evidence_text:
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
November 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 493 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 494 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sens. 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 October 17, 2019
and October 24, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 493 and SB 494:
Senator Jim Stamas, Michigan Senate – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 493
and SB 494:
Becky Gean, Michigan Realtors – Support
Jennifer Spike, MEDC – Support
Judy Allen, MTA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 493 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sens. VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 493. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 494 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sens. VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 494. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 23, 2020
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meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, November 7,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 321 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 316 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 317 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 352 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 429 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4102 (Rep. Marino) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4103 (Rep. Guerra) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 4104 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 4105 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation.
10. Reported HB 4106 (Rep. Wittenberg) with recommendation.
11. Reported HB 4107 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation.
12. Reported HB 4031 (Rep. Brann) with recommendation.
13. Reported HB 4032 (Rep. Brann) with recommendation.
14. Reported SB 253 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 321.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 321:
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Undersheriff Chuck Heit, Chief Judge Gary Bruce, and Rick Lull, Berrien County – Support
Robert Stevenson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 321:
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 321 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 321. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Sen. Runestad offered a Runestad amendment to SB 316.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the Runestad amendment to SB 316.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the Runestad amendment #1 to SB 316. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 316, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 317 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version to SB 352.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 352. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-2) version of SB 352 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version to SB 429.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 429. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 429:
Matt Breslin, Michigan Veterinary Medical Association – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-2) version of SB 429 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4102 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4103 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4104 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4105 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4106 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4107 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4031 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4032 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 253 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 253. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
Date adopted by the committee: 12/05/2019
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location: Room 403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang

The Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans reported

Senate Resolution No. 89.

A resolution to support the Michigan National Guard in its efforts to have Detroit selected as the host city for the National Guard Association of the United States 2024 national conference.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 108, p.1639)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

John Bizon, M.D.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bizon, Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander

Nays: None

The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.


evidence_text:
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
November 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Tuesday,
November 12, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 89 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 89:
Senator Michael MacDonald, Michigan Senate – Support
Captain Amie Kemppainen, National Guard Assoc. of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 89:
Ann McDaniel, National Guard Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SR 89 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 4, 2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday,
November 12, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 600 and SB 601 (Sen. Bumstead).
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 Theis, Sens. Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and
Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600 and SB 601:
Ryan Shaw, Michigan Music Education Association – Opposition
Cindy Larsen, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce – Support
John Workman, Eagle Alloy, Inc. – Support
Ryan Bennett, West Michigan Plubers, Fitters, and Service Trades – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600:
Superintendent Michael Rice, Michigan Department of Education – No Position
Venessa Keesler, Michigan Department of Education – No Position
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600:
Dr. David Michaelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 601:
Andrew Schepers, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600
and SB 601:
Dr. Marci Scott, Michigan Fitness Foundation – Opposition
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Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Chris Glass, West Michigan Talent Triangle – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/3/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Discussion on the Office of the Auditor General Investigative Audit Report on the Michigan
Department of Transportation's Procurement of the Michigan Aggregates
Market Study.
2. Discussion on the Michigan State Transportation Commission, Office of Commission Audits,
Report on the investigation of the Michigan Department of Transportation's
procurement of the
Michigan Aggregates Market Study.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair recognized Sen. Barrett, Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, had joined the meeting,
and Rep. Julie Alexander, member of the House Committee on Transportation was in the audience.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda and invited Bryan Weiler, Chief Investigator, and Scott Hazel,
Investigative Audit Manager, from the Office of the Auditor General to summarize the OAG Investigative Audit
Report on the Michigan Department of Transportation's Procurement of the Michigan Aggregates Market Study,
and the report conclusions.
Member questions and discussions followed.
Chair McBroom and Sen. Lucido requested the Office of the Auditor General forward additional information to
the committee regarding the Michigan Department of Transportation's policy on splitting study's.
The Chair invited Jack Cotter, Commission Auditor, Chris Schafer, Manager, Internal Audit and Vendor
Services, and Jacqueline St Onge, Vender Services Auditor Manager, from the Michigan Department of
Transportation State Transportation Commission to summarize their audit report on the Michigan Department of
Transportation's procurement of the Michigan Aggregates Market Study.
Member questions and discussions followed.
The Chair invited Michigan Department of Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba, and Greg Brunner to testify
regarding the departments procurement of the Michigan Aggregates Market Study.
Member questions and discussions followed.
Chair McBroom requested the Department provide additional information regarding ongoing contracts of
research study's.
The Chair acknowledged written testimony relative to the day's agenda topic was submitted by Karen
Laskowsky, representing herself.
The Chair invited Chris Bzdok, representing the Metamora Preservation Advocacy Fund to present testimony
regarding the day's agenda topic.
Member questions and discussions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the day's agenda topic:

Valerie Kusiak, representing herself.

Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw350 – opposed to SB 431
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn
the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), and Schmidt

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:51 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Talent and
Economic Development/MEDC was scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 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.
Minutes from April 23, 2019 was approved
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Delaney McKinley, MMA – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Brian Sheets, Avalon and Tahoe – Support
Paul Myles, MAGNA International – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Dan and Jeff Gibons, JC Gibbons Manufacturing – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Greg Pitoniak, SEMCA Michigan Works! – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Heather Kimble, Star Truck Rental Lease – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Steve Huizinga, Allied Mechanical – Support
Eric Van Duren, Spectrum Health – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Todd Marsh, Consumers Energy – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Duane Berger, MMTA, Kinexus Group – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Chris Rishko & Julie Malesky, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! – Support
Gary Bruff, Fullerton Tool Company – Support
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity update report – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
GE Aviations – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Weather Shield Roofing Systems – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding Going Pro
Madison Clements, Bay Area & Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Wilston Feesete, DTE Energy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, 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
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 10:30
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4540 (Rep. Afendoulis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4541 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4542 (Rep. Webber) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4543 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 350 (Sen. LaSata).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4540 – 4543.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4540-4343:
Brandon Betz, Michigan League for Public Police – Support
Savina Mucci, Michigan Realtors – Support
Michael Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support HB's 4542 - 4543
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4540 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4540. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4541 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4541. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4542 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4542. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4543 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4543. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata and their constituents Brett Witkowski of Berrien County, Michigan and Lois D.
Jones of the Village of Three Oaks to summarize SB 350.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 350:
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/11/2019


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE L RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
8:15 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Berman.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5241, HB 5242 and HB 5243 before the committee:
HB 5241
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending section 836b (MCL
500.836b), as amended by 2016 PA 558.
HB 5242
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218,
entitled "The insurance code of 1956,"by amending section
1301 (MCL 500.1301), as amended by 2015 PA 244, and by
adding section 1359.
HB 5243
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 1001 and
1027 (MCL 500.1001 and 500.1027), section 1001 as
amended by 2016 PA 276 and section 1027 as added by 2008
PA 342, and by adding section 1028; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Karin Gyger and Judy Weaver, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services, testified in support of HB 5241, HB 5242 and HB 5243. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5241, HB 5242 (H-1), and HB 5243 (H-
1), but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Ken Ross, representing John Hancock Insurance.
Frank Vento, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 5241 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5242. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Webber moved to refer House Bill No. 5242 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5243. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen offered the following amendments to HB 5243 (H-1):
1. Amend page 9, line 16, after "request." by striking out "The" and inserting "Except as
otherwise provided in this subsection, the".
2. Amend page 9, line 21, after "person." by inserting "However, the director may divulge
the information and documents described in this subsection to a relevant state or federal agency,
or to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, if the director receives assurances
that the information and documents will be kept confidential.".
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5243 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 5243 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5174 before the committee:
HB 5174
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending section 1915 (MCL
500.1915), as amended by 2006 PA 644.
John Meetz, representing the Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association, testified in support
of HB 5174 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5174, but did not wish to speak:
Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5174. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Webber moved to refer House Bill No. 5174 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter, Coleman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Berman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting
at 8:37 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5137 and HB 5138 before the committee:
HB 5137
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7401
(MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5138
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
Representative Alexander and Representative Tate testified in support of HB 5137 and HB 5138.
Questions and discussion followed.
Julie Risner, representing the Risner Family, and Michael Hirst, representing himself, testified in
support of HB 5137 and HB 5138.
Jerry Jarzynka, representing the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney, testified in support of HB
5137 and HB 5138. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5137 and HB 5138, but did not wish to
speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Emily Corwin, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5137 and HB 5138, but did not wish
to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the
committee:
HB 4704
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2 and
8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511.
HB 4705
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4706
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4707
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4708
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4709
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,"(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section
9b.
Representative Crawford and Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4704, HB 4705, HB
4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709. Questions and discussion followed.
Stacie Bladen, Deputy Director, Children's Service Agency, and Colin Parks, Manager,
Children's Protective Services, both representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, testified with no position on HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB
4709.
Yvonne Benn and Leah Decker, both representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified
with no position on HB 4705.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4704 and HB 4709, but did not wish
to speak:
Maria Enriquez, representing the UAW.
The Chair laid HB 4020 before the committee:
HB 4020
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224a (MCL
750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.
Representative Hoitenga and Rochelle Morton, representing herself, testified in support of HB
4020.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in opposition to HB
4020. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4020. Questions
and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4712 and HB 4713 before the committee:
HB 4712
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by repealing section 421 (MCL
750.421).
HB 4713
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16u of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4712 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4713 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
The Chair laid HB 5103 before the committee:
HB 5103
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386,
entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by
amending sections 3203 and 3204 (MCL 700.3203 and
700.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 13.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5103 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:20 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:08 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5038, HB 5039, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042 before the committee:
HB 5038
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The
pupil transportation act," by amending section 59 (MCL
257.1859), as amended by 1996 PA 170.
HB 5039
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12j of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.12j), as added by 2002 PA 34.
HB 5040
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The
pupil transportation act," by amending section 33 (MCL
257.1833), as amended by 2018 PA 422.
HB 5041
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 682 (MCL
257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263.
HB 5042
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187,
entitled "The pupil transportation act,"(MCL 257.1801 to
257.1877) by adding section 20.
Tim Greimel representing AFSCME Local 25, testified in support of HB 5038, HB 5039, HB
5041 and HB 5042.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5038, HB 5039, HB 5040, HB 5041 and
HB 5042, but did not wish to speak:
Jessica Lumbreras, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Howard Dashley, representing the Michigan Association of Transportation.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 5038 to the committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 5039 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 5040 to the committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:12 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5041. The motion prevailed
8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to refer House Bill No. 5041 to the committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: Rep. Mueller.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 5042 to the committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:17 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
12:02 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4313 before the committee:
HB 4313
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL
324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43525c.
Jim Smith representing Pheasants Forever, testified in support of HB 4313.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4313. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4313 to the committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Eisen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5132, HB 5002, HB 5003 and HB 4740 before the committee:
HB 5132
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 48703 and 48711 (MCL 324.48703 and
324.48711), as amended by 2018 PA 529, and by adding
section 48703b.
HB 5002
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43532a (MCL 324.43532a), as amended
by 2013 PA 246.
HB 5003
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43532 (MCL 324.43532), as amended by
2016 PA 463.
HB 4740
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 75102, 75103, and 75104 (MCL
324.75102, 324.75103, and 324.75104), section 75102 as
amended by 2016 PA 11, section 75103 as added by 1995 PA
58, and section 75104 as amended by 2012 PA 251.
Representative Albert testified in support of HB 5132.
Craig Brunet and Seth Herbst representing Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified
with no position on HB 5132.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5132, but did not wish to speak:
Bryan Burroughs, representing the Michigan Trout Unlimited.
Representative Howell handed the gavel over to Vice Chair Wakeman at 12:23 p.m.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5002 and HB 5003.
Representative Howell testified in support of HB 5002 and HB 5003.
Mark Stephens testified in support of HB 5002 and HB 5003.
John Hesse representing Fishin Michigan, testified in support of HB 5002 and HB 5003.
Ian Fitzgerald representing Michigan United Conservation Club, testified in support of HB 5002
and HB 5003.
Craig Brunet representing Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in neutral of HB
5002 and HB 5003.
Tom Weston representing Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5002 and HB 5003.
Representative Howell took back the gavel at 12:31 p.m.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5002 and HB 5003, but did not wish to
speak:
Bryan Burroughs, representing the Michigan Trout Unlimited.
Bill Winowiecki, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association.
Alia Phillips, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5003, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the Sierra Club.
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4740.
Robert Parrish representing Cass County Parks & Recreation, testified in support of HB 4740.
Scott Wieman testified in support of HB 4740.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4740, but did not wish to speak:
Alia Phillpis, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:54 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4910 and HB 4911 before the committee:
HB 4910
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to regulate the prescription of
emotional support animals by health care providers and
requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional
support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 4911
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending
sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775),
section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775
as added by 1988 PA 336.
Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4910.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 4910 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to refer House Bill No. 4911 to the committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did
not wish to speak:
Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to
speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Karlene Leltman, representing the Princeton Enterprises.
Pamela Lovell, representing the AMP Residential.
Jim Kirsclt, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish
to speak:
Stracey Hettigor, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The Chair laid HB 5159, HB 5160 and HB 5161 before the committee:
HB 5159
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281,
entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by
amending sections 102, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27102,
333.27502, and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2019
PA 3, section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648, and section
504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b.
HB 5160
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled
“Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953,
333.27961, and 333.27965).
HB 5161
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products
or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E
acetate; and to prescribe penalties.
Representative Hammoud, Representative Bellino, and Representative Liberati testified in
support of HB 5159, HB 5160 and HB 5161.
At 10:55 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5164 before the committee:
HB 5164
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled
“Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 907,
943, 945, and 947 (MCL 339.5907, 339.5943, 339.5945, and
339.5947) and by adding section 946.
Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 5164.
Garrett Jackson, representing Consumers Energy, testified in support of HB 5164.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5164, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Leah Wawro, representing the DTE Energy.
Cynthia Maher, representing the Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors
Association.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representative Robinson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:15 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4832 before the committee:
HB 4832
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2083) by adding section 18b.
Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4832. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4832, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4832, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4832 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5229
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 2011 PA 258, entitled
"Municipal partnership act," by amending section 7 (MCL
124.117).
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5229. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard, joined by Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, both testified in
support of HB 5229. Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Financial Officer Dave Massaron, representing the City of Detroit, joined by Chairman
Dave Woodward, representing the Oakland County Board, both testified in support of HB 5229.
Commissioner Jason Morgan, representing the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners,
joined by Washtenaw County Administrator Greg Dill, both testified in support of HB 5229.
Michael Chriss, representing DTE Energy Company, testified in support of HB 5229.
Jared Fleisher, representing Quicken Loans, testified in support of HB 5229.
Vice-President of Government Relations Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional
Chamber, testified in support of HB 5229.
Steve Liedel representing Dykema, testified with no position on HB 5229. Questions and
discussion followed.
Executive Director Glenn Steffens representing Saginaw Transit Authority, testified in support of
HB 5229.
Representative Maddock testified in opposition to HB 5229. Questions and discussion followed.
Rocky Raczkowski, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives, testified in
opposition to HB 5229. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5229, but did not wish to speak:
Hilarie Chambers, representing Oakland County.
Mike McLauchlan, representing Ilitch Holdings.
Kenneth Cole, representing Wayne County Community College.
Matt Webb, representing the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan.
Clark Harder, representing the Michigan Public Transit Association.
Gabby Bruno, representing Ford Motor Company.
Megan Petzko-Sweet, representing Beaumont Health.
Eric Morris, representing HNTB Corporation.
Brian Westrin, representing Michigan Realtors.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health System.
Michael Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The Chair laid HB 4577 before the committee:
HB 4577
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142,
entitled "Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001
to 250.2081) by adding section 1092.
Representative Frederick, joined by Eugene Numerick, testified in support of HB 4577.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4577, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
At 11:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4577 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:54 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3,
2019
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, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4937 and HB 4938 before the committee:
HB 4937
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An
act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of
commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide
for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the
members of the county board of commissioners; to provide
for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts, "by
amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412),
section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84.
HB 4938
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An
act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to
provide for the election of charter commissioners; to
prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a
county board of commissioners after the approval of the
election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the
exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not
authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies, "by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514),
as amended by 2017 PA 210.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to HB 4937 (H-1):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "the" by striking out "2022" and inserting "2020".
2. Amend page 2, line 2, after "the" by striking out "2022" and inserting "2020".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4937 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to HB 4937 (H-1):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "the" by striking out "2022" and inserting "2024".
2. Amend page 2, line 2, after "the" by striking out "2022" and inserting "2024".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4937 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth.
Pass: None.
At 10:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938, but did not wish to
speak:
Matthew Smigo, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Bob DeVries, representing the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4937 and HB 4938, but did not wish
to speak:
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union.
The Chair laid SB 309 before the committee:
SB 309
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The
motor carrier act, "by amending sections 2 and 8 of article IV
(MCL 478.2 and 478.8), section 2 of article IV as amended
by 2014 PA 493 and section 8 of article IV as added by 1988
PA 369.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 309 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 309, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Towing Association.
The Chair laid HB 4395 before the committee:
HB 4395
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code, "by amending section 636
(MCL 257.636), as amended by 2018 PA 279.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4395 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, December
3, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 600 (S-2) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 601 (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 171 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 650 (Sen. Theis).
5. Testimony regarding SB 651 (Sen. Moss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600:
Mary Ellen Vrbanac-Detwiler, Citizen – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600 and
SB 601:
Jeff Wiggins, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Career Education Planning District Administration Council, State Career Tech Leaders – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Support
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support
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Sen. Bumstead offered an (S-2) substitute to SB 600.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 600. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report the (S-2) version of SB 600 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Runestad, and Daley
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 600 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 601 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Runestad, and Daley
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 601. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 171:
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support
Jeff Wiggins, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 171 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 171. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 650 and SB 651:
Greg Harp, Graduation Alliance – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. 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 12:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 10, 2019
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The Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Horn


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2019,
at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4689 (Rep. VanSingel).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4912 (Rep. Hauck).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4335 (Rep. Yaroch).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4308 (Rep. Iden).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4916 (Rep. Iden).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sens. Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4689:
Rob Winkelman, Rep. Scott VanSingel – Support
Jason Matznick and Jack Taylor, Nightlock – Support
Breann Couterier, The Lockout Co – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4689:
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Non Public Schools – Support
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Page 1 of 2
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4912:
Alex Porrett, Rep. Roger Hauck – Support
Mary Hill, Central Michigan University – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4912:
Kerry Krone and Julie Wendt, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Megan Morris, Central Michigan University – Support
Connor Spalding, MRLA – Neutral
Bret Marr, Western Michigan University – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4335:
Scott Weaver and Sam Boumis, Douglas J. Aveda – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4308:
Tammy Cota, Internet Coalition – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4916:
Bob Devries, Major League Baseball – Support
Bob Devries, PGA Tour – Support
Bob Devries, NBA – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 10, 2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
12:06 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by
Chair Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4266 and HB 5266 before the committee:
HB 4266
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled"
Revised judicature act of 1961,"(MCL 600.101 to 600.9947)
by adding section 2979.
HB 5266
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 167, entitled"
Electric cooperative member-regulation act,"(MCL 460.31 to
460.39) by adding sections 8a and 8b.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 4266.
Joseph Baumann, representing MI Electric Cooperative Association, testified in support of HB
4266.
At 12:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4266. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4266 and HB 5266, but did not wish to
speak:
Bob Stewart, representing the Frontier Communications.
Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Telecom Association of MI.
Gavin Goetz, representing the AT&T.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 5266.
Joseph Baumann representing MI Electric Cooperative Association, testified in support of HB
5266.
The Chair laid HB 5263 before the committee:
HB 5263
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled"
Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 316
(MCL 484.2316), as amended by 2011 PA 58.
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 5263.
Gavin Goetz & Yvette Collins representing AT&T, testified in support of HB 5263.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5263, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Stewart, representing the Frontier Communications.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at
12:41 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
9:00 AM
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, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Sneller.
Representative Manoogian moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation hosted by Representative Markkanen
on Energy Efficiency with David Gard, representing the Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors
Association (MEECA); Alex Van Rijn, representing Building Performance Solutions Inc.;
Shelley Sullivan, representing Energy Sciences; Mary Templeton, representing Michigan Saves;
and Bali Kumar, representing the Lean & Green Michigan PACE Program. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Rami Haddad, Ron Stimec and Joe
Boetsch, all representing Johnson Controls. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representative Sneller from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
10:28 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5124 before the committee:
HB 5124
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q
(MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by
2014 PA 500 and section 78q as amended by 2019 PA 35.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with no position on HB
5124.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5124, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Massaron, the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Detroit.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5124. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill 5124 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5008 before the committee:
HB 5008
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by
adding section 63b.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 5008 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5119 before the committee:
HB 5119
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled
"Michigan planning enabling act," by amending sections 3
and 15 (MCL 125.3803 and 125.3815), section 3 as amended
by 2010 PA 306 and section 15 as amended by 2010 PA 105.
Representative Glenn, Representative Yaroch and Rodney Nanney, representing the Building
Place, testified in support of HB 5119. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, and Jen Rigterink, representing
the Michigan Municipal League, both testified in opposition to HB 5119. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5119, but did not wish to speak:
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planning.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lower adjourned the meeting at
12:36 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4992 and HB 4993 before the committee:
HB 4992
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967,"(MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
section 260.
HB 4993
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967,"(MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
section 261.
Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4992. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4993. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer testified in support of HB 4992. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4992.
Dr. Phil Knight, representing the Food Bank Council, testified in support of HB 4992. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4993. Questions and discussion followed.
Kyle Caldwell, representing the Council of Michigan Foundations, testified in support of HB
4993. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Stansell, representing House Fiscal Agency, answered questions regarding HB 4992 and HB
4993.
Regina Bell, representing Council of Michigan Foundations, testified in support of HB 4993.
Marilyn Zack, representing Grand Rapids Community Foundation, testified in support of HB
4993.
Dennis Fliehman, representing Capital Region Community Foundation, testified in support of
HB 4993. Questions and discussion followed.
Brenda Hunt, representing Battle Creek Community Center, testified in support of HB 4993.
Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Richards representing Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB
4992 and HB 4993. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Kelly, representing Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, testified in support of HB
4992.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4993, but did not wish to speak:
Laurie Baumer, representing the Capital Region Community Foundation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4992, but did not wish to speak:
Laurel Burchfield, representing the Michigan Coalition against Homelessness.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4992 and HB 4993, but did not wish to
speak:
Mariam Noland, representing the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.
Carrie Pickett-Erway, representing the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
Joan Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 11:54 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
2:30 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Sneller.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5229
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 2011 PA 258, entitled
"Municipal partnership act," by amending section 7 (MCL
124.117).
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5229 was previously adopted on 12/4/19.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5229 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: Reps. Eisen, Alexander, Bellino, Howell.
Pass: Rep. Afendoulis.
The Chair laid HB 4965 and HB 4966 before the committee:
HB 4965
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled
"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections
11h, 12, 14, and 15 (MCL 247.661h, 247.662, 247.664, and
247.665), section 11h as amended by 2018 PA 471, sections
12 and 14 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and section 15 as
amended by 1999 PA 50.
HB 4966
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled
"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13
(MCL 247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4965 was previously adopted on 9/17/19.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4965. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4966. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 2:33 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Schroeder and Representative Wakeman both testified in support of the bills.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4965 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 4966 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4965, but did not wish to
speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4965, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4965 and HB 4966, but did
not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4966, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 4971 before the committee:
HB 4971
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled
"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 9a
(MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4971. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander testified in support of her bill.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4971, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4971, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4971 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 2:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4923 and HB 4924 before the committee:
HB 4923
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16u of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
HB 4924
(Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 421d.
Representative Cole moved to refer House Bill No. 4923 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 4924 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924, but did not wish to
speak:
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Tiffany Hauser, representing the American Automobile Association of Michigan.
The Chair returned to HB 5229.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5229, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5229, but did not wish to speak:
Matthew Davison, representing the Americans for Prosperity.
Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Representative Clemente moved to excuse Representative Sneller from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 2:44 PM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov