evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 18, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and
Economic Opportunity/MEDC was scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
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 Horn, Sen. Schmidt, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Department of Labor and
Economic Opportunity.
Stephanie Beckhorn, Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
Sean Egan, Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
Steve Gray, Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to
adjourn the committee at 3:55 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 25, 2020
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 18, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, February
18, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sens. Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
Motion by Senator Victory to approve the minutes of the meeting on February 11, 2020. Seconded by
MacGregor. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY 2020-21
Transportation Budget Recommendation.
Paul Ajegba, MDOT
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to
adjourn the committee at 1:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian,
Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4806 and HB 5445 before the committee:
HB 4806
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled
"An act to provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services affected with a
public interest within this state; to provide for alternative
energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include
municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy
under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service
commission and to prescribe and define its powers and
duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission
and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the
public service commission; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to
provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of
certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic
adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without
notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain federal
exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of
resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for the
securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide
for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect
and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending the title
and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q (MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and
460.10q), the title as amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g
as amended by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000
PA 142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141.
HB 5445
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to regulate persons that
provide electric vehicle charging services; to require
registration of certain persons that provide electric vehicle
charging services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state officers and entities.
Nathan Kark and Tim White, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development, testified in opposition to HB 5445. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4806, but did not wish to speak:
Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Council.
Mike Alaimo, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5445, but did not wish to
speak:
Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Council.
Mike Alaimo, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5445, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Ward, representing Tesla.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4806 and HB 5445, but did
not wish to speak:
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4806 and HB 5445, but did not wish to
speak:
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4806. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian,
Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer HB 4806 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Kuppa, Manoogian.
Nays: Reps. Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5445. The motion prevailed 13-
4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Sneller, Kuppa, Manoogian.
Nays: Reps. Lasinski, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to reconsider the vote by which the substitute (H-2) to HB 5445 was
adopted. The motion prevailed 16-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Lower.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5445. The motion prevailed 17-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian,
Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 5445 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Kuppa, Manoogian.
Nays: Reps. Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Bellino adjourned the meeting
at 9:25 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
9:00 p.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5296 before the committee:
HB 5296
(Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of
divorce," (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5296.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, the bill sponsor, explained the substitute (H-1) to HB 5296.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Merrill Gordon, an attorney representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5296. A copy of
his written testimony is attached.
Carlo J. Martina, P.C., representing State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council, testified in
support of HB 5296 as a (H-1) substitute. Questions followed. A copy of his written testimony is
attached.
James J. Harrington, III, an Attorney and former Chair of the Family Law Council-Section,
submitted written testimony in support of the Chair on HB 5296.
Rebecca Shiemke, A Family Law Attorney for Michigan Poverty Law Program, submitted
written testimony and a testimony card in support of HB 5292 as a (H-1) substitute.
Kathy Hagenian, Executive Policy Director at Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence, submitted a testimony card in support of HB 5296, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer HB 5296 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as a substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5443 and HB 5444 before the committee:
HB 5443
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to create the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the membership of the council;
to prescribe the powers and duties of the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state departments and agencies; to allow for
appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act; and to
promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this act.
HB 5444
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to create the kinship caregiver
navigator program; to provide for resources and services for
kinship caregivers; to make appropriations for the kinship
caregiver navigator program; and to prescribe the powers
and duties for certain state departments and agencies.
The Chair explained her bill, HB 5443, and written handouts, which are attached. Representative
Frank Liberati, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5444, and his written testimony, which is
attached. Questions followed.
Cathe Hoover, Adoption/Guardianship/Permanency Program Manager in the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 5443 and HB 544.
Questions followed.
Alicia Guevara Warren, Director of Michigan State University Kinship Care Resource Center,
testified in support of HB 5443 and HB 5444. Questions followed. A copy of her written
testimony is attached.
Christine Vanlandingham, Chief Operating Officer at Region IV Area Agency on Aging, and a
grandparent caregiver, testified in support of HB 5443 and HB 5444. Questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HB 5443 and HB 544, but
did not wish to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing AARP of Michigan;
Ron Tatro, Vice President at Elder Law of Michigan;
Dan Jarvis, Director of Research and Public Policy for Michigan Family Forum;
Rebecca Shiemke, A Family Law Attorney for Michigan Poverty Law Program;
Kathy Hagenian, Executive Policy Director at Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and
Sexual Violence;
Janet Reynolds Snyder, the executive director of the Michigan Federation for Children
and Families; and
Robert Dorigo Jones, Policy and Outreach Coordinator at Michigan’s Children.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wozniak moved to adjourn
the committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The
Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:14 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4035 before the committee:
HB 4035
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to prohibit a local unit of government
from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution,
or rule that regulates a dog based upon the breed or
perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain local governmental entities.
Representative Ellison moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4035. 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 Ellison and Richard Angelo, representing the Best Friends Animals Society,
testified in support of HB 4035. Questions and discussion followed.
Alissa Sullivan, representing the Hazel Park City Council, testified in support of HB 4035.
Vaughn Wagner, a resident of Waterford Township, testified in opposition to HB 4035.
Constance Cumbey, a resident of Lake Orion, testified in opposition to HB 4035.
Ann Marie Rogers, representing Responsible Citizens for Public Safety, testified in opposition to
HB 4035.
Lauren Saper, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in support of HB 4035.
Steve Britton, representing the Newfoundland Club of America, and Bee Friedlander,
representing the Animal Law Section of the Michigan State Bar, testified in support of HB 4035.
Lana Mangiapane, a resident of Rochester, testified in opposition to HB 4035.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4035, but did not wish to
speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4035, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Courtney Protz-Sanders, representing Paws for Life and Make Michigan Next.
Danielle End, representing Citizens Against Breed Discrimination.
Michigan Humane Society.
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance.
Michigan Political Advocacy Committee for Animals.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4035, but did not wish to speak:
Deborah Walker, a resident of Burton.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lower adjourned the meeting at
12:49 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. 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.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 269. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whitsett offered the following amendment to SB 269 (H-3):
1. Amend page 4, following line 9, by inserting:
"(6) In addition to the requirements under part 1 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA
281, MCL 206.1 to 206.532, for the 2021 tax year and each tax year after 2021, the
department shall post on the department's website and include in the instruction booklet
that accompanies the annual return both of the following:
(a) A clear and concise statement informing the taxpayer that the taxpayer protection
act requires a paid tax preparer to sign a return and provide his or her preparer tax
identification number.
(b) Contact information for the department's fraud unit." and renumbering the remaining
subsections.
Representative Whitsett spoke to her amendment.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the amendment to SB 269 (H-3). The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 269, but did not wish to speak:
Tyrone Sanders, representing H&R Block.
Brandon Betz, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative Whitsett moved to refer Senate Bill No. 269 as amended, as substitute (H-4) to
the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder,
Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Presentation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Amanda Bright-McClanahan, representing Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
testified regarding the presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 11:25 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, February 19, 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 Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5341, HB 5342, HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348,
HB 5349, HB 5350, HB 5351, HB 5352, HB 5353, HB 5354, HB 5355 and HB 5400 before the
committee:
HB 5341
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 407 (MCL 436.1407).
HB 5342
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2016 PA 520.
HB 5343
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 203a.
HB 5344
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 609c (MCL 436.1609c), as added by 2017 PA 130.
HB 5345
(Rep. Wentworth)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 409 (MCL 436.1409), as amended by 2014 PA 48.
HB 5346
(Rep. Wentworth)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 301 (MCL 436.1301), as amended by 2014 PA 49.
HB 5347
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 526 (MCL 436.1526), as added by 2008 PA 258.
HB 5348
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 502 (MCL 436.1502), as added by 2017 PA 129.
HB 5349
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 401 (MCL 436.1401).
HB 5350
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 307 (MCL 436.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 406.
HB 5351
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 111 (MCL 436.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 415.
HB 5352
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 602.
HB 5353
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 537 (MCL 436.1537), as amended by 2018 PA 560.
HB 5354
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 405 (MCL 436.1405), as amended by 2014 PA 353.
HB 5355
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 609a (MCL 436.1609a), as added by 2016 PA 81.
HB 5400
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409.
Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 5341, HB 5342, HB 5343, HB 5344, HB
5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5349, HB 5350, HB 5351, HB 5352, HB 5353, HB
5354, HB 5355 and HB 5400.
Scott Newman-Bale, representing Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of HB 5341, HB
5342, HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5349, HB 5350, HB
5351, HB 5352, HB 5353, HB 5354, HB 5355 and HB 5400.
Brett Visner, representing Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support
of HB 5341, HB 5342, HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5349,
HB 5350, HB 5351, HB 5352, HB 5353, HB 5354, HB 5355 and HB 5400.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5341. 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 5341 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5342. 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 5342 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5343. 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 5343 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5344. 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 5344 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5345. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5345 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5346. 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 5346 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5347. 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 Hertel moved to report out HB 5347 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5348. 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 Byrd moved to report out HB 5348 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5349. 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 5349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5350. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5350 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5351. 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 5351 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5352. 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 Meerman moved to report out HB 5352 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 Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5353. 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 Byrd moved to report out HB 5353 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 Hertel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5354. 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 Bolden moved to report out HB 5354 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5355. 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 Bolden moved to report out HB 5355 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 5400 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 5343, but did not wish to speak:
John Bogucki, representing the Round Barn Brewery and Public House.
The Chair laid HB 5097 and HB 5253 before the committee:
HB 5097
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
"Deferred presentment service transactions act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 11, 13, 15, 17, 22, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 45, and 53 (MCL 487.2122, 487.2131,
487.2133, 487.2135, 487.2137, 487.2142, 487.2151,
487.2152, 487.2153, 487.2154, 487.2155, 487.2156,
487.2165, and 487.2173), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA
140 and section 35 as amended by 2016 PA 141, and by
adding sections 31a and 32a.
HB 5253
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244,
entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171).
Representative Gay-Dagnogo testified in support of HB 5253.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5097. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5097. 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 adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5253. 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 5253, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Hicks, representing Advance America.
Michigan Credit Union League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Hicks, representing Advance America.
John Rabenold, representing Axcess Financial.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Dave Blaszkiewicz, representing Invest Detroit.
Sandra Pearson, representing the Habitat For Humanity of Michigan.
Nancy Lindman, representing the United Way of Michigan.
Rebecca O'Connell, representing Lake Trust Credit Union.
Angela Clock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Michigan Credit Union League.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Galyn Barnum, representing Housing Resources Inc..
Pat Taylor, representing the Kalamazoo Eastside Neighborhood Association.
Stephanie Hoffman, representing Open Doors Kalamazoo.
Sonja Dean, representing the Local Initiatives Support Coalition of Kalamazoo.
Dennis West, representing Northern Initiatives.
Ruth Johnson, representing the Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
Michelle LaJoie, representing the Community Action Alger-Marquette.
Dennis Sturtevant, representing the Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids.
Jeremy DeRoo, representing LINC Up.
Dana Christian, representing the New Hope Community Development.
Charlotte Smith, representing the Local Initiatives Support Coalition of Flint.
Kwaku Osei, representing the Cooperative Capital.
Gabriella Barthlow, representing the Alpha Advertising Group.
Orletta Caldwell, representing the Metropolitan Christian Council of Detroit and Windsor.
Dallas Leneur, representing Project Green.
Hank Hubbard, representing One Detroit Credit Union.
Greg Hull, representing the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity.
Bridget Staffileno, representing the Jolt Credit Union and Catholic Federal Credit Union.
Bridget Healy, representing the United Way of Washtenaw County.
Jane MacKenzie, representing Northern Homes.
Suzanne Van Dam, representing Circles and Friends in Deed.
Thomas Edmiston, representing Cinnaire.
Richard Cannon, representing the Hearts for Homes Inc. and Church of the Messiah Housing
Corporation.
Monica Schuyler, representing the Pennies from Heaven Foundation.
Martin Carter, representing Astera Credit Union.
Joel Ruiter, representing Home Repair Services.
Joan Nelson, representing the Allen Neighborhood Center.
Helen Lehman, representing the New Development Corporation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:06 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. 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 OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 19,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5174 (Rep. Daire Rendon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Presentation by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services on the Fraud Investigation Unit
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 Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Geiss, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
to present testimony regarding the department's Fraud Investigation Unit.
Karin Gyger, Legislative Director and Chief of Staff, Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Randall Gregg, Senior Deputy Director and General Counsel, Department of Insurance and Financial
Services
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5174 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5174. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Horn 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 9:43 a.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: February 26, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, 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
CHAI
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 370 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 371 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4171 (Rep. Alexander).
4. Presentation on the property tax foreclosure process.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 370 – 371, and offered an (S-1) version of each bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 370. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 370 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 370. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 371. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 371 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 371. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Alexander to summarize HB 4171.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regard HB 4171:
Sue A. Macrellis, Citizen – Support
Mary Pollock, State Employee Retirees Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4171:
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
Royce Humm, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel – Support
Don Taylor, Retired Detroit Police and Fire Fighters Association – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair invited Krista Vincent, his Legislative Director, to give the committee a recap on tax foreclosure
notice reform initiatives.
Mary Balkema, the Kalamazoo County Treasurer gave the committee a presentation on the delinquent property
tax forfeiture and foreclosure process.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/27/2020


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Barrett


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
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 19, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 431 (Sen. Hollier).
The Chair 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: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from January 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 431:
Chris Bzdok, Metamora Land Preservation Alliance – Oppose
Cliff Halliday, Jr., Halliday Sand and Gravel – Support
Neil Sheridan and Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
Lee Graham, Operating Engineers 324 – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Greg Boudream, Citizen – Oppose
Ross Veltema, Top Grade Aggregates – Support
LaVonn Mehar, Heart of Mid-Michigan – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 431:
Gerald Fisher and Michael Nolan, Metamora Township – Oppose
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Linda Egeland, Citizen – Oppose
Craig Barron, Citizen – Oppose
Douglas Toppin, Citizen – Oppose
Kevin Knisely, Citizen – Oppose
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Gary Shiroda, Citizen – Oppose
Mark Frank, Metamora – Oppose
Karen Ruehl, Citizen – Oppose
Tania Frank, Metamora – Oppose
Diane Scott, Metamora – Oppose
Sarah Champion, Metamora Land Preservation Alliance – Oppose
Roy Holden, Citizen – Oppose
Barbara Holden, Citizen – Oppose
Gerard Graye, Citizen – Oppose
Michele Joliat, Citizen – Oppose
Mark Kothe, Metamora – Oppose
Carole Porretta, Metamora – Oppose
Carole Aniel, Metamora – Oppose
Denis Burbary-Muston, Citizen – Oppose
Denis Callewaert, Metamora – Oppose
Carol Brown, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 431:
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Andrea Brown, Michigan Association of Planning – Oppose
Callie Nelson, Citizen – Oppose
Heidi Mehl, Citizen – Oppose
Patricia Affeldt, Citizen – Oppose
Elizabeth Coke, Metamora – No Position
Carolyn Brenner, Citizen – Oppose
Valerie Kusiak, Heart of Mid-Michigan – Oppose
Scott Benscoter, Metamora Township – Oppose
Ann Marie Sparks, Citizen – Oppose
D. Matheis, Metamora Equestrian Conservation Alliance – Oppose
Jocelyn Scofield, Citizen – Oppose
Roger Cope, Citizen – Oppose
Ann Derderian, Metamora Township – Oppose
Wayne Inma, Metamora Land Preservation Alliance – Oppose
Kelly Kamman, Citizen – Oppose
Kristin Grifka, Metamora – Oppose
Amy Kirsammer, Citizen – No Position
Psoert Champion, Metamora Land Preservation Alliance – Oppose
Ron Barnard, Citizen – Oppose
David Stimac, Citizen – Oppose
Erika Stimac, Citizen – Oppose
Betty Noole, Citizen – Oppose
Marie Suzanne Aeck, Metamora – Oppose
Bruce Thom, Metamora Land Preservation Alliance – Oppose
Laura Herfy, Citizen – Oppose
Candice Lamb, Citizen – Oppose
Kevin Lamb, Citizen – Oppose
Martin Foxworthy, Citizen – Oppose
Carole Beckett, Aryden – Oppose
Cindy Austin, Citizen – Oppose
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Zora Pondell, Metamora – Oppose
Patti Robinson, Citizen – Oppose
Karen Gaunt, Metamora – Oppose
Josh Zimmerman, D.H.T. – Support
Craig Jay Tinklenberg, Tredroc Tire Services – Support
Amy Moyle, Great Lakes Mineral Works, LLC – Support
Gary Moyle, Valley View Concrete – Support
David Maas, Riverfront Redi Mix, Inc. – Support
John Bitely, Sable Homes – Support
Lee Schwartz, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Bob Adcock, Angelo Iafrate Construction Co. – Support
Bob Adcock, Michigan Union Contractors Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 4, 2020
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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
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 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. Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Update & 2020-2021 Budget Recommendations by Attorney
General Dana Nessel.
2. SB 592 (Sen. McBroom) was removed from the agenda.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Bumstead, Sen.(s) MacGregor, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, 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) Stamas and Runestad were excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from January, 15, 2020, February 5, 2020, and January 6, 2020. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Bumstead, Sen.(s) MacGregor, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Schmidt,
Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The committee minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Attorney General Dana Nessel to give the committee a 2019-2020 budget update for
the committee.
Sen.(s) Barrett, Outman, and Santana arrived at 2:03 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m., Chairman Bumstead handed the gavel over to Sen. MacGregor before he left the meeting.
Chairman MacGregor invited Attorney General Dana Nessel to give the committee an overview of the 2020-
2021 budget recommendations.
Due to time constraints, SB 592 (Sen. McBroom) was removed from the committee's agenda.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adjourn the committee. The Senate
Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:35p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 2-26-20
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Victory and Irwin

Excused: Senators Stamas (C) and Bumstead


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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
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February
19, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 (Rep. Crawford,
Rep. Hall, Rep. Schroeder, Rep. Liberati, Rep. Meerman and Rep. LaGrand).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the Lisa McCormick, Director of the Children's Ombudsman Office to present an overview of
the Children's Ombudsman Office missions and goals.
At 3:39 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:48 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HBs 4704 - 4709:
State Representative Matt Hall, Michigan House of Representatives – Support
State Representative David LaGrand, Michigan House of Representatives – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: July 22, 2020
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Community
Health/Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair MacGregor, Sens. Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin
and Santana, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Robert Gordon, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
Farah Hanley, Senior Deputy Director of Financial Operations, Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services – No Position
At 12:37 p.m., Sen. Curtis Hertel entered the meeting.
At 1:06 p.m., Sen. Kimberly LaSata entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Barrett, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to
adjourn the committee at 1:22 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2020
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 19, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Majority Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Majority Vice Chair Victory, Sen. Irwin, a quorum was not present.
The Majority Vice Chair Roger Victory invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the
Governor's FY 2020-21 budget recommendation
Mary Engleman, Civil Rights – Support
Matt Fedorchuk, Civil Service Commision – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Majority Vice Chair Roger Victory made a motion,
supported by Sen. Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 4:05 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 20, 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
Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 16, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 216 before the committee:
HR 216
(Rep. Anthony) A resolution to urge Major League Baseball
to continue its support for minor-league baseball teams.
Representative Sarah Anthony explained HR 126, and introduced the Mayor of the City of
Lansing, Andy Schor, who testified in support of HR 216. Questions and discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HR 216, but did not wish to
speak:
John Lindley, representing the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance;
Eric Friedman, Director of State Government Affairs at The Dow Chemical Company,
representing the Lansing Lugnuts, Great Lakes Loons, and West Michigan White Caps teams;
and
Steve Japinga, Vice President of Public Affairs for Lansing Regional Chamber of
Commerce.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 216. 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 Hope moved to report out HR 216 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1)
be adopted and that then resolution be adopted. 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.
.
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.
John Avery, Executive Director for the Michigan Economic Developers Association, submitted a
testimony card in support of SB 493 and SB 494, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of SB 493, but did not wish to
speak:
Malinda Jensen, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Detroit Economic Growth
Corporation;
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Quicken Loans; and
Mary Myers, Director of Business Development for Lake Superior Community Partnership.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer SB 493 to the committee on Ways and Means. 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 Wozniak moved to refer SB 494 to the committee on Ways and Means. 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.
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.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of SB 306, but did not wish to
speak:
John Avery, Executive Director for the Michigan Economic Developers Association, and
Greg Bird, Managing Director of Legislative and External Affairs at the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 306. 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 Schroeder moved to refer SB 306 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). 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.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman 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 Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 20, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair 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 January 30, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5178 before the committee:
HB 5178
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled
"Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding section 206a.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5178. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 5178 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5465 before the committee:
HB 5465
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to establish a rare disease review
committee within the department of health and human
services and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and
entities.
Chairman Vaupel turned the gavel over to Majority Vice Chairman Frederick, the time being
10:40AM.
Chairman Vaupel testified in support of HB 5465.
Chairman Vaupel returned to the gavel, the time being 10:44AM.
Heidi Ross, representing National Organization for Rare Disorders, testified in support of HB
5465. Questions and discussion followed.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, testified in support of HB 5465.
Sid Kraizman, representing Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association, testified in support of
HB 5465.
Chairman Vaupel laid before the committee a presentation by C.S. Mott University of Michigan
Congenital Heart Center and Representative Calley. Representative Calley and Dr. Sara Pasquali
gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:23 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 20, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5426 and HB 5427 before the committee:
HB 5426
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 2017 PA 132, entitled
"Cyber civilian corps act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7 (MCL 18.222, 18.223, 18.224, 18.225, 18.226, and
18.227).
HB 5427
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2017 PA 132,
entitled "Cyber civilian corps act," by amending sections 9
and 10 (MCL 18.229 and 18.230).
Chair Hall spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5426.
Representative Webber moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5426. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 5426 to the committee on Ways
and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Hall spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5427.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5427. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 5427 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Report on the Food and Dairy Division, Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, January 2020 #791-0200-12F
Melissa Schuiling and Joel McComb, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified
regarding the Audit report. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Cynthia Johnson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:15 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, 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
Thursday, February 20,
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 February 19, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4340 before the committee:
HB 4340
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40112 (MCL 324.40112), as amended by
2015 PA 12.
Adam de Angeli, representing Representative Reilly's Office, testified in support of HB 4340.
Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 4340.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4340, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Pryce, representing the Tri-County Sportsmen's League.
Jim Wale, representing the Michigan State United Coonhunters Association.
Dave Johnson, representing the UP Sportsmen's Association.
Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen Association.
Roger Thorman, representing the Michigan Fox Hunters Association.
Tim Dusterwinkle, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4340, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:55 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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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 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 669 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 671 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 672 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 673 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 674 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 417 (Sen. Lucido).
7. Testimony regarding SB 418 (Sen. MacDonald).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4516 (Rep. LaFave).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4517 (Rep. VanWoerkom).
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 13, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, (S-1) versions to SB 669, SB 671, and SB 674.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
669:
Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Support
Frank Foster, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
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Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
David Stobb, Cinea Healthcare – Support
Delany McKinely, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
671:
Delany McKinely, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
John Shaski, Sparrow Health Systems – Support
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
672 and SB 673:
Delaney McKinely, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
674:
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 669. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 669 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 669 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 671. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 671 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: Sen. Hertel
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 671 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 672 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 672. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 673 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 673. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 674. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 674 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 674 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 671 was reported. Without
objection, the vote was reconsidered.
The Chair recessed the committee from 1:16 p.m. to 1:17 p.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report the (S-1) version of SB 671 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 671 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald and Justin Carpenter, of Sen. Lucido's office, to summarize SB 417 and SB
418.
The Chair invited Danielle Branz, of Rep. LaFave's office, to summarize HB 4516 and HB 4517.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2020
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 8:45 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana


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

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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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
February 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2020
at 12:00 noon., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. George K. Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural
Resources Commission.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 13, 2020
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mr. Heartwell III to provide the committee with his introductory statement. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. George
K. Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission:
Senator Jon Bumstead – Support
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry Incorporated – Oppose
Matthew Gay, Citizen – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr.
George K. Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission:
Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Mayor Joey Roberts, Citizen – Oppose
The Chair acknowledged written testimony was submitted by the following individuals:
Leon Hank, Citizen – Oppose
Matthew Gay, Citizen – Oppose
James Kennedy, Citizen – Oppose
Craig Lancour, Upper Peninsula Youth Shotgun Sports Organization – Oppose
Chris Sibley, Citizen – Oppose
Michael Polavin, Citizen – Oppose
Ted Irwin, Citizen – Oppose
Ed Bolanowski, Speedy Blaze Products – Oppose
Carl Herbers, Citizen – Oppose
The Chair acknowledged written testimony was submitted by the following individuals:
Michael S. Pomorski, Citizen – Oppose
Tom Bannigan, Citizen – Oppose
John Hartwin, Citizen – Oppose
Tom Bolt, Citizen – Oppose
Sid Rhodes, Citizen – Oppose
Carl Herbers, Citizen – Oppose
Dennis Bender, Citizen – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:47 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/26/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. 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 OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4816 (Rep. Brandt Iden).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4816:
State Representative Brandt Iden, Michigan House of Representatives – Support
Ron Kitchens and Joe Agostinelli, Southwest Michigan First – Support
Marci Cisneros, Grand Haven Area CVB – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4816:
Justin Winslow, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Oppose
Goeff Hansen, Muskegon City and Parkland Properties – Oppose
Sally Laukitis, Holland Convention and Visitors Bureau – Oppose
David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C) and Hollier

Absent: Senator Runestad


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn, Irwin and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Agriculture - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Appropriations - Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursdays, February 27 and March 5, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Capital Outlay - Wednesday, February 26, 3:30 p.m., Room 353, House Appropriations, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services - Thursday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesday, February 26, March 4, March 11 and March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, February 27 and March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC - Tuesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) - Thursday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges - Thursday, February 27, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Finance - Thursday, February 27, 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, February 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, February 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources - Wednesday, February 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:20 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


Thursday, February 20, 2020

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education was
scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sens. Outman, Bumstead, Daley and Bayer, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Community Engagement
Advisory Committee:
Heather Frick, Joyce Parker, and Rachel Richards, Department of Treasury
There being no further business before the subcommittee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen.
Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 9:24 a.m. Without objection, the subcommittee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) was scheduled for Thursday, February 20,
2020, at 8:45 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:46 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) MacDonald and Santana, a quorum was present.
Approved minutes from previous meeting (Senator Nesbitt, supported by Senator Santana).
At 8:50 a.m., Sen. Michael MacDonald entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Elizabeth Raczkowski, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald,
to adjourn the committee at 9:09 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled
for Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair LaSata, Sens. Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn, Irwin and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes
from February 13, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Melissa Kiesewetter, Michigan Department of Civil Rights to present testimony regarding the
North American Indian Tuition Waiver.
The Chair invited Anne Wohlfert, Bureau Administrator, Office of Postsecondary Planning, Michigan
Department of Treasury, Scott de Varona, Director of Michigan Guaranty Agency, Michigan Department of
Treasury, and Kara Scheeneman, Loan Specialist, Michigan Department of Treasury, to present testimony and
answer questions from members of the subcommittee regarding the Governor's proposed Michigan Student
Loan Refinance Program.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Horn, to
adjourn the committee at 4:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, 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
CHAI
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in
the City Council Chamber of the Novi City Hall, Novi Civic Center, 45174 West Ten Mile Road, Novi,
Michigan.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. An Informational Hearing on Property Tax Assessments.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall and Chang, a quorum was present.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Bumstead
and Alexander were excused from the meeting.
The Chair provided the committee with opening remarks and brought up the days agenda.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regard property tax assessments:
John Dahlquist, President of the Michigan Assessor Association and Assessor for the City of Trenton,
MI
Michael Lohmeier, Assessor for the City of Novi, Michigan
Louise Braun, Expert Appraiser
David Hieber, Director, Oakland County Equalization Department
Michelle Oberholtzer, United Community Housing Coalition
Bob Hoffman, Citizen
Wade Leja, Citizen
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/27/2020


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5470 before the committee:
HB 5470
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1220 (MCL
380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111.
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 5470.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5470, but did not wish to speak:
David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle.
The Chair laid HB 5357 before the committee:
HB 5357
(Rep. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The
public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending
section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018 PA 482.
Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 5357.
Chris Glass, representing West Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in support of HB 5357. Questions
and discussion followed.
Tim Greimel, representing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council
25, testified in opposition to HB 5357.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5357, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff McAlvey, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools.
David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Ernest Tisdale, representing EDUStaff.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5357, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Koup and Meg Skully, representing the Michigan Office of Retirement Services.
Todd Tennis, representing the Coalition for Secure Retirement.
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers.
The Chair laid SB 171 before the committee:
SB 171
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL
380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
Kristen Wall, representing Senator Stamas; Rebecca Park, representing Michigan Farm Bureau; and
Beth Eggleston, representing Laingsburg High School, testified in support of SB 171.
Samantha Zell, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association, testified in support of SB
171. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 171, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle.
David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools.
Athena Antonis, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.
Abby Cypher, representing the Education Savings Account Legislative Group.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 171, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The Chair laid HB 4483 before the committee:
HB 4483
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
section 1164c.
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4483. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4483.
Rick Rikhoff, representing Zaner-Blosser, testified in support of HB 4483.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools, testified in support of HB 4483.
Kathleen Wright, representing The Handwriting Collaborative, testified in support of HB 4483.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4483, but did not wish to speak:
David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4483, but due to the time constraints were
unable to speak:
Gabriel Dellavecchia, representing themselves.
Susan Kinsky, representing themselves.
Ariella Meltzer, representing themselves.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:15 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov