evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.,
in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 720 (S-2) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 721 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 722 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding HB 5080 (Rep. Outman).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5081 (Rep. Coleman).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 720 - 722 , and offered an (S-2) substitute for SB 720.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 720 - 722:
Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Neutral on SB 720
Mike Hawks, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Neutral on SB 720
Erika Farley, ITG Brands – Neutral
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 720. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 720 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 720 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 721. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 722 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 722. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5080 – 5081, and invited Reps. Outman and Coleman to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5080 - 5081:
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
David Echelbarger, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
David Matelski, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5080 - 5081:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 292 (S-2) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 293 (Sen. Outman).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 292.
The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 292.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292 and SB 293:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292:
Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Oppose
Anson Lah, Citizen – Oppose
Patrick Colbeck, Citizen – Oppose
Bob Cushman, People Desiring Transparency – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 292. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of SB 292 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 292 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292:
Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292 (S-
2):
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 293:
Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292, SB
293, HB 4132, and HB 4133:
Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 4132 and HB 4133.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4132
and HB 4133:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Wojno 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 2:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 9, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 20, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative LaGrand joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 13, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee.
The Chair laid before the committee a report from the Office of the Auditor General on
nursing home deaths related to COVID-19.
The Chair gave remarks on the report.
The Chair invited Doug Ringler, Michigan's Auditor General, Laura Hirst, Michigan's Deputy
Auditor General, and Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor, to give a presentation on the
Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed.
The chair invited Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, to respond to the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 11:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
returned to continue responding to the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion
followed.
Doug Ringler, Michigan's Auditor General, Laura Hirst, Michigan's Deputy Auditor General,
and Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor returned to continue the discussion on the
report.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 1:25 PM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, 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
January 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022, at
12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of David Kramer to the Oakland University Board of Trustees.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of David Kramer to
the Oakland University Board of Trustees:
David Kramer, Oakland University – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, January
20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4316 (Rep. Frederick).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4351 (Rep. Whitsett).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4352 (Rep. Allor).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Frederick to summarize HB 4316.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4316:
Susan Oginsky, Nexcare Wellbridge Senior Living – Support
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4316:
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Oppose
Dalton Herbal, LeadingAge Michigan – Support
Renee Beniak, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Allor to summarize HB 4352.
The Chair invited Emily Eggenberger, of Rep. Whitsett's office, to summarize HB 4351.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4351
and HB 4352:
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Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana 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 1:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 27, 2022
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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4833 (Rep. Ellison)
2. Testimony regarding HB 4834 (Rep. Tisdel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.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. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4833 and 4834, and invited Reps. Ellison and Tisdel to summarize the bills
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4833 and HB 4834:
Joe Crosby, American Rental Association – Support
Heavy Equipment Tax Coalition, Heavy Equipment Tax Coalition – Support
Jimmy E. Greene, ABC Michigan – Support
Paul Connors & Dave Buick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Opposed
Anthony Meyaard, Michigan Assessors Association – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4833
and HB 4834:
Lean Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral
July Allen, Michigan Township Association – Support
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Neutral
Justin Prusi, Midway Rentals – Support
Scott Riehl, Equipment Leasing and Finance Assoc. – Support
Power Equipment Plus, Inc., Power Equipment Plus, Inc. – Support
Gary Boom, Boom's Rental All – Support
Alysia Ryan, American Rental Association – Support
Adam Barden, FT Barden, LLC – Support
Lori Tuma, Paw Paw Rentals – Support
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Marelynn Krueger, Rentalex – Support
Scott Parent, United Rentals, Inc. – Support
Jim Ashbrook, Taylor Rental – Support
Bruce Jones, Allied Equipment Rental Inc. – Support
Thomas Klochko, Klochko Equipment Rental Co – Support
Lisa Myers, Mt. Pleasant Rental Center – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
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 2:22 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/27/2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2022
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled
for Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., in room 519 of the House Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Office of the Auditor General regarding the Auditor General's report on under
reported long-term care facility COVID-19 deaths.
Chair S. Johnson called the House Committee on Oversight to order at 10:30 a.m. He instructed the House
Clerk to call the roll. A quorum was present.
Chair S. Johnson entertained a motion by Rep. Hoitenga to adopt the previous meeting minutes. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
From 10:30 a.m. to 10:35 a.m., Chair S. Johnson recessed the House Committee on Oversight.
Chair McBroom called the Senate Committee on Oversight to order at 10:34 a.m. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was
present.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair S. Johnson summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments.
Chair S. Johnson invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee
a presentation regarding their response to a request for information related to COVID-19 deaths in long-term
care facilities in Michigan made by Rep. Steven Johnson:
Doug Ringler, Auditor General
Laura Hirst, Deputy Auditor General
Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor
Member questions and discussion followed.
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Chair S. Johnson invited Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
to respond to the Auditor General's report.
Member questions and discussion followed.
From 11:59 a.m. to 12:03 p.m., both the House Committee on Oversight and the Senate Committee on
Oversight recessed.
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, returned to continue
responding to the Auditor General's report.
Member questions and discussion followed.
From 12:03 p.m. to 12:46 p.m., Vice Chair Theis chaired the Senate Committee on Oversight while Chair
McBroom attended another committee hearing.
There being no further business before the House Committee on Oversight, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn
the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
There being no further business before the Senate Committee on Oversight, Chair McBroom entertained a
motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:24 p.m..
Video of the House Committee on Oversight meeting joint with the Senate Committee on Oversight from
January 20, 2022 can be found at the House of Representatives TV Video Archive site of :
https://www.house.mi.gov/VideoArchive.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/01/2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy,
Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cherry joined the committee remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5425 and HB 5426 before the committee:
HB 5425
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711
(MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added
by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by
2018 PA 118.
HB 5426
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by
adding chapter 8F.
Representative Witwer and Representative Tisdel introduced the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, testified in
support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Owen, representing Lakeshore Advantage, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB
5426.
Maureen Krause, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership, testified in opposition to HB
5425 and HB 5426.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and
HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed.
John Mozena, representing the Center for Economic Accountability, testified in opposition to
HB 5425 and HB 5426.
Diana Prichard, representing Americans for Prosperity, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and
HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed.
Pat Garofalo, representing the American Economic Liberties Project, testified in opposition to
HB 5425 and HB 5426.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Tim Sawton, representing Business Leaders for Michigan.
Rusty Merchant, representing Winning Michigan Jobs Coalition.
Henry Wolf, representing Traverse City Connect.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber.
Tim Daman, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Henry Wolf, representing the Northing Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Ryan Hundt, representing the Michigan Works! Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not
wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Tori Sachs, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Hanna Schulze, representing People First Economy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting
at 10:32 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Acting Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Koleszar joined the committee remotely.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation by the EAC (Election Assistance Commission) before the
Committee.
Commissioner Donald Palmer gave a presentation via Zoom on behalf of the U.S. Election
Assistance Commission. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:48 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:49 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575 before the committee:
HB 5573
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL
257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
HB 5574
(Rep. Bollin)
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 sections 1 and 2 (MCL
28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2020
PA 306 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73.
HB 5575
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 509q, 509gg,
and 509hh (MCL 168.509q, 168.509gg, and
168.509hh), section 509q as amended by 2020 PA
302, section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94,
and section 509hh as added by 2005 PA 71.
Chair Ann Bollin testified in support of HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 12:53 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel laid the committee at ease.
At 12:54 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Adam Reames representing the Michigan Department of State testified in opposition to HB
5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575, but
did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman (GCSI), representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:58 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5611 and HB 5612 before the committee:
HB 5611
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and
205.111), as amended by 2021 PA 109.
HB 5612
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending sections 4a and 25
(MCL 205.54a and 205.75), as amended by 2021
PA 108.
Representatative Julie Alexander, the bill sponsor for HB 5611 and HB5 612, explained the
bills. Questions and comments followed.
Amy Zaagman, Executive Director for the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health
testified and submitted written testimony in support of HB 5611 and HB 5612. Questions and
discussion followed.
Aaron Keel, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Treasury,
testified in opposition to HB 5611 and HB 5612.
The following Individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5611 and HB 5612, but did not
wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy Director for the Michigan League for Public Policy;
Robin Bozek, Executive Director for Michigan Head Start Association;
Carlos Gutierrez, Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs for the
Consumer Healthcare Products Association;
Michelle Roberts, Executive Director for Disability Right Michigan; and
Mary Pollock, Legislative Representative for the Michigan State Employee Retirees
Association.
Lacey Gero, Policy and Coalition Coordinator for the National Diaper Bank Network and
Alliance for Period Supplies, submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 5611
and HB 5612, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdill moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:23 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman,
LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: Reps. Clements, Yancey.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 12, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4701 before the committee:
HB 4701
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 319b, 625a,
625c, and 625g (MCL 257.319b, 257.625a,
257.625c, and 257.625g), section 319b as
amended by 2015 PA 11, sections 625a and 625g
as amended by 2017 PA 153, and section 625c as
amended by 2014 PA 315, and by adding section
36d.
Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4701. Questions and discussion followed.
Erin Holmes, Director of Global Road Safety for Abbott Labs testified in support of HB
4701. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 654 before the committee:
SB 654
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 528,
549c, 550a, 8143, 8144, and 8176 (MCL 600.528,
600.549c, 600.550a, 600.8143, 600.8144, and
600.8176), section 528 as amended by 2012 PA
18, section 550a as amended by 2012 PA 36,
sections 8143 and 8176 as amended by 2002 PA
92, and section 8144 as amended by 2020 PA 82.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 654. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 654 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 694 before the committee:
SB 694
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 504,
511, 515, and 521 (MCL 600.504, 600.511,
600.515, and 600.521), section 504 as amended by
2014 PA 59, section 511 as amended by 2018 PA
6, and section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 694, but did not wish to speak:
Barb Farrah, representing Wayne County.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 694. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:24 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 694. The motion did not
prevail 4-6-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 694 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, LaGrand,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4195 before the committee:
HB 4195
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce,"
(MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4195, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4195. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4195 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid SB 244 before the committee:
SB 244
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1910
(MCL 600.1910), as amended by 1994 PA 403.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 244, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Representative Mueller moved to report out SB 244 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee:
HB 4173
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 19 of
chapter XVI (MCL 776.19).
Representative Hood and Sheriff Scott Wrigglesworth, representing Ingham County and the
Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified together in support of HB 4173. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5588 and HB 5589 before the committee:
HB 5588
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled "Dog law of
1919," by amending section 14a (MCL 287.274a),
as added by 2006 PA 551.
HB 5589
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 426, entitled "An act to
regulate dangerous animals; to provide for the
confinement, tattooing, or destruction of
dangerous animals; and to provide penalties for
the owners or keepers of dangerous animals that
attack human beings," by amending the title and
section 2 (MCL 287.322).
Representative Puri; Jacob McLaughlin, from Representative Clements office; and Ashley
Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, testified
together in support of HB 5588 and HB 5589. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler returned to HB 4701.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4701, but did not wish
to speak:
Sgt. Fletcher and Sgt. McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4701, but did not wish to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute.
Boro Reljic, representing Abbott Labs.
Darrin Grondel, representing the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID).
Brandy Axdahl, representing Responsibility.org.
Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA Michigan.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4701, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:42 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office 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, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 465 and SB 466 before the committee:
SB 465
(Sen. Runestad)
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; to investigate
and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or
bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10o (MCL 247.660o), as amended
by 2000 PA 188.
SB 466
(Sen. MacDonald)
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; to investigate
and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or
bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended
by 2020 PA 222.
Matas Blekys, representing Senator Runestead's office, and Kim Wadaga, representing Senator
MacDonald's office, joined by Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, all
testified in support of SB 465 and SB 466.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 465 and SB 466, but did not wish to speak:
William Miller III, representing Operating Engineers 324.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 5662 and HB 5663 before the committee:
HB 5662
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver
education provider and instructor act," by amending
sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 23, 25, 43, 45, 55, 61,
and 65 (MCL 256.623, 256.625, 256.627, 256.629,
256.631, 256.633, 256.637, 256.643, 256.645,
256.663, 256.665, 256.675, 256.681, and 256.685),
section 55 as amended by 2016 PA 322.
HB 5663
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 306a, 312e, and
312f (MCL 257.306a, 257.312e, and 257.312f),
sections 306a and 312f as amended by 2021 PA 71
and section 312e as amended by 2015 PA 11.
Representative Sneller, joined by Adam Reeves and Katie Bower, both representing the Michigan
Department of State, all testified in support of HB 5662 and HB 5663. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5662 and HB 5663, but did not wish to
speak:
Jill Skutar, representing the Michigan Trucking Association.
Howard Dashney, representing the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation.
Katrina Morris, representing West Shore ESD.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
10:53 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 25, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 742 (S-2) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5062 (Rep. Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5090 (Rep. Clements) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5260 (S-1) (Rep. Witwer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 632 (Sen. Irwin).
6. Testimony regarding HB 5294 (Rep. Lightner).
7. Testimony regarding HB 5449 (Rep. Clements).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4693 (Rep. Johnson).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga,
Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 742. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 742:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-2) version of SB 742 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5062 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5062. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5090:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to report HB 5090 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5090. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5260. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5260:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of HB 5260 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5260. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 632:
Sen. Jeff Irwin – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 632:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5294:
Marcus Keech, Rep. Sarah Lightner – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5449:
Jacob McLaughlin, Rep. TC Clements – Support
John Bommarito, Michigan Land Title Association – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5449:
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4693:
Ryan Zoschnik, Rep. Steve Johnson – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4693:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/08/22
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 25, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 672 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
Wozniak, McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Schmidt to summarize SB 672.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 672:
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Amy Keller, Michigan Association for Justice – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 672:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support
Gavin Goetz, AT&T – Support
Joe Sproles, Alliance for Automotive Innovation – Support
Karen Johnston, Toyota Motors North America – Support
Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Katie Doyen, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
William Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Opposed
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Barrett and McMorrow were excused from the meeting.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 1, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
10:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Witwer, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4982 before the committee:
HB 4982
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129).
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed.
Zak Weston, representing the Good Food Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4982. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak:
Kristie Walls, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4982, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The Chair laid the presentation on Cottage Food Law before the committee.
Food Safety Educator Wade Syers, representing MSU Extension, provided a presentation on
MSU Extension's Food Safety Courses in Relation to the Cottage Food Industry. Questions and
discussion followed.
Brooke Wykes, representing Oh Sweet Confections, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage
Food Law. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, provided a presentation
on the Cottage Food Law and Michigan Farmers Markets. Questions and discussion followed.
Liz Kruger, representing Honey Bun Bakery, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food
Law. Questions and discussion followed.
Christine Lebold, representing Michigan Cookier's, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage
Food Law. Questions and discussion followed.
Trish Adams, representing Twisted Sugar Boutique, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage
Food Law.
Ellen Hamlett, representing the Institute for Justice, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage
Food Law.
Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at
11:44 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 26,
2022
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate,
Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: Rep. Marino.
Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 14, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5525 before the committee:
HB 5525
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; to provide for certain conditions on
appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure
of the appropriations.
Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5525. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in
support of HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed.
Alexi Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5524 and HB 5525.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5525 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting:
ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement
250,000,000
2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "fund" by striking out "250,000,000" and inserting
"500,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – unemployment benefit
enhancement shall be used for supplemental grants to individuals receiving unemployment
benefits in the state of Michigan. The funds shall support benefit enhancement grants equal to
the sum of the following:
(a) 64.0% of the individual's weekly benefit rate.
(b) $16.00 for each dependent, up to a maximum of 6 dependents, claimed by the
individual at the time the individual files a new claim for benefits.
(2) The benefit enhancement grants shall only be paid during weeks the individual is
receiving a weekly benefit and shall be paid on a weekly basis.
(3) The unemployment insurance agency must establish program guidelines and rules and
a mechanism for distributing grants to eligible taxpayers. If there are insufficient funds to
fully fund grants in a given week, the unemployment insurance agency shall prorate
payments to all eligible individuals.".
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5525 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 5525 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting:
ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements
100,000,000
2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "fund" by striking out "250,000,000" and inserting
"350,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - unemployment insurance agency
enhancements must be used by the unemployment insurance agency to enhance information
technology systems, increase administrative personnel, and increase the number of applicant
advocates.".
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5525 (H-1). The motion did
not prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5525 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5524 before the committee:
HB 5524
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; to provide for certain conditions on
appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure
of the appropriations.
Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5524. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair invited Representative Fink to testify on HB 4557-HB 4561 and how they relate to
HB 5524.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of
HB 5524. Questions and discussion followed.
Claude Molinari, representing the Detroit Convention and Business Bureau, testified in
support of HB 5524.
Doug Small, representing Experience Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 5524.
Bryan Rief, Michael Stack, and Alyssa Tushman, representing the Michigan Fitness Club
Association, testified in support of HB 5524. Questions and discussion followed.
Corey Jacobsen and Braden Allen, representing Phoenix Theaters, testified in support of HB
5524.
Scott Hammontree and Chris Meyer, representing the Michigan Independent Venue and
Promoter Association, testified in support of HB 5524.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5524, but did not wish to speak:
Alexia Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Evie Sweeny, representing Invest Detroit.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Jennifer Hayes, representing the State CDFI Coalition.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments to HB 5524 (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting:
ARP – Michigan community development financial
institution fund grants
25,000,000
2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting
"61,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting:
"Sec. 304. (1) From the money appropriated in part 1 for Michigan community
development financial institution fund grants, $150,000,000.00 is appropriated and
transferred to the Michigan community development financial institutions fund, which is
created by this section, for grants to eligible community development financial institutions
under this section. The legislature finds and declares that the appropriation described in this
section is for a public purpose, including promoting community economic revitalization and
community development through community financial institutions.
(2) Within 84 days of the effective date of this act, the Michigan strategic fund shall
develop a grant application, approval, agreement, and compliance process consistent with this
section adopted by a resolution of the board and published and available on the Michigan
strategic fund's website.
(3) The application required under subsection (2), must include all of the following:
(a) The name of the community development financial institution applying for a grant
from the CDFI fund.
(b) The location of the principal office of the applicant.
(c) Documentation indicating whether the applicant is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate
CDFI.
(d) The amount of the grant sought, not exceeding the maximum eligible amount of the
grant under subsections (4) to (6).
(e) If the community development financial institution is a depository institution, the net
assets of the depository institution.
(f) If the community development financial institution is not a depository institution, the
amount of qualifying commitments made by the community development financial institution
during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which the application is submitted.
(g) A description of the applicant's eligibility for funding under subsections (4) to (6).
(h) A description of the proposed use of the grant award by the applicant for eligible
activities consistent with the requirements of this chapter and the Riegle community
development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to
12 USC 4719.
(i) Documentation of the applicant's certification as a community development financial
institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community
development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle
community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12
USC 4703. The documentation required by this subsection may include the list of community
development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal
fund.
(j) A statement that the applicant is in compliance with all requirements applicable to the
applicant under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994,
Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.
(4) A community development financial institution that is a depository institution is
eligible for a grant award in the following amount:
(a) Up to $2,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of less than
$500,000,000.00.
(b) Up to $3,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of
$500,000,000.00 to $999,999,999.99.
(c) Up to $4,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of
$1,000,000,000.00 to $1,999,999,999.99.
(d) Up to $5,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of
$2,000,000,000.00 or more.
(5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (6), a community development financial
institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amount:
(a) Up to $1,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made
qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged less than $1,000,000.00 per year during
the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is
submitted.
(b) Up to $3,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made
qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $1,000,000.00 to $3,999,999.99
per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a
grant is submitted.
(c) Up to $5,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made
qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $4,000,000.00 to $5,999,999.99
per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a
grant is submitted.
(d) Up to $7,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made
qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $6,000,000.00 to $9,999,999.00
per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a
grant is submitted.
(e) Up to $8,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made
qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged at least $10,000,000.00 per year during
the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is
submitted.
(6) A grant to a multistate CDFI under subsection (5) must not exceed $5,000,000.00.
(7) The Michigan strategic fund shall accept initial applications for a grant under this
chapter until April 30, 2022. The Michigan strategic fund shall approve or deny a grant
application within 63 days after the receipt of an administratively complete application as
determined by the Michigan strategic fund. If the application complies with the requirements
of this section, the Michigan strategic fund shall approve the award of the grant in the amount
requested by the applicant. The Michigan strategic fund may deny a grant application
submitted under this section only for the following reasons:
(a) The applicant does not satisfy all of the requirements described in this section.
(b) Subject to subsection (9), there is insufficient money in the CDFI fund to pay the
grant amount requested.
(c) The applicant is not in compliance with applicable requirements under the Riegle
community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12
USC 4701 to 4719.
(8) If the Michigan strategic fund denies an application under subsection (7), the
applicant may provide additional information to the Michigan strategic fund within 7 days of
the notice of denial. The Michigan strategic fund shall review and reconsider the application
and additional information within 28 days.
(9) If there is an insufficient amount of money in the CDFI fund to pay the grants
approved, the amount of each grant shall be reduced proportionately by the Michigan
strategic fund based upon the amount of money available in the CDFI fund.
(10) Upon approval of an application, the Michigan strategic fund and the applicant shall
sign a written grant agreement providing the terms of the grant agreement. A grant agreement
must include all of the following:
(a) A requirement that at least 80% of the grant award be used for financial products and
financial services.
(b) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for technical
assistance activities described in 12 CFR 1805.303.
(c) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for administration and
operations.
(d) A requirement that a grant award be committed under a loan agreement or funding
agreement or disbursed by the recipient within 3 years of the date that the recipient receives
the grant award.
(f) A requirement that the entire amount of the grant award be expended within this state.
(g) A requirement that the grant award recipient maintain its certification as a community
development financial institution under 12 CFR 1805.201 while the grant agreement is in
effect.
(h) A requirement that the grant award recipient comply with all requirements applicable
under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public
Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719, while the agreement is in effect.
(i) Provisions authorizing the Michigan strategic fund to enforce the terms of the grant
agreement, including a requirement that a noncompliant recipient of a grant award repay the
award for deposit in the CDFI Fund.
(j) A requirement for the grant award recipient to report on activities consistent with the
requirements of subsection (14).
(11) A grant agreement may provide for the community development financial institution
that is the recipient of a grant award to serve as an intermediary lender to another community
development financial institution consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
(12) A grant agreement must permit a grant award recipient to assign the award to an
affiliate and for the affiliate to assume the obligations of the grant award recipient if the
affiliate satisfies all of the following:
(a) Is a community development financial institution.
(b) Is organized in the same manner as the grant award recipient. (c) Is controlled by the
grant award recipient in 1 or both of the following ways:
(i) The grant award recipient owns a majority of the stock of the affiliate.
(ii) A majority of the members of the board of the affiliate also are members of the board
of the grant award recipient.
(13) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (14), the Michigan strategic fund shall
require the recipient of a grant award under this chapter to report annually to the Michigan
strategic fund regarding its activities under this section beginning on the May 1 following the
calendar year in which the grant award was received by the recipient. The Michigan strategic
fund shall publish on its website a standard form for the report. Except as otherwise provided
in subsection (14), the report must include all of the following information:
(a) A copy of the recipient's most recent confirmation of recertification as a community
development financial institution issued by the community development financial institutions
fund under 12 CFR 1805.201, which may include the list of community development
financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund.
(b) A list of financial products and services provided during the prior calendar year that
includes all of the following:
(i) The name of each transaction.
(ii) A transition tracking number for each transaction.
(iii) The date of each transaction.
(iv) The amount of each transaction.
(v) The total project cost for each transaction if other
funding was involved.
(vi) The physical address of the borrower or customer for each transaction.
(vii) The census tract of the borrower or customer for each transaction.
(viii) An indication of whether the census tract in which the transaction located is an
eligible investment area.
(ix) A description of the projected economic impact of the transaction.
(x) A description of any financial products or financial services provided.
(c) A description of technical assistance provided during the prior calendar year.
(d) A summary of expenditures for administration and operations provided during the
prior calendar year that includes all of the following:
(i) A description of administration and operations costs incurred.
(ii) Professional fees and expenses incurred.
(iii) A summary of any other eligible expenses for administration and operation.
(14) A grant award recipient is not required to provide a report under this section for any
calendar year in which it did not loan or otherwise commit or disburse grant award money.
The Michigan strategic fund shall not include information in the report required under
subsection (13) if information that otherwise would be included in a report under subsection
(13) is either of the following:
(a) Exempt from disclosure or confidential as proprietary business or financial
information under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of
1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4702.
(b) Exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL
15.231 to 15.246.
(15) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), not more than 4% of the
appropriation provided from the CDFI fund may be used for the administering the programs
and activities incurred in administering this section.
(16) The unexpended portion of money in the CDFI fund provided for grants under this
section is considered a work project appropriation in accordance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a. The following apply to the
project:
(a) The purpose of the project is to provide grants to eligible community development
financial institutions under this section.
(b) All grants will be distributed in accordance with this section and the grant guidelines
as part of the application process and grant agreements between the Michigan strategic fund
and grant recipients.
(c) The estimated cost of the work project is identified in the appropriation line item.
(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2025.
(17) As used in this section:
(a) "CDFI fund" means the Michigan community development financial institutions fund
created in subsection (1).
(b) "Community development financial institution" means that term as defined in section
103 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public
Law 103-325, 12 USC 4702, but is limited to a community development financial institution
that satisfies all of the following:
(i) Is an entity that meets the eligibility requirements described in 12 CFR 1805.200.
(ii) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the
eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial
institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and
regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703.
(iii) Maintains 1 or more physical offices within this state.
(iv) Employs 2 or more individuals at a physical office within this state, including
employees of an affiliate of the community development financial institution that provides
services to the community development financial institution.
(v) Is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI.
(c) "Depository institution" means any of the following:
(i) A bank as that term is defined in section 3(a) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12
USC 1813(a).
(ii) A savings association as that term is defined in section 3(b) of the federal deposit
insurance act, 12 USC 1813(b).
(iii) A credit union as that term is defined in section 102 of the credit union act, 2003 PA
215, MCL 490.102.
(iv) A depository institution holding company as that term is defined in 12 CFR
1805.104.
(d) "Eligible activities" means activities described in 12 CFR 1805.301, and includes
credit enhancements, loan loss reserves, and equity investments.
(e) "Federal fund" means the federal community development financial institutions fund
within the United States department of treasury.
(f) "Financial products" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.
(g) "Financial services" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.
(h) "Michigan CDFI" means a community development financial institution that satisfies
all of the following:
(i) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility
requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions
fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory
improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703.
(ii) Is headquartered at an address in this state, as recognized by the federal fund.
(iii) Has a target market that includes this state, as recognized by the federal fund.
(iv) Serves 1 or more targeted populations located within this state.
(i) "Multistate CDFI" means a community development financial institution that is not a
Michigan CDFI but is a community development financial institution that committed under a
loan agreement or other funding agreement of at least $10,000,000.00 in financial products
and financial services to a target market within this state under the Riegle community
development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to
12 USC 4719, during the 5 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an
application for a grant is submitted.
(j) "Qualifying commitment" means funding committed by a community development
financial institution under a loan agreement
or other funding agreement in target markets or targeted populations in this state that is
either of the following:
(i) Financial products or financial services committed under
the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public
Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719.
(ii) An additional credit enhancement, loan loss reserve, or equity investment committed
by the community development financial institution or an affiliate of the community
development financial
institution.
(k) "Target market" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.14.
(l) "Targeted population" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.14.".
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524 (H-1). The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to HB 5524 (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting:
ARP – Michigan housing and community development
fund
150,000,000
2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting
"186,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting:
"Sec. 304. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan housing and community
development fund shall be deposited into the Michigan housing and community development
fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA
346, MCL 125.1458a.".
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers offered the following amendment to HB 5524 (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting:
ARP – artist relief grants
5,000,000
ARP – museum relief grants
10,000,000
2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting
"51,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting:
"Sec. 304. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – artist relief grants must be used for
grants to artists throughout the state of Michigan who can document a negative economic
impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for
administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic
fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site.
Sec. 305. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – museum relief grants must be used
for grants to museums throughout the state of Michigan that can document a negative
economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules
for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan
strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site.".
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524. The motion did not
prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative Brann moved to report HB 5524 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 27-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at
10:13 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Beeler, Martin,
Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Haadsma, Morse, Puri.
Absent: Reps. Cherry, Scott.
Excused: Reps. Cherry, Scott.
Representatives Berman and Morse joined the committee remotely.
Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Melissa
Seymour, representing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Jamie Ann
Marie O'Brien, representing Advanced Energy Storage, LLC., gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Beeler moved to excuse Representatives Cherry and Scott from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
9:40 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 16,
2022


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
2:10 PM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Rabhi.
Absent: Rep. Cherry.
Excused: Rep. Cherry.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5084 and HB 5682 before the committee:
HB 5084
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 81d
(MCL 750.81d), as amended by 2006 PA 517.
HB 5682
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81,
81a, and 82 (MCL 750.81, 750.81a, and 750.82),
section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87, section 81a
as amended by 2012 PA 366, and section 82 as
amended by 1994 PA 158.
At 2:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order.
Chair Mueller and Representative Frederick explained the bills. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 2:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease.
At 2:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Michelle Pena, representing Mercy Health-Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids, testified in support
of HB 5084 and HB 5682. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Marr, representing Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084, but did not wish to speak:
Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084 and HB 5682, but did not wish
to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren Health Care.
The Chair laid HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144, HB 5145, HB 5146, HB 5147, HB
5148, HB 5149, HB 5150, HB 5151, HB 5152, HB 5153, HB 5154, HB 5155, HB 5156, HB
5157 and HB 5158 before the committee:
HB 5141
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled "Local
financial stability and choice act," by amending
the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 7a, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, and
28 (MCL 141.1542, 141.1543, 141.1547,
141.1547a, 141.1548, 141.1549, 141.1550,
141.1551, 141.1552, 141.1553, 141.1554,
141.1555, 141.1556, 141.1557, 141.1558,
141.1559, 141.1560, 141.1561, 141.1562,
141.1564, 141.1567, and 141.1568), section 2 as
amended by 2015 PA 110 and section 7a as added
by 2015 PA 113, and by adding section 9a.
HB 5142
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 204, entitled
"Metropolitan transportation authorities act of
1967," by amending section 26 (MCL 124.426), as
added by 1988 PA 481.
HB 5143
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to
regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the
state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus
funds in certain financial institutions; to lend
surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured
by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial
real and personal property; to authorize the loan of
surplus funds to certain municipalities; to
authorize the participation in certain loan
programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to
prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by
amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by
2015 PA 116.
HB 5144
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
HB 5145
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 181, entitled "Michigan
financial review commission act," by amending
sections 6 and 12 (MCL 141.1636 and 141.1642),
as amended by 2016 PA 53.
HB 5146
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of charter counties;
to provide for the election of charter
commissioners; to prescribe their powers and
duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of
commissioners after the approval of the election of
a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide
for the exercise by a charter county of certain
powers whether or not authorized by its charter;
and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,"
by amending section 1a (MCL 45.501a), as added
by 1988 PA 195.
HB 5147
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to
define the powers and duties of the county boards
of commissioners of the several counties, and to
confer upon them certain local, administrative and
legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for
the violation of the provisions of this act," by
amending section 1a (MCL 46.1a), as added by
1988 PA 194.
HB 5148
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter
township act," by amending section 1a (MCL
42.1a), as added by 1988 PA 193.
HB 5149
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and
duties of township officers, and the division of
townships," by amending section 1a (MCL 41.1a),
as added by 1988 PA 192.
HB 5150
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 17a
(MCL 388.1617a), as amended by 2015 PA 114.
HB 5151
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1225
(MCL 380.1225), as amended by 2016 PA 192.
HB 5152
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled "An act to
encourage the faithful performance of official
duties by certain public officers and public
employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for
certain public officers and public employees; to
prohibit the holding of incompatible public
offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,"
by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended
by 2017 PA 208.
HB 5153
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 5204e (MCL 324.5204e), as
amended by 2017 PA 147.
HB 5154
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled "Emergency
municipal loan act," by amending sections 3 and 7
(MCL 141.933 and 141.937), section 3 as
amended by 2016 PA 197 and section 7 as
amended by 2015 PA 115.
HB 5155
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home
rule city act," by amending section 1b (MCL
117.1b), as added by 1988 PA 190.
HB 5156
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general
law village act," by amending section 1c of
chapter I (MCL 61.1c), as added by 1988 PA 196.
HB 5157
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home
rule village act," by amending section 1b (MCL
78.1b), as added by 1988 PA 197.
HB 5158
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth
class city act," by amending section 1d of chapter
I (MCL 81.1d), as added by 1988 PA 191.
Representative Yaroch and Representative Sneller introduced the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with no position on
HB 5141. Questions and discussion followed.
Patrick Rose, a Consultant and Fellow at Michigan State University, testified in opposition to
HB 5141. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Cherry from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting
at 3:07 PM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov