evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chairman Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6,2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Patty Corkery and Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, to
give a presentation on its industry, overview and 2019 outlook.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@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. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chairman Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4055 before the committee:
HB 4055
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by
amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as amended by 2017 PA
196.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4055. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, submitted a card in support of the bill, but
did not wish to speak.
Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 4055 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby,
Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:06 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 27,
2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S. Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson.
Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Jeff Guilfoyle, Deputy Treasurer, and Steve Bieda, presented to the committee regarding the Michigan
Department of Treasury. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4006 before the committee:
HB 4006
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled"Income tax act of 1967,"by
amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 589.
Representative Bellino spoke in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa Seifert, representing the Association of American Retired People, submitted a card in support of
the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, submitted a card in opposition to
the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Yancey moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Robinson was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:21 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Steve Sinas and Margaret Kroese, of the Coalition to Protect Auto No-Fault, regarding
levels of choice for personal injury protection
2. Presentation by Charlie Owens, of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, regarding
medical fee schedules for payments made under Michigan's Auto No-Fault
3. Presentation by Sens. Marshall Bullock and Ed McBroom, regarding the effect of insurance rates on
residents
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. At that time, the following members were present:
Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, and McMorrow; a quorum was present.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairwoman invited Steve Sinas and Margaret Kroese, of the Coalition to Protect Auto No-Fault, to present
regarding levels of choice for Personal Injury Protection (PIP).
At 8:35, Sen.(s) Daley, Horn, Geiss, and Bullock entered the meeting.
The Chairwoman invited Charles Owens, of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, to present
regarding medical fee schedules for payments made under Michigan's Auto No-Fault.
The Chairwoman instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
The Chairwoman invited Sens. Marshall Bullock and Ed McBroom to present regarding the effect of insurance
rates on residents.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/6/19
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evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL
RESOURCES
SENATOR EDWARD MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2019,
at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding hunting, fishing and wildlife issues.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and
McCann, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony remotely from Iron Mountain,
Michigan:
Tony Demboski, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance
Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance
Rick Commenator, Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County
Al Ettenhofer, UP Whitetails
Stu Horn, Citizen
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding hunting, fishing and wildlife
issues:
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:39 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/24/2019
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evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon , Schmidt, LaSata , MacDonald, Barrett, Hertel, Irwin and Santana


evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27,
2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
___________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Charles Owens of the National Federation of Independent Business-
Small Business Taxation in Michigan.
___________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the
roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt,
Daley, Bumstead, and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 20, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Charles Owens, of the National Federation of Independent Business to
make a presentation to the committee on Small Business Taxation in Michigan.
At 12:53 p.m., Sen. VanderWall entered the meeting.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.
Chang was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the
meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. KIMBERLY LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND
CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27,
2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Daniel Eichinger as the Director of the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Robert Gordon as the Director of the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Daniel Eichinger to provide the committee with his opening statements. Member
questions followed.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the appointment of
Daniel Eichinger as the Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Mike Shriberg, National Wildlife Federation – Support
Paul Rose, Michigan United Conservation Clubs Past Presidents – Support
Leon Hank, Quality Deer Management Association – Support
Carol Rose, Upper Black River Council – Support
William Houston, Montmorency County Conservation Club – Support
Chris Kettler, Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Support
David Brakhage, Ducks Unlimited – Support
Erik Schnelle, Quality Deer Management Association – Support
Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – Support
Don Kimmel, Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation – Support
David Anderson, Saginaw Field and Stream Conservation Club – Support
Denny Grihold, Michigan Charter Boat Association – Support
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
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Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – Support
Dale Hendershot, Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Support
The Chairman recessed the committee from 4:13 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
The Chairman invited Robert Gordon to provide testimony regarding his appointment as the Director of the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/28/2019
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 28, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chairman Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4048 and HB 4049 before the committee:
HB 4048
(Rep. Inman)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled "Nonprofit corporation act,"
by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014
PA 557.
HB 4049
(Rep. Inman)
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,"(MCL 455.1 to
455.24) by adding section 19.
Tabitha Zimmy of Karoub Associates, representing the Community Association Institute, submitted a
testimony card in support of the bill package, but did not wish to testify.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill 4048 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill 4049 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4077 before the committee:
HB 4077
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled "Commercial rehabilitation
act," by amending sections 6 and 8 (MCL 207.846 and 207.848),
section 8 as amended by 2011 PA 82.
Representative Cambensy explained her substitute (H-2) for House Bill 4077. Questions followed.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to House Bill 4077. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Paul Connors, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a testimony card
in support of the substitute, but did not speak.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill 4077 to the Committee on Ways and Means with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Reilly moved that the committee
adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:05 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 28, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4057 before the committee:
HB 4057
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control
code of 1998,"by amending section 221 (MCL 436.1221), as
amended by 2018 PA 346.
Annette Downey, representing the Oakland Community Health Network, submitted a card in support of
the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4057 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Whiteford.
The Chair invited Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
to give a presentation on the cost, in context, of prescription medicines. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair invited Greg Hoke, and Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biotechnology
Innovation Organization, to give a presentation on the overview of their company. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair called Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, to
answer additional questions.
The Chair laid HB 4156 before the committee:
HB 4156
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees'
retirement act, "by amending section 68c (MCL 38.68c), as
amended by 2018 PA 357.
Vice – Chair Frederick assumed the gavel at 11:31 a.m.
Chairman Vaupel testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair assumed the chair 11:35 a.m.
Dr. George Mellos, representing the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration,
testified with a neutral position to the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees –
Council 25, testified in opposition to the bill.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak:
Kristen Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Jane Sherzer, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations.
Maria Enriquez, representing the United Auto Workers 6000.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:47 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 28, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S. Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4006 before the committee:
HB 4006
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by
amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 589.
Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, spoke to the committee
with a neutral position. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, spoke in opposition of the bill.
Steve Bieda, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, spoke in support of the bill. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following submitted cards in opposition of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Kathleen Merry, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agencies.
Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Representative Lasinski offered the following amendment to HB 4006:
1. Amend page 19, following line 19, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. It is the intent of the legislature to annually appropriate sufficient funds from the
state general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state
constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any loss of revenue to the state school aid fund resulting
from the enactment of this amendatory act.".
Representative Lasinski moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4006. The motion did not prevail 7-7-1.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Johnson, Hall.
Pass: Rep. O'Malley.
Representative Yancey moved to refer House Bill No. 4006 to the committee on Appropriations, and
spoke to her motion.
At 09:28 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 09:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion did not prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4006 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder,
Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Robinson.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:31 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 28, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, K Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 02/26/2019 10:30 AM. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4112 before the committee:
HB 4112
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled"Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL
436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 905a.
Representative Webber testified in support of HB 4112. Questions and discussion followed.
Cindy Denby, Representative Vaupel's Office, testified in support of HB 4112. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4112, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health
Jared Burkhart, Michigan Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 10:41 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: April 29, 2019


evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead , Daley and Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations and House Appropriations - Tuesday, March 5, 11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5307

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

General Government - Wednesdays, March 13, March 20, April 10, and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursdays, March 14 and March 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212

Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, March 7, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Technology - Tuesday, March 5, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:25 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND
PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February
28, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 29 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 30 (Sen. Lucido).
3. Testimony regarding SB 81 (Sen Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding SB 112 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad,
Chang, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14,
2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman summarized SBs 29 and 30.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 29 and
30:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
The Chairman summarized SB 81.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 81:
Chris Gerard, Michigan State Police – Support
Robin Schneider, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support
The Chairman offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 112.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 112. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 112:
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Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
Tabitha Zimny, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/07/2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2019,
at 11:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Liesl Clark as the Director of the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 27, 2019 meeting. Without objection,
the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Liesl Clark to provide the committee with her opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Liesl Clark as the
Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Liesl Clark as the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality:
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Kevin Borgia, Cypress Creek Renewables – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support
Nicole Luckey, Invenergy – Support
Kevin O’Connell, Michigan CAT – Support
Brian Pageau, Foresight – Support
Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy – Support
Brandy Brown, Clearesult – Support
Clara Walker Miller, Walker Miller Energy Services – Support
Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovative Business Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Michigan Sierra Club – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Brooke Beebe, Hemlcok Semiconductor – Support
Sen. Tom Barrett – Support
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Amy Heart, Sun Run – Support
Paul Harris, Ranger Power – Support
Steve Murphy, Power Home Solar – Support
Bob Wilson, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance – Support
Manny Lentine, Citizen – Support
Alex Sagady, Citizen – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/06/2019


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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by Tim Sowton, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Business
Leaders for Michigan.
3. Presentation by Delaney McKinley, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs and Membership for the
Michigan Manufactures Association.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chairman made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers
was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman invited Tim Sowton, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Business
Leaders for Michigan, to give a presentation.
The Chairman invited Delaney McKinley, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Membership for the
Michigan Manufacturers Association, to give a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/7/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
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
7100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 28, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by PhRMA State Advocacy regarding Pharmaceuticals.
2. Presentation by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization and MichBio regarding
Pharmaceuticals.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Peter Fotos, the Senior Regional Director for PhRMA State Advocacy, to give a
presentation regarding pharmaceuticals.
At 1:25 p.m., Sen. Hertel entered the meeting.
The Chair invited Greg Hoke, of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, and Stephen Rapundalo, of
MichBio, to give a presentation regarding pharmaceuticals.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 7, 2019
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


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Members:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2019
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on
Agriculture and Rural Development was scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Department Overview by Dr. James Averill, of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development
2. Presentation by Rebecca Park, of the Michigan Farm Bureau, regarding March is Reading Month.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Ananich, and Polehanki, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman invited Dr. James Averill, of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development, to deliver a departmental overview.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers was
excused from the meeting.
The Chairman invited Rebecca Park, of the Michigan Farm Bureau, to present regarding March is Reading
Month.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 7, 2019
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The Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100 and Thursday, March 7, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Agriculture - Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, March 6, 12:00 noon, and Thursday, March 7, 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesdays, March 13, March 20, April 10, and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursdays, March 14 and March 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Talent and Economic Development/MEDC - Tuesdays, March 12, March 19, April 9, and April 16, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation - Tuesday, March 12, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212

Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, March 7, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Finance - Wednesday, March 6, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 7, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, March 6, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m., EST, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Remote Access: Ironwood Location, Gogebic Community College, Solin Center for Business Education, Room B25, E4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood; and Escanaba Location, Michigan Works!, 2950 College Avenue, Escanaba (517) 373-5312

Transportation and Infrastructure - Wednesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. or immediately following Session, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:08 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O'BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
11:00 AM
Senate Hearing Room,
Ground Floor, Boji Tower
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chairman Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Budget before the committee.
Governor Whitmer presented the 2020 and 2021 Budget Recommendations.
Budget Director Chris Kolb and Deputy Budget Director Kyle Jen gave a presentation on the 2020
and 2021 Executive Budget Recommendation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:21 PM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: Monday, May
13, 2019 11:58 AM


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chairwomen Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Wakeman.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4206 before the committee:
HB 4206
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled"The state school aid act of
1979,"by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by
2018 PA 586.
Representative Frederick along with Brian Ziloski and Jessica Beagle, representing the Michigan
Department of Education; and Scott David Schutte, representing Shiawassee Regional Educational
School District, spoke in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, spoke in
support of the bill.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, spoke in support of
the bill.
Scott Darragh, representing St. Johns Public School Board, spoke in opposition of the bill as written.
Beth DeShone, representing Great Lakes Education Project, submitted a card with a neutral
position on the bill along with written testimony, but did not wish to speak.
The following submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate Schools.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Rusty Merchant, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Matt Kurta, representing Educational Service Agency Group.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Crawford moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Wakeman was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:21 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from Februar20, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4007, HB 4008, HB 4009, HB 4010, HB 4011, HB 4012, HB 4013, HB 4014 HB
4015, HB 4016 before the committee:
HB 4007
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018
PA 68.
HB 4008
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 15.231 and 15.232),
section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6 and section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 68, and by designating part 1.
HB 4009
(Rep. Lasinski)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 59e and 59f.
HB 4010
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 59a and 59b.
HB 4011
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding part 2.
HB 4012
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 56, 57, 58, and
59.
HB 4013
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 54.
HB 4014
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information
act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 55.
HB 4015
(Rep. Filler)
Civil rights: other; Civil rights: open meetings; Legislature: other;
HB 4016
(Rep. Camilleri)
Legislature: legislative agencies; Civil rights: other; Civil rights:
public records; Legislature: other;
The Chair gave opening remarks pertaining to the package of bills.
Representative Rendon and Representative Guerra presented the package of bills to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Senator McBroom and Senator Moss both testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in support of the bills.
Lonnie Scott, representing Progress Michigan, testified in opposition to the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Reitz, representing the Michigan Council on Open Government.
Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinaw Center.
Tim Minotas, representing the Michigan Sierra Club.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 3 before the committee:
SB 3
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of
1961,"by amending section 5744 (MCL 600.5744), as amended by
2004 PA 105.
Senator Lucido testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers, Deputy Sheriffs Association, testified in
support of the bill.
The Chair laid HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131 and HB 4132 before the committee:
HB 4129
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of
1953,"by amending section 35 (MCL 791.235), as amended by
2018 PA 339.
HB 4130
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of
1953,"by amending sections 33 and 34 (MCL 791.233 and
791.234), section 33 as amended by 2017 PA 14 and section 34 as
amended by 2017 PA 265.
HB 4131
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal
code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 197d.
HB 4132
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of
1953,"by amending sections 33b and 65 (MCL 791.233b and
791.265), section 33b as amended by 2010 PA 94 and section 65
as amended by 2012 PA 599.
Representative LaFave testified in support of the proposed substitutes to the bill package.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of the proposed
substitutes to the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
Aaron Minnifield, representing CorrectLife, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion
followed.
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of
Michigan, testified with a neutral position on the proposed substitutes to the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
Dan Wojciak, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, the Michigan Long Term Care
Ombudsman Program, and the Michigan Health Link Ombudsman, testified in opposition to the bills.
Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of
Corrections, joined Mr. Wojciak to address further questions. Discussion followed.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, submitted a card and
written testimony in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan, submitted a card and written testimony in support of
HB 4129, HB 4130 and HB 4132, but did not wish to speak.
Natalie Holbrook, representing the American Friends Service Committee’s Michigan Criminal Justice
Program, submitted written testimony in support of HB 4129 with reservation.
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, submitted a card and written
testimony in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4161 and SB 0087 before the committee:
HB 4161
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of
1961,"by amending section 8160 (MCL 600.8160), as amended by
2012 PA 21.
SB 87
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of
1961,"by amending section 8160 (MCL 600.8160), as amended by
2012 PA 21.
Kendra Everett, representing Senator McBroom, submitted a card in support of SB 87, but did not wish to
speak.
Tom Clement, representing the State Court Administrative Office, submitted a card in support of the bills,
but did not wish to speak.
Representative LaFave moved to report out House Bill No. 4161 with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out Senate Bill No. 87 with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:14 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chairman LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Carter, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Chirkun.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19th. 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Jones moved to excuse Representative Chirkun from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HCR 0003 before the committee:
HCR 0003
(Rep. LaFave)
A concurrent resolution to call on the Michigan Veterans'
Facility Authority to ensure plans for the new state veterans
homes include designated smoking areas.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:02 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order.
Chairman LaFave testified in support of his Concurrent Resolution. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 12:10 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of
HCR 0003.
The Chair laid HR 0028 before the committee:
HR 0028
(Rep. Rendon)
A resolution to opposing the lawsuit filed by Michigan's
Attorney General challenging the President's emergency
declaration to build a wall on the southern border of the
United States.
Representative Rendon testified in support of the resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HR 0028, but did not wish to speak:
Laura Sager, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
Laura Sager, representing Justice Strategies
Representative Mueller moved to report out House Resolution No. 28 with the recommendation
that the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 5-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen.
Nays: Reps. Carter, Manoogian.
Pass: Rep. Jones.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:25
PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Wakeman.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the minutes from the February 26th, 2019 meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Rich Bowman, Director of Government Relations, representing The Nature
Conservancy, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Nikki Ghorpade, Public Policy Intern, representing Duck’s Unlimited, to give a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sowerby moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Wakeman were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:36 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chairman Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, and Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Chirkun.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Rick Kalm, and Dave Murley, from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, to give a
presentation on the agency’s overview. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Chirkun were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:12 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4112 before the committee:
HB 4112
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control
code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
905a.
Representative Leutheuser offered the following amendment to HB 4112:
1. Amend page 2, line 4, by striking out "develop and furnish the sign." and inserting "include the
message required under this subsection in the sign furnished by the commission under section
701.".
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4112. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep. Warren moved to report House Bill No. 4112 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed
11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, submitted a no position testimony
card to HB 4112, and did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4066 and HB 4067 before the committee:
HB 4066
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention
code,"(MCL 29.1 to 29.33) by adding section 3d.
HB 4067
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale
single state construction code act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531)
by adding section 4h.
Representative Hertel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out House Bill No. 4066 with the recommendation that the
bill pass as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4067. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out House Bill No. 4067 with the recommendation that the bill pass
as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a testimony card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:39 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5,
2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Kyle Guerrant, Deputry Superintendent of Finance & Operations for the Michigan
Department of Education, Scott Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent of P-20 System & Student
Transitions for the Michigan Department of Education, and Venessa Keesler, Deputy Superintendent
of Educator, Student & School Supports for the Michigan Department of Education, regarding a
departmental overview.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
At 12:02 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 12:32 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited Kyle Guerrant, Scott Koenigsknecht, and Venessa Keesler, of the Michigan Department of
Education, to deliver a departmental overview.
She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s)
Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Page 1 of 2
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bumstead was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 19, 2019
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Members:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019,
at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Craig Borr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Electric
Cooperative Association, regarding a background on Michigan Electric Cooperatives.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Craig Borr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Electric Cooperative
Association to present testimony regarding Michigan Electric Cooperatives.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 12, 2019
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J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2019
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Appropriations was
scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
The Governor's presentation of the fiscal year 2020 and 2021 budget recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
The Chairman welcomed Governor Whitmer, Budget Director Chris Kolb and the House Committee on
Appropriations members.
The Chairman instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman
Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad,
Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer, a quorum was present.
Next, the Chairman invited Governor Whitmer and Budget Director Kolb to present fiscal year 2020 and 2021
budget recommendations to the committees.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead,
supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 p.m. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 20, 2019


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chairman Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Inman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4286 before the committee:
HB 4286
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful imprisonment
compensation act," by amending the title and section 6 (MCL
691.1756).
Representative Johnson, Wolf Mueller and David Moran, both representing the Michigan Innocence
Clinic, and Richard Phillips, an exoneree, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HB 4286 before the committee:
HB 4286
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful imprisonment
compensation act," by amending the title and section 6 (MCL
691.1756).
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to HB 4286:
1. Amend page 3, following line 14, by inserting:
"(C) THE NUMBER OF ACTIONS IN WHICH AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT HAS
BEEN ENTERED DENYING THE CLAIM, AND THE REASONS FOR EACH
DENIAL." and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
Representative Hoadley explained his amendment
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4286. The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud,
Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep. Green moved to report House Bill No. 4286 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud,
Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:32 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House
Elections and Ethics Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 327 House Office Building as
the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Elections and Ethics Committee.
The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Calley stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV of
the House Rules
The Chair invited Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, representing the Secretary of State’s Office, to give
a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley,
Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Lower moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Schroeder were excused from the meeting.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Energy Innovation Business
Council and Institute for Energy Innovation. Laura Sherman and Cory Connolly, both representing the
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Institute for Energy Innovation, gave a presentation to
the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Environmental Council.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by
Chairman Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Carter,
Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair opened a discussion on Global Age-friendly Cities. Copies of her handouts are
attached.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 02/27/2019 09:00 AM. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Child Care Licensing.
Mark C. Jansen, Director of the Child Care Licensing Division in the Bureau of Community and
Health Systems in the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
introducedKatrice Sweet, M.A., Area Manager in the Child Care Licensing Division. Director
Jansen provided an overview of his division. Questions followed. Ms. Sweet addressed a
member’s question. A copy of the department’s PowerPoint is attached.
The Chair laid before the committee presentation by the Michigan Department of Education on
Child Care Programs.
Lisa Brewer Walraven, Director of Child Development and Care in the Office of Great Start in
theMichigan Department of Education, introduced Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy
Superintendent of P-20 System and Student Transitions in the Superintendent’s Office of the
Michigan Department of Education, who updated the committee on the department’s childcare
programs. Ms. Brewer-Walraven provided an overview of child and development and care
funding. A copy of her PowerPoint presentation is attached. Questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:15
AM.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chairman Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Schroeder, Gay-Dagnogo, Whitsett.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4102, HB 4103, HB 4104, HB 4105, HB 4106 and HB 4107 before the committee:
HB 4102
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 49 (MCL 750.49), as amended by 2018 PA
461.
HB 4103
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 157m (MCL 750.157m), as amended by
1988 PA 335.
HB 4104
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2014
PA 300.
HB 4105
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 174 (MCL 750.174), as amended by 2006
PA 573.
HB 4106
(Rep. Wittenberg) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 248 (MCL 750.248), as amended by 2011
PA 206.
HB 4107
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 411j (MCL 750.411j), as amended by 2009
PA 82.
Representative Berman, Representative Wittenberg, and Representative Guerra all testified in support of
the bills.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, submitted a card in support of the bills,
but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4186 before the committee:
HB 4186
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled "Identity theft protection
act," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.64), as added by 2018 PA
649.
Representative Berman testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Gean, representing Michigan Realtors, submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to
speak.
Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps.
Schroeder, Gay-Dagnogo and Whitsett were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:13 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S. Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Yancey,
Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Schroeder, Whitsett.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Jeff Mason and Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, presented
to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4189, HB 4190 and HB 4191 before the committee:
HB 4189
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act,"
by amending sections 117, 500, and 505 (MCL 208.1117,
208.1500, and 208.1505), section 117 as amended by 2011 PA
292, section 500 as amended by 2016 PA 426, and section 505 as
amended by 2011 PA 305, and by adding section 402; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4190
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth
authority act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended
by 2009 PA 123.
HB 4191
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by
amending section 680 (MCL 206.680), as amended by 2012 PA
70.
Representative Sheppard, Representative Webber, and Representative Coleman spoke in support of the
bills. Questions and discussion followed.
Shawn Merry, Irv Morse, and Greg Burkart, all representing Tenneco, spoke in support of the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
Wishing to speak but unable to due to time were the following:
Charlotte Johnson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, in opposition to the bills.
Steve Bieda, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, in support of the bills.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, in support of the bills.
The following submitted cards in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Mike Kowall, representing Oakland County.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, submitted card in opposition
to the bills, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4203 and HB 4204 before the committee:
HB 4203
(Rep. Afendoulis) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by
amending section 1a (MCL 205.51a), as amended by 2017 PA
221.
HB 4204
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending
section 2b (MCL 205.92b), as amended by 2017 PA 220.
At 11:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:41 AM, Vice-Chair Lower called the committee back to order.
Chairwoman Afendoulis, Representative Kahle along with Tina Piotrowski, representing the Metro
Health Orthopedic Associates of Michigan Surgery Center; and Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan
Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following submitted cards in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Richner, representing the Detroit Medical Center.
Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired People.
Ryan Burkta, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Steve Bieda, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in opposition to the
bills, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Webber moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps.
Schroeder and Whitsett were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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Members:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Jeff Guilfoyle, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Michigan Department of Treasury.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, and Alexander,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 12:32 p.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting.
At 12:35 p.m., Sen. VanderWall entered the meeting.
The Chairman invited Jeff Guilfoyle, Chief Deputy Treasurer for the Michigan Treasury to make a
presentation to the committee on Michigan’s State and Local Tax System.
At 12:49 p.m., Sen. Bumstead left the meeting and did not return.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/17/2019
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The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor , Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon , Schmidt, LaSata , MacDonald, Barrett, Hertel, Irwin and Santana


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Orlene Hawks as the Director of the Michigan Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 28, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Orlene Hawks to provide the committee with her opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Orlene Hawks as the
Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Orlene Hawks as the Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs:
Justin Winslow, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants – Support
Neil Parish, Michigan Chapter Electrical Contractors Association – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support
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Mark Docherty, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Support
Mike Burke, Michigan State Firemen’s Association – Support
Ron Farr, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support
Don Bigger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support
Paige Fults, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Kris Nicholoff, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/07/2019
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location: 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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Members:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES,
SENIORS AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations regarding low income heating assistance.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the
roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett,
Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 20, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Terry Beurer, Tammy Bair, and Ken Schulze of DHHS field
Operations, to present testimony.
The Chairman invited Angie Pizutti, Vice President of Customer Service and Tamara
Johnson, Director of Revenue and Protection for DTE Energy to present testimony.
The Chairman invited Saunteel Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, for the Heat and Warmth
Fund, to present testimony.
The Chairman invited Amy Walt, from Consumers Energy, to present testimony.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the
committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/13/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Chad Arnold and Karin Gyger, of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services, regarding Michigan's insurance regulations.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett,
Horn, Heiss, Bullock, and McMorrow; a quorum was present.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairwoman invited Chad Arnold and Karin Gyger, of the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services, regarding Michigan's insurance regulations.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/13/19
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Members:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7-7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Issues.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and
McCann, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding outdoor recreation and
tourism issues remotely from Ironwood, Michigan:

John Cox, Citizen. Questions from members followed.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding outdoor recreation and
tourism issues remotely from Escanaba, Michigan:

Keith Lynch, Citizen. Questions from members followed.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding outdoor recreation and
tourism issues:

Mark Miltner, Michigan Paddlesport Providers. Questions from members followed.

Bill Manson, Michigan Snowmobile Association. Questions from members followed.

Greg Katt, Association of Recreational Vehicles and Campground of Michigan. Questions
from members followed.

Dick Kleinhardt, Back Country Horsemen of Michigan.
The Chairman acknowledged Bob Wilson from the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance provided the
committee with written testimony and Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance hats.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/24/2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4224 and HB 4225 before the committee:
HB 4224
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7104 (MCL 333.7104), as
amended by 2001 PA 233.
HB 4225
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7303a (MCL 333.7303a), as
amended by 2018 PA 101.
Representative Hoitenga, Representative Kahle, and Amy Francoeur, representing the Hospice of
Lenawee and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association, testified in support of the bills. Questions
and discussion followed.
Thadd Gormas and Ron Stavale, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in
support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association before the committee.
The Chair invited Jennifer Hunter and Jennifer Lepard, representing the Alzheimer’s Association of
Michigan, to give a presentation on Alzheimer’s disease. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair returned to HB 4224 and HB 4225.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society.
Issac Boal, representing himself.
James Boal, representing Angela Hospice and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association.
Marti Coplai, representing Angela Hospice and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association.
Travis Havens, representing the Hospice of Lenawee and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice
Association.
Jamie Fritz, representing the United Hospice Service.
Sharon Heater, representing Munson Home Health and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association.
Rene’ Wheaton, representing Faith Hospice.
John Person, representing the Hospice of Lansing.
Linda Chapman, representing the Heart to heart Hospice.
Cindy Tomlinson, representing McLaren Hospice and Palliative Care.
Jance Sego, representing the Memorial Healthcare Hospice.
Elizabeth Buckley, representing Trinity Health at Home.
Amy Banfield, representing Curo Health Services.
Christie Herrick, representing the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice.
Barry Cargill and Sandi Jones, representing Michigan Home Care and Hospice.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Melissa Schmidt, representing Emmanuel Hospice.
Lisa Cummins, representing Harbor Hospice.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of House Bill No. 4225, but did not wish to speak:
John Shaski, representing Sparrow.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Sean Sorenson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:18 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Reilly, Cambensy.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt the minutes from the March 5th, 2019 meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was meeting jointly with
the House Committee on Appropriations- Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environmental
Quality.
The Chair invited DEQ Director Liesl Clark, MPART Executive Director Steve Sliver, and MDHHS
Population Health Administration Physician Dr. Eden Wells, all representing the Michigan PFAS Action
Response Team, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps.
Reilly and Cambensy were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:53 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chairman Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S. Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C. A. Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Yvonne Benn and Leah Decker, representing the Office of the Auditor General, spoke regarding the Child
Protective Services Performance Audit from September 2018. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov