evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1082 (S-1) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:22 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 1082.
The Chair invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 1082.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1082:
Carolyn Doyle, Michigan Coalition for Pregnancy Wellness – Oppose
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
1082:
Ashlea Phenicie, Planned Parenthood – Support
Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
1082 (S-1):
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of the Attorney General – Support
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Sen. Lindsey offered an amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 1082.
The Chair invited Sen. Lindsey to summarize the Lindsey Amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 1082.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey Amendment to the (S-1) version of SB
1082. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
Nays: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1082. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 1082 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 10, 2024
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 3, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 910 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1083 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 1084 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 1085 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 861 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 862 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 863 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 864 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:52 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 910 and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 910:
Demetrius Starling, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 910 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1083-1085, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1083-1085:
Kyle Zawacki, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1083-1085:
Brandon Lanyon, PAAM – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1083 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1084. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1084 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1085 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 861-864 (S-1).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864:
Ms. Elle Travis, Self – Support
The Honorable A.T. Frank – No Position
Jeff Getting, PAAM – Oppose
Ron Wiles, MI Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Bruce A. Timmons, Self – Neutral SB 864
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Gary Mohr, Self – Support
The following cards were submitted of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864:
Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters – Support
Amanda Ayotte, Self – Support
Dwayne Gill, GCSI, City of Detroit – Support
Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Marquetta Austin, Self – Support
Brittany Carter, Self – Support
Honee Backup, Self – Support
Corey Harkins, Self – Support
Tyrone Parker – Self – Support
JahTarius Parker, Self – Support
Cindy Bonk, Self – Support
JahTaruis Gilbert, Self – Support
Alyssa Farrell, Self – Support
Morgan McCombs, Self – Support
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Jacquie Dolce, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Keith den-Hollander, Christian Coalition – Support
Helen Weston, American Conservative Union – Support
Diane Maher, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support
Pastor Bridgette Brown, Rivers of Life – Support
Priscilla Bordayo, CSSJ – Support
Ceci Bordayo, Pass It On Community Center – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Joe Haveman, Hope Network – Support
Jane O’Shea, Self – Oppose
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 861 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 862 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 863 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 864. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 864 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 12/05/2024


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
2:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Greene.
Excused: Rep. Greene.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee:
HB 4095
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308d.
HB 4096
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308c.
HB 5549
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308c.
HB 5659
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 548, entitled
"Comprehensive school safety plan act," by
amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.803)
and by adding section 6; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5660
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 6,
1241, and 1308a (MCL 380.6, 380.1241, and
380.1308a), section 6 as amended by 2016 PA
192, section 1241 as added by 2018 PA 549, and
section 1308a as added by 2018 PA 551.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4095. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4096. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5659. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5660. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4095 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 4096 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen.
Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wendzel.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5659 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong,
Wendzel.
Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5660 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong,
Wendzel.
Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Greene from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 3:52 PM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Herzberg, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Greene, Prestin.
Excused: Reps. Greene, Prestin.
Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Patrice Neely, Founder and CEO of
GoLogicsolutions.
Patrice Neely, representing GoLogicsolutions, spoke regarding enabling governments to
increase small business success rates. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609 before the committee:
HB 5606
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers and
certain providers of electric vehicle charging
services; to provide for licensing; to include
municipally owned utilities and other providers of
energy under certain provisions of this act; to
create a public service commission and to
prescribe and define its powers and duties; to
abolish the Michigan public utilities commission
and to confer the powers and duties vested by law
on the public service commission; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide for
the continuance, transfer, and completion of
certain matters and proceedings; to abolish
automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain
rate increases without notice and hearing; to
qualify residential energy conservation programs
permitted under state law for certain federal
exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the
utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as
amended by 2023 PA 245.
HB 5607
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate
attraction and retention program to award grants to
certain graduates of a postsecondary school who
are employed in this state at a qualified electric
generation facility after graduation; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the
submission of false information and prescribe
penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain
funds; to provide for the distribution of money
from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation
of rules.
HB 5608
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to create a program that awards grants to
certain postsecondary schools in this state that
establish or expand certain educational programs
that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of
the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
officers and entities.
HB 5609
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to create a fund for a program that awards
grants to certain postsecondary schools in this
state that establish or expand certain educational
programs that lead to degrees or credentials
supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries;
and to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state officers and entities.
Representative Andrews and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607,
HB 5608 and HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power Company, testified in support of HB 5606, HB
5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Todd Allen, representing the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological
Sciences, University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and
HB 5609.
Angela Wojtowicz, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608
and HB 5609.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB
5609, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the UWUA.
Representative Neeley moved to excuse Representatives Greene and Prestin from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
10:24 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus.
Absent: Rep. Greene.
Excused: Rep. Greene.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6034 and HB 6035 before the committee:
HB 6034
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to create standards and processes for the
selection of materials for inclusion in or
withdrawal from the collections of certain public
libraries; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to provide remedies.
HB 6035
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to create standards and processes for the
selection of materials for inclusion in or
withdrawal from a district library's collection; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities; and
to provide remedies.
Representative Glanville and Representative Paiz testified in support of HBs 6034 and 6035.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in
support of HBs 6034 and 6035.
Jenny Marr, representing the Capital Area District Libraries, testified in support of HBs 6034
and 6035.
Bryan Cloutier, representing the Oxford Public Library, testified in support of HBs 6034 and
6035.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6034 and HB 6035, but did not wish
to speak:
Katelyn Day, representing Herself.
Larry Neal, representing the Clinton-Macomb Public Library.
Kathleen Hoeflein, representing the Oxford Public Library.
Diane Boose, representing Herself.
Lyn Klages, representing the Oxford Public Library.
Ann Neff-Rohs, representing the Grand Rapids Public Library.
Paris Kelvaris, representing the Michigan Library Association- Intellectual Freedom
Taskforce.
Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett, representing the East Lansing Public Library.
Jessica Keyser, representing the Michigan Library Association.
John Clexton, representing the Gladwin County District Library.
Keeley Briggs, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Amber Sheerin, representing the Capital Area District Libraries.
Dale Parus, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Erin Schmandt, representing the Caro Area District Library.
Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association.
The Chair laid SB 493 before the committee:
SB 493
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled "An act to
create the office of the legislative corrections
ombudsman; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council,
and the department of corrections; and to provide
remedies from administrative acts," by amending
the title and sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, and 14 (MCL 4.351, 4.352, 4.354, 4.355,
4.356, 4.357, 4.358, 4.359, 4.360, 4.361, 4.362,
4.363, and 4.364), sections 1, 6, 7, and 10 as
amended by 1998 PA 318, sections 4, 5, 8, 9, and
13 as amended by 2018 PA 571, section 11 as
amended by 1995 PA 197, and section 12 as
amended by 1982 PA 170.
Dr. Raphael Johnson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, and Keith Barber,
representing the Office of Legislative Corrections Ombudsman, testified in support of SB
493.
Walter Miller, a returning citizen, testified in support of SB 493.
Terry Schuster, the New Jersey Corrections Ombudsperson, testified in support of SB 493.
Barbara Oppewall, an advocate for incarcerated individuals, testified in support of SB 493.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform, testified in support of SB 493.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 493, but did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing the Families Against Mandatory Minimums.
E. B. Jordan, representing the S&D PJ Housing.
LaWanda Hollister, representing Herself.
Gabrielle Dresmer, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 493, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 493 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6166 before the committee:
HB 6166
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 383, entitled
"Convention and tourism marketing act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 141.883).
Representative Tyrone Carter and Claude Molinari, representing Visit Detroit, testified in
support HB 6166. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6166, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Greater Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 6166 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Greene from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:49 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, Bruck, DeSana.
Absent: Reps. VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn.
Excused: Reps. VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4854 and HB 5175 before the committee:
HB 4854
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1300.
HB 5175
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 248, entitled "Children of
veterans tuition grant act," by amending sections 2
and 4 (MCL 390.1342 and 390.1344).
Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4854. The motion prevailed 9-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Bruck, DeSana.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4854, but did not wish
to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Assocation of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4854, but did not wish to speak:
Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Maire Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Assocation of School Boards.
Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4854, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4854 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Bruck, DeSana.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5175, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College.
Colby Spencer Cesaro, representing Michigan Independent Colleges.
Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 5175 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz.
Nays: Rep. DeSana.
Pass: Rep. Bruck.
Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representatives VanderWall, Paquette and Zorn from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 10:43 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5838 before the committee:
HB 5838
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 18e of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2020 PA
361.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5838 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743 before the committee:
HB 5741
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1170a
(MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388.
HB 5742
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to
regulate certain health clubs with respect to
potential medical emergencies; and to provide for
civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL
333.26313).
HB 5743
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to
relieve certain persons from civil liability when
rendering emergency care, when rendering care to
persons involved in competitive sports under
certain circumstances, or when participating in a
mass immunization program approved by the
department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to
691.1507) by adding section 8.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5741, but did not wish to speak:
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5741, but did not wish
to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals
(MASSP).
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5741. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5741 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5742 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5743 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5882 and HB 5883 before the committee:
HB 5882
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "Michigan
law on notarial acts," by amending sections 3, 5,
26, 26a, 26b, and 27 (MCL 55.263, 55.265,
55.286, 55.286a, 55.286b, and 55.287), sections 3,
26, and 26b as amended by 2020 PA 249 and
sections 5 and 27 as amended and section 26a as
added by 2018 PA 360, and by adding section 26e;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5883
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
1202 (MCL 700.1202), as amended by 2020 PA
338.
Representative Hood testified in support of HB 5882 and HB 5883. Questions and discussion
followed.
Howard Collens, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, testified in
support of HB 5882 and HB 5883. Questions and discussion followed.
Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes, testified in opposition to HB 5883.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5882 and HB 5883, but did not wish
to speak:
Katie Lynwood, representing the Probate Section - State Bar of Michigan.
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5882, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Land Title Association.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5882 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5883 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 6011 before the committee:
HB 6011
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," (MCL 700.1101 to
700.8206) by adding section 7908a.
Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 6011.
Kimberly Snavely, representing PNC Bank, testified in support of HB 6011.
Jody White, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 6011.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6011, but did not wish to speak:
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 6011 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 5939 before the committee:
HB 5939
(Rep. Haadsma)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6431
(MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42.
Jennifer McManus, representing Fagan McManus, PC, testified in support of HB 5939.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5939, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5939 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee:
HB 5716
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 25c to chapter IV.
Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Issa Shanin, representing the Dearborn Police, testified in support of HB 5716.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB
5716. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 6085 before the committee:
HB 6085
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1483
(MCL 600.1483), as amended by 2012 PA 608.
Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 6085.
Norma DeMott, representing herself, testified in support of HB 6085.
Pam Buschle representing herself, testified in support of HB 6085.
Tom George, MD., and Dan Schulte, both representing the Michigan State Medical Society,
testified in opposition to HB 6085. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Goethal, representing himself, testified in support of HB 6085. Questions and
discussion followed.
Brian McKeen, representing the McKeen and Associates PC, testified in support of HB 6085.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6085, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Chad Engelhardt, representing the Center for Truth and Medical Justice.
Mary Bartlett, representing herself.
Shelly Davis, representing herself.
Mary and David Yamamoto, representing themselves.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6085, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic
Medicine.
Frank Venuto, representing ProAssurance.
Kathy Early, representing Holland Hospital.
Lee Benjamin, MD, MBA, representing himself.
Rob Keller, representing Kalamazoo Anesthesiology.
Dr. Gary Sarafa, representing the Oakland County Medical Society.
Dr. Leah Davis, representing the Michigan Radiological Society.
Dr. Rocky Saenz, representing the Michigan Radiological Society.
Dr. Joseph Junewick, representing the Michigan Radiological Society.
Richie Farrah, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
MSU College of Human Medicine.
MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Sean Coyle and Autumn Outman, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Jon Shiflett, representing Priority Health
Dr. Matthew Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society.
Dr. David Patterson, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society.
Dr. Brittany Gaurza, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr.Ryan Recce, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists.
Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare.
Madeline Watts, representing McLaren Health Care.
Danielle Devine, representing Corewell Health.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Dr. Pamela Coffey, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. David Ozog, representing the Michigan Dermatological Society.
Dr. Paul Bozyk, representing the Michigan Thoracic Society.
Narasimha Gundamraj, representing the Ingham County Medical Society.
Dr. Juan Marquez, representing the Washtenaw County Medical Society.
Dr. Brian Stork, representing the Muskegon County Medical Society.
Dr. Christopher Allen, representing the Saginaw County Medical Society.
Dr. Lawrence Handler, representing the Macomb County Medical Society.
Dr. Jayne Courts, representing herself.
Rebecca Fisher, representing herself.
Allen Majkrzak, representing himself.
Jacob Price, representing himself.
Dr. Daniel C. McGillicuddy, representing himself.
Raphael Sweet, representing himself.
Michelle Tuckerman, representing herself.
Gregory Gafni-Pappas, representing himself.
Patricia Paz Arabo, representing herself.
Dr. Richard Hodgson, representing himself.
Dr. Sara Chakel, representing herself.
Dr. Rachel Klamo, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Christopher Milback, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Eliza Hutchinson, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Mary Marshall, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Bashar Yalldo, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Arti Madhavan, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Robert Jackson, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Jennifer Aloff, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Timothy Tobolic, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Aisha Harris, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Michael Geraghty, representing himself.
Paul Shotkin, representing himself.
Dr. Zachary Jarou, representing himself.
Dr. Michael Fill, representing himself.
Michael Gratson, representing himself.
Dr. Michael Yokell, representing himself.
Dr. Antony Hsu, representing himself.
Kristina Masters, representing herself.
Dr. Erica Fisher, representing herself.
Tina Choudhri, representing herself.
Joel Krauss, representing himself.
Stephanie, representing herself.
Amanda Wood, representing herself.
Dr. Madelon Krissoff, representing herself.
Dr. Daniel Micheller, representing himself.
Dr. Karen Beasley, representing herself.
Dr. Nicole Seleno, representing herself.
Rochelle Versalle, representing herself.
Dr. David Eisenbrey, representing himself.
Dr. Michael Monticciolo, representing himself.
Dr. Matthew Proudfoot, representing himself.
Christopher Brock, representing himself.
Dr. Edidiong David, representing himself.
Dr. Robert Stachler, representing himself.
Dr. Timothy Mervak, representing himself.
Sarah Hartley, representing herself.
Cathleen Russell, representing herself.
Dr. Edmond Younes, representing herself.
Dr. Kelly Correa, representing herself.
Dr. Michael Baker, representing himself.
Dr. David Black, representing himself.
Jeffrey Callard, PA-C, representing himself.
Dr. John Erpelding, representing himself.
Dr. Zachary Tolstyka, representing himself.
Dr. Christopher Bush, representing himself.
Dr. Jodi Galdes, representing herself.
Dr. Remington Nevin, representing himself.
Dr. Jayson Field, representing himself.
Dr. Thomas Veverka, representing himself.
Roger Reichenbach, representing himself.
Hema Govil, representing herself.
Jason Hamel, representing himself.
Lori Collins, representing herself.
Jonathan Porath, representing himself.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6085 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Arbit.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
12:00 PM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte,
BeGole.
Absent: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Prestin.
Excused: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Prestin.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 480 before the committee:
SB 480
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 108 (MCL
560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 480. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte,
BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners,
testified in opposition to SB 480. Questions and discussion followed.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, and Judy Allen, representing the
Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to SB 480.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of SB 480.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 480, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 480, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Land Title Association.
John Korr, an individual from Traverse City.
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planners.
Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
The Chair laid HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017 before the committee:
HB 6015
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50
(MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
HB 6016
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled "Animal
welfare fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
287.992).
HB 6017
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950
(MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2018 PA 146.
Representative Tsernoglou, along with Dan Verhougstraete and Kyle Hanney, representing
the Ingham County Animal Control, testified in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017.
Questions and discussion followed.
Sheriff Chris Swanson, representing Genesee County, testified in support of HB 6015, HB
6016 and HB 6017. Questions and discussion followed.
Molly Tamulevich, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 6015, HB
6016 and HB 6017.
Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane, testified in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and
HB 6017.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017, but
did not wish to speak:
Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of the Huron Valley.
Sarah Devaney, representing Michigan Pet Alliance.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017, but
did not wish to speak:
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Joe Hudson, representing the U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association.
At 12:51 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:51 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4693 before the committee:
HB 4693
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4693. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:52 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:52 AM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4693. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 1:03 AM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease.
At 1:04 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4693.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4693, but did not wish to speak:
Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement
Systems.
Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representatives Zorn, Paquette and Prestin from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:07 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 930, HB 5645, HB 5022, HB 5637, HB 5638 and HB 5639 before the
committee:
SB 930
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 2d (MCL
205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143.
HB 5645
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax
tribunal act," by amending section 46 (MCL
205.746).
HB 5022
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 813, 831, and
839 (MCL 206.813, 206.831, and 206.839), as
added by 2021 PA 135.
HB 5637
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to require the adjustment of reimbursements
made to child care providers under the child
development and care program for inflation; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 5638
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL
722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and
722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111,
section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by
2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256,
and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.
HB 5639
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 12a.
Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 5022.
Bob Doyle and John Eardley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs, joined
Representative Farhat to testify in support of HB 5022. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, joined Bob Doyle and
John Eardley to testify in support of HB 5022. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5022, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5022. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5022 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Senator Moss testified in support of SB 930.
Raj Lapsiwala, representing Instacart, testified in support of SB 930.
Alex Mooney, representing Doordash, testified in support of SB 930.
David Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB
930. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Price moved to report out SB 930 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 5645.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5645, but did not wish
to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5645, but did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Brian Kandler, representing Honigman LLP.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5645, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 5645 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat joined by Senator McDonald Rivel, testified in support of HB 5637,
HB 5638, and HB 5639. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5637, HB 5638 and HB 5639, but
did not wish to speak:
Kartnia Randle, representing the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4753 with the recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
12:55 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 954 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 955 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 956 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 666 and SB 667 (Sen. McCann).
5. Testimony regarding SB 659 (Sen. Bayer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 954, SB 955 and SB 956:
Sen. Jeremy Moss – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 954. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 955. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 956. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 954, SB
955 and SB 956:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 954:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 956:
Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association and Michigan Asociation of Convenience Stores – No
Position
Katie Abraham, Michigan Municipal Electric Association – Support
Craig Borr, Michigan Electric Cooperative Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 954 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 955 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 956 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 666. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 667. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 666 and SB 667:
Sen. Sean McCann – Support
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Justin Klimko, Corporation Committee of the Business Law Section of the State BAR – Support
Ian Kennedy, Kalsec – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 666 and
SB 667:
Mack Jones, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 659. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 659:
Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support
Claudia Rast, American BAR Association Cybersecurity Legal Task Force – Support
Matt Schwartz, Consumer Reports – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Caitriona Fitzgerald, Electronic Privacy Information Center – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 659:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Joelle Demand, Broadband Association of Michigan – Opposition
Kyle Innes, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association – Opposition
Nate Love, Consumer Data Industry Association – Opposition
Jacqui Dolce and Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Opposition
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Michael Blanco, US Chamber of Commerce – No Position
Andrew Kingman, State Privacy and Security Coalition – No Position
Olga Medina, BSA Software Alliance – No Position
Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan – Support
Christopher Oswald, Association of National Advertisers – Opposition
Lartease Tiffith, Interactive Advertising Program – Opposition
Lou Mastria, Digital Advertising Alliance – Opposition
Alison Pepper, American Association of Advertising Agencies – Opposition
Clark Rector, American Advertising Federation – Opposition
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis 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 9:52 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/11/2024
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
2.
The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink,
Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga and Outman,
a quorum was present.
At <<TIMESTAMP>>, Sen. Nobody entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 1047 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 1047. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report SB 1165 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1165. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1047. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
City of Lansing/Lansing School District – Support
Michigan Downtown Association – Opposition
Michigan Beer & Wine Assn. – Support
Michigan Teamsters – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McMorrow,
to adjourn the committee at <<TIMESTAMP>>. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024,
at 3:15 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony and Reported SB 494 (S-4) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
2. Testimony and Reported SB 835 (S-2) ( Chang) with recommendation.
3. Testimony and Reported regarding SB 1108 (S-2) (Sen. Moss), SB 1109 (S-1) (Sen. Moss), SB 1110
(S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation .
4. Testimony and Reported HB 5571 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
5. Testimony and Reported HB 5572 (Rep. Donavan McKinney) with recommendation.
6. Testimony and Reported HB 5573 (Rep. Jason Morgan) with recommendation.
7. Testimony and Reported HB 5574 (Rep. Joey Andrews) with recommendation.
8. Testimony and Reported HB 5575 (Rep. Jasper Martus) with recommendation.
9. Testimony and Reported HB 5576 (Rep. Jaime Churches) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:18 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Santana to explain SB 494 and S-4 Substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 494. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 494 and (S-4):
Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
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Tony Gant, Voting Access for All Coalition – Support
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections, MI Fair Elections Institute, Stand Up Michigan – Opposition
Erion Schor, MDOS – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Lora Current, Heritage Action for America – Opposition
Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-4) version of SB 494 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 835. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 835 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 835 and (S-2):
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Mich. Elections; Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Stand Up Michigan. –
Opposition
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support
Amanda Zack, Director of Policy Secure Democracy – Support
Chair Moss passed the gavel to the Majority Vice Chair Wojno, who invited Chair Moss and Senator Irwin to
explain Senate Bills 1108, 1109, 1110 and substitutes. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1108, (S-2), SB 1109, (S-1), SB
1110 and (S-1):
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections: SB 1108 – Neutral, SB 1109 – Opposed, SB 1110 – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1108, (S-
2), SB 1109, (S-1), SB 1110 and (S-1):
Aaron VanLangevelde, Department of Attorney General – Support
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – SB 1108 and SB 1110 – Support, SB 1109 - Opposed
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – SB 1108 – Neutral, SB 1109 – Opposed, SB 1110 - Support
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support SB 1108 and SB 1110
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1108. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-2) version of SB 1108 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1109. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 1109 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1110. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 1110 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited State Representative Tsernoglou to explain House Bills 5571; 5572; 5573; 5574; 5575; and
5576. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB
5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576:
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections; Michigan Fair Elections Institute – Opposition
Board of State Canvassers Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz – Support
Board of State Canvassers Vice Chair Richard Houskamp – Support
Board of State of Canvassers Members Jeannette Bradshaw – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5571,
HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576:
Lora Current, Heritage Action for America – Opposition
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Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5571 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5572 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 5573 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5574 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5575 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5576 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 993 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 802 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 973 (S-3) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 974 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 993.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 993:
Dr. Eric Roath, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 802.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 802:
Dr. Kathy Dollard, MyMichigan Health and the Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dr. Bibhas Singla, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and the Michigan Health and Hospital
Association – Support
At 8:50 a.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 8:55 a.m., Sen. Runestad entered the meeting.
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At 8:55 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
Sen. Santana offered an (S-1) version of SB 993.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize the changes in the (S-1) version of SB 993.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 993. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 993 (S-
1):
Andrew Martin, Meijer – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 993 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 802:
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Alan Bolter, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 802 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of SB 973 and an (S-1) version of SB 974.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973 and
SB 974:
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kris Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Neutral
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Neutral
Amy Belfer, Citizen – Support
Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973, SB
974, SB 993, and SB 802:
Pam Maxey, Citizen – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 973. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-3) version of SB 973 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 974. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 974 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:03 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak,
Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5580 and HB 5582 before the committee:
HB 5580
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282)
by adding section 29a.
HB 5582
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending sections 5
and 7 (MCL 169.205 and 169.207), section 5 as
amended by 2019 PA 93 and section 7 as amended
by 2001 PA 250.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5580. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 5582. Questions and discussion followed.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, joined to testify in support of HB
5580 and HB 5582.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5580and HB 5582, but did not wish
to speak:
Roberta Duda, representing the Michigan Nurses Association Retirees Committee.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Henry L. Mayers, representing Michiganders for Fair and Transparent Elections, testified in
support of HB 5580 and HB 5582. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5580 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Harris.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5582. The motion prevailed 7-
0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Harris.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5582 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Harris.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:00 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, Thompson.
Excused: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, Thompson.
Representative Miller joined the committee remotely.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5964 before the committee:
HB 5964
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL
333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.
Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 5964.
Dr. Mohammad Salameh, Chief Medical Officer-Trinity Health, testified in support of HB
5964.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5964, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Dr. Theresa Mead, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health.
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee:
HB 5938
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.
Representative MacDonnell testified in support of HB 5938. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Vince Benivegna and Thomas Steinbis, both representing the Michigan Dental
Association, testified in support of HB 5938.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5938 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 5283 and HB 5284 before the committee:
HB 5283
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2501, 2505,
and 2511 (MCL 333.2501, 333.2505, and
333.2511), sections 2501 and 2505 as added by
2006 PA 137 and section 2511 as added by 2006
PA 459.
HB 5284
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance
provider assessment act," by amending section 13
(MCL 550.1763).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not wish
to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5283. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 5283 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5284. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5284 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5938, but did not wish
to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid SB 668 before the committee:
SB 668
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820,
17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801,
333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and
333.17825), section 17801 as amended and
section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections
17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499,
and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260,
and by adding section 17825a.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 668, but did not wish to speak:
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Dave Greco, representing Wayne State University.
Kyle Dorcey PT, DPT, OCS, representing herself.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 668, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Matt Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopaedic Society.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 668 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth.
The Chair laid HB 5636 before the committee:
HB 5636
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2811, 2823,
17101, 20104, 20106, and 20161 (MCL 333.2811,
333.2823, 333.17101, 333.20104, 333.20106, and
333.20161), section 2811 as amended by 1998 PA
332, section 17101 as added by 2016 PA 417,
section 20104 as amended by 2022 PA 187,
section 20106 as amended by 2017 PA 167, and
section 20161 as amended by 2023 PA 138, and by
adding sections 2823a and 22224c and part 207.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5636. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5636 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4833 before the committee:
HB 4833
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 6233, 6235,
6236, and 6251 (MCL 333.6233, 333.6235,
333.6236, and 333.6251), as amended by 2012 PA
501.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4833, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4833. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4833 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5616 before the committee:
HB 5616
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21537.
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 5616.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5616, but did not wish to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5616, but did not wish
to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5616. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5616 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5178, HB 5371, HB 5372 and HB 5785 before the committee:
HB 5178
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7401, 7403,
7404, 7453, and 7457 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7403,
333.7404, 333.7453, and 333.7457), section 7401
as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as
amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7404 as
amended by 2016 PA 308, section 7453 as added
by 1988 PA 139, and section 7457 as amended by
2006 PA 458, and by adding section 5137.
HB 5371
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109o.
HB 5372
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109p.
HB 5785
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 18221, 18223,
18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as
amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as
amended by 1998 PA 496.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Steve Alsum, representing The Grand Rapids Red Project.
Dr. Cara Poland, representing the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine.
Yashica Ellis, representing Wellness Services.
Pam Lynch, representing Harm Reduction Michigan.
Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV / AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Jessica Kowalski, representing ACCESS Community Health and Research Center.
Dani Meier, representing the Mid-State Health Network.
Paula Nelson, representing the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Nicole Adelman, representing the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast
Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5785, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan School of Psychology.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Rachel Hagerty, representing the Michigan Psychological Association, Masters
Committee.
Dr. Ellen Keyt, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Ben Bodkin, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Helen Klingert, representing Persons with Limited License in Psychology.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5178. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5178 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Schmaltz.
Pass: Rep. Roth.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5371. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5371 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5372. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5372 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5785. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 5785 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 5904 before the committee:
HB 5904
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 169, entitled "An act to
require the inclusion of certain statements in lease
contracts involving motor vehicles; and to provide
remedies and penalties," (MCL 445.991 to
445.995) by amending the title and by adding
section 2a.
Representative Haadsma moved to report out HB 5904 with the recommendation that the bill
be referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representatives VanderWall, Filler, Mueller and
Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:35 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov