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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 29, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, November 29,
2022, at 8:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1114 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2.
Reported SB 1115 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3.
Reported SB 1116 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4.
Reported SB 1117 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5.
Reported SB 1118 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6.
Reported SB 1119 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7.
Reported SB 1120 (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8.
Reported SB 1121 (Sen. Huizenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9.
Reported SB 1122 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10.
Reported SB 1123 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11.
Reported SB 223 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12.
Reported SB 224 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect.
13.
Reported SB 225 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
14.
Reported SB 226 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
15.
Reported SB 227 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
16.
Reported HB 4898 (S-2) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
17.
Reported HB 4899 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
18.
Reported HB 4900 (Rep. Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
19.
Reported HB 4901 (S-1) (Rep. Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
20.
Reported HB 4243 (S-1) (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
21.
Reported HB 4244 (S-1) (Rep. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
22.
Reported HB 4245 (S-1) (Rep. LaGrand) with recommendation and immediate effect.
23.
Reported HB 4240 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation and immediate effect.
24.
Reported HB 4241 (Rep. Wozniak) with recommendation and immediate effect.
25.
Reported HB 4071 (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect.
26.
Reported HB 4072 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak,
Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 1114-1123 and invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1114-1123:
Courtney Kosnick, Citizen – Support
Fraidy Reiss, Unchained At Last – Support
Nina Van Harn, Citizen – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 1114-1123:
Stephanie Johnson, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support SB's 1114-1117
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB's 1114-1116
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral SB 1119
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1114 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1114. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 1115 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1115. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1116 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1116. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1117 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1117. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 1118 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1118. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1119 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1119. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1120 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1120. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report SB 1121 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1121. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 1122 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1122. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report SB 1123 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1123. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 223-227.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 223-227:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Susie Sherman-Hall Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues – Support
Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB's 223, 224, 225
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 223 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 223. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 224 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 224. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 225 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 225. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report SB 226 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 226. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 227 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 227. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 4898 – 4901 and invited Rep. Filler to summarize the bills and the substitutes.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4898 – 4901:
Nathan Piwowarski, Probate & Estate Section of the State Bar – Support
Thomas Howe – Citizen – Oppose HB 4898
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB's 4898 – 4901:
Alex Morris, MI Bankers – Support
Erin Shor, Michigan Department of State – Support HB's 4899 and 4901
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4898. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4898 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4898 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4899. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4899 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4899 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4900 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4900. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4901. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4901 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4901 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 4243-4245.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4243. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4243 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4243 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4244. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runstead
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 4244 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4244 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4245. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. (s) Runestad and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4245 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. (s) Runestad and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4245 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 4240 – 4241 and invited Rep. Yaroch and Sen. Wozniak to summarize the bills.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 4240 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4240. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4241 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4241. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 4071 – 4072 and invited Nick Ross of Rep. Kahle's office to summarize the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB's 4071 – 4072:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4071 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4071. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4072 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4072. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 29, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 12:15 p.m.,
in room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1192 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:17 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 1192 (S-1) and summarized the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1192:
Steven Gassenberger, The Reason Foundation, via Zoom – Neutral
David Burton, The Heritage Action Foundation, via Zoom – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1192:
James Holman, Mackinac Center – Support
Nick Adolphsen, Foundation for Government Accountability – Support
Michael Bowman, ALEC Action – Support
Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1192. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 1192 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1192 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 29, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 12:00
noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations Women's Huron Valley
Correctional Facility and Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services
Michigan Department of Corrections November 2022, 471-0241-17F and 471-0301-19F
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited committee members and guests to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Michael Ventura, OAG audit manager, and Melanie Marks, OAG audit supervisor for the
follow-up presentation on prior audit recommendations on Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility
Medical, Dental, and Optical services. Member questions and discussion followed the conclusion of the
presentation.
The Chair invited Kyle Kaminski with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) to comment on the
OAG's report. Member questions and discussion followed the conclusion of the presentation.
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:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 29, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday,
November 29, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5713 (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5714 (S-1) (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5715 (S-2) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5716 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5717 (S-1) (Rep. Roth) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4762 (S-5) (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 6086 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5615 (S-1) (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 5616 (S-1) (Rep. Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Roth to summarize HB 5713 – HB 5717.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB
5716, and HB 5717:
Jamie Hall, Traverse City Citizen – Support
Kara Rubenstein Deyering, Right to Know – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5713,
HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716, and HB 5717:
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Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5713 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5713. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5714. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 5714 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5714 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5715. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
At 1:14 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 6:29 p.m., Sen. MacDonald arrived at the meeting.
At 6:34 p.m., after Senate Session, the Chair reconvened the committee. Sen. Santana did not return to the
meeting.
The Chair invited Nicholas Rossow, of Rep. Kahle's office, to summarize HB 4762.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-5) version of HB 4762.
At 6:43 p.m., Sen. Bizon left the meeting and did not return.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4762:
Charlotte Woodward, National Down Syndrome Society – Support
Colleen Hatcher, National Down Syndrome Society – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4762:
Jeremy Murphy, Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Medicine – Support
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Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Gary Koutsoubos, Down Syndrome Guild – Support
Karla Ruest, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-5) version of HB 4762. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report the (S-5) version of HB
4762 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4762 (S-5). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-2) version of HB 5715 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5715 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5716 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5716. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5717. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 5717 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5717 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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The Chair invited Rep. Yaroch to summarize HB 6086.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6086:
Montgomery Nye, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters – Support
Jeff Butcher, Lansing Community College – Oppose
Angela Madden, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support
Josh Mosher, Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 6086 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6086. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Jared Rozycki, of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, to summarize HB 5615 and
HB 5616.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 5615.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 5616.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5615 and HB 5616:
Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
At 7:12 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 7:13 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5615. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, and Hertel
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 5615 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and LaSata
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5615 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5616. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 5616 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, and Hertel
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5616 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. MARY WHITEFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 7,
2022
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Whiteford.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Jason Wentworth, dated September 28th, 2022, removing
Representative Albert as Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, removing Representative
Albert from the Committee on Appropriations, appointing Representative Whiteford as the Chair
of the Committee on Appropriations, appointing Representative Allor as the Vice-Chair of the
Committee on Appropriations, and appointing Representative Hauck to the Committee on
Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hauck, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate,
Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Thanedar.
Absent: Reps. Hood, Weiss.
Excused: None.
At 9:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2023-1 before the committee.
At 8:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Josh Hunt and Christin Armstrong, representing the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-1. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to approve the Muskegon Wastewater Pipeline portion of
Legislative Transfer Request 2023-1. The motion prevailed 23-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Whiteford, Brann, Frederick, Hauck, Marino, VanSingel, Bollin, Glenn,
Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone
Carter, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar.
Nays: Reps. Allor, Hornberger, Yaroch.
Pass: None.
At 8:43 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Pursuant to House Rule 34(7)(h) the committee was adjourned, the time being 12 midnight.
Representative Mary Whiteford, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Theis and Bizon were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from November 29, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Sen. McBroom – No Position
Pamela Drew, Citizen – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Chair McBroom letter – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to
adjourn the committee at 9:38 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Clerk read the letters from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the
House Committee on Education.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Churches moved to adopt Room 521, Tuesdays, at 9 am, as the standing
Room, Day, and Time of the committee. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in
Chapter IV of the House Rules.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:12 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins,
Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the
Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Committee.
Representative MacDonnell moved to adopt Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., in room 521 of the
House Office Building, as the day, time, and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of
the House Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Committee. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the House Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Committee will
follow Chapter IV, stated in the House Standing Rules, which were adopted on the House
Floor.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Municipal League before the committee.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, provided a presentation on
the Michigan Municipal League's History and the League's Goals. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting
at 11:07 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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 N. 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
January 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, January 24,
2023, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported SB 3 (S-5) (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair 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 committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McDonald Rivet to summarize SB 3.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 3:
Michelle Van Dyke, Heart of West Michigan United Way – Support
Joel Arnold, Communities First, Inc. – Support
Beth Sorenson Prince, United Way of Midland County – Support
Lyn Raymond, United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties – Support
Bobby Dorigo Jones, Michigan's Children – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
James and Renee Harvey, Citizens – Support
Richard Cron, Citizen – Support
Scott Little, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region – Support
Lisa Prince, Echo Media – Support
Diane Middleton, Midland Business Alliance – Support
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Richard Cannon, Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation – Support
Richard Cannon, Hearts for Homes, Inc. – Support
Joseph Gentry, United Way of Northeast Michigan – Support
Cathleen Miller, University of Michigan Flint – Support
Bobby Burch, Citizen – Support
Nzingha Masani-Manuel, Detroit Affordable Housing Task Force – Support
Arthur Havlicek, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
Barbara Sistrunk, Summit Financial Wellness – Support
Magen Samyn, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – Support
Antonia Alexander, Citizen – Support
Jonathan Knott, Inner City Action Networking – Support
Lisa Cripps-Downey, Berrien Community Foundation – Support
Paula Trilety, West Outer Drive Civic Association – Support
David Tirsell, Macomb County Habitat for Humanity – Support
Wende Randall, Kent County Essential Needs Task Force – Support
Jeri Hunley, Single Family Living – Support
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Terri Legg, United Way Montcalm Ionia Counties – Support
Jonathan Stimson, HomeStretch Housing – Support
Heather Cole, United Way of Southwest Michigan – Support
Max Glick, Lighthouse MI – Support
Blane McLane, Comunidades Para Tod@s – Support
Catherine Distelrath, Corporation for Supportive Housing – Support
Sommer Foster, Michigan Voices – Support
Rachele Downs, Women's Sustainable Development Initiative – Support
Alex Little, City of Benton Harbor – Support
Christine Robere, United Way of the Lakeshore – Support
Kaci Messeder, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Mary Pollock, Michigan National Organization for Women – Support
Beverly Beard, WT Stevens Construction, Inc. – Support
Gladys Noble, College Park Community Association – Support
Leslie Malcolmson, Citizen – Support
Chacrice Miles, Citizen – Support
Priscilla Perkins, Accounting Aid Society – Support
Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association – Support
Aftan Malone, Olli & Vyn – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Hillary Watson, Citizen – Support
Regina Bell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
George Moroz, Special Assistant to the President at the Henry Ford – Support
Amanda Holiday, Congress of Communities – Support
Paul Ecklund, Disability Network Southwest Michigan – Support
Kermit Williams, Oakland Forward – Support
Chenita Gary, Our Own Wall Street – Support
Jametta Lilly, Detroit Parent Network – Support
Tom Edmiston, Capital Area Housing Partnership – Support
Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support
Randy Block, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support
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Stacey Stevens, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion – Support
Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce – Support
Ken Sikkema, Michigan Consensus Policy Project – Support
Kristal Johnson, Citizen – Support
Autumn Butler, Oakland Forward – Support
Nomi Joyrich, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support
Jenny Kinne, NARAL – Support
Norman Clement, Detroit Change Initiative – Support
Gwendolyn Winston, Wisdom Institute – Support
Holly Miller, United Way of Midland County – Support
Kimle Nailer, Nail-Rite Construction Company and Positive S.I.S.T.E.R.S. – Support
Felicia Cash, Mothering Justice – Support
Rev. Dr. Bruce Roller, United Church Outreach Ministry – Support
Linda Bowie, Citizen – Support
Trecia Jefferson Faison, Pure Essence Enterprise LLC – Support
Aprilell Packnett, Citizen – Support
Maureen Watson Bolger, The Salvation Army – Support
Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Jeff Hewson, Michigan Family Forum – Support
Henry Wolf, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support
Henry Wolf, Traverse Connect – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Lurray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Hugh Madden, Prosperity Michigan – Support
Jessica AcMoody, CEDAM – Support
Rebecca O'Connell, Lake Trust Credit Union – Support
Joan Gustafoson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support
Michele Strasz, United Way of South Central Michigan – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Matt Sowash, Traverse City Tourism – Support
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Ben Dowd, Old Town Commercial Association – Support
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 3:
Monique Staton, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Bethany Broom Dombrowski, Citizen – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurants and Lodging – Support
Brian Calley, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Dr. Darienne Driver Hudson, United Way for South-Eastern Michigan – Support
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-5) version of SB 3.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 3. 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 (S-5) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-5) version of SB 3 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 12:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 21, 2023
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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
January 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the 2023-2024 committee rules.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 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 from Sen. Geiss to adopt the 2023-2024 committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were not able to testify regarding SB 12:
Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Black Educational Activist – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:33 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 01/31/23
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
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
January 24, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, January
24, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 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, Camilleri, Chang, McCann,
Bellino, Victory, Bumstead, and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory,
Bumstead, and McBroom
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair made welcoming remarks and discussed upcoming committee topics.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 31, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Skaggs, Snyder, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink,
Cavitt, De Boer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: Reps. Price, Wilson, Lightner.
Excused: Reps. Price, Wilson, Lightner.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 12, 2023 from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed
members of the Appropriations Committee.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 19, 2023 from House Speaker Joe Tate which removed
Representative Farhat from the Appropriations Committee.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt room 352 of the State Capitol Building, At the Call of the
Chair as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Appropriations Committee. The
motion prevailed 25-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Skaggs, Snyder, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink,
Cavitt, De Boer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HCR 1 before the committee:
HCR 1
(Rep. Brixie)
A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative
notice requirement for increases in rates of
compensation for certain employees in the state
classified service.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HCR 1.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HCR 1 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
22-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Skaggs, Snyder, Bollin, Green, Borton, Cavitt, De Boer,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Slagh, Beson, Fink, Kuhn.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 1, but did not wish to speak:
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees Council 25.
Jonovan Luckey, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 517M.
Representative O'Neal moved to excuse Representatives Price, Wilson and Lightner from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:19 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the 2023-2024 committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1:
Isabelle Nazar, MEA Retiree – Support
Jeanne Hanson, MEA Retiree – Support
Rick Catherman, Retired Teacher – Support
Jim Pearson, MEA Retiree – Support
Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support
Don Taylor, RDPFFA – Support
Victor Gibson, AFT Retiree – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 1:
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Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employees Retirees Association – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1:
David Zyble, Jackson National Life – Support
Ken Grabowski, POAM – Support
Joe Zangara, MPFFU – Support
Meter Morman, Department of Treasury – Support
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems – Support
Jonathan Byrd, Michigan Laborers Union – Support
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters – Support
Don Bigger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support
Ron Farr, Michigan State Firemens Association – Support
Mike Evans, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support
Royce Homm, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel – Support
Steven Kzeppa, AFSCME Council 25 – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Dean Pincheck, Detroit Police and Fire Retirement System – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 1 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, and Huizenga.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
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evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 7 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Local Government – Tuesday, January 31, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Natural Resources and Agriculture – Tuesday, January 31, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Transportation and Infrastructure – Tuesday, January 31, 3:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:49 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the House
Criminal Justice Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit joined the committee remotely.
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in Room 519 of the House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House
Criminal Justice Committee. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Hope announced that the House Criminal Justice Committee will follow the Uniform
Committee rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan State Police. Sergeant
Travis Fletcher and Trooper Kristina Lidak Droste gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the State Court Administrative
Office. The State Court Administrator, Tom Boyd, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:06 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Clerk read the letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the
House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Grant moved to adopt Room 326, Tuesdays, at 9 am, as the standing Room,
Day, and Time of the committee. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity before the committee. Susan Corbin, Director of the Michigan Department of
Labor and Economic Opportunity was invited to present to the committee. . Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair invited Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs from the Michigan Department
of Labor and Economic Opportunity to give a presentation. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:50 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Glanville joined the committee remotely.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent, and Katharine
Strunk, Michigan State University Professor before the committee.
Katharine Strunk, Michigan State University Professor, gave a presentation on Michigan's
Read by Grade Three Law, questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent, gave a presentation on Michigan's Read by Grade
Three Law, questions and discussion followed.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:16 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 28,
2023


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate appointing members to the House
Elections Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Markkanen, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Room 327 of the House
Office Building as the standing day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee
on Elections. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Markkanen, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the Committee on Elections will follow the committee rules, as
prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Attorney General Dana Nessel, gave a presentation
regarding the Implementation of Proposal 22-2. Questions and discussion followed.
Minority Vice Chair Markkanen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:19 AM. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chair
Young.
The Clerk read the letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the
House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Friske, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit joined the committee remotely.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt Room 326, Tuesdays, at Noon, as the standing room,
day, and time of the House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Friske,
Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Young announced that the House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors will
follow the Uniform Committee rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted
on the House Floor.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Governor's Child Welfare Task Force before the
committee.
Chief Circuit and Probate Court Judge, Gregory C. Pittman, and Michael E. Williams,
President and CEO of Orchards Children's Services gave a presentation on the Governor's
Child Welfare Task Force. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
12:51 PM.
Representative Stephanie Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS, AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
12:OO p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 17, 2023 from House Speaker Joe Tate, which
appointed the members of the House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland
Security.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Carra, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair stated the Standing Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security will
follow Chapter IV, stated in the House Standing Rules that were adopted on the House Floor,
by the House of Representatives on January 11, 2023.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt Tuesday, at 12:00 Noon in Room 327 in the House
Office Building as the day, time and location for the regularly schedule meetings of the
House Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Carra, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Stone moved to
adjourn; Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate appointing members to the House
Regulatory Reform committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt Tuesdays at 10:30 AM in Room 519, House Office
Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Committee on Regulatory
Reform. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House Standing
Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 10:35 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
10:33 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins,
Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation before the
committee.
Greg Brunner, P.E. and Laura Mester C.P.A., representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation, provided a presentation on the Department. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Secretary of State before the committee.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Deputy Legal Director
Khyla Craine provided a presentation on Customer Service Operations within the Michigan
Secretary of State. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting
at 11:47 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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
January 31, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 12 ( Polehanki) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 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. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 12:
Leah Porter, Resident – Support
Katharine Strunk, Michigan State University – Support
Dr. Michael Rice, Superintendent, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Former Rep. Adam Zemke – Support
Arlyssa Heard and William Weir, 482Forward – Support
Joanne Galloway, Center for Change Northern Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 12:
Brenda Shufelt, 482Forward – Support
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support
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Imani Harris, 482Forward – Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
Jeanne Jemp, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education – Support
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Support
MoReno Taylor, Fund MI Future – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support
Jarod McGuffey, Trusted Voices – Support
Sommer Foster, Michigan Voices – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Like Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support
Bob McCann, K-12 Alliance – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
Jennifer Heymoss, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support
Heather Eckner, Autism Alliance of Michigan – Support
Elizabeth Simpson, The Lamphere Schools – Support
Tinu Usoro, 482Forward – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Paul Liabenow, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Support
Marcy Dwyer, Michigan Parent Teacher Association – Support
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Jase Bolger, West Michigan Policy Forum – Opposition
Devin Babcock, ExcelinEd – Opposition
Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition
Shantel Briggs, Resident – Support
Brenda Shufelt, Resident – Support
Stephanie Johnson-Cobb, Resident – Support
Katie Horvath, Resident – Support
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Meghan Moxon, Resident – Support
Kristi Marcu, Resident – Support
Lindsey Matson, Resident – Support
April Schmidt, Resident – Support
Katie Hayes, Resident – Support
Danielle Starks, Resident – Support
Angela Clark, Resident – Support
Michael McVey, Resident – Support
Molly Sweeney, 482Forward – Support
Jerrica Mickens, 482Forward – Support
Melissa Blume, Resident – Support
Gretchen Kirschner, Resident – Support
Donald Locker, Resident – Support
Staci Bryant, Resident – Support
Jamila Martin, Resident – Support
Kristin Nickerson, Resident – Support
Mary Perkins, Resident – Support
Stacey Young, Resident – Support
Steve and Carmi Finn, Residents – Support
Deborah Bohm-Rosenman, Resident – Support
Ines de Jesus, Resident – Support
Tiffany Morris-Street, Resident – Support
Constance Lippert, Resident – Support
Meredith Bradford, Resident – Support
Susan Hooks-Brown, Resident – Support
Dana Dacres, Resident – Support
Glynda Wilks, Resident – Support
Jill Fleischmann, Resident – Support
Marni LaPaugh, Resident – Support
Audrey McPartlin, Resident – Support
Ashlee Boatman, Resident – Support
Nichole Klebba, Resident – Support
Barry Checkoway, Resident – Support
Hannah Miller, Resident – Support
Allie Choma, Resident – Support
Chloe Kannan, Resident – Support
Michelle Alexander, Resident – Support
Erin Wills, Resident – Support
Wendy Sellers, Resident – Support
Adrienne Bulger, Resident – Support
Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Black Educational Activist – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 12 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: Sen.(s) Damoose.
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 12. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:34 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/21/23
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evidence_text:
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
January 31, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Adopted the Committee Rules.
2.
Presentation by the Michigan Association of Counties.
3.
Presentation by the Michigan Municipal League.
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 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 committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Hoitenga, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individual to give the committee a presentation:
Denna Bosworth, MI Association of Counties
The Chair invited the following individuals to give the committee a presentation:
John LaMacchia, Jennifer Rigterink, Herasanna Richards, MI Municipal League
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adjourn
the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/21/2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 31, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, January
31, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Natural Resources & Agriculture Committee Rules for 2023-2024 Legislative Session
2. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the 2023-2024 Natural Resources and Agriculture
Committee Rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
Chair Shink invited Tyler Ridderbusch, DNR Legislative Liaison and Scott Whitcomb, DNR Acting Deputy
Director for a presentation. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 7, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
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
January 31, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, January
31, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 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, Camilleri, Chang, McCann,
Bellino, Victory, Bumstead, and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Troy Hagon, Director of Governmental Affairs and the State Transportation Adviser, Gregg
Brunner, Acting Chief Engineer and Operating Officer, and Laura Mester, Chief Administrative Officer, from
the Michigan Department of Transportation, to give a presentation regarding the Department and its duties.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 7, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 1,
2023
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, De Boer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Price joined the committee remotely.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation before
the committee.
President and CEO Quentin Messer, joined by Managing Director Greg Bird, both representing
the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, provided a presentation on The SOAR Fund:
A Tool for Securing Team Michigan's Future. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:55 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate appointing members to the House
Energy, Communications and Technology committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt Wednesdays at 9:00 AM in Room 519 House Office
Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Committee on Energy,
Communications and Technology.
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House Standing
Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:04 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 7,
2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the House
Judiciary Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit joined the committee remotely.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 521 of the House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House
Judiciary Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel,
Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Breen announced that the House Judiciary Committee will follow the Uniform
Committee rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Breen laid before the committee a presentation by the Department of Attorney General.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, Mitch Albers and Aaron Van Langevelde, both representatives
of the Attorney General's office, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chair Breen laid before the committee a presentation by the State Court Administrative
Office. The State Court Administrator, Tom Boyd, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were
unable to speak:
Jody White, representing herself.
Mike Bambas, representing himself.
Tom Howe, representing himself.
Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes.
Amy Shankleton-Novess, representing the Court Recorders and Reporters.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:45 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Tate appointing members of the House Local
Government and Municipal Finance committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, Harris, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt Wednesday at 12 noon in room 519 of the House
Office Building as the appointed meeting schedule for the full committee. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Bezotte, Harris, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House standing
Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by John LaMacchia, Jennifer Rigterink
and Herasanna Richards from the Michigan Municipal League. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:46 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate appointing members to the House Tax
Policy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Fink, Outman, Tisdel.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Price joined the committee remotely.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in Room 521 of the House
Office Building as the standing day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee
on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Fink, Outman, Tisdel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair stated that the Committee on Tax Policy will follow the committee rules, as
prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
Chair Neeley made welcoming remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
12:03 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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
February 1, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 1, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Adopted the Committee Rules.
2.
Presentation by U.S. Army Major General Paul D. Rogers, Adjutant General and Director of
the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individual to give the committee a presentation:
U.S. Army Major General Paul D. Rogers, Adjutant General and Director of the Michigan Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/08/23


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
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
February 1, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by David Zin, Senate Fiscal Agency.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:38 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony:
David Zin, Senate Fiscal Agency – No position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:09 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/01/23
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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
February 1, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the 2023-2024 Appropriations Committee Rules.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00pm. The Chair 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 brief statement welcoming member to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Next, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported
by Sen. Cavanagh, to adjourn the committee at 2:10 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Approved: 2-28-23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
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
February 1, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules for 2023-2024 legislative session.
2. Presentation by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
3. Presentation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for a presentation. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Attorney General Dana Nessel for a presentation. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 1, 2023
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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
February 1, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:42 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. Geiss to adopt the committee rules. 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 rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Joseph Sullivan, who is the Insurance Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of
Insurance and Financial Services, to give a presentation regarding the State Based Health Exchange.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 1, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 2, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate which appointed members of the House
Health Policy Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Whitsett and Mueller joined the committee remotely.
Chair Rogers introduced herself and welcomed the committee members. The Chair explained
committee expectations and priorities for the term.
Chair Rogers announced that the House Health Policy Committee will follow the Uniform
Committee rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Representative B. Carter moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Room 519 of the House
Office Building as the day, time, and location for regularly scheduled meetings of the House
Health Policy Committee. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Association for Local
Public Health. Norm Hess, Executive Director, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Primary Care
Association. Anne Scott, Health Centers Operations Officer and Kris Drake, Executive
Director of Ingham Community Health Centers, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Health and Hospital
Association. Laura Appel, Executive Vice President for Advocacy, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:37 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov