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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 3,
2020
12:15
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 379 before the committee:
SB 379
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
adding section 11a.
The Chair explained the proposed substitute (H-3) to SB 379. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 12:27 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5950, HB 5951 and HB 4566 before the committee:
HB 5950
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 221 and 310
(MCL 257.221 and 257.310), as amended by 2020
PA 93.
HB 5951
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291),
as amended by 2020 PA 92.
HB 4566
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 5
(MCL 28.305), as amended by 2018 PA 606.
Trent Wolf, representing Representative Liberati's office, and Connor Jackson, representing
Representative Lilly's office, testified in support of HB 5950, HB 5951 and HB 4566.
At 12:34 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Erica Bennett, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition, and Kelly Pierce,
representing the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association, both testified in support of
HB 5950, HB 5951 and HB 4566.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4566. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4566 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5950. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 5950 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5951. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5951 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee:
HB 4733
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL
257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4733. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4733. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4733 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4733, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Andrea Cascarilla, representing Authority Health.
The Chair laid HB 6298 before the committee:
HB 6298
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 312f (MCL
257.312f), as amended by 2020 PA 127.
Chris Hatton, representing Representative Markkanen's office, testified in support of HB
6298. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6298. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to refer House Bill No. 6298 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Eisen, Clemente, Yancey.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6298, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America.
The Chair laid HB 6208 before the committee:
HB 6208
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 110.
Nick Capone, representing the Representative Filler's office, testified in support of HB 6208.
Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 6208 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6208, but did not wish
to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 5478 before the committee:
HB 5478
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 104.
Marcus Keech, representing Representative VanWoerkom's office, joined by Muskegon
County Sheriff Michael Poulin and Kris Heikkila, widow of Deputy Heikkila testified in
support of HB 5478.
Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5478 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5478, but did not wish
to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid SB 921 before the committee:
SB 921
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 8c.
Forsyth Township Fire Fighter William Nordeen, representing Forsyth Township Supervisor
Joe Boogren and the Marquette County Board, testified in support of SB 921.
Representative Clemente moved to refer Senate Bill No. 921 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 921, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair returned to SB 379.
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support
of SB 379. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 379. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to refer Senate Bill No. 379 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 6298.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, approached to answer questions
from members in support of HB 6298. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Clemente moved to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 6298 was
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Eisen.
Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 6298 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Eisen.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 1:27 PM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, Hertel and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Local Government – Tuesday, December 8, 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:04 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Thursday, December
3, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 25 (S-3) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:42 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 25. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-3) version of SB 25 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 25:
Todd Tennis, American Federation of Teachers – Opposition
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, December3, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4567 (Rep. O'Malley).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4568 (Rep. Wendzel).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4569 (Rep. Lilly).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom and Sen. McCann, a quorum was not present.
The Chair brought up HB's 4567 – 4569.
The Chair invited Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, to provide testimony via Zoom
opposing HB's 4567 – 4569, and the proposed amendments.
At 3:41 p.m., Sen. Outman entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen.(s)
Bumstead and Schmidt were excused from the meeting.
The Chair moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were
adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to
adjourn the committee at 3:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at
10:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5126 (Rep. Johnson), HB 5504 (Rep. Lower)
2. Reported HB 5504 (S-3) (Rep. Lower) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5126 (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation.
The Chair 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: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman offered (S-3) to HB 5504 and invited State Representative Lower to summarize the substitute.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5126 and HB 5504 (S-3)
Stacy Hissong, Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5504:
Nathan Kark, MDARD – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5126:
Nathan Kark, MDARD – Support
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 5504. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-3) version of HB 5504 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 5126 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley and Moss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Alexander was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, December 8,
2020, at 8:300 a.m., in Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 216 (S-1) (Chang) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 217 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 218 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 219 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 220 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4370 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4371 (Rep. Hauck) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 4372 (S-2) (Rep. Glenn) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 4373 (S-2) (Rep. Rendon) with recommendation.
10. Reported HB 4374 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation.
11. Reported HB 4376 (S-1) (Rep. Griffin) with recommendation.
12. Reported HB 4377 (Rep. Pagan) with recommendation.
13. Reported HB 4378 (Rep. Pagan) with recommendation.
14. Reported HB 4383 (Rep. Cambensey) with recommendation.
15. Reported HB 5368 (Rep. Carter) with recommendation.
16. Reported HB 5369 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
17. Reported SB 1254 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
18. Reported HB 5795 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
19. Testimony regarding SB 971 (Sen. MacDonald).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s).VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 216 – 220.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-1) version of SB 216 and summarized the (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 216. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 216 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 217 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 218 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to report SB 219 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 220 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB's 4370 – 4373.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of both HB's 4372 and 4373.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4370 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4371 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4372. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4372 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4373. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4373 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen,(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB's 4374 and 4383.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4374 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass.
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4383 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass.
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB's 4376 and 4377.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4376:
Michael Shoemaker, American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan – Support
Jena Colon, American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan - Support
Sen. Barrett offered an amendment to HB 4376 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the Barrett amendment to HB 4376. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Barrett and Irwin
Nays: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall and Johnson
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Chang
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. VanderWall offered an amendment to HB 4376 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the VanderWall amendment to HB 4376. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Barrett
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4376, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Barrett
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4377 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4378.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4378 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen,(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB's 5368 and 5369, and invited Rep. Filler to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5368 – 5369:
Chief Ricky Brown, Detroit Transit Police – Support
Deputy Chief William Hart, Detroit Transit Police – Support
Paul Childs, M-1 Rail – Support
Jared Fleisher, Quicken Loans – Support
Timothy Bourgeois, MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5368:
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union Michigan Legislative Conference - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5368 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen,(s) VanderWall, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett and Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5369 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett and Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1254 and offered an (S-1) to SB 1254.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize the bill and the (S-1).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1254:
Mike Nicholas, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Jon Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1254:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Oppose
Bill Pfannes, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1254. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1254 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 9:59 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
The Chair brought up HB 5795, and offered an (S-1) to HB 5795.
The Chair invited Rep. Filler to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5795:
Nathan Piwowarski, Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of Michigan - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5795. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5795 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 971 and invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 971:
Kristie Sullivan, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - Support
The cards were read of the individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 971:
Bob Darden, Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs – Oppose
Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States – Support
Ken Kempkens, Humane Society of Macomb – Support
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Bill Lievense, National Association for Bio Medical Research – Oppose
Jennifer Clark, American Kennel Club – Oppose
Tanya Hilgendrof, Humane Society of Huron Valley – Support
Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno


location: the Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 10:15 a.m.,
in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony by Chris Thomas, Senior Elections Advisor, City of Detroit.
2. Testimony from Invited Guests Regarding Election Operations at the TCF Center.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:39 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom welcomed Sen.(s) Santana to the meeting.
Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. The Chair informed the committee
that all testifiers will be asked to take an oath to swear or affirm that the testimony they give will be the truth.
Chair McBroom invited Chris Thomas, Senior Elections Advisor for the City of Detroit to give the committee a
presentation, under oath, regarding his observations relative to absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center.
Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair recessed the committee from 10:39 a.m. to 10:42 a.m.
Chair McBroom invited the following invited guests to present testimony, under oath, regarding their
experiences during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center:
Tim Griffin
Phil Mayor
Sofia Nelson
Edith Lee Payne
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Paul Driscoll
Joseph Zimmerman
Sommer Woods
Dorian Tyus
The Chair recessed the committee from 1:54 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Continued: Chair McBroom invited the following invited guests to present testimony, under oath, regarding
their experiences during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center:
David Jaffee
Mary Ellen Gurewitz
Erica Peresman
Member questions and discussion followed the individual testifiers. The Chair invited testifiers to send written
testimony if available.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido
to adjourn the committee at 4:56 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 9, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5975 (S-1) (Rep. Jack O'Malley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5977 (Rep. Gregory Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5975. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invites State Representative O'Malley to summarize HB 5975 (S-1)
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5975 (S-1) and HB 5977:
Kirstie Sieloff, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support
Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose
Shondra Marshall, Hope Starts Here – Neutral
The Chair made a motion to report the (S-1) version of HB 5975 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Alexander.
Pass: Sen.(s) Bullock.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5975. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to report HB 5977 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Alexander.
Pass: Sen.(s) Bullock.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5977. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2020, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The summary of the meeting is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. Thomas A. Stibitz as the Director of the Department of
Technology, Management, and Budget.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Thomas A.
Stibitz as the Director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
Thomas Stibitz – Support
At 1:17 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
9:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 1160 before the committee:
SB 1160
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22210 (MCL
333.22210), as amended by 2014 PA 165.
Nick Plescia, representing Senator Outman, and Allisyn Mattice-Zskau, representing
McLaren Health Care, both testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1160, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health Services.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1160 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
The Chair laid SB 1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218 before the committee:
SB 1215
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home
rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding
section 5k.
SB 1216
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to
define the powers and duties of the county boards
of commissioners of the several counties, and to
confer upon them certain local, administrative and
legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for
the violation of the provisions of this act," (MCL
46.1 to 46.32) by adding section 23a.
SB 1217
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 7xx.
SB 1218
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 189, entitled "An act to
provide for the taxation of lessees and users of
tax-exempt property," by amending section 1
(MCL 211.181), as amended by 1998 PA 244.
Senator Horn, testified in support of SB 1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218.
Dana Muscott, representing the City of Bay City, testified in support of SB 1215, SB 1216,
SB 1217 and SB 1218.
Kevin Bischel, representing the United Bridge Partners, testified in support of SB 1215, SB
1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218. Questions and discussion followed.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB
1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218.
Jon Byrd, representing the LiUna Local 1098, testified in support of SB 1215, SB 1216, SB
1217 and SB 1218.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB
1218, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
Matt Felam, representing the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance.
John Koczynski, representing the Saginaw Valley State University.
Clarence Sevillian, representing the McLaren Bay Regional Hospital.
Travis Brady, representing the Michigan Building Trades Council.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Ron Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Ren Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Lance Bironiemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Trevor Keyes, representing the Bay Futures, Inc.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Sugar Company.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 1217 and SB 1218, but
did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Rahbi gave remarks in opposition to the package to the committee.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1215 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1216 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out SB 1217 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1218 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1075 before the committee:
SB 1075
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to authorize the department of technology,
management, and budget to convey or transfer
state-owned property in Gogebic County; to
prescribe conditions for the conveyance or
transfer; to provide for powers and duties of state
departments, agencies, and officers in regard to
the property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance.
Senator McBroom testified in support of his legislation.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1075 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
The Chair laid HR 342 before the committee:
HR 342
(Rep. Cole)
A resolution to grant the House Standing
Committee on Oversight the full scope of power
as authorized by MCL 4.101 and MCL 4.541 to
administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and examine
books and records related to the 2020 primary and
general elections.
Representative Cole testified in support of his resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to report out HR 342 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1186, SB 1187, SB 1188 and SB 1189 before the committee:
SB 1186
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 305, entitled "Uniform
electronic transactions act," by amending section
18a (MCL 450.848a), as added by 2020 PA 247.
SB 1187
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "Michigan
law on notarial acts," by amending sections 9, 26c,
and 26d (MCL 55.269, 55.286c, and 55.286d),
section 9 as amended and sections 26c and 26d as
added by 2020 PA 249.
SB 1188
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 123, entitled "Uniform
real property electronic recording act," by
amending section 5a (MCL 565.845a), as added
by 2020 PA 248.
SB 1189
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
1202 and 5108a (MCL 700.1202 and 700.5108a),
as added by 2020 PA 246.
Questions and discussion was held between the members of the committee
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1186, SB 1187 and SB 1189, but did
not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1187, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1186 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1187 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1188 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1189 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1246 before the committee:
SB 1246
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending sections 3 and 3a
(MCL 15.263 and 15.263a), section 3 as amended
and section 3a as added by 2020 PA 228.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1246, but did not wish to speak:
Rob Koehler, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne RESA.
Sherisse Butler, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community.
Abby Cypher, representing the ESA Legislative Group.
Chris Izworski, representing the Michigan Communications Directors' Association.
Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Meghann Keit-Corrin, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, came forward to answer
questions of the members. She submitted a card in support of the legislation.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1246 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 879 and SB 920 before the committee:
SB 879
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3406o (MCL 500.3406o), as amended by 2016 PA
276, and by adding section 3406w.
SB 920
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 17713.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 879 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 920 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Questions and discussion was held between members of the committee.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 879 and SB 920, but did not wish to
speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The Chair laid SB 1251 and SB 1252 before the committee:
SB 1251
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 2, 4, 7,
and 23 (MCL 125.2002, 125.2004, 125.2007, and
125.2023), sections 4 and 23 as amended by 2014
PA 507 and section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 454.
SB 1252
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2016 PA 193, and by
adding section 11.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1251 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to report out SB 1252 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1200 before the committee:
SB 1200
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled "Student
safety act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
and 8 (MCL 752.912, 752.913, 752.914, 752.915,
752.916, 752.917, and 752.918), section 3 as
amended by 2018 PA 670.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1200 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1200, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 10:26 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 15,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 700, SB 893 and SB 894 before the committee:
SB 700
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 1, 2d, 9a, 15,
18, 18g, 18h, and 18i (MCL 712A.1, 712A.2d,
712A.9a, 712A.15, 712A.18, 712A.18g,
712A.18h, and 712A.18i), section 1 of chapter
XIIA as amended by 2019 PA 109, section 2d of
chapter XIIA as amended by 1998 PA 478,
sections 9a and 18h of chapter XIIA as added by
1996 PA 244, section 15 of chapter XIIA as
amended by 2019 PA 111, sections 18 and 18i of
chapter XIIA as amended by 2019 PA 102, and
section 18g of chapter XIIA as added by 1996 PA
258.
SB 893
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled "Youth
rehabilitation services act," by amending section 7
(MCL 803.307), as amended by 1998 PA 517.
SB 894
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 263, entitled "Juvenile
boot camp act," by amending section 5 (MCL
400.1305), as amended by 1998 PA 527.
Senator Santana and Nick Cook, testified in support of SB 700, SB 893 and SB 894.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 700, SB 893 and SB 894, but did not
wish to speak:
Gabrielle French, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 700, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 700 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 10-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder,
Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaFave, Berman, LaGrand.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 893 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 894 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
The Chair laid SB 1254 before the committee:
SB 1254
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA
187.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1254, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 1254, but did not wish to speak:
Undersheriff Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
At 9:12AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Filler offered the following amendment to SB 1254:
1. Amend page 2, line 27, after "offense" by inserting "if the person applying to
have the first violation operating while intoxicated offense conviction set aside has not
previously applied to and had a first time operated while intoxicated offense conviction
set aside under this act".
Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendment to SB 1254. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman offered the following amendment to SB 1254:
1. Amend page 3, line 13, after "(3)," by inserting "(6),".
Representative Berman moved to adopt the amendment to SB 1254. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report Senate Bill No. 1254 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 592 before the committee:
SB 592
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2020 PA 18.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 592. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 592 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
The Chair laid SB 761 before the committee:
SB 761
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7521a and
7523a (MCL 333.7521a and 333.7523a), section
7521a as added by 2019 PA 7 and section 7523a as
added by 2019 PA 8.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 761. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 761 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra,
Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid SB 464, SB 465 and SB 862 before the committee:
SB 464
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to require financial institutions to report
financial exploitation of their customers or
members; to allow financial institutions to freeze
customer or member transactions or assets under
certain circumstances; to provide immunity from
criminal, civil, or administrative liability to
financial institutions for actions taken in good
faith under this act; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain governmental officers and
entities.
SB 465
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 11b (MCL
400.11b), as amended by 2012 PA 175.
SB 862
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 11d (MCL
400.11d), as added by 1982 PA 519.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 464, SB 465 and SB 862, but did not
wish to speak:
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Senator Lucido, testified in support of SB 464, SB 465 and
SB 862.
Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, testified in support of SB
464, SB 465 and SB 862.
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of SB
464, SB 465 and SB 862.
At 9:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Yancey moved to report out SB 464 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 465 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 862 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 844 before the committee:
SB 844
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending section 107 (MCL 15.677).
Eric Stocker, representing Senator MacDonald, testified in support of SB 844.
At 9:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 844, but did not wish to
speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Representative Berman moved to report out SB 844 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1244 before the committee:
SB 1244
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to
make uniform the liability of municipal
corporations, political subdivisions, and the state,
its agencies and departments, officers, employees,
and volunteers thereof, and members of certain
boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in
the exercise or discharge of a governmental
function, for injuries to property and persons; to
define and limit this liability; to define and limit
the liability of the state when engaged in a
proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of
liability insurance to protect against loss arising
out of this liability; to provide for defending
certain claims made against public officers,
employees, and volunteers and for paying
damages sought or awarded against them; to
provide for the legal defense of public officers,
employees, and volunteers; to provide for
reimbursement of public officers and employees
for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL
691.1408), as amended by 2002 PA 400.
Tim Langholz, representing Senator Barrett, testified in support of SB 1244. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 10:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 1244 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Bolden.
Pass: Reps. Elder, Yancey.
The Chair laid SB 195 before the committee:
SB 195
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 14a.
At 10:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Howell moved to report out SB 195 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 681 and SB 682 before the committee:
SB 681
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 18e of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2018 PA
142, and by adding section 18t to chapter XIIA.
SB 682
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 28 of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.28), as amended by 1998 PA
478.
At 10:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 10:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 681 and SB 682, but did not wish to
speak:
Sharon Denniston, PhD, representing the Illumi Research, Analysis, and Consulting.
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, representing the Wayne County.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 681. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 681 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 682. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 682 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:17 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 15,
2020
4:31
PM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight committee.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The clerk read in the letter from Speaker Lee Chatfield removing Cynthia A. Johnson from
the Committee on Oversight and appointing LaTanya Garrett as Minority Vice Chair of the
Committee on Oversight.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Garrett,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative S. Johnson moved that the House Oversight Committee vote to authorize the
chair, in conjunction with the chair of the Senate Oversight Committee, to issue and have
served a subpoena to Clerk Susan Nash of the City of Livonia to require them to provide this
Committee with information and communications related to the 2020 general and primary
elections.
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder.
Nays: Reps. Garrett, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved that the House Oversight Committee vote to authorize the
chair, in conjunction with the chair of the Senate Oversight Committee, to issue and have
served, a subpoena to Clerk Janice Winfrey of the City of Detroit to require them to provide
this Committee with information and communications related to the 2020 general and
primary elections.
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder.
Nays: Reps. Garrett, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 4:36 PM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight committee


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
11:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 82 before the committee:
SB 82
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2018 PA
386.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 82 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 82, but did not wish to
speak:
Dave Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 82, but did not wish to speak:
Matthew Minor, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy.
The Chair laid SB 379 before the committee:
SB 379
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
adding section 11a.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 379. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 379 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 379, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Matt Solak, representing the Michigan Sugar Company.
The Chair laid SB 417, SB 418 and SB 843 before the committee:
SB 417
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17744a and
17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d),
section 17744a as amended and section 17744d as
added by 2015 PA 221.
SB 418
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to allow certain law enforcement officers
and firefighters to administer auto-injectable
epinephrine in certain circumstances; to provide
access to auto-injectable epinephrine by eligible
entities, law enforcement officers, and firefighters;
and to limit civil and criminal liability of certain
entities and individuals.
SB 843
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1178
(MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2019 PA 38.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 417 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 418 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 843 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 657 before the committee:
SB 657
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1531i
(MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2018 PA 106.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 657. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to SB 657. The motion prevailed 7-4-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 657, but did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing the Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special
Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Lily motioned to report SB 657 with recommendation as substitute (H-6). The
motion prevailed 7-4-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 669, SB 672, SB 673 and SB 671 before the committee:
SB 669
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20145, 22201,
22203, 22207, 22208, 22209, 22215, 22221, and
22227 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22203,
333.22207, 333.22208, 333.22209, 333.22215,
333.22221, and 333.22227), section 20145 as
amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added
by 1988 PA 332, sections 22203, 22207, 22209,
22215, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619,
section 22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51, and
section 22227 as amended by 1993 PA 88.
SB 672
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 673
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100c and 137
(MCL 330.1100c and 330.1137), section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 137 as
amended by 2015 PA 59, and by adding section
137a.
SB 671
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 22211 and
22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section
22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section
22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 669. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 669. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 669 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 669, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 671. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 671 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 672. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 672. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 672 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 672, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Cavanagh, representing the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Homes.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 673 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 673, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid SB 691 before the committee:
SB 691
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 1108
(MCL 339.1108), as amended by 2014 PA 136.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 691. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to report out SB 691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 758 before the committee:
SB 758
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16101 and
18201 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.18201) and by
adding sections 16190 and 18211a.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 758. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 758 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Bolden.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 758, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 809 before the committee:
SB 809
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending section 4a
(MCL 752.1004a), as amended by 2016 PA 80.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 809 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 809, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The Chair laid SB 827 before the committee:
SB 827
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section 807
(MCL 339.5807).
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 827. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 827 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 827, but did not wish to speak:
Phil Forner, representing Allendale Heating.
Cynthia Maher, representing the Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors
Association.
The Chair laid SB 813 before the committee:
SB 813
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 720 (MCL
330.1720), as added by 1995 PA 290, and by
adding section 721.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 813 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 855 before the committee:
SB 855
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to ensure access to quality complex
rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program
for people with complex medical needs; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments.
Representative Kahle moved to report out SB 855 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 934 before the committee:
SB 934
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 203b.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 934 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 934, but did not wish to speak:
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 934, but did not wish to speak:
Brendon Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid SB 1138, SB 1139, SB 1140 and SB 986 before the committee:
SB 1138
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2020 PA
106.
SB 1139
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 204, 301,
303, 307, 502, 504, 518, 521, 525, 532, 536, 537,
545, 601, 603, 605, 607, 608, 610, 610a, 611,
914b, 1019, 1025, 1027, 1101, 1103, 1105, 1113,
1114, and 1115 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1107,
436.1109, 436.1111, 436.1113, 436.1113a,
436.1204, 436.1301, 436.1303, 436.1307,
436.1502, 436.1504, 436.1518, 436.1521,
436.1525, 436.1532, 436.1536, 436.1537,
436.1545, 436.1601, 436.1603, 436.1605,
436.1607, 436.1608, 436.1610, 436.1610a,
436.1611, 436.1914b, 436.2019, 436.2025,
436.2027, 436.2101, 436.2103, 436.2105,
436.2113, 436.2114, and 436.2115), section 105 as
amended by 2018 PA 414, section 107 as amended
by 2019 PA 126, section 109 as amended by 2020
PA 120, section 111 as amended by 2020 PA 115,
section 113 as amended by 2018 PA 405, section
113a as amended by 2018 PA 416, section 204 as
added by 2018 PA 178, section 301 as amended by
2020 PA 110, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA
154, section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 114,
section 502 as amended by 2020 PA 112, section
504 as added by 2020 PA 80, section 518 as
amended by 2010 PA 279, section 521 as amended
by 2006 PA 502, section 525 as amended by 2016
PA 434, section 532 as amended by 2018 PA 104,
section 536 as amended by 2020 PA 126, section
537 as amended by 2020 PA 117, section 545 as
amended by 2016 PA 328, section 601 as amended
by 2019 PA 125, section 603 as amended by 2018
PA 407, section 605 as amended by 2014 PA 45,
section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section
608 as added by 2019 PA 127, section 610 as
added by 2016 PA 106, section 610a as added by
2017 PA 131, section 914b as added by 2018 PA
346, sections 1025 and 1027 as amended by 2019
PA 131, sections 1113 and 1114 as amended by
2011 PA 27, and section 1115 as amended by 2010
PA 213.
SB 1140
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2016 PA 81.
SB 986
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 2401
and 2411 (MCL 339.2401 and 339.2411), section
2401 as amended by 1991 PA 166 and section
2411 as amended by 2010 PA 151.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1138 with recommendation, as substitute . The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1139 with recommendation, as substitute . The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out SB 1140 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 1139 and SB 1140, but did not
wish to speak:
Matthew Minor, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1138, SB 1139 and SB 1140, but did
not wish to speak:
Brenden Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 1138, SB 1139 and SB 1140, but
did not wish to speak:
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy.
Dave Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to SB 986:
1. Amend page 9, line 20, by striking out all of Enacting section 1 and inserting:
"Enacting section 1. Section 2401 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL
339.2401, as amended by this amendatory act, applies retroactively to January 1, 2019.".
Representative Iden spoke to his amendment.
Representative Iden moved to adopt the amendment to SB 986. The motion prevailed 8-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report Senate Bill No. 986 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1105 and SB 1106 before the committee:
SB 1105
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to provide for the exemption of certain
renewable energy facilities from certain taxes; to
levy and collect a payment in lieu of those taxes as
to those facilities; to provide for the disposition of
the payment in lieu of taxes; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of exemption
certificates for certain renewable energy facilities
and to prescribe the content of those certificates;
and to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
SB 1106
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 7xx.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 1105. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1105 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 1106. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1106 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1105 and SB 1106, but did not wish
to speak:
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Maggie Clark, representing Pine Gate Renewables.
Chris Ianuzi, representing Consumers Energy.
Stephanie Dohn, representing Southern Current Renewable.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 1105 and SB 1106, but did not
wish to speak:
Abagail Wallace, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair returned to SB 657.
Representative Hertel moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 657 was reported.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out SB 657 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1203 before the committee:
SB 1203
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 14a.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 1203 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1203, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid SB 1234 before the committee:
SB 1234
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7u
(MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2012 PA 135.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 1234. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1234 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 1234, but did not wish
to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1234, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid SB 1133 before the committee:
SB 1133
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to create a propane commission and to
prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to levy an assessment on the
distribution of certain propane products; to
provide for the administration, collection, and
disposition of the assessment; to impose a late fee
on certain assessments; to create certain funds; to
provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide
for a referendum; and to provide remedies and
penalties.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 1133. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1133 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1133, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Propane and Gas Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 12:12 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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


evidence_text:
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

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

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:40 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 12:00 noon.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate