location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5206 before the committee:
HB 5206
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2922
(MCL 600.2922), as amended by 2005 PA 270.
Representative Lilly and Kenneth Puzycki, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5206.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057, HB 5058, SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73,
SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76 before the committee:
HB 5054
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 319,
entitled "Sexual assault victim's access to justice act," by
amending section 4 (MCL 752.954).
HB 5055
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15c of
chapter IV (MCL 764.15c), as amended by 2001 PA 210.
HB 5056
(Rep. Pagan)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled
"William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 2a, 6, and 13a (MCL 780.752a, 780.756,
and 780.763a), section 2a as added and section 13a as
amended by 2006 PA 461, and section 6 as amended by 2005
PA 184.
HB 5057
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled
"William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 61b, 66, and 78a (MCL 780.811b,
780.816, and 780.828a), section 61b as added and section
78a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 66 as amended
by 2000 PA 503.
HB 5058
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled
"William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 31a, 36, and 41a (MCL 780.781a,
780.786, and 780.791a), section 31a as added and section
41a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 36 as amended
by 2000 PA 503.
SB 70
(Sen. Johnson) A bill to create the address confidentiality
program; to provide certain protections for victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human
trafficking and for certain other individuals; to prescribe
duties and responsibilities of certain state departments; to
require the promulgation of rules; to create a fund; to
prohibit the disclosure of certain information and obtaining a
certification under this act by fraud; and to prescribe
penalties.
SB 71
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending sections 509q, 759,
and 761 (MCL 168.509q, 168.759, and 168.761), section
509q as amended by 2012 PA 586 and sections 759 and 761
as amended by 2018 PA 603, and by adding sections 499b
and 735a.
SB 72
(Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1136 (MCL
380.1136), as added by 2016 PA 367.
SB 73
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 40b, 307,
310, and 314 (MCL 257.40b, 257.307, 257.310, and
257.314), section 40b as amended by 2012 PA 498, section
307 as amended by 2018 PA 604, section 310 as amended by
2018 PA 177, and section 314 as amended by 2011 PA 159,
and by adding section 310f.
SB 74
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled
"Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 4 (MCL
28.304), as amended by 2018 PA 47.
SB 75
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An
act to provide for an official personal identification card; to
provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and
disclosure of information obtained from the card; to
prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to
prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by
amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 28.291, 28.291a, and
28.292), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 605, section 1a as
amended by 2008 PA 31, and section 2 as amended by 2018
PA 669, and by adding section 2a.
SB 76
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 916
and 1307a (MCL 600.916 and 600.1307a), section 916 as
amended by 2000 PA 112 and section 1307a as amended by
2012 PA 69.
Rep. Bolden testified in support of HB 5054 (H-1), HB 5055 (H-1), HB 5056 (H-1), HB 5057
(H-1) and HB 5058 (H-1).
Lindsay Dunlop testified in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058.
Jane O'Shea, representing Ashton Steele, testified in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056,
HB 5057 and HB 5058.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057,
HB 5058, SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76, but did not wish to speak:
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Rebecca Shienke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5054 (H-1), HB 5055 (H-1), HB
5056 (H-1), HB 5057 (H-1), HB 5058 (H-1), SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB
76, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75
and SB 76, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment
Board.
Jane O'Shea, representing the Junior League of Birmingham Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 72, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5054. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5055. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5056. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5057. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5058. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4834 before the committee:
HB 4834
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182.
Representative Cherry, Senator Ananich, and Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecutor,
representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified together in support of
HB 4834. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4834, but did not wish to speak:
David Knezek, representing the Attorney General Dana Nessel.
The Chair laid HB 5159, HB 5160 and HB 5161 before the committee:
HB 5159
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281,
entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by
amending sections 102, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27102,
333.27502, and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2019
PA 3, section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648, and section
504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b.
HB 5160
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953,
333.27961, and 333.27965).
HB 5161
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products
or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E
acetate; and to prescribe penalties.
Representative Hammoud testified in support of HB 5159, HB 5160 and HB 5161. Questions
and discussion followed.
Derrick Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and
Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency, testified with no
position on HB 5159 and HB 5160. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5161, but did not wish to speak:
Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 29 and SB 30 before the committee:
SB 29
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b (MCL
750.136b), as amended by 2016 PA 488.
SB 30
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2018 PA 374.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 29 and SB 30, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 29 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out SB 30 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:02 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Calley.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the minutes from the December 10th, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 154 before the committee:
HR 154
(Rep. Johnson) A resolution to encourage the National Park
Service to establish a moose tag lottery hunt to assist in
controlling the moose population on Isle Royale.
Representative Johnson testified in support of HR 154. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HR 154.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 154, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Michigan Sierra Club.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HR 157 before the committee:
HR 157
(Rep. Tate)
A resolution to memorialize the President
and Congress of the United States to increase funding for the
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to $475 million per year.
Representative Tate testified in support of HR 157. Questions and discussion followed.
Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation, testified in support of HR 157.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HR
157.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 157, but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes &
Energy.
Tim Minotas, representing the Michigan Sierra Club.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Calley from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
12:40 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair
Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 543 before the committee:
SB 543
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701), as amended by
2010 PA 266.
Tony Buffa, representing Senator Vanderwall, testified in support of
Tom Stein, representing CLEAR, testified in support of
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 543, but did not wish to
speak:
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Brett Vissner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 543, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The Chair laid SB 369 before the committee:
SB 369
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled
"An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition of
allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of
pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe
penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of
certain local governmental units and state agencies," by
amending section 9 (MCL 446.209), as amended by 2018
PA 345.
Mark Aubrey, representing Michigan Pawnbrokers Associtiaton, testified in support of SB
369.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:05 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: January 21,
2020


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 14,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield, making
the following committee changes:
I am appointing Representative Luke Meerman to replace Representative Wentworth on the
Ways and Means Committee.
I am appointing Representative Kyra Bolden to the Ways and Means Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5263 before the committee:
HB 5263
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled
"Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section
316 (MCL 484.2316), as amended by 2011 PA 58.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5263 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5263, but did not wish to speak:
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
The Chair laid HB 5002 and HB 5003 before the committee:
HB 5002
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43532a (MCL 324.43532a), as amended
by 2013 PA 246.
HB 5003
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43532 (MCL 324.43532), as amended by
2016 PA 463.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5002 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 5003 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5002 and HB 5003, but did
not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5002 and HB 5003, but did not wish to
speak:
Charles Carpenter, representing the Sierra Club, Michigan Chapter.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:37 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, January
14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 518 (S-2) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 519 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 522 (S-2) (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 6 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 518 and an (S-1) version of SB 519.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 518 (S-2) and SB 519 (S-1):
Troy Hagon, Eric Mullen, and Heidi Phaneut, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518 and
SB 519:
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Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Oppose
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Road Association – Support
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518:
Michael Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 518. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-2) version of SB 518 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss and Bullock
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 518 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 519. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 519 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss and Bullock
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 519 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 522.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 522 (S-2):
Troy Hagon and Larry Doyle, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 522. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-2) version of SB 522 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss and Bullock
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 522 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 6.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 6. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 6.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 6:
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Oppose
Due to time constraints, SB 454 was not taken up during the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 22, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 711 (Sen. Bumstead).
2. Reported HB 4620 (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4621 (Rep. O'Malley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair 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: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 711:
Jason Murray, La Colombe – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 711:
Andrew Doerr, Molson Coors – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Neutral
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, MLBA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4620
and HB 4621:
Jon O' Connor, Michigan Craft Distillers Association – Support
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4620 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4620. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4621 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4621. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:12 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 686 (Sen. Barrett).
2. Adopted the Michigan Aggregates Market Study Oversight Report.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB 686 for the committee. Member questions and discussion
followed.
Being no public testimony and no testimony cards to read in relative to SB 686, the Chair moved on to the next
order of business.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the Michigan Aggregates Market Study Oversight Report for consideration.
Member questions and discussion followed.
Being no public testimony and no testimony cards to read in relative to the Michigan Aggregates Market Study
Oversight Report, the Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Lucido to adopt the Michigan Aggregates Market
Study Oversight Report with recommendation that the report be adopted and submitted to the Executive Office,
the Office of the Senate Majority Leader, the Office of the Senate Minority Leader and the Office of the
Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the Michigan Aggregates Market Study Oversight Report was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn
the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/21/2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. 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
January 14, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Presentation by Scott Pifer of DTE – What is Voltage Ampere Reactive Power (VAR)?
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 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. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from August 7, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Scott Pifer from DTE to deliver a presentation titled 'What is Voltage Ampere Reactive Power
(VAR)?'
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 21, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield removing Representative Luke
Meerman from the Agriculture Committee, appointing Representative Michele Hoitenga to the
Agriculture Committee, and appointing Representative Mike Mueller as Vice Chair of the
Agriculture Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee:
HB 4860
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled
"Large carnivore act," by amending section 22 (MCL
287.1122), as amended by 2018 PA 610.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4860, but did not wish to
speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Kagan, representing the Detroit Zoological Society.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4860 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel.
Nays: Reps. Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5085 before the committee:
HB 5085
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 18817.
Representative Markkanen, joined by Dr. Kellie Holmstrom, testified in support of HB 5085.
Dr. Jeff Powers and John Tramontana, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical
Association, testified in support of HB 5085. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Holmstrom joined Dr. Powers and John Tramontana to answer questions from committee
members.
The Chair laid HB 5239 before the committee:
HB 5239
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to create the Michigan equine
commission; to impose certain assessments and provide for
the collection of those assessments; to provide for certain
remedies and penalties; and to prescribe the powers and
duties of the commission and certain state agencies and
officials.
Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 5239.
Dr. John Shelle and Jean Ligon, both representing the Equine Commission Development
Committee, testified in support of HB 5239. Questions and discussion followed.
John Tramontana and Dr Jeff Bunn, both representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical
Association, testified in opposition of HB 5239. Questions and discussion followed.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association, testified in opposition of
HB 5239.
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
testified with a neutral position on HB 5239.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5239, but did not wish to speak:
Mary McNabb, representing herself.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:56 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Pagan.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on the environmental contamination in Oakland County before the
committee.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Pagan from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Liesl Cark, Director, along with Tracy Kerckemeti, and Mike Neller, all representing the
Michigan Department of the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation on
environmental contamination in Oakland and Sanilac Counties. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Jim Ellison introduced the presenters from Oakland County and Madison
Heights.
Kathy Forzley, representing Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services,
testified on the presentation.
Dave Coulter, County Executive, representing Oakland County, testified on the presentation.
Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa Marsh, City Manager, representing City of Madison Heights, testified on the
presentation.
Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem, representing City of Madison Heights, testified on the
presentation.
Todd Hillman, Emergency Manager, representing Sanilac County, testified on the presentation.
Questions and discussion followed.
Greg Alexander, Drain Commissioner, representing Sanilac County, testified on the presentation
Questions and discussion followed.
Kurt Shubel, representing Marion Township, testified on the presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 10:53 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair laid before committee the Speaker's appointment letter.
The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee
Chatfield, to Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives:
January 8, 2020
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
This letter is to notify you of the following committee changes:
I am removing Representative Luke Meerman from the Families, Children and Seniors
Committee.
I am appointing Representative Diana Farrington to Families, Children and Seniors Committee.
Sincerely,
Lee Chatfield, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5153 before the committee:
HB 5153
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child
abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending section 2
(MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA 60.
Representative Annette Glenn, the bill sponsor, introduced Mr. Colin Parks, Manager Child
Program Services and Family Presentation Program Office in the Bureau of Child Welfare in the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and explain HB 5153. Mr. Parks testified
in support of HB 5153. Questions followed. Copy of his handout is attached.
The Chair laid HR 123 before the committee:
HR 123
(Rep. Carter)
A resolution to urge the Congress of the
United States to establish and fund programs that support
positive health practices for minority mothers.
Representative Brenda Carter, the resolution sponsor, explained the HR 123 to the committee.
Questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HR 123, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagiman, Executive Director of Michigan Council for Maternal Child Health; *
Amber Bellazaire, Policy Analyst for Michigan League for Public Policy;
Ryan Burtka, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist; and
Paige Fults, Director of Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
*Submitted written testimony, which is attached.
The Chair laid HB 5148 and HB 5149 before the committee:
HB 5148
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled
"Probate code of 1939," by amending section 55 of chapter
X (MCL 710.55), as amended by 2016 PA 481.
HB 5149
(Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136c (MCL
750.136c), as amended by 2016 PA 482.
Representative Brenda Carter, the bill sponsor for HB 5148, and Representative Douglas
Wozniak, the bill sponsor for HB 5149, explained their bills, and introduced Dion Roddy, an
attorney and Chair of the Adoption Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of
Michigan, who testified in support of HB 5148 and HB 5149. Questions followed. Copy of his
written testimony is attached.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5148 and HB 5149, but did not
wish to speak:
Mary Conklin, representing the Adoption Subcommittee-Family Law-State Bar, and
Stacy Bladen, representing the Deputy Director of Children Services Program in the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Garrett moved to adjourn
the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The
Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Committee Clerk read a letter from Speaker Chatfield notifying the committee of member
changes, removing Representative Meerman and appointing Representative Markkanen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5024 and HB 5025 before the committee:
HB 5024
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of
township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL
41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 4a.
HB 5025
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of
township officers, and the division of townships," by
amending section 110c (MCL 41.110c), as amended by 2015
PA 248, and by adding section 3c.
Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 5024 and Representative Howell testified in
support of HB 5025.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5024. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5025. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Brian Ellison, representing the Libertarian Party of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5024
and HB 5025.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5024
and 5025.
Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 5024 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza,
Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 5025 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:06 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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, Steven Johnson, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Hall, Robinson.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 269 before the committee:
SB 269
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An
act to establish the revenue collection duties of the
department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as
the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe
certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish
the collection duties of certain other state departments for
money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the
importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco
products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties
now vested in certain other state boards, commissions,
departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and
require certain reports from the department of treasury; to
provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit,
assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of
taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an
agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and
enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered
into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the
state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,"
(MCL 205.1 to 205.31) by adding section 4a.
Senator Geiss testified in support of SB 269. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral
position on SB 269. Questions and discussion followed.
Victoria Mayer, representing H&R Block, testified in support of SB 269. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 269, but did not wish to
speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Shane Barry, representing the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representatives Hall and Robinson from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 11:02 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 14, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4266 and HB 5266 before the committee:
HB 4266
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2979.
HB 5266
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 167, entitled
"Electric cooperative member-regulation act," (MCL 460.31
to 460.39) by adding sections 8a and 8b.
Joe Baumann, representing Wolverine Electric Co-Ops, testified in support of HB 4266 and HB
5266.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 4266 and HB 5266.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4266. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4266 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5266 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4266 and HB 5266, but did not wish to
speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Telecommunications Association of Michigan.
Matt Groen, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association.
Chris Horak, representing Comcast.
Bob Stewart, representing Frontier Communications.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
The Chair laid HB 4291 before the committee:
HB 4291
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
"Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 33
and 34 (MCL 169.233 and 169.234), section 33 as amended
by 2017 PA 119 and section 34 as amended by 2012 PA 277.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4291. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4291 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee:
HB 4816
(Rep. Iden)
A bill relating to the promotion of regional
convention business and tourism in this state and certain
regions of this state; to provide for tourism and convention
financing and promotion programs in certain areas; to
provide for imposition and collection of assessments on the
owners of transient facilities to support tourism and
convention financing and promotion programs; to provide
for the disbursement of the assessments; to establish the
oversight functions and duties of certain state departments,
state agencies, and state employees; and to prescribe
penalties and remedies.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4816 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Joe Agostinelli, representing Southwest Michigan First.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:52 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 15, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 693 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman moved, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) MacDonald and Hertel were excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from December 11, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize SB 693 for the committee.
Sen. Lauwers was joined by Travis Jones, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Anderson, Chief Credit Officer
as Greenstone Farm Credit Services.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 693:
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Justin Clement, Michigan Credit Union – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 693 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Santana
The bill was reported.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Nesbitt to recommend immediate effect for SB 693.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead,
supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at
2:30 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: 2-19-2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND
VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 15, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, January
15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4128 (Rep. Aaron Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4152 (S-2) (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4153 (Rep. Vanessa Guerra) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair 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: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report HB 4128 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: Sen. Alexander.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4128. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4152
and HB 4153(H-2):
Jean Doss, Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4152. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-2) version of HB 4152 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4152 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report HB 4153 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4153. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:09 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 22, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 16, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair laid before committee the Speaker's appointment letter.
The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee
Chatfield, to Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives:
January 8, 2020
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
This letter is to notify you of the following committee changes:
I am removing Representative Luke Meerman from the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
I am appointing Representative Douglas Wozniak to Commerce and Tourism.
Sincerely,
Lee Chatfield, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5127, HB 5128, HB 5187 and HB 5188 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use
tax act," by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added
by 2015 PA 252.
HB 5128
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section 4ee (MCL
205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.
HB 5187
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2015 PA 262.
HB 5188
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled
"Use tax act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as
amended by 2015 PA 263.
Tim Greimel, Legislative Director for the AFSCME Council 25, submitted a card with a neutral
position on HB 5127 and HB 5128, but did not wish to speak.
Brandon Betz, Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy, submitted a card in
opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5127. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Robinson offered the following amendment to HB 5127 (H-4):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "31," by striking out "2055," and inserting "2035,".
Representative Robinson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5127 (H-4). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5127 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5128. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Robinson offered the following amendment to HB 5128 (H-4):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "31," by striking out "2055," and inserting "2035,".
Representative Robinson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5128 (H-4). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5128 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as ameded, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5187. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5187 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Hope, Manoogian.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5188. The motion prevailed 10-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5188 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Hope, Manoogian.
The Chair laid HB 4874 before the committee:
HB 4874 (Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan antitrust
reform act," by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as
added by 1987 PA 243.
Representative Manoogian, the bill sponsor, explained the bill. Questions followed.
Sean Egan, Deputy Director of Labor in the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity, testified in support of HB 4874.
David Blanchard, representing Michigan Association for Justice, testified in support of HB 4874.
Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in
support of HB 4874. A copy of his written testimony is attached.
Wendy Block, Vice-President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce,
testified in opposition of HB 4874. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Canada, Political Director for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, submitted a
card in support of HB 4874, but did not wish to speak.
Alexander J. Morris, Advocacy Manager for the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA),
submitted written testimony, which is attached, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4874, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Wiggins, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan;
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business; and
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 493 and SB 494 before the committee:
SB 493
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled
"Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending section 16
(MCL 207.856), as amended by 2015 PA 218.
SB 494
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled
"Commercial redevelopment act," by amending section 18
(MCL 207.668), as amended by 2008 PA 227.
Kisten Wall, Legislative Assistant to Senator Jim Stamas, explained SB 493 and SB 494 to the
committee, and introduced Jen Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal
League, who testified in support of SB 493 and 494.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 493 and SB 494, but did not wish to
speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bakers Association;
Greg Bird, managing Director of Legislative and External Affairs for the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation; and
Judy Allen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid SB 306 before the committee:
SB 306 (Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled "An act to authorize
the development or redevelopment of principal shopping
districts and business improvement districts; to permit the
creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of
principal shopping districts and business improvement
districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and
dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize
the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local
governmental units for the development or redevelopment
projects," by amending sections 1, 5, 10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f,
10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and 10l (MCL 125.981, 125.985,
125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e, 125.990f, 125.990g,
125.990h, 125.990j, 125.990k, and 125.990l), sections 1 and
5 as amended by 2003 PA 209, sections 10, 10c, 10f, 10g,
and 10k as amended by 2018 PA 262, sections 10b, 10e, 10h,
and 10l as amended by 2013 PA 126, and section 10j as
added by 2001 PA 260.
Leah Maher, Legislative Director for Senator Peter MacGregor, the bill sponsor, explained SB
306, and introduced Andy Guy, Chief Outcomes Officer for Downtown Grand Rapids,
Incorporated, who testified in support of SB 306. Questions followed
The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 306, but did not wish to speak:
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids;
Amy Drumm, Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association;
Jen Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal League;
Judy Allen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Townships Association;
Mark Wallace, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy;
Eric Larson, Chief Executive Officer for the Downtown Development Partnership; and
Jennifer Hayes, Vice-President of Administration at Invest Detroit.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Cambensy moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:22 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 16, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia
Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Chair Hall made remarks to the committee.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2019.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4831 before the committee:
HB 4831
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431,
entitled "The management and budget act," by
amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended
by 2017 PA 21.
Substitute (H-1) was adopted at the previous meeting on November 7, 2019.
Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4831.
Jim Colangelo, Jared Ambrosier, and Bree Anderson, representing the Department of
Management and budget, testified in support of HB 4831. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Webber moved to refer House Bill No. 4831 to the committee on Ways
and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia
Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5015 before the committee:
HB 5015
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 2016 PA 370,
entitled "Electronic open access to government act,"
by amending section 1 (MCL 15.451).
Substitute (H-2) was adopted at a previous meeting on November 7, 2019.
Representative Cynthia Johnson spoke regarding the proposed substitute (H-3).
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5015. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative LaFave spoke to the bill.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 5015 to the committee on
Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia
Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5015, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jeremy Tripp, Michigan Public Employees Union Local 517M
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5015, but did not wish to
speak:
Jennifer Fields, representing the Association of State Employees.
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Office of Aging and Adult
Services Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, #391-0645-18, October
2019
Yvonne Benn and Aaron David, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified
in support of Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Alexis Travis and Scott Wamsley, representing Aging and Adult Services at the
Department of Agency on Aging, testified in support of Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the
meeting at 11:39 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: January
24, 2020


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 16,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930 before the committee:
HB 4926
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled
"Local community stabilization authority act," by amending
sections 13 and 14 (MCL 123.1353 and 123.1354), as
amended by 2018 PA 247.
HB 4927
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
17 (MCL 123.1357), as amended by 2018 PA 616.
HB 4928
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
17 (MCL 123.1357), as amended by 2018 PA 616.
HB 4929
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
16a (MCL 123.1356a), as amended by 2018 PA 247.
HB 4930
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
18 (MCL 123.1358), as amended by 2018 PA 616.
Representative Afendoulis testified in support of HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and
HB 4930.
Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB
4930.
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in support of HB 4926, HB
4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930.
Rachel Richards and Carrie Kolka, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified
in support of HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and
HB 4930, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Miller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:54 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, January 16,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 68 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5117 (S-1) (Rep. Kyra Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5118 (S-1) (Rep. Julie Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Presentation from the Michigan State Police regarding Datamaster validation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 68, HB 5117 and HB 5118.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-1) version of SB 68 and HB 5117, and Sen. VanderWall offered an (S-1) version of
HB 5118.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 68. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5117. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5118. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 68, HB 5117
and HB 5118:
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Megan Richardson, Michigan Innocence Clinic – Support
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 68 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 68. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of HB 5117 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5117. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of HB 5118 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sens. VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5118. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to give the Committee a presentation regarding Datamaster
validation and the contract with Intoximeters Inc. Member questions and discussion followed.
Colonel Joe Gasper, Michigan State Police
Michael Nichols, Nichols Law Firm
Patrick Reynolds, Citizen
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01.30.2020


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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
January 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 8:30 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Presentation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD) on the 2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot
Program.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sens. Victory, Lauwers, Ananich and Polehanki, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to give a presentation regarding the MDARD's 2019 Industrial
Hemp Pilot Program:
Nathan Kark, Gina Alessandri, Craig VanBuren, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, January
16, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 599 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Testimony regarding SB 281 (Sen. MacGregor).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4830 (Rep. Schroeder).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 8, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 599.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 599:
Carlos Gutierrez, Consumer Healthcare Products Association – Support
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 281.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 281:
Dr. Megan Edison, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
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The Chair invited Rep. Schroeder to summarize HB 4830.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4830:
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Bret Marr, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald
was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 23, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 14, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan State Police. Colonel Joe
Gasper, representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5169 before the committee:
HB 5169
(Rep. Hernandez)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2912i.
Representative Hernandez; Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering
Companies of Michigan; and Craig Thompson, construction law attorney, testified in support of
HB 5169. Questions and discussion followed.
John Sier, representing the Building Owners and Managers Association, testified in opposition to
HB 5169.
Chuck Bultman, representing the AIA Michigan, testified in support of HB 5169.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition to HB 5169.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5169, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5159, HB 5160 and HB 5161 before the committee:
HB 5159
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281,
entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by
amending sections 102, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27102,
333.27502, and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2019
PA 3, section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648, and section
504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b.
HB 5160
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953,
333.27961, and 333.27965).
HB 5161
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products
or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E
acetate; and to prescribe penalties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5159, HB 5160 and HB 5161, but did
not wish to speak:
Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5159. The motion prevailed 11-1-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5159 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 10-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder,
Bolden.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5160. The motion prevailed 11-
1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5160 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson, Berman.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5161. The motion prevailed 11-1-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5161 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder,
Bolden.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:44 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@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, January 21, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Afendoulis moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4551 and HB 4552 before the committee:
HB 4551
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40111, 74116, and 78119 (MCL
324.40111, 324.74116, and 324.78119), section 40111 as
amended by 2018 PA 272, section 74116 as amended by
2016 PA 1, and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81.
HB 4552
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 674, 675,
801, 803d, 803f, 805, and 811f (MCL 257.674, 257.675,
257.801, 257.803d, 257.803f, 257.805, and 257.811f),
section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675 as
amended by 2018 PA 179, section 801 as amended by 2018
PA 656, section 803d as amended by 2018 PA 62, section
803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, section 805 as amended
by 2013 PA 82, and section 811f as amended by 2017 PA
234, and by adding section 68c.
Chair LaFave explained the proposed substitutes to HB 4551 and HB 4552.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4551 and HB 4552, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
Ann McDaniel, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan.
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4551, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin and Dave Richmond, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4551. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer HB 4551 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4552. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer HB 4552 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:15 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov