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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
9:15 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Aragona joined the committee remotely.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 378 before the committee:
SB 378
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA
67.
Senator Singh and Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and
Financial Advisors-Michigan, testified in support of SB 378. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 378, but did not wish to
speak:
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 378, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Houseman, representing Big I Michigan.
Ryan Burtka, representing the National Association of Insurance and Benefit
Professionals.
The Chair laid SB 495 before the committee:
SB 495
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
8182 (MCL 500.8182), as added by 1990 PA 1,
and by adding sections 8199b and 8199c.
Senator Lauwers and Allison Koppel, representing the American Fraternal Alliance, testified
in support of SB 495. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 495, but did not wish to speak:
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
The Chair laid HB 6099, HB 6100, HB 6101, HB 6102, HB 6103, HB 6104 and HB 6106
before the committee:
HB 6099
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4665 (MCL 500.4665), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6100
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4601 (MCL 500.4601), as amended by 2016 PA
276.
HB 6101
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4731 (MCL 500.4731), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6102
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4705 (MCL 500.4705), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6103
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4667 (MCL 500.4667), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6104
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4603 (MCL 500.4603), as added by 2008 PA 29.
HB 6106
(Rep. Xiong)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and 500.4625),
section 4621 as amended by 2018 PA 397 and
section 4625 as added by 2008 PA 29.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 6099 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 6100 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 6101 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 6102 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 6103 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6104 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 6106 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5340 before the committee:
HB 5340
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406dd.
Representative McFall and Anthony Williams, representing Corktown Health, testified in
support of HB 5340. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5340, but did not wish to speak:
Jessica Crews, representing Gilead Sciences.
Sandie Benen, representing GSK.
Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Grand Rapids Pride Center.
Scott Ellis, representing the Great Lakes Bay Pride.
Emme Zanotti, representing Equality Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5340, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Karla Ruest, representing the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
Dr. Paul Benson testified in support of HB 5340.
Kelly Doyle, representing the Cares Sexual Wellness Services, testified in support of HB
5340.
Representative McFall returned to answer questions from the committee.
The Chair laid HB 5798, HB 5799, HB 5800 and HB 5801 before the committee:
HB 5798
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to regulate the business of money
transmission; to require the licensing of persons
engaged in the business of money transmission; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
and local officers and entities; to prescribe
penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 5799
(Rep. Xiong)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer
financial services act," by amending sections 2, 5,
6, and 10g (MCL 487.2052, 487.2055, 487.2056,
and 487.2060g), as amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5800
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122), as amended
by 2016 PA 140.
HB 5801
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14p
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by
2008 PA 528.
Representative Fitzgerald and Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of
Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5798, HB 5799, HB 5800 and
HB 5801. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5798, but did not wish to speak:
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Independent Payroll Processors Association and the
Payroll Group.
Representative Harris moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rogers moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak, Kunse.
Absent: Reps. Andrews, Mueller.
Excused: Reps. Andrews, Mueller.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6058 before the committee:
HB 6058
(Rep. Xiong)
A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled "Publicly
funded health insurance contribution act," by
amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 15.563 and
15.564), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 477
and section 4 as amended by 2013 PA 271.
Representative Xiong testified in support of HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed.
Rick Meeth, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 6058.
Questions and discussion followed.
James Humphreys, representing the United Steel Workers Local 1445, testified in support of HB
6058. Questions and discussion followed.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties testified, in opposition to
HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Jenuwine and Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters, testified in
support of HB 6058.
Ted McTaggert, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 6058.
Anthony Minghine, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB
6058. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Perry, representing the IBEW Local 352, testified in support of HB 6058.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6058, but did not wish to speak:
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County & Municipal
Employees.
Joey Combs, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan 517M.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Andy Newmann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Todd Tennis, representing AFT Michigan.
Bill Wolfson, representing the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Mickey Wiewiura.
David Micallef.
Monty Nye, a Michigan professional firefighter.
Adam Ferell, representing Dearborn Firefighters.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6058, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber.
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Mike Malane, representing St. Clair County.
At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 6058 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4729 before the committee:
HB 4729
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2021
PA 129.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4729 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
The Chair laid HB 4399 before the committee:
HB 4399
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan
antitrust reform act," by amending section 4a
(MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4399. The motion prevailed 6-2-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4399 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4402, HB 4403 and HB 4404 before the committee:
HB 4402
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by
2002 PA 29.
HB 4403
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 15 (MCL 408.485).
HB 4404
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 18 (MCL 408.488).
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4402 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Wozniak.
Pass: Rep. Kunse.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4403 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4404 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4405 before the committee:
HB 4405
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 408.477), as
amended by 2015 PA 15.
Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4405. The motion prevailed 6-2-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4405 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4406 before the committee:
HB 4406
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to
regulate the time and manner of payment of wages
and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe
rights and responsibilities of employers and
employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records;
to provide for settlement of disputes regarding
wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain
practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a),
as added by 1982 PA 524.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4406 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4729, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Josh Mosher, representing Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4729, but did not wish to speak:
Erin McDonough, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Spencer Cook, representing the AF Group.
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4399, but did not wish to
speak:
Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak:
Karen Holcomb-Mervil, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Aaron Squeo, representing the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 876.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4399, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Ground Water Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Jacqui Dulce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4402, HB 4403 and HB 4404, but did
not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Brennan Smith, representing the the Michigan Department of Labor and Econmic
Opportunity.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers Distrct Council.
Aaron Squeo, representing the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 876.
Karen Holcomb-Marvil, representing the Michigan Leage for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4402, HB 4403 and HB 4404, but did
not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Alex Morris, representing Michigan Bankers.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Assciation of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Indenpendent Business.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4405 and HB 4406, but did
not wish to speak:
Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4405 and HB 4406, but did not wish to
speak:
Aaron Squeo, representing the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 876.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Karen Holcomb-Mervil, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4405 and HB 4406, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Ground Water Association.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4402, but did not wish to speak:
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4402 and HB 4403, but did
not wish to speak:
Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4404, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4405, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4406, but did not wish to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4406, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4399, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404,
HB 4405 and HB 4406, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Andrews and Mueller from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at
10:15 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5205 and SB 663 before the committee:
HB 5205
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as
amended by 2005 PA 33.
SB 663
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as
amended by 2005 PA 33.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5205, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Vigue, representing the Audubon Great Lakes.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
Sydney Hart and Phil Argiroff, representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5205, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Roads Association of Michigan.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Joanne Wisely, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 663, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan league of Conservation Voters.
Marta Johnson, representing the Climate Cabinet.
Tom Zimnicki, representing the Alliance for the Great Lakes.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Sydney Hart and Phil Argiroff, representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy.
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 663, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Roads Association of Michigan.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Joanne Wisley, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5205 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 663 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hill called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 6023 before the committee:
HB 6023
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b,
21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518,
21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL
324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b,
324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515,
324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a,
324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections
21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and
21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections
21506a and 21510d as amended and section
21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section
21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519,
21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 6023.
Sydney Hart and Bob Reisner, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 6023.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6023, but did not wish to speak:
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hill laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6023 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5428, HB 5873 and HB 6219 before the committee:
HB 5428
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL
257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96.
HB 5873
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 2045 (MCL 324.2045), as
amended by 2013 PA 81.
HB 6219
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL
324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as
amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as
amended by 2013 PA 81.
Representative Mentzer testified in support of HBs 5428, 5873 and 6219.
Scott Bowen and Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, testified in support of HBs 5428, 5873 and 6219.
Nichole Fisher, representing mParks, and Kyle Langlois, representing Sterling Heights Parks
& Recreation, gave a presentation in support of HBs 5482, 5873 and 6219.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5482.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5428, but did not wish
to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5428, but did not wish to speak:
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Erica Briggs, representing the Rails and Trails Conservancy.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Danielle Basgall, representing The Nature Conservancy.
John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal Leage.
Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5428, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5873, but did not wish to speak:
Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Danielle Basgall, representing The Nature Conservancy.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan Leage of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6219, but did not wish to speak:
Erica Briggs, representing the Rails and Trails Conservancy.
Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverages Association.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5428. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 5428 (H-1):
1. Amend page 5, following line 16, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 102nd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5873.
(b) House Bill No. 6219.".
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5428 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5428 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5873. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 5873 (H-1):
1. Amend page 6, following line 28, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 102nd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5428.
(b) House Bill No. 6219.".
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5873 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Pass: None.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5873 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 6219:
1. Amend page 6, following line 1, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 102nd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5428.
(b) House Bill No. 5873.".
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6219. The motion did not
prevail 2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 6219:
1. Amend page 3, following line 24, by inserting:
"(5) Subject to appropriations, the department of state shall develop and implement a
program to inform honorably discharged veterans and actively serving military
members of the exemptions under subsection (4)(f) and section 78119(4)(e).".
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6219. The motion did not
prevail 2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 6219 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KRISTIAN GRANT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Chair Grant.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer.
Absent: Rep. Aragona.
Excused: Rep. Aragona.
The Chair laid HB 4878 and HB 5238 before the committee:
HB 4878
(Rep. Aiyash)
An act to prohibit landlords from requiring certain
disclosures from certain applicants for rental units
or taking adverse actions against certain applicants
based on certain disclosures; to provide
exceptions; to require the promulgation of rules; to
provide remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 5238
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8371
(MCL 600.8371), as amended by 2005 PA 151,
and by adding section 5755.
Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5238.
Jonathan Evans, representing Rent is Too Damn High, testified in support of HB 5238.
Yvonne Navarrete, representing the We the People Action Fund, testified in support of HB
5238.
Rachel Udabe, representing the We the People Action Fund, testified in support of HB 5238.
Marita Ky, representing the We the People Action Fund, testified in support of HB 5238.
Diego Vasquez-Salgado, representing We the People Michigan, testified in support of HB
5238.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association. testified in opposition to
HB 5238.
Representative Wilson returned to answer questions from the subcommittee.
Kelsey Brichn, representing Rent is Too Damn High, testified in support of HB 5238.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5238, but did not wish to speak:
Stacy Jackson, representing We the People.
Angela Wilson Turnbull, representing We the People Michigan.
Shawn Brock, representing We the People.
Gregory Keeler, representing We the People.
Logan Catron, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Maria Matta, representing the We the People Michigan Action Fund.
Alex Klaus, representing We the People Michigan.
April Ailes, representing We the People.
Eli Day, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Khadja Erickson, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Shaniequa Dickenson, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Anuja Sudaishan, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
William Lawrence, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition.
Madeline Elliott, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition.
Kyle Richard, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Ross Fisher, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Nia Wells, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Stephen Wallace, representing the We the People Michigan Action Fund.
Aisa Sadler, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
Jamia Davis, representing the We the People Action Fund.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5238, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Alex Morris, representing Michigan Bankers.
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors.
John Lindley, representing Manufactured Housing.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan .
Representative Dievendorf moved to refer HB 5238 to the Committee on Economic
Development and Small Business. The motion prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Gregory Keeler, representing We the People.
William Walker, representing himself.
Jonathan Evans, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
Sabrina Colvin, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Michael A. Taylor, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration.
Angela Wilson Turnbull, representing We the People Michigan.
Stacy Jackson, representing We the People.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Logan Calvon, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Jessi Averill, representing the Washtenaw Housing Alliance.
Alex Klaus, representing We the People Michigan.
Ross Fisher, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Madeline Elliott, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition.
Stephen Wallace, representing the We the People Michigan Action Fund.
Jamia Davis, representing the We the People Action Fund.
William Lawrence, representing the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition.
Sara Hverta, representing We the People Michigan, Rent is Too Damn High.
Kelsey Brianne, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
Kyle Richard, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Maria Matta, representing the We the People Michigan Action Fund.
Shaniequa Dickenson, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Anuja Sudarshan, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
Khadja Erickson, representing the We the People Action Fund.
April Ailes, representing We the People.
Lauren Marks, representing United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Jaymie Tibbits, representing herself.
Sara Ismail, representing the National Network for Arab American Communities.
Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power.
Marti Praschan, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
De-Shandria Bedenfield, representing the Center for Employment Opprotunities.
Noah Smith, representing the Vera Institute of Justice, Nation Outside.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
Nathan Hallman, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
John Lindley, representing Manufactured Housing.
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan.
Joyce Brighton, representing KMG Prestige.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Peggy Ellis, representing the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878 and HB 5238, but did not wish
to speak:
Sydnee Thompson, representing We the People.
Alex Yowl, representing We the People.
Andy Argo, representing We the People.
April Brooks, representing We the People.
Arias Cruse, representing themselves.
Renna Sperti, representing We the People.
Veronica Calvillo, representing herself.
Miles Reuben, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Megan Hess, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Blanca Garcia, representing herself.
Whyce Phox, representing We the People.
Yesica Casco, representing herself.
Sergo Gallegos, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Makayla Parks, representing herself.
Nelly Fuentes, representing the We the People Action Fund.
Rachel Udabe, representing We the People.
Natasha Robinson, representing herself.
Aaron Mahoney, representing Rent is Too Damn High.
Tara Pettway, representing herself.
Tony Gant, representing the Voting Access for All Coaliton.
Maddie Elliott, representing Michigan's Children.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878 and HB 5238, but did not
wish to speak:
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Representative Scott moved to refer HB 4878 to the Committee on Economic Development
and Small Business. The motion prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to excuse Representative Aragona from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting
at 11:13 AM.
Representative Kristian Grant, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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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
December 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
December 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1091 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1092 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 1093 (S-2) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 1094 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1095 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1096 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 1097 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 1098 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
9.
Reported SB 1099 (S-2) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 1100 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 1101 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
12. Reported 4173 (S-7) (Rep. Aiyash) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.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 December 3, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1091 – 1101, and summarized SB 1091.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB 1092 and SB 1100.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize SB 1093.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 1094.
The Chair summarized SB’s 1095 and 1096.
The Chair invite Sen. Moss to summarize SB 1097.
The Chair invited Sen. Anthony to summarize SB 1099.
The Chair invited Amber Moe of Sen. Cavanagh’s office to summarize SB 1101.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1091-1101:
Chief Eric Winstrom, Grand Rapids Police – Support
Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff – Support SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094
Rev. Wendall Anthony, NAACP Detroit – Support
Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Interim Chief – Support
Robert Womack, Kent County Commissioner – Support
Gabrielle Dresner & Liz Balck, ACLU of Michigan Support
Teferi Brent, Governor’s Black Leadership Advisory Council – Support
Darryl Woods, Self – Support
Ally Alfonseti – Support
Joseph Kempa, MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards – Oppose SB 1092
Joseph Kempa, MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards – Support SB’s 1097, 1098, 1099
Matthew Saxton & Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose SB’s 1092, 1095, 1096, 1101
Matthew Saxton & Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Support SB’s 1093, 1094, 1097-1100
Bob Stevenson, MI Association of Chiefs’ of Police – Oppose SB’s 1101, 1095, 1096, 1092
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1091-1101:
Chris White, Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality – Support
Jessica Zimbelman, Criminal Defense Attorneys of MI – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Ken Grabowski – Police Officers Assoc. of MI – Support SB 1094, 1095, 1096
Ken Grabowski – Police Officers Assoc. of MI – Neutral – SB 1091
Ken Grabowski, Police Officers Assoc. of MI – Oppose – SB’s 1093, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101
Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose – SB’s 1092, 1095, 1096, 1101
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support – SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094, 1097-1100
Bob Stevenson, MI Association of Chiefs of Police – Support SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094, 1097-1100
Chuck Warpehoski, MI Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration – Support
Michael Taylor II, MI Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration – Support
Paul Stankewitz, MI Catholic Conference – Support
MI Fraternal Order of Police – Oppose
Ramya Swami & Kelly Sampson, Brady United Against Gun Violence – Support
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support
National Association of Social Workers – Support
Sgt. Kristina Lidak Droste, Michigan State Police – Support SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094, 1097-1100
Rick Jones, Self – Support SB’s 1097-1098
Tamika Palmer, Mother of Breonna Taylor – Support
Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller- Support SB’s 1091, 1094, 1099
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1091. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1091 (S-2) 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. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1092. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 1092 (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 entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1093. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 1093 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1094. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1094 (S-1) 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. Santana to report SB 1095 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. Shink to report SB 1096 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. Wojno to report SB 1097 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.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1098 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.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1099. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 1099 (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: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1100. 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 (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1100 (S-1) 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. Shink to report SB 1101 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 4173 (S-7)
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4173 (S-7):
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Maria Goellner, FAMM – Support
Matthew Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Bruce Timmons, Self – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-7) version of HB 4173. 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-7) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4173 (S-7) 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 3:25 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 12/10/2024


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, December 5,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1112 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1113 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 447 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 938 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1052 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 1131 (Sen. McCann).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1132 (Sen. Bellino).
8. Testimony regarding SB 1133 (Sen. Cherry).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 1112 and SB 1113.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1112 and SB 1113:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
Shane Smith, Ric's Food Center – Oppose
Derek Balema, Michigan Beverage Association – Oppose
Trent Wolf, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1112:
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1112 and SB 1113:
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Todd Tennis, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Oppose
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Andy Deloney, Distilled Spirits Council of the US – Oppose
Brendan Riglever, Michigan Spirits Association – Oppose
Brett Vanderkamp, New Holland Brewing/Distilling – Oppose
Andy Arabo, Benchmark Beverage Co. – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber – Oppose
Martin Manna, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Winn Atkins, Sazerac Spirits – Oppose
Brian Pizzutti, RNDC Michigan – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Oppose
Tom Zimnicki, Alliance for the General Great Lakes – Oppose
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Nayyirah Shariff, Flint Rising – Oppose
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Oppose
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1112:
Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association and Association of Convenience Stores – Oppose
Kevin Kendall, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Nate Love, Michigan Wine Producers Association – Oppose
Sen. Camilleri offered an (S-1) version of SB 938.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 938 and the changes in the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 938:
Robert McCraight, City of Romulus – Support
Kevin Krause, City of Romulus – Support
Sen. Camilleri offered and (S-1) version of SB 1052.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 1052 and the changes in the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1052:
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Andrew Bashi, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center – Support
Ann Marie Graham Hudak, Canton Township Supervisor – Support
John Rhaesa, Wayne Mayor – Support
Kenneth Voigt, City of Belleville – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 938 and SB 1052:
Kevin McNamara, Van Buren Township – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 938 and SB 1052:
A Brock, City of Wayne – Support
Jessica Petieson, Citizen – Neutral
Jeneen Rippey, Citizen – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support
Warren Evans, Wayne County – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Kevin Kendall, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1052:
Jami Des Chenes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Xandr Brown, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Support
Thomas Pemberton, East Ferry Warren Canfield Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Mike Compagnoni, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Sen. Singh offered an (S-1) version of SB 447.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 447.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
447:
Maureen Watson-Bolger, Michigan Corn Growers Association – Support
Kent Hartwig, Gevo – Support
S. Gonzales, Delta Air Lines – Support
Jonathan Harding, American Biogas Council – Support
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Jane McCurrey, Clean Fuels Michigan – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Olga Chistyakova, BP North America – Support
Justin Heckel, UPS – Support
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Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Neutral
James Ryan, Wayne City Airport Authority – Support
Valerie Schey, Michiganders for a Just Farming System – Oppose
Dr. Cheryl Ruble, Citizen – Oppose
Dana Adams, RNG Coalition – Support
Ben Steyer, Michigan Soybean Association – Oppose
Jeff Eaxl, Clean Fuels Alliance America – Oppose
Jenyfer Lapish, Thumb BioEnergy – Oppose
Roy Storm, W2 Fuel LLC – Oppose
Roush Industries – Support
Wayne County Airport Authority – Support
At 2:45 p.m., Sen.(s) Shink and Chang arrived to committee.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 1112.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1112. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Hauck
Nays: Sen. Bellino
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-2) version of SB 1112 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1113 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Pass: Sen. Shink
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 447. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
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 447 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 938. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 938 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1052. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 1052 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 2:55 p.m., Sen.(s) Shink and Chang left the committee.
The Chair summarized SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Sydney Hart and Adam Wygant, EGLE – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Derrell Slaughter, Natural Resources Defense Council – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
At 3:22 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 3:23 p.m., Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Polehanki, Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino left the committee
and a quorum was no longer present.
At 3:24 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
Jon Cartlidge and Adam Seitcik, Battelle Memorial Institute – Support
At 3:26 p.m., the Chair relinquished the committee to Vice Chair McDonald Rivet and left the committee.
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The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB
1133:
Dr. Autumn Haagsma, Western Michigan University – No Position
Susann Fancy, Global C02 Initiative – Neutral
Andrew Schepers, Holcim – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1131:
Courtney Bourgoin, Evergreen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
Katie Abraham, Michigan Municipal Electric Association – Support
Deb Muchmore, Lambda Energy Resources – Support
DT Midstream – Support
Nayyirah Shariff, Flint Rising – Oppose
Danielle Basgall, The Nature Conservancy – Support
Beth Wallace, National Wildlife Federation – Oppose
Pete Laing and Juliette King, Great Lakes Business Network – Oppose
Doug Roberts, Consumers Energy – Support
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
James Gignac, Union of Concerned Scientists – Oppose
Jeff Stoutenburg, DOW – Support
Jason Griffin, Hemlock Semiconductor – Support
Winston Feeheley, DTE – Support
Olga Chistyakova, BP North America – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Oppose
Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Oppose
Bill Lievense, Linde Inc. – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at
3:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 703 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1081 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5949 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5950 (Rep. Brenda Carter) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5951 (Rep. Matt Bierlein) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 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 December 3, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain SB 703 and SB 1081.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 703 and SB 1081:
Paige Fults, LARA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 703 and
SB 1081:
Stacy Wells, L'estpirit Academy – Support
Kristan Sayers, Michigan Assoc. of Beauty Professionals – Support
David Dagenais, Michigan College of Beauty – Support
Don Romain, Douglas J and Michigan Assoc. of Beauty Professionals – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 703 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 1081 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 invited State Representative Tyrone Carter to explain HBs 5949, 5950, 5951. Member questions
followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5949, HB 5950 and HB 5951:
John Heath, Senior Government Relations Manager, Turo – Support
Erin Bennett, Turo – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5949 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 HB 5950 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. Polehanki to report HB 5951 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 3:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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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
December 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1167 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 40 (S-3) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5736 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 1079 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 1080 (Sen. Cavanagh).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5827 (Rep. Whitsett).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:44 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 invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1167:
Sen. Veronica Klinefelt – Support
Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Opposition
Scott Smith, City of Wyoming – Opposition
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB 1167:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
David Micallef, MPFFU – No Position
Mickey Wiewiura, Resident – Support
Ken Barnes, Resident – Support
Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Township – Opposition
Craig Puckett, Conference of Western Wayne – Opposition
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Opposition
Adam Ferrell, Dearborn Firefighters IAFF L412 – Support
Mike Compagnoni, SEMCOG – Opposition
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Opposition
Adam Stacey, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Montgomery Nye, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters – Support
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Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report
SB 1167 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 adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 40. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair welcomed the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 40:
Sen. Paul Wojno – Support
Bill Drake, Office of Sen. Paul Wojno – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
The Chair welcomed the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5827 and HB 5736:
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 40:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Jeremy Garza, Michigan Pipe Trades – Support
Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Tom Clement, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Eric Campbell, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
Art Reyes, United Auto Workers – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Opposition
Lindsay Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Opposition
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union Michigan Legislative Conference – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Support
Todd Tennis, UFCW 951 – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW State Conference – Support
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-3) version of SB 40 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 read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding HB 5736:
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 5736 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 adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1079. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair welcomed the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1079 and SB 1080:
Sen. Mary Cavanagh – Support
Sen. John Cherry – Support
Jayshona Hicks and Jack Nolish, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – No Position
At 9:54 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 1:31 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1079 and SB 1080:
Jayshona Hicks and Jack Nolish, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – No Position
Ronaldo Marquez, Resident – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Robert MacDonald, MacDonald and MacDonald PLC – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1079:
Dawn Drobnich, Michigan Self-Insured Association – Opposition
Jeremy Margankoski, Michigan Self Insurers – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1080:
Sherry Searcy, Resident – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 1079:
Art Reyes, United Auto Workers – Support
Richard Lanbrguacul, WC Section – Neutral
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Arthur Miller, AF Group – Opposition
Kurt Berryman, Auto Retailers of Michigan – Opposition
Alex Houseman, Big I Michigan – Opposition
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Joelle Demand, Broadband Association of Michigan – Opposition
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Opposition
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
Mike Frederick, Michigan Ground Water Association – Opposition
Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Opposition
Bill Hallan, Retailers Insurance Company – Opposition
Bill Hallan, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Opposition
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Opposition
John Severson, MAISA – Opposition
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
No name provided, St. Clair County – Opposition
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Township – Opposition
Mickey Wiewicera, Resident – Support
Ken Barnes, Resident – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
David Micallef, Resident – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposition
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Opposition
Lindsay Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Opposition
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union Michigan Legislative Conference – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Support
Todd Tennis, UFCW 951 – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW State Conference – Support
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Christine Suave, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Support
Peter Spadafore, Middle Cities Risk Management Services – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 1080:
Art Reyes, United Auto Workers – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Arthur Miller, AF Group – Opposition
Kurt Berryman, Auto Retailers of Michigan – Opposition
Alex Houseman, Big I Michigan – Opposition
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Opposition
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
Mike Frederick, Michigan Ground Water Association – Opposition
Bill Hallan, Retailers Insurance Company – Opposition
Bill Hallan, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
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Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Opposition
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
John Severson, MAISA – Opposition
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
No name provided, St. Clair County – Opposition
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support
Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Township – Opposition
Mickey Wiewicera, Resident – Support
Ken Barnes, Resident – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
David Micallef, Resident – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposition
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Opposition
Lindsay Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Opposition
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union Michigan Legislative Conference – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Support
Todd Tennis, UFCW 951 – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW State Conference – Support
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Christine Suave, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Support
Peter Spadafore, Middle Cities Risk Management Services – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB 5827:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Tom Clement, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Jeremy Garza, Michigan Pipe Trades – Support
Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
Art Reyes, United Auto Workers – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Lindsay Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Opposition
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union Michigan Legislative Conference – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Support
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Todd Tennis, UFCW 951 – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW State Conference – Support
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/12/2024
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