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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, October 8,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4062 (Rep. Conlin) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4063 (Rep. Morgan) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 920 (Sen. Irwin).
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 Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized HB 4062 and HB 4063.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4062 and HB 4063:
Annie Urasky, Michigan Department of Civil Rights – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Kelly Doyle, The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Marti Praschan, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Dana Paglia-King, National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter – Support
Kaci Pellar, Detroit Disability Power – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 4062 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4063 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 920.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 920:
Sydney Hart and Aaron Keatley, Michigan Department on Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – No
Position
Ginger Dowdle, Hillcrest Acres Mobile Home Park – Support
Pam Maxey, North Morris Estates Mobile Home Park – Support
Theo Gantos, North Morris Estates Mobile Home Park – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
920:
Margaret Wisniewsky, MHAction – Support
Judi Stilson, Citizen – Support
Rose Guess, Citizen – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 16, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 896 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 5557 (Rep. Grant) with recommendation.
3.
Reported HB 5598 (Rep. Liberati) with recommendation.
4.
Reported HB 5599 (Rep. Liberati) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5557.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5557:
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 5557 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5598 and 5599.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 5598 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5599 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair recessed the committee from 1:36 p.m. to 1:38 p.m.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SB 896, and invited Matt Black of Sen. Hertel’s office to summarize
the (S-1) version.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 896. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 896 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/12/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, October 8,
2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5747 (Rep. Hill).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5379 (Rep. Hill).
3. Testimony regarding SB 893 (Sen. Geiss).
4. Testimony regarding SB 985 (Sen. Klinefelt).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5922 (Rep. Greene).
6. Testimony regarding SB 1011 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Hill to summarize HB 5747 and HB 5379.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5747 and HB 5379:
Henry Schienebeck, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5747 and HB 5379:
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Justin Knepper, Michigan Association of Timbermen – Support
The Chair summarized SB 893.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 893:
Mark Schrupp, Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority – Support
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The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize SB 985.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 985:
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Greene and Sen. Klinefelt to summarize HB 5922 and SB 1011.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5922:
John Paul Rea, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5922 and SB 1011:
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5922 and SB 1011:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 16, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 963 (Sen. Santana), SB 964 (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 965 (Sen. Camilleri).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965:
Sens. Darin Camilleri and Mary Cavanagh – Support
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Jennifer Shearer, Economic Policy Institute – Support
Elinor Jordan, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 964 and SB 965:
Jayshona Hicks and Randall Harrison, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity –
Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 963, SB
964 and SB 965:
Eli Isaguirre, MRCC – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers – Support
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Support
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 964:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:21 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/16/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at
11:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 867 and (S-1) substitute. (Sen. Cherry).
2. Reported SB 986 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5683 (S-1) (Rep. Tullio Liberati) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5684 (S-2) (Rep. Tullio Liberati) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Cherry to summarize SB 867 and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 867. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 867:
Kurk Berryman, Auto Dealers of MI – Support
Melissa Horste, Legislative Liaison MI Dept of State – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 867:
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report SB 986 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of HB 5683 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report the (S-2) version of HB 5684 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 16, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 668 (S-2) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 915 (Sen. Hertel).
3. Testimony regarding SB 916 (Sen. Santana).
4. Testimony regarding SB 917 (Sen. Irwin).
5. Testimony regarding SB 918 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Webber, Hauck,
Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 915.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 916.
The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 918.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB 917.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 668.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 668:
Dr. Matt Sardelli, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose
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Kristen Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Neutral
Denise Hoffman, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association – Support
Dave Greco, Wayne State University – Support
Jennifer Blackwood, UM-Flint P.T. Department – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 668. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-2) version of SB 668 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 915, SB 916, SB 917 and SB
918:
The Honorable Judge Milton Mack – Support
Kevin Fischer, National Alliance on Mental Illness – Support
Marianne Huff, Mental Health Association in Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 916:
Kyle Williams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 915:
Marjorie Kauth-Karjala, Citizen – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 915, SB
916, SB 917, and SB 918:
Stephanie Johnson, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Dana Paglia-King, National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Hospital Association – Support
Alan Bolter, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 30, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 10:15 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 958, SB 959, SB 960 and SB 961 (Sen. Camilleri).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Polehanki and Lindsey, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Geiss and
McBroom were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 958. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Polehanki, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 958, SB 959, SB 960 and SB
961:
Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support
Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support
Antwuan Wallace, Data Research and Evaluation – Support
Lucine Jarrah, Arab American Heritage Council – Support
Henry Duong, Rising Voices – Support
Matt Stiffler, ACCESS - Center for Arab Narratives – Support
Marshalle Favors, New Detroit – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 958:
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – No Position
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Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 958, SB
959, SB 960 and SB 961:
Jeff Cobb, Education Trust Midwest – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 958:
Christine Sauve, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Support
Kelly Walden, Think Babies Michigan – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 954 (Sen. Moss), SB 955 (Sen. Moss) and SB 956 (Sen. Cavanagh).
2. Testimony regarding SB 888, SB 889, SB 890, SB 891 and SB 892 (Sen. Bayer).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1021 and SB 1022 (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1021 and SB 1022:
Sen. Sam Singh – Support
Dana Nessel, Jason Evans, and Ashley Steffen, Attorney General – Support
Tiffany Ellis, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Todd Tennis, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section State Bar of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1021:
Frank Venuto, American Council of Life Insurers – Opposition
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Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1021 and
SB 1022:
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers Association of Michigan – Opposition
Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Opposition
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Opposition
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
Amy Taylor, Michigan Realtors – Opposition
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Robert Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Alex Houseman, Big I Michigan – Opposition
Joelle Demand, Broadband Association of Michigan – Opposition
Bob Doyle, Michigan Association of CPAs – Opposition
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Opposition
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 888, SB 889, SB 890, SB 891
and SB 892:
Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support
Ashley Steffen and Kathy Fitzgerald, Attorney General – Support
DeSean Ashby, Michigan Credit Union League – Opposition
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Opposition
Claudia Rast, Buzel – Support
Darryl English, Wolverine Solutions Group – Support
Andrew Kingman, Mariner Strategies – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 888:
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
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Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Opposition
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Tyler Diers, TechNet – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 888, SB
889, SB 890, SB 891, and SB 892:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 954, SB 955 and SB 956:
Sens. Jeremy Moss and Mary Cavanagh – Support
Ashley Steffen and Jason Evans, Attorney General – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 956:
Pete Langley, Marathon Petroleum – Opposition
Pete Langley, Michigan Petroleum Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 954, SB
955 and SB 956:
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
Date adopted by Committee: 10/23/2024.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 963 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 964 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 965 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from October 8, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 963 and
SB 965:
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 964:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Neutral
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 965:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 964. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh, and Albert.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 965. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
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Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 963 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 964 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 965 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 11/07/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at
12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 867 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 9, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to explain S-2 substitute to SB 867. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to answer member questions regarding SB 687 (S-2).
Melissa Horste, MI Dept of State – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 867. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 867 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 23, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, October
16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5747 (Rep. Hill) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5379 (Rep. Hill) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 893 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 985 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5922 (Rep. Greene) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1011 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
7. Testimony regarding SB 459 (Sen. Anthony).
8. Testimony regarding SB 460 (Sen. Anthony).
9. Testimony regarding SB 461 (Sen. Anthony).
10. Testimony regarding SB 894 (Sen. Anthony).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 8, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5747 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5379 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-1) version of SB 893.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 893.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
893:
Mike Compagnoni, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 893. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 893 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 985 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5922 and SB 1011:
Mike Compagnoni, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 5922 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 1011 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair invited Sen. Anthony to summarize SB 459 to SB 461 and SB 894.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 459, SB 460, SB 461, and SB
894:
Aghogho Edevbie, Michigan Department of State – Support
Bob Cleary, Michigan Petroleum Association and the Michigan Association of Convenience Stores –
Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
459, SB 460, SB 461 and SB 894:
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, October
16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 818 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 819 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 820 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 821 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 822 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 823 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 825 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 5826 (S-1) (Rep. Xiong) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 8, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 818 to SB 823 and SB 825.
Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version to SB 818.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 818.
Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version to SB 819.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 819.
Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version to SB 820.
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The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 820.
Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version to HB 5826.
The Chair invited Rep. Xiong to summarize HB 5826 and the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 818, SB 819, SB 820, SB 821,
SB 822, SB 823, and SB 825:
Elon Geffrard, Birth Detroit and the Michigan State of Birth Justice Coalition – Support
Shanayl Bennett, State of Birth Justice – Support
Jennifer Holeshoe, Michigan Midwives Association – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
818 and HB 5826:
Danielle Sirianni, Michigan County Social Services Association – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
822:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
818, SB 815, and HB 5826:
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
818, SB 819, SB 820, SB 821, SB 822, SB 823, and SB 825:
Nicole White, State of Birth Justice – Support
Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan – Support
Angana Shah and Emme Zannsti, Equality Michigan Action Network – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
818, SB 819, SB 820, SB 825, and HB 5826:
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
819, SB 820, SB 821, SB 822, SB 823, SB 825, and HB 5826:
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 818. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 818 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 819. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 819 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 820. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 820 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 821 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 822 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Damoose
Pass: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 823 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 825 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5826. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and
Damoose
Nays: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of HB 5826 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:32 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: October 30, 2024
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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5328 (Rep. Wilson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4361 (Rep. Brabec) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 440 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 1000 – SB 1002 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5522 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Discussion regarding work projects
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana,
Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga,
Outman, and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Wilson to summarize HB 5328 for the committee.
The following individuals turned in cards regarding HB 5328:
Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support
Trevor Van Dyke, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Pete Langley, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Support
Judge Mike Carpenter, President, Michigan District Judges Association – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report HB 5328 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Sen. Albert
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect
for HB 5328. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair invited Rep. Brabec, Patrick Wells-O'Brien of the Gift of Life Michigan, and John Hoffman of
the American Kidney Foundation, to summarize HB 4361 and the (S-1) version for the committee.
The following individuals turned in cards regarding HB 4361:
Peter Morman, Department of Treasury – Support
Adam Carlson, MI Health and Hospital Association – Support
Danielle Sirianni, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of HB
4361, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report HB 4361 to the floor with
recommendation that the bill pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect for
HB 4361. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair placed SB 440 before the committee. Testimony regarding SB 440 was received at a previous
meeting and the Chair asked if any members had follow up questions.
The following individuals turned in cards regarding SB 400:
Neil DeSouza, DTMB – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 440 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 440. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair placed SB 1000, SB 1001, and SB 1002 before the committee. Testimony regarding these bills
was received at a previous meeting and the Chair asked if any members had follow up questions.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 1000 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Irwin, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 1000. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Shink, to report SB 1001 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass, the vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 1001. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 1002 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 1002 Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair placed HB 5522 before the committee. Testimony regarding HB 5522 was received at a
previous meeting and the Chair asked if any members had follow up questions.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Shink, to report HB 5522 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Sen. Albert
The motion passed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate effect
for HB 5522. Without objection, immediate effect was recommend.
Next, the Chair invited Kathryn Summers, Josh Sefton, Joe Carrasco, Elizabeth Raczkowski, Corey Savino, and
Michael Syracuse of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize some of the state's current work projects for the
committee.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the committee at 3:45pm
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/13/2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 17, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
October 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-2) (Rep. Breen).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Irwin, Santana and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of HB 5724, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize HB 5724 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5724. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-2):
The Honorable David McKeague – Support
The Honorable Ester Salas – Support
The Honorable Elizabeth Clement – Support
Zack Taylor, Consumer Data Industry Association – Neutral
Shannon-Eileen Tanis, E-Clause LLC – no position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-2):
Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support
Pete Langley, Michigan Probate Judges Association - Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Nicole Rodriguez, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Bob DeVries, Michigan District Judges Association – Support
Bill Zaagman, GCSI, Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds – Support
Brandee Ritesma, Self – Oppose
Luke Rollins, RELX Group – Support
David Martyn, First American Title Insurance Company – No Position
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and
Johnson were 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 12:46 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/23/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 17, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October 17,
2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation regarding the State of Childcare in Michigan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited Sen. McDonald Rivet to give a presentation regarding the state of childcare in Michigan.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the state of childcare in Michigan:
Taunya Sims, Early Childhood Education Expert
Lou Glazer, Michigan Future, Inc.
Angela Rincones, The Source
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association
Alicia Guevara Warren, Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Renell Weathers and Barbara Young, Detroit Parent Network
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:17 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: October 30, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 408 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 409 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4842 (Rep. Price) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis
and Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to adopt the meeting minutes from October 9, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 408 (S-2) and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill.
The Chair brought up SB 409 (S-2) and summarized the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 408-409:
Eshaun Kawlar, PEW Charitable Trusts – Support SB 408
Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Stuart Best, Michigan Creditors Bar Association – Oppose SB 408
Jarrett Skrup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Cole Lussier, American Financial Services Association – Oppose SB 408
Lucas Camacho, Self – Oppose SB 408
Peter Morman, MI Department of Treasury – Neutral
Jeff Kirkpatrick, MI Court Officers & Deputy Sheriff’s Association – Oppose
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John Lindley, Michigan RV and Campground Association – Oppose
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 408. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 408 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis, and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 409. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 409 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis, and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4842, and invited Rep. Price to summarize the bill.
The following individuals presented testimony regarding HB 4842:
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Andres Boettcher, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4842 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Date adopted by Committee: November 13, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at
1:15 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 982 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 983 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 984 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 1050 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:21 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to testify on S-1 to SB 982 and SB 1050.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 982, SB
983, SB 984 and SB 1050:
Paige Fults, LARA – Neutral
Gavin Goetz, AT&T – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 982. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 982 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 983 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report SB 984 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1050 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 30, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 354 (S-3) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5649 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 995 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain S-3 substitute to SB 354. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 354:
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
Oakland University School of Education and Human Services – Opposition
Dan Centers, MI Dept. of Education – Opposition
Mia Murphy, MI Assoc. of State Universities – Opposition
Steve Betz, University of Michigan - Dearborn – Opposition
Jim Murray, ETS – Opposition
Stephanie Glidden, University of Michigan - Flint – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 354. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-3) version of SB 354 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Rep. Glanville to explain HB 5649. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5649:
Julia Wynn, Code.org – Support
Lisa Rivera, Teacher from Mackinaw City Schools – Support
Ashley Cramer, Senior at Zeeland East High School – Support
Gina Loveless and Dan Centers, MI Department of Education – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5649:
Rob Geer, West MI Tech Talent – Support
Evan Eagleson, Excel in Ed in Action – Support
Matthew Felan, Great Lakes Regional Bay Alliance – Support
Tyler Diers, Tech Net – Support
Josh Pudaloff, CSTA – Support
Dr. Barbara Erickson, Assis. Professor University of MI – Support
Catherine Molloseau, Professor at GVSU – Support
Kathy Surd, Mason Co. Promise Board – Support
David Meyer, Tech Director, Lutheran HS Assoc. – Support
Lori Flippin, Great Lakes Regional Alliance – Support
Karen Johnston, Toyota of North America – Support
Lisa Dughi, NAF – Support
Amy Lore, Project Lead the Way – Support
Ben Williams, College Board – Support
Dan Centers, MI Dept of Education – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5649 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Chang to explain SB 995. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 995:
Christine Hancock, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Wayne State University – Support
Rob Mass, Mi LEAP – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 995:
Dan Centers, MI Dept of Education – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 995 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet.
Nays: None
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Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/13/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 813 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 5724 (S-3) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
3.
Testimony regarding SB 809 (Sen. Shink).
4.
Reported HB 5204 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of SB 813, and invited Sen. Cherry to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 813 (S-2):
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – No Position
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #1 to SB 813 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #2 to SB 813 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #3 to SB 813 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #3 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #4 to SB 813 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #4 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 813. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 813 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5724 (S-3).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-3):
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Peter De Filippis, Self – Oppose
Brandee Ritsema, Self – Oppose
Jody White, Self – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5724:
Matt Sowash, Michigan Land Title Association – Neutral
Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support
Lucas Camacho, Self – Oppose
Mike Compagnoni, First American Title Insurance Company – Neutral
Lori Looma, Self – Oppose
Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Zack Taylor, Consumer Data Industry Association – Neutral
Nicole Rodriguz, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Sen. Johnson offered Johnson amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered Runestad amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered Runestad amendment #2 to HB 5724 (S-3).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered Runestad amendment #3 to HB 5724 (S-3).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #3 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 5724. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5724 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 809, and invited Sen. Shink to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 809:
Elizabeth Bransdorfer, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan - Support
James Chryssikos, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support
The Chair brought up HB 5204, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5204:
Alicia Moon, State Court Administrative Office – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5204:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5204 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 12:00
noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5077 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5078 (Rep. Rheingans) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1042 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 915 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 916 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 917 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 918 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 9, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5077:
David Parish, Citizen – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5077 and HB 5078:
Cara Poland, Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5077
and HB 5078:
Face Addiction Now – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Eric Roath, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5077 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 5078 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Anthony to summarize SB 1042.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1042:
Brennan Smith, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
John Ferris, MIOSHA Radiation Safety Section – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 1042 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, (S-1) versions of SB 915, SB 916, SB 917, and SB 918.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 915, SB
916, SB 917, and SB 918:
Stephanie Johnson, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 915. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 915 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 916. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 916 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 917. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 917 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 918. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 918 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:34 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 5046 (Rep. Shannon) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 936 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 809 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5046, and invited Rep. Shannon to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5046:
Kara Van Dam, MI Association of Freelance Court Reporters – Support
Kelli Werner, MI Association of Professional Court Reporters – Support
Jacqueline Reed, MI Electronic Court Reporter Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5046:
Nancy Reinke, MAPCR – Support
Kristen Hockin, 30th Circuit – Support
Kristina Sietts, 30th Circuit – Support
Theresa Stevens, Self – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Neutral
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Linda Bacon, Theresa’s Transcription – Support
Alison Joersz, Self – Support
Rochelle McNally, MI Association of Professional Court Reporters – Support
Tami Marsh, MECRA – Support
Deborah Doyle, Court Reporters – Support
The Chair brought up SB 936, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 936:
Christopher Hunter, Michigan Auto Law – Support
Jim Spagnuolo, Macomb Law Group – Support
Avi Stadler, Esquire Deposition Solutions – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 936:
Barbara Previ, Magna Legal Services LLC – Oppose
Judith Kunreuther, Veritext – Oppose
David Hanley, US Legal Support – Oppose
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Mitch Albers, MI Association for Justice – Support
Lisa Hanson Kurtz, Hanson Reporting – Oppose
Gerald Hanson, Self - Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 809.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 809:
Richard Mills, State Bar of MI Probate & Estate Planning Section – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5046 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 936 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 809 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 11/14/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, October
30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5030 (Rep. Coffia) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5031 (Rep. Puri) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5032 (Rep. Snyder) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 920 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5031:
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5030, HB 5031, and HB 5032:
Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 5030 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and
Damoose
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Nays: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 5031 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5032 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized changes for SB 920.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 920:
Sydney Hart and Eric Oswald, EGLE – No Position
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
920:
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 920 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at
2:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding: SB 651 (S-1) (Sen. Singh); SB 652 (Sen. Singh), SB 653 (Sen. Cavanagh) and
SB 654 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to testify on SBs 651-654 and S-1 sub. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 651. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 651(S-1), SB 652, SB 653 and
SB 654:
Jodi Radke, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – Support
Laura Lempke, Assistant Principal Fenton HS – Support
Michael Smith, Youth Advocate – Support
Dr. Brittany Tayler, Pediatrician – Support
Dr. Shelley Schmidt, Pulmonary Fibrosis Care Center, Corewell Health – Support
Minou Jones and Damon Autry, Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco Free Coalition – Support
Paul Steiner and Shelly Kloback, Tobacco Free Michigan – Support
Amy Drumm, MI Retailer Association – No Position
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Rob Zora, General Counsel for Wild Bill's Tobacco – Opposition
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Opposition
Mark Griffin, MI Petroleum Assoc. – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 651(S-
1); SB 652, SB 653 and SB 654:
Lisa Pasbjerg, Self – Support
Jeannette Lia Gaggino, MD FAAP, Self – Support
Tamra Berwolf, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Kelly Michaud, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Erin NesSmith, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Polly Hollenbeck, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Irene Sun, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Justin Daniels, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Heidi Denton, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Jacqueline Martin, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Shelly Klochack, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Linda Cupi, Parents Against Vaping – Support
Hetherlun Uphold, Self – Support
Bara Zuihaili, MD, Self – Support
Jonathan Gold, MD, Self – Support
Lauren Azevedo, Self – Support
Joe Fakhoury, Self – Support
Crystal Cederna, Self – Support
Tiffany Ceja, Self – Support
Kelli Collins, Self – Support
Amanda Ham, Self – Support
Anthony Nicholas, Self – Support
Margeaux Naughton, Clinical Ass. Professor of Pediatrics, U of MI – Support
Taylor Argo, MD, U of M Adolescent Clinic – Support
Amanda Klein, American Heart Assoc. – Support
Bob Kefgen, MI Assoc. of Secondary School Principals – Support
Danielle Sirianni, MI County Social Services Assoc. – Support
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, MI Health and Hospital Assoc. – Support
Colin Ford, MI Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics – Support
Brenda Pilgrim, MASB – Support
Grant Meade, MI Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Norm Hess, MI Assoc of Public Health – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Mary Kay Makarewicz, MI Society of Hemotology and Oncology – Support
Kate Dorsey, MI State Medical Society – Support
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Calhoun Co; Barry Co; Branch Co; Jackson Co; Lenawee Co; Monroe Co. Intermediary School Districts –
Support
Amy Zaagman, MI Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Tiawanna Ezell, West MI Health Equity Coalition – Support
Genesee Co. Prevention Coalition – Support
Traci Kennedy, Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights – Support
American College of Physicians MI Chapter – Support
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Abby Cypher, MI Assoc. of Administrators of Special Education – Support
Matt Schueller, MI Assoc. of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Kara Hurvitz, National LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network – Support
John Severson, MI Assoc. Intermediate School Administrators – Support
Lance Boucher, American Lung Assoc. – Support
Matt Breslin, Cigar Assoc. of America – Neutral
Lucas Camacho, Self – Opposition
Martin Manna, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Leah Robinson, MI Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 14, 2024
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