evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 21,
2020
10:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen,
O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913 before the committee:
HB 5910
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1231
(MCL 380.1231), as amended by 2020 PA 23, and
by adding section 1851b.
HB 5911
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 21f
(MCL 388.1621f), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 5912
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101
(MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2019 PA 58.
HB 5913
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3,
6, 18, 23a, and 104 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606,
388.1618, 388.1623a, and 388.1704), section 3 as
amended by 2017 PA 108, sections 6, 18, and 104
as amended by 2019 PA 58, and section 23a as
amended by 2020 PA 22.
Substitute (H-1) of HB 5910 was adopted on July 15, 2020.
Substitute (H-1) of HB 5912 was adopted on July 15, 2020.
Substitute (H-1) of HB 5913 was adopted on July 15, 2020.
Nic Jaskiw, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified with no
position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913.
Samantha Zill, representing the Michigan Association of School Counselors, testified with no
position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913.
Kathy Weaver, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, testified
with no position on HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB
5913, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Education Service Agencies.
David Randels, representing the Oakland County Schools.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5913, but did not wish to speak:
Joe DeVault, representing the Macomb County Intermediate School District.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5912. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5913. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Camilleri offered the following amendments to HB 5910 (H-1):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "(5)" by striking out the comma and inserting "and".
2. Amend page 1, line 2, after "(6)," by striking out "and (7),".
3. Amend page 2, line 27, by striking out all of subsection (7) and renumbering the
remaining subsection.
4. Amend page 3, line 11, by striking out all of subdivision (c) and relettering the
remaining subdivisions.
Representative Camilleri spoke to his amendments.
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5910 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby offered the following amendments to HB 5910 (H-1):
1. Amend page 5, line 11, after "(d)" by striking out "Except as otherwise provided
under subdivision (g), all" and inserting "All".
2. Amend page 5, line 17, after "(f)" by striking out "Except as otherwise provided
under subdivision (g), the" and inserting "The".
3. Amend page 5, line 23, by striking out all of subdivision (g) and relettering the
remaining subdivisions.
Representative Sowerby spoke to his amendments.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5910 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to HB 5911:
1. Amend page 10, line 19, after "district," by striking out the balance of the line
through "380.551," on line 21.
2. Amend page 10, line 22, after "college," by inserting "or".
3. Amend page 10, line 22, after "university" by striking out the balance of the line
through "entity" on line 23.
Representative Koleszar spoke to his amendments.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5911. The motion did not
prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone offered the following amendments to HB 5911:
1. Amend page 2, line 26, after "if" by striking out "any" and inserting "either".
2. Amend page 3, line 9, by striking out all of subdivision (b) and relettering the
remaining subdivision.
3. Amend page 4, line 29, after "(f)" by striking out the balance of the page through
"the" on line 2 of page 5 and inserting "The".
Representative Stone spoke to her amendments.
Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5911.The motion did not prevail
6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendment to HB 5912 (H-2). :
1. Amend page 12, line 23, after "that" by striking out the balance of the subsection
and inserting "has an approved phase plan aligned with the MI Safe Schools plan issued
by the COVID-19 task force on education and the return to school advisory council
created under Executive Order No. 2020-88.".
Representative Tyrone Carter spoke to his amendment.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5912 (H-2). The motion
did not prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger offered the following amendments to HB 5912 (H-2):
1. Amend page 14, line 27, after "district" by inserting a comma and "except as
otherwise provided in this subdivision,".
2. Amend page 14, line 28, after "subdivision." by inserting "If the guidelines
described in this subdivision include a recommendation that a district close 1 or more of
its school buildings, the ultimate decision concerning whether or not to close those
school buildings remains with the district.".
Representative Hornberger spoke to her amendments.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5912 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter offered the following amendments to HB 5913 (H-2). :
1. Amend page 45, line 3, by striking out all of subsection (8) and renumbering the
remaining subsections.
2. Amend page 45, line 17, after "district" by striking out the balance of the line
through "(8)" on line 18.
3. Amend page 46, line 9, after "assessments" by striking out the balance of the line
through "(8)" on line 10.
4. Amend page 46, line 19, by striking out "(9) or (10)" and inserting "(8) or (9)".
5. Amend page 46, line 21, by striking out all of subsection (12) and renumbering the
remaining subsections.
Representative Brenda Carter Spoke to her amendments.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5913 (H-2). The motion
did not prevail 7-7-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Paquette, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Crawford, Vaupel, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Pass: Rep. Reilly.
Representative Hornberger offered the following amendments to HB 5913 (H-2):
1. Amend page 45, line 6, after "assessment" by striking out "described in" and
inserting "approved under".
2. Amend page 45, line 6, after "or" by inserting "described in subsection".
3. Amend page 45, line 13, by striking out "described in" and inserting "approved
under".
4. Amend page 45, line 13, after "or" by inserting "described in subsection".
5. Amend page 45, line 16, after "least" by striking out "3" and inserting "4".
6. Amend page 45, line 17, by striking out "4" and inserting "5".
7. Amend page 45, line 18, after "department" by striking out the balance of the line
through "and" on line 20.
8. Amend page 45, line 23, after "subsection" by inserting a comma and "with the
exclusion of the benchmark assessment described in subsection (14),".
9. Amend page 46, line 15, by striking out "6" and inserting "8".
10. Amend page 46, line 18, after "assessment" by striking out "described in" and
inserting "approved under".
11. Amend page 46, line 19, after "or" by inserting "described in subsection".
12. Amend page 47, following line 6, by inserting:
"(14) The department shall make 1 of the benchmark assessments approved
under subsection (9) available to districts at no cost to the districts. The benchmark
assessment described in this subsection must meet all of the following:
(a) Be 1 of the most commonly administered assessment systems in this state.
(b) Be aligned to the content standards of this state.
(c) Complement the state’s summative assessment system.
(d) Be internet-delivered and include a standards-based assessment.
(e) Provide information on pupil achievement with regard to learning content
required in a given year or grade span.
(f) Provide timely feedback to pupils and teachers.
(g) Be nationally normed.
(h) Provide information to educators about student growth and allow for
multiple testing opportunities." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Hornberger spoke to her amendments.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5913 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger offered the following amendment to HB 5913 (H-2):
1. Amend page 47, line 1, after "subsection." by inserting "The benchmark
assessment data under this subsection may also be used to measure students’ growth
based on their performance on state summative assessments to identify districts and
schools where student achievement has increased or decreased. After the administration
of statewide assessments resumes, the department shall also provide a report to the
house and senate appropriations subcommittees on state school aid and the house and
senate fiscal agencies identifying the specific student groups whose expected trajectory
towards grade-level proficiency were most impacted by school closures.".
Representative Hornberger spoke to her amendment.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5913 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5910 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 5911 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 5912 to the Committee on Ways and
Means as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 5913 to the Committee on Ways and
Means as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned
the meeting at 10:44 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 21,
2020
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5298 before the committee:
HB 5298
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100b and 100c
(MCL 330.1100b and 330.1100c), section 100b as
amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320, and by adding section
137a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5298, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5298. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 5298 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5767 before the committee:
HB 5767
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by
adding section 7b.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5767, but did not wish to speak:
Rhonda Grant, representing Mopec.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5767. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5767 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Ellison.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
The Chair laid SB 956 before the committee:
SB 956
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21717 (MCL
333.21717), as amended by 2014 PA 66, and by
adding section 5145.
Alison Hirschel, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative and the Michigan Long
Term Care Ombudsman Program, testified in opposition to SB 956.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 956. The motion prevailed
17-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Clemente.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
Representative Clemente offered the following amendments to SB 956 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "shall" by striking out "describe" and inserting "do
both of the following:
(a) Describe".
2. Amend page 2, line 11, following "facility." by inserting:
"(b) Provide for all of the following:
(i) Twenty-four hour notice to the individual, the individual's family members, or
the individual's legal representative regarding the transfer of the individual to a
dedicated facility described in subdivision (a).
(ii) The ability for an individual described in subparagraph (i) to have a choice in
the location of the transfer.
(iii) The ability for an individual described in subparagraph (i) to appeal a
decision regarding the transfer to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a). The
department shall develop an appeals process for purposes of this subparagraph that
includes a timeframe to file an appeal and that designates where the individual who is
the subject of the transfer may reside while the appeal is pending.
(3)" and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after "under" by striking out "this".
4. Amend page 2, line 12, after "subsection" by inserting "(2)".
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the amendments to SB 956 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 8-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone offered the following amendments to SB 956 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "shall" by striking out "describe" and inserting "do
both of the following:
(a) Describe".
2. Amend page 2, line 11, following "facility." by inserting:
"(b) Include both of the following:
(i) That if an individual tests positive for coronavirus and needs to be transferred
to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a), a physician shall provide, in writing
and in a timeframe and manner determined by the department, that the individual is
medically stable for the transfer to the dedicated facility. The plan must specify where
the individual may reside while awaiting a physician's determination.
(ii) That the individual be transferred to a dedicated facility described in
subdivision (a) by a paramedic as that term is defined in section 20908.
(3)" and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after "under" by striking out "this".
4. Amend page 2, line 12, after "subsection" by inserting "(2)".
Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendments to SB 956 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 8-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 956 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison.
Pass: Reps. Garrett, Stone.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at
12:31 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, July 21,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. The Chair put the Subcommittee at ease. The Chair
reconvened the meeting at 12:15 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacGregor, Zorn, and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Robert Cramer, SMART – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Brad Funkhouser, CATA – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Kelly Dunham, BATA – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Heidi Wendzel Clark Harder, Ionia Dial-A-Ride – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
9:00 AM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The House Committee on Appropriations was meeting jointly with the Senate Committee on
Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid Executive Order 2020-155 before the committee.
Chris Kolb, Budget Director for the State of Michigan, gave a presentation on Executive
Order 2020-155. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 9:26 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
9:40 AM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Glenn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Miller move to approve Executive Order 2020-155. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 595 before the committee:
SB 595
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
accept and convey real property in Grand Traverse
County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the
revenue from the conveyance.
Senator Schmidt introduced the bill.
Gabe Schneider testified in support of SB 595.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 595. The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Slagh moved to report out SB 595 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 799 before the committee:
SB 799
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to authorize the department of natural
resources to accept and convey real property in
Gogebic County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the
revenue from the conveyance.
Paul Burns, representing the Office of Senator McBroom, testified on the bill.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 799, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 799 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:58 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 145 before the committee:
SB 145
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to make appropriations for the department
of natural resources for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2020; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
Representative Green moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 145. The motion prevailed 29-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to report out SB 145 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the committee from the Floor of the Michigan House of
Representatives, the time being 2:28 p.m.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent: Rep. Garrett.
Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020 and June 17,
2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Long-Term Care in Michigan.
Marlon Brown, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs in the Michigan Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, LARA, introduced Ms. Kim Gaedeke, Chief Deputy
Director for LARA, and Ms. Michelle Roepke, Director of the Federal Survey and
Certification Division in the Bureau of Community and Health Systems in LARA., who
proceeded with a PowerPoint presentation on Nursing Home Infection Control. Questions
and discussion followed. A copy of the PowerPoint is attached.
Kate Massey, Senior Deputy Director for the Medical Services Administration in the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan's Medicaid Director,
testified on the department's policies regarding COVID-19 long-term care. Questions from
committee followed.
Alison Hirschel, Senior Legal Counsel to the Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Program and Director of the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative testified on their role they play
in regarding long-term care in Michigan.
Representative Johnson moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee. Representative Hoitenga moved to
adjourned. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:31 p.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22,
2020
9:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Reps. Whiteford, Garrett, Clemente.
Excused: Reps. Whiteford, Garrett, Clemente.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 21, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Whiteford, Garrett and Clemente
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB
5944 and HB 5945 before the committee:
HB 5937
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to require drug manufacturers to report
certain information to the department of insurance
and financial services; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities; to
allow for the promulgation of rules; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 5938
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit
managers; to require reporting of certain data; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and
to require and to provide sanctions for violation of
this act.
HB 5939
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 5940
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17748e and 17748f.
HB 5941
(Rep. Wentworth)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party
administrator act," by amending the title and
section 2 (MCL 550.902), and by adding sections
26 and 27.
HB 5942
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17757 (MCL
333.17757), as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by
adding section 17757b.
HB 5943
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and
4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as
amended by 2016 PA 80.
HB 5944
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 5945
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21517.
Chair Vaupel testified in support of HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB
5942, HB 5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Kahle testified in support of HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB
5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945.
Representative Frederick testified in support of HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB
5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945.
Brett Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB 5944
and HB 5945.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5942, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at
10:03 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 8:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 899 before the committee:
SB 899
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," by amending section 11 (MCL
30.411), as amended by 2005 PA 321.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 899, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
Evie Zois Sweeney, representing the American Nurses Association-MI.
Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan.
Alisha Cottrell and Rachel Kelley, both representing Ascension Michigan.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity-Health Michigan.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 899, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 899. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave explained the proposed amendments to SB 899 (H-1).
Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to SB 899 (H-1):
1. Amend page 4, line 29, by striking out "emergency or disaster" and inserting
"pandemic".
2. Amend page 7, line 18, after "disaster" by inserting "or the period specified in
subsection (7)".
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to SB 899 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra explained the proposed amendment to SB 899 (H-1).
Representative Guerra offered the following amendment to SB 899 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, following line 25, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill
No. 5628 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendment to SB 899 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 6-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to SB 899 (H-1):
1. Amend page 7, following line 25, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill
No. 5758 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to SB 899 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 5-7-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Discussion was held between committee members.
Representative LaFave moved to report Senate Bill No. 899 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Howell, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 9:06 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Absent: Rep. Leutheuser.
Excused: Rep. Leutheuser.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 956 before the committee:
SB 956
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21717 (MCL
333.21717), as amended by 2014 PA 66, and by
adding section 5145.
Senator Lucido testified in support of SB 956.
Representative Love testified in opposition to SB 956.
The Chair laid HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913 before the committee:
HB 5910
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1231
(MCL 380.1231), as amended by 2020 PA 23, and
by adding section 1851b.
HB 5911
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 21f
(MCL 388.1621f), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 5912
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101
(MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2019 PA 58.
HB 5913
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3,
6, 18, 23a, and 104 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606,
388.1618, 388.1623a, and 388.1704), section 3 as
amended by 2017 PA 108, sections 6, 18, and 104
as amended by 2019 PA 58, and section 23a as
amended by 2020 PA 22.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB
5913, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid SB 171 before the committee:
SB 171
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a
(MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 171, but did not wish to speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 171 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4483 before the committee:
HB 4483
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1164c.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4483. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4483 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4483, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4483, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The Chair laid HB 5470 before the committee:
HB 5470
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1220
(MCL 380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5470 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5470, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair returned to HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912, and HB 5913:
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5910. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle offered the following amendment to HB 5910 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 29, after "388.1621f," by striking out the balance of the
sentence through "1851b," on line 2 of page 3.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5910 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report HB 5910 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5911 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5912. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to HB 5912 (H-3):
1. Amend page 15, following line 7, by inserting:
"(i) A requirement that, if the district provides in-person pupil instruction to
pupils in any of grades K to 5 for the 2020-2021 school year, the district shall ensure that
both of the following are met:
(i) Either of the following:
(A) Plastic or plexiglass barriers are placed between pupils' desks, as applicable.
(B) Teachers are provided with moveable plastic or plexiglass partitions.
Representative Iden moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5912 (H-3). The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report HB 5912 as amended, as substitute (H-4). The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5913. The motion prevailed 6-4-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5913 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB 956:
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 956. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 956. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 956 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "shall" by striking out "describe" and inserting "do both
of the following:
(a) Describe".
2. Amend page 2, line 11, following "facility." by inserting:
"(b) Provide for all of the following:
(i) Twenty-four hour notice to the individual, the individual's family members, or
the individual's legal representative regarding the transfer of the individual to a
dedicated facility described in subdivision (a).
(ii) The ability for an individual described in subparagraph (i) to have a choice in
the location of the transfer.
(iii) The ability for an individual described in subparagraph (i) to appeal a
decision regarding the transfer to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a). The
department shall develop an appeals process for purposes of this subparagraph that
includes a time frame to file an appeal and that designates where the individual who is
the subject of the transfer may reside while the appeal is pending.
(3)" and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after "under" by striking out "this subsection," and
inserting "subsection (2),".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 956 (H-3). The motion did not
prevail 4-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 956 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "shall" by striking out "describe" and inserting "do
both of the following:
(a) Describe".
2. Amend page 2, line 11, following "facility." by inserting:
"(b) Include both of the following:
(i) That if an individual tests positive for coronavirus and needs to be transferred
to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a), a physician shall provide, in writing
and in a time frame and manner determined by the department, that the individual is
medically stable for the transfer to the dedicated facility. The plan must specify where
the individual may reside while awaiting a physician's determination.
(ii) That the individual be transferred to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a)
by a
paramedic as that term is defined in section 20908.
(3)" and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after "under" by striking out "this subsection," and
inserting "subsection (2),".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 956 (H-3). The motion did not
prevail 4-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 956 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to excuse Representative Leutheuser from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 11:11 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 8:00
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4567 (Rep. O'Malley).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4568 (Rep. Wendzel).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4569 (Rep. Lilly).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4792 (Rep. LaFave).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Dennis VanLandschoot and Amber Peterson, both representing commercial fishing, to testify
before the committee via Zoom regarding HB's 4567, 4568 and 4569. Member questions and discussions
followed regarding quotas, fish species, stocking and funding of restocking, DNR research, sport fishers, live
trap nets, loose net issues, declining numbers of commercial fishers, tribal fishers, transportation, manpower,
enforcement officers.
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:31 a.m. to 9:43 a.m. to allow members of the Appropriations
Committee members to attend the scheduled meeting.
The Chair read the card of the individual not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4567-4569:
Jacquie Gnodtke Blackwell - Oppose
The Chair invited Rep. LaFave to summarize HB 4792. Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Derek Sova, Departmental Analyst, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, LARA and
Kevin Sehlmeyer State of Michigan Fire Marshal to testify in opposition to HB 4792. Member questions and
discussion
followed concerning number of drive-off's, gas station fires related to unattended pumping, safety equipment
required.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4792:
Scott Robbins, Michigan Forest Products Council - Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4792:
Peter Langley, American Petroleum Institute of Michigan – Oppose
Matt Miner, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to testify before the committee regarding HB
4792:
Brad Van Manen, Van Manen Petroleum Group – Oppose
Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 9:58 a.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 29, 2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22,
2020, at 8:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5148 (Rep. Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5149 (Rep. Wozniak) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5417 (Rep. Warren) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5418 (Rep. Warren) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5419 (Rep. Rendon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5289 (S-1) (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5248 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5249 (Rep. Schroeder) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 5443 (S-1) (Rep. Crawford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported HB 5444 (Rep. Liberati) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited Rep. Carter and Griff Drew, of Rep. Wozniak's office, to summarize HB 5148 and HB 5149.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report HB 5148 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5148. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 5149 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5149. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Warren and Rendon to summarize HB 5417 – HB 5419.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5417, HB 5418 and HB 5419:
Dawn Krause, Citizen – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5417,
HB 5418, and HB 5419:
Naomi Norman, Washtenaw ISD – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5418:
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report HB 5417 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to recommend immediate effect for HB 5417. Without objection,
immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report HB 5418 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5418. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5419 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5419. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Alexander to summarize HB 5289.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 5289.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5289:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5289. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report the (S-1) version of HB 5289 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5289 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Hall and Schroeder to summarize HB 5248 and HB 5249.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report HB 5248 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5248. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 5249 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5249. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Crawford and Liberati to summarize HB 5443 and HB 5444.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 5443.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5443
and HB 5444:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Michigan Family Forum – Support
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5443. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-1) version of HB 5443 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5443 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report HB 5444 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5444. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 2, 2020
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evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Lucido (C), McBroom, Theis, and Irwin

Excused: Senator Hollier


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
A summary of the agenda is as follows:
1. A presentation by Director Heidi Washington, of the Michigan Department of Corrections, regarding the
Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from July 8, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced Director Heidi Washington with the Michigan Department of Corrections and invited her
to address the committee. Director Washington shared a prepared statement with the committee.
Member question and discussion followed concerning COVID-19 testing procedures, social distancing within
Department of Correction facilities, vendor and visitor contact with inmates, recidivism of inmates released
amid the pandemic, and the level of correspondence between inmates and their families while visitation is not
allowed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn
the committee at 3:37 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/23/2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 597 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 597.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 597. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, and Outman
Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett, Brinks, and McMorrow
Pass: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 (S-1):
Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position
Brett French, Upper Peninsula Power Company – Oppose
Laura Sherman, Michigan EIBC – Oppose
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597:
Rodney Cole, DTE – Oppose
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – No Position
Cathy Wilson, Consumers Energy – Oppose
Missy Stults, City of Ann Arbor – No Position
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 597:
John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – No Position
Steve Murphy, Power Home Solar – Oppose
Kirk Profit, City of Ann Arbor – Oppose
Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw 350 – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 597 (S-
1):
Andrew Varmeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 28, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 676 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 891 (Sen. Runestad).
3. Reported HB 4851 (S-1) (Rep. Hoitenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:42 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to summarize SB 676.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 676:
Christina M. Martin, Pacific Legal – Support
Daniel J. Dew – Pacific Legal – Support
Catherine McClary, Michigan Association of County Treasurers – No Position
Mary Balkema, Michigan Association of County Treasurers – No Position
The Chair summarized SB 891.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 891:
Christina M. Martin, Pacific Legal – Support
Daniel J. Dew – Pacific Legal – Support
Catherine McClary, Michigan Association of County Treasurers – No Position
Mary Balkema, Michigan Association of County Treasurers – No Position
The Chair brought up HB 4851 (S-1) and invited Joe Vicente, of Rep. Hoitenga's office to summarized the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4851:
Alex Houseman, Michigan Realtors Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4851. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4851 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4851 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/02/2020


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Appropriations was
scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from State Budget Director Chris Kolb on the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Executive Order Budget Reductions.
2. Adopted Executive Order 155-2020.
3. Reported HB 5265 (S-3) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the Senate Committee on Appropriations to order at 9:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk
to call the roll, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor,
Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana,
McCann and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to excuse absent members from the meeting.
Without objection, the Sen. Hollier was excused.
Next, the Chairman welcomed the House Committee on Appropriations members.
The Chairman invited State Budget Director Chris Kolb to present the Governor's Executive Order 155-
2020 regarding budget reductions to the committees.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to approve the Governor's Executive Order 155-
2020. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The executive order was approved.
Next, the Chairman summarized the (S-2) version of HB 5265.
The Chairman recognized Sen. Hertel to summarize his amendment #1 to HB 5265 (S-2).
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the Hertel
amendment #1 to HB 5265 (S-2). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The amendment was adopted.
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The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the (S-2) version, as amended, to HB
5265. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, McCann and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen. Santana
The substitute was adopted.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report HB 5265 (S-2), as amended, as a clean
sub, to the floor with recommendation. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, McCann and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen. Santana
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend
immediate effect for HB 5264 (S-3).
There being no further business currently before the committee, the Chairman put the committee in recess at
9:35 a.m.
The Chairman adjourned the committee from the senate floor at 12:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 9-2-2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5859 (S-1) (Rep. Green) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5488 (Rep. Lightner) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 221 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 681 (Sen. Irwin) removed from the agenda.
5. Reported SB 682 (Sen Lucido) removed from the agenda.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda and announced SB's 681 – 682 were removed from the days agenda.
The Chair brought up HB 5859 (S-1) and invited Rep. Green to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 5859 (S-1):
Judge David Clabuesch, Huron County – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5859 (S-1):
Cami Pendell, State Court Administrative Office - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5859. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the HB 5859 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5859 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Lightner to summarize HB 5488.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5488:
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the HB 5488 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston and Runestad
Nays: Sen.(s). Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5488. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair summarized SB 221.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the SB 221 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 221. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/29/2020


location: Room 352, House Office Building

evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 23, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt and Hertel

Excused: Senator Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Transportation - Tuesday, July 28, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,

Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Elections - Wednesday, July 29, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Energy and Technology Joint with Environmental Quality - Tuesday, July 28, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721 and (517) 373-5323

Regulatory Reform - Tuesday, July 28, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:13 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1015 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss,
Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1015:
Ken Ross, John Hancock – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1015:
Karin Gyger, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
David Zyble, Jackson National Life – Support
At 8:40 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 8:51 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 1015 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1015. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, July 23,
2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 855 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 809 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 5482 (Rep. Schroeder).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:23 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Schroeder to summarize HB 5482.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 855.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 855:
Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 855. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 855 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 855 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 809:
Holly Pendell, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 809 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 809. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5482:
Scott Beckman, Rockford Public Schools – Support
Katie Anderson, Citizen – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5482:
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Paul Liabenow, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Support
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Department of Education – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:09 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 10, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
A summary of the agenda is as follows:
1. A presentation by the Michigan Department of Corrections, regarding the Department's response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present.
At 2:21 p.m. the Chair entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair recognized Sen. Santana had joined the meeting.
The Chair introduced Corrections Ombudsman, Keith Barber and invited him to address the committee.
Member question and discussion followed concerning prison facility contagious disease protocol, PPE, COVID-
19 testing procedures and response plan, social distancing vendor and visitor contact with inmates,
communication for and with staff and inmates, symptomatic employees, use of sick/leave time, inmate
communication with family, budgets, hotline phone numbers, step down and positive tested units, health care
and health care staff, tensions and stresses among the inmates during pandemic, mandated overtime, inmate
quarantine and personal property.
The Chair introduced Rep. Julie Alexander and Rep. Sarah Lighter and invited them to address the committee.
The Representatives shared information regarding communications received concerning the prison facilities
located in their legislative districts. Member questions and discussions followed regarding communication with
and for staff, inmates and families, COVID-19 testing, health care, staff financial issues, county health
department directives, chain of command, PPE, wearing of masks, the MCO.
The Chair introduced Natalie Holbrook from American Friends Service Committee and invited her to address
the committee. Written testimony was provided. Member questions and discussion followed regarding the
testimony that was provided.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 4:01 p.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 07/29/2020


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 12:00
noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointments of Michael Lashbrook, James R. Richardson, and Carol Rose
to the Natural Resources Commission.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Michael
Lashbrook to the Natural Resources Commission:
Michael Lashbrook – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of James R.
Richardson to the Natural Resources Commission:
James R. Richardson – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Carol Rose to the
Natural Resources Commission:
Carol Rose – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of James R. Richardson to the Natural Resources Commission:
Scott Robbins, Michigan Forest Products Council – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:22 p.m.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair MacGregor, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, MacDonald, Outman, Brinks, Irwin
and Santana, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) LaSata, Schmidt and Hertel were excused from the meeting.
At 8:15 a.m., Sen. Wayne Schmidt entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
John Nixon - Senior Vice President and Senior Account Executive; John Harding - Vice President of
Operations & Infrastructure, CNSI - Client Network Services Incorporated – No Position
Marty Woodruff - Chief Operating Officer, Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services
(MiHIN) – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to
adjourn the committee at 9:27 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 23, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education was
scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Daley, Bayer and Polehanki, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding online learning
Dr. John VanWagoner, Traverse City Public School Superintendent – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding online learning
Jamey Fitzpatrick, Michigan Virtual University – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding online learning
Dave Cairy, MI Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Neutral
WIlliam MIller, MI Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Neutral
At 9:05, Sen. Lana Theis entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding online learning
Amy Dunlap, Michigan Connections Academy – Neutral
At 9:15, Sen. Rick Outman entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding postsecondary preparation
LaTasha Goodall, University Prep Science and Math Middle School in Detroit – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Michigan Learning Network
RIch Homberg, Detroit Public TV CEO – Neutral
Georgeann Herbert, Detroit Public TV Senior Vice President – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 9:40 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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Thursday, July 23, 2020

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5910 (Rep. Hornberger), HB 5911 (Rep. Markkanen), HB 5912 (Rep.
Schroeder) and HB 5913 (Rep. Glenn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn,
Bumstead and Runestad were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dr. Katharine Strunk, Michigan State University – No Position
Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan Department of Education – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and
HB 5913:
Amy Kosmatka, Resident – Opposition
Jessica Lucchesi, Resident – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5910,
HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913:
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Dr. David Michaelson, Michigan Education Association – Opposition
Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5481 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5589 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 986 (Sen. McBroom).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5602 (Rep. Wakeman).
5. Testimony regarding SB 40 (Sen. Theis).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki
and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5481 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5481. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5589 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and VanderWall.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno.
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5589. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5589:
Matt Miner, Michigan Pawnbrokers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 986:
Eileen McCarthy, McCarthy and Smith, Inc. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 986:
Damian Hill, Associated General Contractors of Michigan – Support
Breanna George, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support
Lee Schwartz, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5602:
Rep. Rodney Wakeman – Support
Michael Pate, Amarok – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 40:
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Bob Doyle, Michigan Association of CPAs – Opposition
Lee McGrath, Institute for Justice – Support
Alicia Plemmon, Knee Center and Southern Illinois University – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 40:
Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support
Breanna George, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Association of Realtors – Opposition
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Alan B. Smith, R Street Institute – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental
Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor,
Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Four Lakes Task Force regarding the Edenville Dam
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Outman, Brinks and
McMorrow, a quorum was present.
At 1:02 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 1:03 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn,
Bumstead and McCann were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Four Lakes Task Force for a presentation:
Dave Kepler, President Four Lakes Task Force – No Position
Ron Hanson, Spicer Group, Partner with Four Lakes Task Force – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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