meeting_state: held

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J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 23, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
The Chairman welcomed all the members to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency (SFA), to introduce himself and
give a brief overview of the services that the SFA provides.
Next, the Chairman invited Valerie Marvin, Capitol Historian and Curator, to give a historical overview of the
Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room.
The Chairman instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman
Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad,
Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Barrett, to adopt the proposed rules
of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The voting was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The committee rules were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman, supported by Sen. MacGregor, adjourned
the meeting at 2:35 p.m., on a voice vote, without objection.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2019


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Members:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND
PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 24, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, January 24,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported SB 2 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad,
Chang, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chairman summarized SB 2.
The following individuals were invited to present testimony regarding SB 2:
Charles Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Scott Underwood, Waterford Township Police – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
2:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
David Guenthener, Mackinac Center – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
John Shea, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Gary Reed, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 2 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 2. Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:22 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 7, 2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Judiciary Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Elder, Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 519 of the House Office
Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House Judiciary
Committee.
The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chairman Filler stated the committee will follow Chapter IV, as stated in the House Standing Rules.
Chairman Filler welcomed committee members and audience members to the committee meeting.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget
McCormack, and Tom Clement, representing the Supreme Court Administrative Office. Questions
and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by Sergeant Matt Williams and Trooper
Chris Gerard, both representing The Michigan State Police. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps.
Elder and Yancey were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:08 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Chair Howell gave an introduction to the committee.
Committee members gave introductions.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. in room 326 House Office Building as the
normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
Committee. The motion prevailed 9-0-0.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Howell stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV of
the House Rules.
The Chair invited Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs to give
presentations. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:38 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chairman
Webber.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the
Regulatory Reform Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
At 10:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Berman moved to adopt Tuesday, in room 521 of the House Office Building, as
the day, time, and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of the House Regulatory Reform
Committee.
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chairman stated that the committee will follow the committee rules as stated in the House
rules.
The Chairman discussed his expectations for the committee.
The Chairman invited each member to introduce themselves.
The Chairman invited Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chairman invited Andrew Deloney, representing the Michigan Liquor and Control
Commission, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:53
AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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Members:
SEN. PETER LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 29, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adoption of the 2019-2020 Committee Rules.
2. Presentation from the State of Michigan Auditor General, Doug A. Ringler.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin; a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chairman invited Doug A. Ringler, Michigan Auditor General and Laura Hirst, Michigan Deputy
Auditor General to give the committee a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/07/2019
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Members:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY
REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6-6100 BINFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-30793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 29, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, January 29,
2019 at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman 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: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers,
VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman. Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki,
Wojno.
Nays: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting.
Without objection the committee was adjourned at 3:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/12/19
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chairman Hornberger.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Education Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair stated that the committee will follow the committee rules as stated in the House Rules.
Representative Crawford spoke regarding innovative school districts, written testimony was provided.
Majority Vice-Chair Paquette and Minority Vice-Chair Camilleri introduced themselves to the
committee.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 521 of the House Office Building
as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the Education Committee.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman,
Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:13 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman Sheppard.
The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House, Lee Chatfield, appointing the following members to
the Government Operations committee:
Representatives Sheppard (Chairman), Cole (Majority Vice-Chair), Lilly, Greig (Minority Vice-Chair),
and Rahbi
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair announced that the Government Operations committee will follow Chapter IV contained within
the House Standing Rules
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the standing date, time, and location of regularly scheduled
meetings:
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., room 308 House Office Building
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 09:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 02:48 PM, from
session floor of the House of Representatives.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative S. Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 29, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Sheriff
Rick Fuller from Kalamazoo County and Sheriff Matt Saxton from Calhoun County, both representing
the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, gave a presentation to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chairman LaFave.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
At 12:01 PM, the laid the committee at ease.
At 12:02 PM, the called the committee back to order.
Representative Mueller to adopt Tuesday, 12:00 p.m., and room 307 House Office Building, as the
normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and
Homeland Security.
The custom motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair LaFave stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter 4 of
the House Rules.
The Chair invited Sergeant Matthew Williams and Captain McGowan, representing the Michigan State
Police, to give a presentation on the State Emergency Operations Center. Questions and discussion
followed.
Chair LaFave gave opening remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:44 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 29, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Bryan Burroughs, representing Trout Unlimited, and Dennis Eade, representing the
Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association, to give a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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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
February 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5,
2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted committee rules.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the
committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis,
Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss, a quorum was present.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2019
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Members:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON 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
February 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5,
2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 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 committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks,
and McMorrow
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
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: February 19, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
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
February 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at
4:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adoption of 2019-2020 Committee Rules.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Paul Ajegba as the Director of the Michigan Department of
Transportation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chairman invited Mr. Paul Ajegba to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chairman allowed committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Mr. Paul Ajegba as
the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Mr. Paul Ajegba as the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation:
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support
Ron Khoury, Operating Engineers Local 342 – Support
Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Support
Dan DeGraff, Michigan Concrete Association – Support
Ron DeCook, DeCook GPS – Support
Ode Udegbunam, Citizen – Support
Kirk A. Branson, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 6, 2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chairman Alexander.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the Agriculture
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, C.A.
Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., in room 326 of the House Office
Building, as the day, time, and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of the House Agriculture
Committee.
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the House Agriculture Committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House
Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
The Chair discussed her expectations for the committee.
The Chair invited each member to introduce themselves.
The Chair explains how the committee will run under her leadership.
Gary McDowell, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provided a
presentation regarding the Michigan Food and Agriculture Industry and reviewed the following topics:
what the Michigan Food and Agriculture Industry encompasses; nationally known companies that use
Michigan products; the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Mission and Key
Goals; personnel makeup and tasks of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Budget; Key Initiatives. Questions and discussion followed.
Phil Korson, President of the Cherry Market Institute and Executive Director of the Michigan Cherry
Committee, provided a presentation on the Michigan and United States Tart Cherry Industry. Questions
and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:23 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building, Lansing, MI The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chairman Alexander


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chairman Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Chair Hernandez stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter 4
of the House Rules.
Chair Hernandez gave an introduction to the committee.
The Chair invited Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, to give an overview of the
Revenue Estimating Conference.
Bethany Wicksall and Kevin Koorstra, also representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined Mary Ann
Cleary to answer questions. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Miller moved to adopt room 352 State Capitol Building, at the call of the Chair, as the
normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Appropriations.
The custom motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:50 AM.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chairman
Hoitenga.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Communications and Technology Committee
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent/Excused: None.
Chair Hoitenga gave an introduction to the committee
Committee members gave introductions
Representative Johnson moved to adopt Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in room 327 House Office Building as
the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Communications and Technology
Committee. The motion prevailed 5-0-0
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Hoitenga stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV
of the House Rules
The Chair invited Sally Talberg & Robin Ancona, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission,
to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed
The Chair invited Eric Frederick, representing Connect Michigan, to give a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed
The Chair invited David Lewis and Gavin Goetz, representing AT and T, to give a presentation.
Questions and discussion followed
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 01:00 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House Energy
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt Wednesday at 9:00 a.m in room 519 of the House Office
Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House Energy Committee.
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Lasinski, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chairman Bellino stated the committee will follow Chapter IV, as stated in the House Standing Rules.
Chairman Bellino welcomed committee members and audience members to the committee meeting.
Committee members introduced themselves.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by DTE Energy. Jerry Norcia and Renze
Hoeksema, both representing DTE Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:53 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chairman
Crawford.
The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield, to
Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives:
January 16, 2019
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I appoint the following Members of the 100th Legislature to the Standing Committees for the
2019-2020 Legislative Session:
Families, Children, and Seniors
Reps. Crawford (C), Rendon (Maj. VC), Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett (Min. VC),
Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia A. Johnson
Sincerely,
Lee Chatfield, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B. Carter, C. A.
Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair stated the committee would be following Chapter IV, as stated in the House Standing Rules
that were adopted by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 308 of the Anderson House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for the regular schedule for the meetings of the House
Families, Children and Seniors Committee.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B. Carter, C.A.
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair asked the committee members and support staff to introduce themselves to the full committee.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Children’s Services Agency.
Stacie Bladen, the Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Children’s Services Agency, introduced her staff: Collin Parks, Manager of the Children Protection
Services Program Office; Sarah Goad, Manager of the Foster Care Program Office; and Cathe Hoover,
Manager of the Adoption, Guardianship, Recruitment and Retention. Deputy Director Bladen gave an
overview on the agency’s child welfare program. Questions and discussion followed. Copy of the
PowerPoint presentation is attached.
There being no other business before the committee; Representative Garrett moved that the Committee
adjourn. The motion prevailed without objection.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:28 AM.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chairman Farrington.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Financial Services Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
At 12:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:15 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt Wednesday, at 12:00 noon, in room 307 of the House Office
Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House Financial Services
Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated the committee will follow the committee rules as stated in the House Rules.
The Chair welcomed members to the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to give a presentation on Banking in Michigan:
Tim Jewell, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Questions and discussion followed.
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, was called to answer questions
previously asked by members. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Mike Tierney, from the Community Bankers of Michigan, to give a presentations on
Community Banks. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 01:15 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 02/05/2019 09:00 AM. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 09:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 02:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HCR 0001 before the committee:
HCR 0001
(Rep. Lower)
A concurrent resolution to disapprove Executive Order No. 2019-
02.
Representative Lower testified in support of his resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the concurrent
resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in opposition to the
concurrent resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean Hammond and James Clift, both representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in
opposition to the concurrent resolution.
Representative Cynthia A. Johnson testified in opposition to the concurrent resolution. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tim Griemel, representing AFSCME 25, testified in opposition to the concurrent resolution.
The following people submitted a card in Support of HCR 0001, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in Opposition of HCR 0001, but did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Representative Haadsma, representing House District 62.
Representative Pohutsky, representing House District 19.
Representative Brixie, representing House District 69.
Representative Greig offered the following amendments to HCR 0001:
1. Amend page 2, following line 17, by inserting:
"Whereas, By disapproving of the Executive Order, the Legislature will also be eliminating the
Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate and the Office of the Clean Water Public
Advocate; and".
Representative Greig moved to adopt the amendments to HCR 0001. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0:
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 0001. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Concurrent Resolution No. 1 with the recommendation
that the concurrent resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 03:34 PM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 06,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chairman Lower.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House Local
Government and Municipal Finance Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt Wednesday at 12:00 noon in room 521 of the House Office
Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House Local Government
and Municipal Finance Committee.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chairman stated the committee will follow the Chapter IV as stated in the House Rules.
The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee:
HB 4101
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment
financing act," by amending section 204 (MCL 125.4204).
Representative Fredrick testified in support of HB 4101. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101, but did not wish to speak:
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Township Association before the committee.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, gave an overview of the association.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Municipal League before the committee.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, gave an overview of the association.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation by the Michigan Association of Counties before the committee.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, gave an overview of the
association.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 01:04 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KENNETH 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
___________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Eric Lupher, of the Citizens Research Council, regarding the
history of no-fault insurance in the state of Michigan.
2. Adopted the Committee Rules.
___________________________________________________________________________
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
At 8:31 a.m., the Chairwoman recessed the committee.
At 8:40 a.m., the Chairwoman reconvened the committee. She instructed the Clerk to call the
roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers,
LaSata, Nesbitt, and Daley, a quorum was not present
The Chairwoman invited Eric Lupher, of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, to give
a presentation on the history of no-fault insurance in the state of Michigan.
At 8:43 a.m., Sens. Bullock, Geiss and Barrett entered the meeting.
At 9:10 a.m., Sen. Lauwers left the meeting and did not return.
At 9:27 a.m., Sen. Daley left the meeting and did not return.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sens. Horn and McMorrow were excused from the meeting.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Geiss, and Bullock.
Nays: None.
Page 1 of 2
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the
committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 2/13/19
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY 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 OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by David Zin of the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:38 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, Chang, and Alexander,
a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. VanderWall
was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited David Zin, Chief Economist from the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, to give the
committee a presentation on Michigan Taxation of Seniors and Retiree Income.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 20, 2019
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
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
February 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Col. Joseph M. Gasper as the Director of the Michigan
Department of State Police.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Lisa McCormick as the Michigan Children's Ombudsman.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 5, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Col. Joseph M. Gasper to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions of Col. Joseph M. Gasper regarding his
appointment as the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 3:55 p.m. to 3:58 p.m.
The Chairman invited Lisa McCormick to provide the committee with her opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions of Lisa McCormick regarding her appointment
as the Michigan Children's Ombudsman.
At 4:17 p.m., Sen. McBroom left the meeting and did not return.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/07/2019
Page 1 of 1


location: Rooms 402/403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DALE 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February
6, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., in Rooms 402/403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs on Veteran Service
Organizations and County Service Grants.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Bullock, and Alexander,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chairman invited, Tim Loney, Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran
Affairs, and Rob Price, Director of Targeted Outreach with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, to give a
presentation on Veteran Service Organizations and county service grants.
The Chairman 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 Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 2/20/19
Page 1 of 1


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 07, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House Health
Policy Committee.
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/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt Thursday, at 10:30 a.m., in room 519 of the House Office
Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House Regulatory Reform
Committee. The motion prevailed 16-0-0.
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 stated the committee will follow the committee rules as stated in the House Rules.
The Chair welcomed members to the committee, and invited members to introduce themselves.
The Chair invited Dominic Pallone, from the Michigan Association of Health Plans, to give a
presentations on insurance policies.
The Chair invited Mark Cook, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, to give a presentation on
insurance policies. Questions and discussion followed.
Dominic Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, was called to answer questions
previously asked by members. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, and Polehanki, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Ananich
was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, and Polehanki
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:41 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 7, 2019
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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
February 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by the Michigan Association of Health Plans regarding Health Insurance.
3. Presentation by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan regarding Health Insurance.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 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, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
At 1:04 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:06 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited Dominick Pallone, of the Michigan Association of Health Plans, to give a presentation
regarding health insurance.
The Chair invited Mark Cook, of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, to give a presentation regarding
health insurance.
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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.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 14, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE
CHAIRMAN
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIRMAN
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIRMAN
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 7,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 3 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 23 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad).
3. Testimony regarding SB 24 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido).
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad,
Chang, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24,
2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman summarized SB 3.
The following individuals were invited to present testimony regarding SB 3:
Deanna Swisher, Michigan Court Officers and Deputy Sheriff's Association – Support
Anthony Zelmanski, 39th District Court Officer – Support
Vito Manzella, 39th District Court Officer – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 3. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Runestad to summarize SB 23.
The Chairman summarized SB 24.
The following individuals were invited to present testimony regarding SB 23 and SB 24:
Dennis Doherty, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office – Support
Carla Menendez, Federal Postal Inspection Service – Support
The following cards were read of individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 23
and SB 24:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
The following cards were read of individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 23:
Michigan State Police – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 23. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 24. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 14, 2019


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Members:
SEN. PETER LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 10:30
a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HCR 1 (Rep. Lower).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from the January 29, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rep. Lower to summarize HCR 1.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 11:38 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
The Chairman invite the following individuals to present testimony regarding HCR 1:

Sen. Tom Casperson, Citizen – Support. Questions from members followed.

James Clift, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose. Questions from members followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:21 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/13/2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
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
February 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019, at
12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Rachael Eubanks as the Michigan State Treasurer.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:29 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 6, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rachael Eubanks to provide the committee with her opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Rachael Eubanks as
the Michigan Treasurer.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 1:00 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/13/2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building, Lansing, MI
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Berman, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps.
Berman, Guerra, Elder and Bolden were excused from the meeting.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Judges Association. Judge
Christopher Yates, representing the Michigan Judges Association, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan State Appellate Defender
Office. Jonathan Sacks, representing the Michigan State Appellate Defender Office, gave a presentation
to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:59 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Nick Occhipinti, representing the MI League of Conservation Voters, to give a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Charlotte Jameson and Sean Hammond, representing the MI Environmental Council, to
give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 01:10 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chairman O'Malley.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Transportation Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Clemente.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., in room 327 of the House Office Building,
as the day, time, and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of the House Transportation
Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the House Agriculture Committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House
Standing Rules, which were adopted on the House Floor.
The Chair introduced himself and discussed his expectations for the committee.
The Chair invited each member of the committee to introduce themselves.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Clemente were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:43 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 13,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chairman
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Scott Stevenson, representing the Telecommunications Association of Michigan, to
give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, to give a presentation.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Matt Groen, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association, to give
a presentation.
The Chair invited Chris DeRusha, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management,
and Budget, Lt. Jim Ellis, representing the Michigan State Police, and Gen. Michael Stone and Lt. Cd.
Dan Goy, both representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to give an update
on Cybersecurity. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 01:23 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 13,
2019
09:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chairman
Crawford.
The Clerk, who announced that a quorum was present, called the roll.
Members present: Representatives Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett,
Liberati, Brenda Carter, and Cynthia A. Johnson. (9/9)
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent of the members present.
______
The Chair laid before the committee presentations by Michigan Federation for Children and Families, and
Wellspring Lutheran Services.
Janet Reynolds Snyder, MBA, Executive Director for Michigan Federation for Children and Families,
introduced Sean deFour, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Wellspring Lutheran
Services, who gave an overview on their programs. Questions followed. Copies of their written testimony
and handouts are attached.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by the Association of Accredited Child and Families
Agencies.
Judith Fischer Wollack, Chief Executive Officer for Wolverine Human Services and President of the
Association of Accredited Child and Families Agencies (AACFA), gave recommendations to improve the
Child Welfare System. Questions followed. A copy of her handout is attached.
______
Jim Casha submitted written testimony to the full committee on Michigan’s Foster Care, which
is attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Garrett moved that the
Committee adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
House Standing Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
________________________________
___________________________
Joy Brewer, Committee Clerk
Date approved by committee


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 13,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order
by Chairman Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 02/06/2019 12:00 PM. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee:
HB 4101
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled"Recodified tax
increment financing act,"by amending section 204 (MCL
125.4204).
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4101 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4119 before the committee:
HB 4119
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled"The charter
township act,"by amending section 13a (MCL 42.13a), as
amended by 2012 PA 191.
Representative Meerman, Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, and
Adam Elenbaas, representing the Allendale Charter Township, all testified in support of the bill.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4095 before the committee:
HB 4095
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled"Michigan zoning
enabling act,"by amending section 102 (MCL 125.3102),
as amended by 2008 PA 12.
Jason and Maggie Dunn, House of Providence, testified in Support of HB 4095. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 4095. Questions and
discussion followed.
Judy Allen, Michigan Township Association, testified in opposition to HB 4095. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 01:14
PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 13,
2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chairman Afendoulis.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House Tax
Policy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lower moved to adopt Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 521 of the House Office
Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the Tax Policy Committee.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated the committee will follow the Chapter IV committee rules, as stated in the House Rules.
Chair Afendoulis made remarks to the committee and invited the committee members to introduced
themselves to the committee.
Jim Stansell, from the House Fiscal Agency, spoke to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:00 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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Members:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KENNETH 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 room of the Binsfeld Building.
___________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Mike Duggan, Mayor of the City of Detroit.
2. Presentation by the Mackinac Center.
3. Presentation by the Michigan Association of Independent Insurance Agents.
___________________________________________________________________________
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the
roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers,
LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock and McMorrow; a quorum was present.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 6, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairwoman invited Mike Duggan, Mayor of the City of Detroit, to give a presentation
on solutions involving levels of choice for personal injury protection (PIP).
The Chairwoman invited Matt Coffey, of the Mackinac Center, to give a presentation on
solutions involving levels of choice for personal injury protection (PIP).
The Chairwoman invited Matt Weslock, Will Lemanski, and Rob Umstead, of the Michigan
Association of Independent Insurance Agents, to give a presentation on solutions involving
levels of choice for personal injury protection (PIP).
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the
committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 2/20/19
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Members:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL 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
February 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 9:15
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HCR 1 (Rep. Lower).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:17 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, MacDonald. and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invite the following individuals to present testimony regarding HCR 1:
Dennis Bittner, Citizen – Support
Rory Mattson, Citizen – Support
Jim Brennan, Citizen – Support
At 9:17 a.m., the Chairman recessed the committee.
At 10:37 a.m., with all members present, the Chairman reconvened the committee.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HCR 1:
Charles Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Oppose
Jason Geer, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Matt Smego, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Tony Pacjorek, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Randy Block, Michigan Unitarian University Social Justice Network – Oppose
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HCR 1:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Travis Boeskoll, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Michigan Sierra Club – Oppose
Megan Weingartz, Citizen – Oppose
Alexandra Kehn, Citizen – Oppose
Megan McCollum, Spartan Sierra Club – Oppose
Chris Back, Sierra Club, Spartan Sierra Club – Oppose
Cathy Albro, League of Conservation Voter – Oppose
Jake Spicuzza, Citizen – Oppose
Ashia Sonnenberg, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Maxwell Lewis, Citizen – Oppose
Maia Madrid, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Nathan Melusi, Citizen – Oppose
Rebecca Meuninek, Ecology Center, Incorporated – Oppose
Sydney Burke, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Ronald Emaus, Clean Water – Oppose
Gloria Korch, Citizen – Neutral
Jim Egged, Sierra Club – Oppose
Mara Herman, Ecology Center – Oppose
Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Oppose
Anne Woiwode, Sierra Club – Oppose
Dwight Washington, Citizen – Oppose
Judy Nolen, Citizen – Oppose
Jessica Garrels, Citizen – Oppose
Jennie Hoffman, Citizen – Oppose
Emily Duthinl, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Madison Ham, Sierra Club, Clean Water Action- Oppose
Kathleen Mayo, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Meredith Gillies, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Leah Zekelman, Citizen – Oppose
Gwen Gilbert, Citizen – Oppose
Bentley Johnson, Citizen – Oppose
Kate Sinclair, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Alayna Surdock, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Daniel Sayre, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Kathie Kuhn, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Tamera Smith, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Ronald Emaus, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Richard Morley Barron, Sierra Club – Oppose
Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council – Oppose
Cyndi Roper, Citizen – Oppose
Sylvia Orduno, People's Water Board – Oppose
Jeanne Galloway, Citizen – Oppose
Lori Lutz, Peoples Water Board – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/19/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
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
February 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2019,
at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Tricia L. Foster as the Director of the Michigan Department of
Technology, Management and Budget.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 7, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Tricia Foster to provide the committee with her opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Tricia Foster as the
Director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/14/19
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chairman Marino.
The Chair laid before the committee the Speaker's appointment letter.
The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield, to
Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives:
January 16, 2019
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I appoint the following Members of the 100th Legislature to the Standing Committees for the
2019-2020 Legislative Session:
Commerce and Tourism
Reps. Marino (C), Wendzel (Maj. VC), Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy(Min.
VC), Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson
Sincerely,
Lee Chatfield, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair went at ease at the call of the Chair at 9:07 a.m.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:20 a.m.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair stated the committee would be following Chapter IV, as stated in the House Standing
Rules that were adopted by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in room 327 of the Anderson House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for the regular schedule for the meetings of the House
Commerce and Tourism Committee.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair introduced the committee support staff to the full committee.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Tim Sowton, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Business Leaders for Michigan,
gave a PowerPoint presentation on what their plan for a stronger Michigan. Questions followed. A copy
of the presentation is attached.
There being no further business before the committee, the Representative moved that the committee
adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16a.m..
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 14, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman 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/Excused: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Kathy Stiffler, and Erin Emerson, from the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, to give a presentation on Medicaid. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE L RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 14, 2019
09:00 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chairman Rendon.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the Insurance
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Carter, Coleman.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt Thursday, at 9:00 a.m., in room 521 of the House Office
Building, as the day, time, and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of the House Insurance
Committee. The motion prevailed 16-0-0.
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the House Insurance Committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House
Standing Rules, which were adopted on the House Floor.
The Chair introduced staff members assigned to work with the Committee and made opening remarks.
The Chair invited each member of the committee to introduce themselves.
The Chair laid out her expectations for how the committee will run.
Chad Arnold, Director of the Office of Policy, Research and Communication, Karin Gyger, Manager of
Insurance Policy and Research, Judy Weaver, Director of the Office of Insurance Evaluation, Karen
Dennis, Director of the Office of Insurance Rates and Forms, Renee Campbell, Director of the Office of
Consumer Services, and Michele Riddering, Director of the Office of Insurance Licensing and Market
Conduct, all representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, provided a
presentation regarding the Department and reviewed the following topics: the Department’s Mission
Statement, Consumer Protection, Who the Department Regulates, How the Department Regulates, The
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Laws, A Brief History of the Department,
Executive Order2013-1, the Office of Consumer Services, What Types of Assistance the Department Can
Provide, the Office of Insurance Evaluation, Licensing and Market Conduct, Life and Health, Property
and Casualty, Disaster Preparedness, the Department’s Summer Internship Program, Financial Literacy,
Anti-Fraud Efforts, Life Insurance and Annuity Locator, and the Department’s Social Media Outreach .
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 14, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chairman Hall.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Oversight Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S. Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C.A. Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt Reilly at 10:30 a.m. in room 326 of the House Office Building as
the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the Oversight Committee. The motion
prevailed.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S. Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C.A. Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated the committee will follow the Chapter IV committee rules, as stated in the House Rules.
Auditor General, Doug Ringler and Deputy Auditor General, Laura Hirst spoke to the committee
regarding the Office of the Auditor General. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Wednesday, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building and Thursday, February 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Agriculture and Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development and Agriculture - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, February 28, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) - Thursday, February 21, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, February 20, 4:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Finance - Wednesday, February 20, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, February 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, February 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:08 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 20 , 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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Members:
SEN. PETER LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7-7200 BINFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee recommendations to the Governor's Executive Order 2019-02.
2. Reported HCR 1 (Rep. Lower) with recommendation.
______________________________________________________________________________________.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Due to missing members, the Chairman recessed the committee from 8:32 a.m. – 8:53 a.m.
At 8:53 a.m., the Chairman reconvened the committee. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman summarized the Committee’s recommendations regarding the Governor's Executive Order
2019-02.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the Committee recommendations to the
Governor's Executive Order 2019-02. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, and MacDonald
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the Committee recommendations were reported to the Senate Committee on
Government Operations.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report HCR 1 to the floor with recommendation that it
be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, and MacDonald
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:04 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/19/2019
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