by amending
section 408 (MCL 484.1408), as amended by 2018 PA 51.
Kristen Wall, representing the Office of Senator Stamas, testified in support of SB 0452.
Patricia Coates, Lisa Hall, Jordyn Sellek, representing the Michigan Communications Directors
Association, testified in support of SB 0452.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0452, but did not wish to
speak:
Gavin Goetz, representing the AT&T.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0452, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Blaine Koops, representing the MI Sheriffs Association.
Meghann Keit, representing the MI Association of Counties.
David McCortney, representing the Peninsula Fiber Network.
John Jones, representing the Sprint.
Jordyn Sellek, representing the Conference of Western Wayne 911.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer Senate Bill No. 452 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned the
meeting at 12:06 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the June 12th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648 and HB
4649 before the committee:
HB 4642
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to regulate political activity; to require
state representatives to file financial statements and reports;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to provide remedies.
HB 4643
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
state senators to file financial statements and reports; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and
agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to provide remedies.
HB 4644
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
candidates for the office of state representative to file
financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees;
to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide
remedies.
HB 4645
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to regulate political activity; to
require candidates for the office of state senator to file
financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees;
to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide
remedies.
HB 4646
(Rep. Sowerby) A bill to regulate political activity; to require
certain elected state officers and candidates for state elective
office to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to
impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to
provide remedies.
HB 4647
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
certain elected state supreme court justices and judges and
candidates for state elective judicial office to file financial
statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to
prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide
remedies.
HB 4648
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
members of and candidates for the governing boards of
certain state universities to file financial statements and
reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties
and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies.
HB 4649
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
members of and candidates for the state board of education
to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to
impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to
provide remedies.
Representative David LaGrand testified in support of HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645,
HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648, and HB 4649.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645,
HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648, and HB 4649, but did not wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Secretary of State.
Susan Smith, representing the League of Women Voters.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4642. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4643. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4644. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4645. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4646. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4647. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4648. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4649. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard offered the following amendments to HB 4642 (H-5):
1. Amend page 3, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 4, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 6, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 6, following line 12, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required
to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1).
However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate
family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.".
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4642 (H-5). The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino offered the following amendments to HB 4643 (H-5):
1. Amend page 3, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4), and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 4, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 6, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 6, following line 12, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not
required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under
subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual
or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind
trust.".
Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4643 (H-5). The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 4644 (H-5):
1. Amend page 3, line 11, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 9, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 11, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 6, following line 17, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not
required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under
subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual
or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind
trust.".
Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4644 (H-5). The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino offered the following amendments to HB 4645 (H-4):
1. Amend page 3, line 11, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 9, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 11, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 6, following line 17, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not
required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under
subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual
or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind
trust.".
Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4645 (H-4). The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino offered the following amendments to HB 4646 (H-3):
1. Amend page 4, line 1, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 28, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 7, line 1, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not
required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under
subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual
or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind
trust.".
Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4646 (H-3). The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette offered the following amendments to HB 4647 (H-5):
1. Amend page 3, line 21, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 19, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 21, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 6, following line 27, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not
required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under
subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual
or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind
trust.".
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4647 (H-5). The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard offered the following amendments to HB 4648 (H-5):
1. Amend page 3, line 25, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 23, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 25, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 7, following line 2, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member
of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to
include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1).
However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the
immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.".
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4648 (H-5). The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 4649 (H-3):
1. Amend page 3, line 21, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to
subsection (4) and except".
2. Amend page 6, line 19, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject
to subsection (4), information".
3. Amend page 6, line 21, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind
trust,".
4. Amend page 6, following line 27, by inserting:
"(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family
member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required
to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1).
However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate
family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.".
Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4649 (H-3). The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4642 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4643 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to refer House Bill No. 4644 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4645 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4646 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4647 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4648 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to refer House Bill No. 4649 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at
10:50 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes of June 19, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the
committee:
HB 4704
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2 and
8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511.
HB 4705
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4706
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4707
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4708
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law," by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4709
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,"(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section
9b.
Yvonne Benn, C.P.A, Audit Manager in the Office of the Auditor General, and Leah M. Decker,
C.P.A testified on the Children’s Protective Services Investigations, September 2018, 431-1285-
16, regarding HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709. Questions and
discussion followed. A copy of the report highlights is attached.
Stacie Bladen, Deputy Director of the Children’s Services Agency in the Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services, and Colin Parks, Manager in the Child Protective Service and
Family Preservation Program Office in the Bureau of Child Welfare in the Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services, testified on of HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708
and HB 4709. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa McCormick, Children's Ombudsman, and Ryan Speidel Deputy Director, in the Office of
Children’s Ombudsman in the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget,
testified on of HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709. Questions and
discussion followed. A copy of her written testimony is attached.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Daire Rendon moved to
adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:23 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 0322 and SB 0323 before the committee:
SB 0322
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An
act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of
commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon
them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and
to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of
this act," by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended
by 2016 PA 77.
SB 0323
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An
act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the
establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing,
altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public
highways and private roads; the condemnation of property
and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation
of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under
certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees,
drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township,
and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies," by amending section 6 of chapter IV
(MCL 224.6), as amended by 2015 PA 237.
Steven Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 0322 and SB
0323. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Noyloa, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified in opposition of SB
0322 and SB 0323. Questions and discussion followed.
Deana Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB
0322 and SB 0323. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0322 and SB 0323, but did
not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 0322 and SB 0323, but did not wish to
speak:
Al Vanderberg, representing the Ottawa County.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 0322 and SB 0323, but did not wish
to speak:
Dennis Kolar, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
The Chair laid SB 0173 before the committee:
SB 0173
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676d (MCL
257.676d), as added by 2014 PA 303.
Kristen Wall, representing Senator Stamas's Office, and Josh Clayton, representing H&H Mobil
and the Michigan Towing Association, testified in support of SB 0173. Questions and discussion
followed
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0173, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0173, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:38 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4203 and HB 4204 before the committee:
HB 4203
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167,
entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1a
(MCL 205.51a), as amended by 2017 PA 221.
HB 4204
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled" Use
tax act, "by amending section 2b (MCL 205.92b), as
amended by 2017 PA 220.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4203 was adopted on April 10, 2019.
Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4203. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lasinski offered the following amendment to HB 4203 (H-2):
1. Amend page 7, line 16, after "(1)" by striking out "The" and inserting "Through
December 31, 2023, the".
Representative Lasinski spoke to her amendment.
Representative Lasinski moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4203 (H-2). The motion did not
prevail 5-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison spoke regarding the substitute.
Representative Ellison moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4203. The motion did not prevail
6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4203 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4204. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lasinski offered the following amendment to HB 4204 (H-2):
1. Amend page 7, line 12, after "(1)" by striking out "The" and inserting "Through
December 31, 2023, the".
Representative Lasinski spoke to her amendment.
Representative Lasinski moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4204 (H-2). The motion did not
prevail 5-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Whitsett.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison spoke regarding the substitute.
Representative Ellison moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4204. The motion did not prevail
6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4204 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4203 (H-2), and HB 4204 (H-2), but due
to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did
not wish to speak:
Andrew Richner, representing the Detroit Medical Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to
speak:
Brett Marr, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Jim Bertold, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 10:47 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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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
September 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4189 (Rep. Sheppard) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4190 (Rep. Webber).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4191 (Rep. Coleman).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall,
Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rachel Richards and Stewart Binke of the Michigan Department of Treasury to
summarize HB's 4189 – HB 4191 and the (S-2) version of HB 4190.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB’s 4189 – HB 4191:
David Greco, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – No position
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4189
-HB 4191:
Dave Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association, Neutral
Dave Ladd, Tenneco / Federal Mogul – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/05/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4446 (S-2) (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Meghan Koorndyk, of Rep. Calley's office, and Kieran Marian, of the Michigan Credit Union
League, to summarize HB 4446.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4446:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Neutral
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of HB 4446.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4446. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of HB 4446 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4446 (S-2). 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 2:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 30, 2019
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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
September 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 344 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 345 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 346 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 379 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 364 (S-1) (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 344 and
SB 345:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 346:
Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Oppose
Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version to SB 344.
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The Chair summarized the (S-1) version to SB 344.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 344. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 344 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: Sen. Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 344 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 345 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: Sen. Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 345. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 346 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: Sen. Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 346. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 379.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 379:
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John Boothroyd, Michigan Sugar Co. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 379:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
Matt Breslin, Michigan Food Processors Association – Support
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Neutral
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 379 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 379. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 364:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 364:
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Oppose
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Rob Figurski, Michigan Association of Police Organizations – Support
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Megan Petzko-Sweet, Beaumont Health – Support
Mike Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support
Sen. Geiss offered Geiss amendment #1 to SB 364.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the Geiss amendment #1 to SB 364.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #1 to SB 364. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McBroom, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Geiss offered Geiss amendment #2 to SB 364.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the Geiss amendment #2 to SB 364.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #2 to SB 364. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 364, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, ad Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 364 (S-1). 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: October 16, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND
VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 466 (Sen. Bizon)
2. Testimony regarding SB 467 (Sen. Bullock)
3. Testimony regarding SB 468 (Sen. Bizon)
4. Testimony regarding SB 469 (Sen. Bullock)
5. Testimony regarding HB 4549 (Rep. Crawford)
6. Testimony regarding HB 4550 (Rep. Carter)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Bullock and Alexander, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 466-469.
Sen. John Bizon, M.D., Michigan Senate – Support
Sen. Marshall Bullock, Michigan Senate – Support
Sarah Goad, MDHHS – Support
Stacie Bladen, MDHHS – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding 4549-4550.
Rep. Kathy Crawford, Michigan House of Representatives – Support
Rep. Brenda Carter, Michigan House of Representatives – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 11, 2019
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