location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
8:15 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 8:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 671 before the committee:
SB 671
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending
sections 2, 13c, and 14a (MCL 125.2652,
125.2663c, and 125.2664a), section 2 as amended
by 2020 PA 259 and sections 13c and 14a as added
by 2017 PA 46.
Senator Horn testified in support of SB 671. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671, but did not wish to speak:
Nicole Nystrom, representing Rocket Mortgage.
Steven Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Bill Jackson, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 671 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604 before the committee:
HB 5602
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2020 PA 359, and by
adding section 4.
HB 5603
(Rep. Calley)
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 section 88t.
HB 5604
(Rep. Frederick)
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 section 88s.
Representative O'Malley, Representative Calley, and Representative Frederick, testified in
support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed.
John Walsh, representing the Michigan Manufacturing Association, testified in support of HB
5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed.
Bob Trezise, representing the Economic Development Leaders for Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604, but
did not wish to speak:
Steven Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Winston Feeheley and Dave Palsrock, representing DTE Energy.
Lisa Canda, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Jeff Stoutenberg, representing DOW.
Leigh Kegerreis, representing UAW.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Government.
Tony Mosesso, representing ITC.
Jennifer Owen, representing Lakeshore Advantage.
Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corp.
Kate Devries, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan.
Maureen Krause, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership.
Rusty Merchant, representing the Winning Michigan Jobs Coalition.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors.
Cathy Wilson, representing Consumers Energy.
Marty Fittante, representing Invest-UP.
Glenn Stevens, representing Michigauto.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604, but
did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center.
Diana Prichard and Annie Patnaucle, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Tim Monotas, representing the Sierra Club.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Quentin Messer, Greg Bird and Josh Hunt, all representing the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604.
Questions and discussion followed.
Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of HB
5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604.
The Chair laid HB 5613 before the committee:
HB 5613
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled "An act to
promote the efficiency of the government of the
state, to create a state administrative board, to
define the powers and duties thereof, to provide
for the transfer to said board of powers and duties
now vested by law in other boards, commissions,
departments and officers of the state, and for the
abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions,
departments and offices, whose powers and duties
are hereby transferred," by amending section 3
(MCL 17.3), as amended by 2019 PA 161.
At 9:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:48 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order.
Chair Mueller testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5613, but did not wish to speak:
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5613, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Monotas, representing the Sierra Club.
At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease.
At 9:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to HB 5602, HB 5603, and HB 5604.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5602. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5602 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5603. The motion prevailed 4-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendments to HB 5603(H-1):
1. Amend page 11, line 2, after "project" by inserting "as adjusted to match the
available resources of the community".
2. Amend page 11, line 12, after the first "of" by inserting "brownfields,".
3. Amend page 12, following line 12, by inserting:
"(v) Whether the project will be utilizing a community benefits agreement.
(w) The impact the project will have on poverty within the community.
(x) Whether the property will utilize RACER trust property.
(y) Whether Michigan workers will be used in the construction of the project.
(z) Whether this state is given an equity position in the eligible applicant." and
renumbering the remaining subdivision.
4. Amend page 17, following line 24, by inserting:
"(g) An explanation and demonstration of how the criteria described in this
section were used in selecting and prioritizing the decisions made by the fund under this
section.".
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5603. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5603 (H-1):
1. Amend page 13, line 7, after "of" by inserting "not less than".
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5603. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5603 (H-1):
1. Amend page 19, line 12, after "least" by striking out "500" and inserting "350".
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5603 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5603 (H-1):
1. Amend page 18, following line 4, by inserting:
"(15) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the fund board shall
not make an award under this section to an eligible applicant for eligible activities on a
strategic site or mega-strategic site unless the eligible applicant provides a public
ownership or equity interest to this state." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5603. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5603 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5604. The motion prevailed 4-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 11, line 21, after "(4)" by striking out "If" and inserting "Except as
otherwise provided in subsection (10), if".
2. Amend page 15, following line 1, by inserting:
"(10) The fund shall not enter into any new agreements under this section 1 year after
the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section." and renumbering the
remaining subsection.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 12, line 12, after "provision" by inserting "is subject to a 25%
clawback fee and".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 14, line 1, after "following" by inserting "and shall be made
available to the public and posted on the fund's website".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 15, line 28, after "fund" by inserting "and that job is a high-wage
union job with a salary that is at least equal to the state median household income and
includes comprehensive health care coverage and retirement benefits".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 15, following line 1, by inserting:
"(10) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the fund board shall
not make a qualified investment in a qualified business unless that qualified business
has established a policy that requires all owners and managers, as determined by the
fund board, to submit to and test negative for substance abuse under a substance abuse
testing program prescribed by the fund, meets the workforce engagement requirements
described in section 107b of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.107b, and
meets the same asset test for eligibility as described in section 10d of the social welfare
act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.10d." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 15, line 29, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the
following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4971.
(b) House Bill No. 4972.".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi offered the following amendment to HB 5604 (H-1):
1. Amend page 12, line 20, after "agreement." by inserting "This state is a secured
creditor with the first priority even if the qualified business merges with another
business or otherwise transfers the secured assets to another business entity.".
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5604 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5604 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5613.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5613 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting
at 10:19 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Berman.
Excused: Rep. Berman.
Representative Slagh joined the committee remotely.
Representative Paquette moved to excuse Representative Berman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Cavanagh moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 129 before the committee:
SB 129
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled "An act to
provide for the formation of corporations for the
purpose of owning, maintaining and improving
lands and other property kept for the purposes of
summer resorts or for ornament, recreation or
amusement, and to repeal all laws or parts of laws
in conflict herewith; and to impose certain duties
on the department of commerce," by amending the
title and sections 3, 9, 10, and 23 (MCL 455.3,
455.9, 455.10, and 455.23), the title and section 3
as amended by 1982 PA 117.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 129 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4423 before the committee:
HB 4423
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled "Land bank
fast track act," by amending section 3 (MCL
124.753).
Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 4423 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5386 before the committee:
HB 5386
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled "An act
authorizing township boards to provide for the
maintenance and improvement of private roads by
contract and to provide payments by special
assessment districts; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL
247.392).
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 5386 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB 129.
Representative Ellison made a motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 129 was reported.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 129 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 562 before the committee:
SB 562
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2020
PA 259.
Steve Gilbert, representing Senator Victory, and Matt Zimmerman, an attorney at Varnum
LLP, testified in support of SB 562. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4534 before the committee:
HB 4534
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections
7cc and 53b (MCL 211.7cc and 211.53b), section
7cc as amended by 2020 PA 96 and section 53b as
amended by 2020 PA 206.
Representative Slagh and Tyler Tacoma, Jamestown Township Assessor, testified in support
of HB 4534. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4534, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Peter Morman and Larry Steckelberg, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 4416 and HB 4417 before the committee:
HB 4416
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to prohibit the recording of deeds or other
instruments relating to real property that contain
certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to
make such restrictions unenforceable; and to
provide remedies with respect to those
instruments.
HB 4417
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled
"Condominium act," by amending section 90
(MCL 559.190), as amended by 2002 PA 283.
Representative Anthony, Stewart Sanders, representing the Michigan Association of Register
of Deeds, and Charles Hobbs, representing the Lansing Area ACLU Local Unit, testified in
support of HB 4416 and HB 4417. Questions and discussion followed.
Laura Durand, representing the Civil Rights Litigation Initiative, testified in support of HB
4416 and HB 4417.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4416, but did not wish to speak:
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4416, but did not wish to speak:
David Pierson, representing the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4416 and HB 4417, but did not wish
to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Brandon Denby, representing the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds.
Derrick Quinney, representing the Ingham County Register of Deeds.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:42 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 198 before the committee:
HR 198
(Rep. Tisdel)
A resolution to urge Congress to support
legislation to strengthen the Workforce
Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HR 198.
The Chair laid HB 5351 before the committee:
HB 5351
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 9o
(MCL 211.9o), as amended by 2018 PA 132.
Representative Steven Johnson, testified in support of HB 5351.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in
support of HB 5351.
Judy Allen, and Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Township Association, and the
Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 5351.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5351, but did not wish
to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5351, but did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Small Business Association of Michigan.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5351, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
At 11:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to HR 198.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 198, but did not wish to speak:
Small Business Association of Michigan.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HR 198 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman,
Yancey, Ellison, Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Brixie, Kuppa.
Pass: Rep. Cavanagh.
The Chair returned to HB 5351.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5351 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman.
Nays: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4879 before the committee:
HB 4879
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 12, 607, and
623 (MCL 206.12, 206.607, and 206.623),
sections 12 and 607 as amended by 2018 PA 38
and section 623 as amended by 2014 PA 13.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4879 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Yancey.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4879, but did not wish to speak:
Small Business Association of Michigan.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 393 before the committee:
SB 393
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman.
Nays: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 393, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Small Business Association of Michigan.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 11:37 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
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5.
6.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 4035 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4035. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HCR 7 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the concurrent resolution was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4363 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 4149 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4151 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4152. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-2) version of HB 4152 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to
adjourn the committee at 9:12 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 9, 2022
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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 12:30
p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5322 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5323 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 764 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5502 (Rep. Tisdel) with recommendation and immediate effect..
5. Reported HB 5503 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5504 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5505 (Rep. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5506 (Rep. Ellison) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Testimony regarding SB 720 (Sen. Runestad).
10. Testimony regarding SB 721 (Sen. Runestad).
11. Testimony regarding SB 722 (Sen. Runestad).
12. Testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 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 November 10, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 5322 – 5323, and invited Corey Huxell of Rep. Hall's office to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5322 – 5323:
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5322 – 5323:
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5322 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5322. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5323 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5323. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 764 and offered an (S-1) to SB 764. The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the
bill and (S-1) version.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 764:
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Bret Marr, Motor City Casino – Support
Tyron Sanders, MGM Grand Detroit – Support
Shelly Stahl, Greektown Casino - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 764. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 764 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 764 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5502 – 5506 and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5502 - 5506:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
David Buick, Michigan State Tax Commission – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5502-5506:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5502 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5502. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5503 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5503. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5504 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5504. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5505 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5505. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5506 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5506. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 720 – 722.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 720 – 722:
Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Oppose
Dan Leaman, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 720 – 722:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 417 and offered an (S-2) to SB 417.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 417. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 417 (S-2).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Lou Glazer and Nick Khoury, Michigan Future – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Alexa Kramer, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Dr. Phil Knight, Michigan Food Bank Council – Support
Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Sandy K Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Teresa Kmetz, Capitol Area United Way – Support
Jessica Acmoody, Community Economic Development Association – Support
Dan Jarvis, Michigan Family Forum – Support
John Walsh, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support
Gabe Schneider, Traverse City Tourism – Support
Ken Sikkema, Self – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association Untied Ways – Support
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Teresa McGinnis and Jamie Gaskin, United Way of Genesee County – Support
Lyn Raymond, Greater Ottawa County United Way – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/19/2022


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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
December 8, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 279 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 279.
The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 279.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279:
Joe Rozell, Michigan Association of County Clerks and Oakland County – Oppose
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 279 (S-
1):
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279:
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose
The Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 279. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 279 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 279 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 19, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 9, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 759 before the committee:
SB 759
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16101 and
16171 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.16171), section
16171 as amended by 2016 PA 60.
Jamie Callahan, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 759. Questions
and discussion followed.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, and Sean Gehle,
representing Trinity Health - Michigan, testified together in support of SB 759. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 759, but did not wish to
speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 759, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Megan Petzko-Sweet, representing Beaumont Health.
Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
John Shaski, representing the Sparrow Health System.
Dr. Stephanie Duggan, representing the Ascension Northern Ministries.
Mr. Douglas Dascenzo, representing Trinity Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB
5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423 before the committee:
HB 5413
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL
333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644.
HB 5414
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17033 and
17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as
amended by 1994 PA 234.
HB 5415
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 5456a.
HB 5416
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 111l (MCL
400.111l), as added by 2006 PA 286.
HB 5417
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL
333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219.
HB 5418
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5823 and 5825
(MCL 333.5823 and 333.5825), as amended by
2015 PA 91.
HB 5419
(Rep. Young)
A bill to require the inspection before sale of
residential real property for the presence of lead-
based paint; and to provide remedies.
HB 5420
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5454, 5455,
5456, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461, 5461a, 5462,
5463, 5466, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a,
and 5475 (MCL 333.5454, 333.5455, 333.5456,
333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5460a, 333.5461,
333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5466,
333.5468, 333.5469, 333.5470, 333.5471,
333.5472, 333.5473a, and 333.5475), sections
5454, 5455, 5456, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468,
5471, 5472, 5473a, and 5475 as amended by 2002
PA 644, sections 5460a, 5461, 5469, and 5470 as
added by 1998 PA 219, and sections 5461a and
5466 as added by 1998 PA 220.
HB 5421
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5453, 5454,
5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5461a, 5462,
5463, 5464, 5465, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472,
5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c, 5475, 5476, and 5477
(MCL 333.5453, 333.5454, 333.5455, 333.5456,
333.5457, 333.5458, 333.5459, 333.5460,
333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5464,
333.5465, 333.5468, 333.5469, 333.5470,
333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a, 333.5474,
333.5474b, 333.5474c[1], 333.5475, 333.5476,
and 333.5477), section 5453 as amended by 2008
PA 45, sections 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458,
5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468, 5471, 5472, 5473a,
5475, 5476, and 5477 as amended by 2002 PA
644, sections 5461a, 5464, and 5465 as added by
1998 PA 220, sections 5469, 5470, and 5474 as
added by 1998 PA 219, section 5474b as added by
2004 PA 432, and section 5474c as added by 2004
PA 433; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5423
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5805 (MCL
333.5805), as amended by 2015 PA 91.
Representative Hood and Representative Calley testified together in support of HB 5413, HB
5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rogers and Representative Anthony testified together in support of HB 5413,
HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB
5423. Questions and discussion followed.
Tina Reynolds, representing the Michigan Alliance of Lead Safe Homes, testified in support
of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB
5421 and HB 5423. Questions and discussion followed.
TaNiccia Henry, representing herself as a lead affected parent, testified in support of HB
5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and
HB 5423.
Breanna Borg and Katie Dwyer, representing the Science Policy Network - Detroit, testified
in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB
5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423.
Doug Booth, representing the Health Net West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5413, HB
5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416,
HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Sarahia Hernandez, representing herself.
Amy Barto, representing the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan.
Aida Colon, representing herself.
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Dr. Frank Lanzilote, D.O., representing himself.
Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Detroit Lead Education and Advocacy Parent
Group.
Dana Knight, representing the Parents for Healthy Homes West Michigan.
Jennifer S. Piller, representing herself.
Tina Reynolds, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Sarah Edgington, representing herself.
Jacob Cutler, representing himself.
LaShawna Anthony, representing herself.
Shanna Butts, representing herself.
Natalie Perkins, representing herself.
Minnie Lester, representing herself.
Iselda Esquival, representing herself.
Cierra Cole, representing herself.
Nancy D'Amico, representing herself.
Ka-Saundra Meija, representing herself.
Debbie Mitchell, representing herself.
Francisco McNight, representing himself.
Shantal Ferrell, representing herself.
Carmela McIntire, representing herself.
Tina Murua, representing herself.
Jazmyne Fuentes, representing herself.
Suzanne Ellis, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB
5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417,
HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak:
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Dr. Robert Flora, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition to
HB 5414. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5414, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Jim Cavanagh, representing the Michigan Radiology Society.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5415, HB 5416, HB 5417,
HB 5418, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but did not wish to speak:
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB 5416,
HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Mara Herman, representing the Ecology Center.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415, HB
5416, HB 5417, HB 5418, HB 5419, HB 5420, HB 5421 and HB 5423, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf and Kory Groetsch, representing the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services.
Dr. Sharon Swindell, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of
Pediatrics.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5419, but did not wish to speak:
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5419, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid HB 5165 before the committee:
HB 5165
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 818 (MCL
330.1818), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5165, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5165 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4194 before the committee:
HB 4194
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16279.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4194, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4194 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB 759.
Representative Beeler moved to report out SB 759 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Allor.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:55 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 9, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Circular Economy by Dr. Rex
LaMore, Director of the Center for Community Economic Development, and Dr. Kris Jolley,
Manager, MSU Surplus Store & Recycling. They were introduced by Dr. Kathy Wilbur,
Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Michigan State University. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee:
HB 5358
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
43528c and 43528d.
HB 5359
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
48714a and 48714b.
HB 5360
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as
amended by 2016 PA 382.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5359. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 251 before the committee:
SB 251
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 47309, 47311, and 47315
(MCL 324.47309, 324.47311, and 324.47315), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out SB 251 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:29 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 9, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, 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 Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 728 before the committee:
SB 728
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 8 (MCL
15.268), as amended by 2021 PA 31.
Senator McBroom, testified in support of SB 728. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 728, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the Michigan
Coalition for Open Government.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out SB 728 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the Discussion on Issues Related to MDHHS Distribution of Federally Funded
COVID-19 Tests to School Districts before the committee.
Representative Albert, and Brent Noskey, Superintendent of Belding Area Schools, testified
in regard to the Discussion on Issues Related to MDHHS Distribution of Federally Funded
COVID-19 Tests to School Districts. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:35 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4031 (S-1) (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 642 (S-1) (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 706 (S-1) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow,
Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Lauwers and Huizenga were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4031. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-1) version of HB 4031 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, and Moss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4031 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 642 (S-1):
Bree Anderson, MI Department of Technology, Management and Budget – Opposed
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 642 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 642 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 706. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 706 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 706 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 27, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 14,
2021
9:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth removing Representative Fink from the
committee and appointing Representative Marino to the committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino,
VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton,
Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: Rep. Slagh.
Excused: Rep. Slagh.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5523 before the committee:
HB 5523
(Rep. Calley)
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 Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5523. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 5523(H-4):
1. Amend page 4 following line 7, by inserting:
Federally qualified health center alternative payment methodology
55,800,000
2. Amend page 4, line 16 after "revenues" by striking out "681,775,700" and inserting
"718,313,500" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 20, following line 26, by inserting:
"Sec. 311. By September 30 of the current fiscal year, from the funds appropriated in
part 1 for federally qualified health center alternative payment methodology, the department
of health and human services shall collaboratively develop and seek any appropriate federal
approvals to implement a statewide alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally
qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the medical assistance program and Healthy Michigan
program as authorized in section 1902(bb)(6) of the Social Security Act. The statewide APM
must move away from a reliance on volume-based payment for patient visits with licensed
independent practitioners toward a population-based payment model that does all of the
following:
(a) Encourages the use of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team including both licensed
and lay members of the healthcare workforce.
(b) Provides flexibility to implement innovative healthcare delivery practices and
transform services as the evidence base for various services evolves.
(c) Supports a variety of in-person and virtual connection options between patients
and their health care team.
(d) Assesses quality of care and health outcomes using a reasonable set of measures,
and rewards quality and health outcome improvement.
(e) Aligns with the department of health and human services's alternative payment
model goals and strategies for health plans serving in the medical assistance program and
Healthy Michigan program, and promotes health plan payment coordination with the FQHC
APM.
(f) Represents an administratively simpler payment approach." and renumbering
remaining sections accordingly.
Representative Steckloff moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5523 (H-3). The motion did
not prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendments to HB 5523 (H-4):
1. Amend page 3 following line 28, by inserting:
ARP – health care hero payments
450,000,000
2. Amend page 4, line 15 after "fund" by striking out "395,000,000" and inserting
"845,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 17, following line 3, by inserting:
"Sec. 306. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – health care hero
payments, the department of health and human services shall work with Michigan-based
health care entities to provide $2,500.00 to nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory
technicians, environmental service workers, direct care workers, paramedics, and food
service workers that have been employed by a Michigan-based health care entity for at least 1
year between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. Part-time employees must have
averaged at least 20 hours per week during a 12-month period.
(2) Nurses that qualify for the funds appropriated in subsection (1) may receive an
additional $2,500.00.
(3) The department of health and human services shall provide funds to Michigan-
based health care entities based on employment estimates. Health care employers must
distribute the funds appropriated in this section to their qualifying employees within 60 days
of receiving the funds from the department of health and human services. Any funds not paid
to employees must be returned to the department of health and human services." and
renumbering remaining sections accordingly.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5523 (H-4). The motion
did not prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to HB 5523 (H-4):
1. Amend page 3 following line 28, by inserting:
ARP – future health care hero scholarship program
200,000,000
2. Amend page 4, line 15 after "fund" by striking out "395,000,000" and inserting
"595,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 17, following line 3, by inserting:
"Sec. 306. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – future health care hero
scholarship program, the department of health and human services shall work with the
department of labor and economic opportunity and the department of treasury to create a
future health care hero scholarship program for all of the following health care-related
programs and certificates:
(a) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
(b) Emergency Medical Technician.
(c) Laboratory Technician.
(d) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
(e) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
(f) Nurse Practitioners (NP).
(g) Medical Technician.
(h) Paramedic.
(i) Pharmacy Technician.
(j) Phlebotomy Technician.
(k) Physician Assistant.
(l) Radiologic Technologist.
(m) Registered Nurse.
(2) The future health care hero scholarship program must only be made available to
residents of this state who commit to work at heath care facility for at least 4 years after
completing the health care-related program or certificate. The department of health and
human services, the department of labor and economic opportunity and the department of
treasury, may permit certain, limited exceptions to this subsection.
(3) The future health care hero scholarship program must be a "last dollar" scholarship
program and may not exceed $15,000.00 per year and may not exceed 2 years per qualifying
individual." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5523. The motion did not
prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to report out HB 5523 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-4). The motion prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to excuse Representative Slagh from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:42 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, December
14, 2021, at 8:50 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4294 (S-1) (Rep. Paquette) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley and Huizenga, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Runestad,
Polehanki and Geiss were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4294:
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4294. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, and Huizenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of HB 4294 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, and Huizenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4294. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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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 8:52 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 1/18/22
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evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 85 (FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 supplemental appropriations) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 9:10 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Horn, and Hertel


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 4398 (FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 supplemental appropriations) submitted the following:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas, Victory, and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 85 – Wednesday, December 15, 1:30 a.m. (CANCELLED), 10:00 a.m. (CANCELLED), Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:00 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
2:00 PM
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, Rendon, Berman, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: Reps. Kahle.
Excused: None.
Representatives Clements, Yancey and Bolden joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5338, HB 5428, HB 5592 and SB 694 before the committee:
HB 5338
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section
8154 (MCL 600.8154), as amended by 2012 PA 20.
HB 5428
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 515
and 521 (MCL 600.515 and 600.521), section 521
as amended by 2001 PA 256.
HB 5592
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 803
(MCL 600.803), as amended by 2012 PA 36.
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.
Senator Bumstead introduced SB 694.
Chief Judge Gregory Pittman, representing the 14th Circuit Court, testified in support of HB
5428 and SB 694.
Circuit Court Administrator Sandra Vanderhyde, representing Muskegon County, testified in
support of HB 5428 and SB 694.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 694, but did not wish to speak:
Bob DeVries, representing Ottawa County.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5338:
Judge Aaron Guathier, representing Presque Isle and Cheboygan Circuit Court
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5428 and SB 694:
Judge Marietti, representing the 14th Circuit Court
Representative VanWoerkom, Representative Allor, and Representative LaGrand introduced
their bills. Senator Bumstead returned and 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.
Senator Bumstead introduced SB 654.
Judge Kevin Drake, representing the Newaygo County, testified in support of SB 654.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrator's Office, testified in support of HB
5338, HB 5428, HB 5592, SB 654 and SB 694. Questions and discussion followed.
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.
Senator Runestad, testified in support of SB 244. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officer Deputy Sheriff's Association,
testified in support of SB 244. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 244, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Michigan Creditors Bar Association.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 2:56 PM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday,
January 13,
2022
10:30
AM
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
100 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by the 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 Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5528, HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553 and HB 5554
before the committee:
HB 5528
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 62a.
HB 5549
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 32f.
HB 5550
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 10b.
HB 5551
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended
by 2017 PA 231.
HB 5552
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to create the office of the unemployment
citizens' advocate to provide a process for
investigating certain complaints; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; and to provide for penalties
and remedies.
HB 5553
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended
by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g.
HB 5554
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1
to 421.75) by adding section 32e.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5528 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5528, but did not wish to speak:
Gabriel Mongefranco.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5550. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5551. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 5551 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5552. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5552 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5553. The motion prevailed 8-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 5553 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
Representative Yaroch moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5554. The motion prevailed 8-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5554 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Young.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5528, HB 5549 and HB 5550, but
did not wish to speak:
Dr. Bonnie Anderson.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552,
HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Kristie Walls.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5551, HB 5553 and HB 5554, but
did not wish to speak:
Rachael Wineland, representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5528 and HB 5550, but did not wish
to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into
imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment
Insurance Agency before the committee.
Julia Dale, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and Todd Cook,
representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in
regard to the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter
fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance
Agency. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 12:52 PM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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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 13, 2022
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled
for Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol
Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and
intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
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. Outman to adopt the previous meeting minutes. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
From 10:30 a.m. to 10:31 a.m., Chair S. Johnson recessed the House Committee on Oversight.
Chair McBroom called the Senate Committee on Oversight to order at 10:31 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 invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 10:31 a.m., Chair McBroom recessed the Senate Committee on Oversight for the House Committee on
Oversight to vote on a series of bills referred to that committee.
At 10:43 a.m., the Senate Committee on Oversight reconvened.
Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda, gave opening comments and invited Chair S. Johnson to give
opening comments.
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Chair McBroom invited UIA Director Julia Dale, accompanied by Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs,
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to give the Committees a presentation regarding the
results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional
misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
Member questions and discussion followed.
Both Director Dale and Mr. Cook responded to member questions.
Members requested additional information and follow-up from Director Dale.
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 12:52 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 12:52 p.m..
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/18/2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. LaFave.
Excused: None.
Representatives Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 5315 before the committee:
HB 5315
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 552c
(MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA 305.
Representative Damoose, testified in support of HB 5315.
Troy Hagon and Kim Nowack, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority, testified in
support of HB 5315. Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa M. Goodrich, representing the Cheboygan County Prosecutor, testified in support of
HB 5315.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5315, but did not wish to speak:
Patrick Gleason, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 10:45 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 18, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, January 18,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4074 (Rep. Brann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from December 14, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4074:
Rep. Tommy Brann – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 2/1/22
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location: the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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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 18, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan: Imagining What Should Be: Robust
Legislative Oversight in Michigan.
2. Presentation from Jim Townsend and Ben Eikey of the Levin Center.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 13, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mr. Eric Lupher of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Mr. John Lindstrom to
give the committee a presentation entitled Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in
Michigan.
Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee.
The Chair invited Mr. Jim Townsend, via Zoom, Director of the Levin Center at Wayne Law and Mr. Ben Eikey
manager of state training and communications at the Levin Center to testify before the committee regarding the
Citizens Research Council presentation entitled Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in
Michigan.
Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the committee at 3:02 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 01/20/2022


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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 18, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted committee rules.
2. Testimony regarding HB 5260 (Rep. Witwer).
3. Testimony regarding SB 742 (Sen. Moss).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5090 (Rep. Clements).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5062 (Rep. Bolden).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. VanderWall moved to adopt the committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5260:
Rep. Angela Witwer – Support
Kelly Herb, Michigan Independent Auto Dealers Association – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Opposition
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5062:
Tyler Lawrence, Rep. Kyra Bolden – Support
Mike Tobias, Michigan Alcohol Policy – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5090:
Jake McLaughlin, Rep. TC Clements – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5062 and HB 5090:
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
John Lauve – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5062:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 742:
Mitch Albers, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5062
and HB 5090:
Karyn Ferrick, City of Grand Rapids – Support
Andy Guy, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5090:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Tony Richardson, Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Mike Tobias, Michigan Alcohol Policy – Opposition
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Shelly Stahl, The Wine Institute – Support
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:46 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 1/25/22
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Farrington, Meerman, Beeler, Yancey, Ellison, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh
joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 5601 before the committee:
HB 5601
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
section 672.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order.
Chair Hall introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, testified in
support of HB 5601.
Joe Sobieralski, representing Battle Creed Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5601.
Brooke Oosterman, representing Southwest Michigan First, testified in support of HB 5601.
Representative Markkanen introduced his constituent Todd Brassard, representing Calumet
Electronics, who testified in support of HB 5601. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, representing MichBIO, testified in support of HB 5601. Questions
and discussion followed.
Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, testified in
support of HB 5601. Questions and discussion followed.
Joann Crary, representing Saginaw Future, testified in support of HB 5601. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5601, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Porter, representing the Denso.
Andrew Scheers, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5601, but did not wish to speak:
Diana Prichard, representing the Americans for Prosperity.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 11:32 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov