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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 27, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 27, 2021,
at 9:05 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding SB 473 (Sen. Victory).
2. Testimony regarding SB 474 (Sen. Moss).
3. Testimony regarding SB 475 (Sen. Horn).
4. Testimony regarding SB 476 (Sen. Ananich).
5. Testimony regarding SB 477 (Sen. Hollier).
6. Testimony regarding SB 478 (Sen. Runestad).
7. Testimony regarding SB 479 (Sen. Geiss).
8. Testimony regarding SB 480 (Sen. Johnson).
9. Testimony regarding SB 481 (Sen. Chang).
10. Testimony regarding SB 482 (Sen. Irwin).
11. Testimony regarding SB 483 (Sen. MacDonald).
12. Testimony regarding SB 484 (Sen. Bullock).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 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, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 473 – 484, and made opening remarks to the committee.
The Chair summarized SB 473 for the committee.
The Chair invited Sen. Moss to summarize SB 474 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Horn to summarize S 475 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 476 for the committee on behalf of the bill sponsor, Sen.
Ananich. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize SB 477 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Runested to summarize SB 478 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 479 for the committee.
Due to senate session, SB's 480 – 484 will be summarized during the next committee hearing.
Due to senate session the following individual was unable to testify regarding SB's 473 – 483:
Ryder Rodriguez, Self - Neutral
The Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:53 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/03/2021
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location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey, Hope and
Breen joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 4799 and HB 4800 before the committee:
HB 4799
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to enact the uniform assignment of rents act;
to provide for the creation, perfection, and
enforcement of security interests in rents; to
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 4800
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3204
(MCL 600.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 15.
Chairman Filler and Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4799 and HB 4800.
Michael Leib, Jim Allen, and Bob Bassel, all representing the Debtor Creditor Rights
Committee, testified in support of HB 4799 and HB 4800. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799 and HB 4800, but did not wish
to speak:
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The Chair laid HB 4656 before the committee:
HB 4656
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 526
(MCL 600.526), as amended by 2012 PA 22.
Representative Cambensy, testified in support of HB 4656. Questions and discussion
followed.
Senator McBroom, testified in support of HB 4656. Questions and discussion followed.
Hon. Jennifer A. Mazzuchi, Marquette Circuit Judge, representing the Marquette County,
testified in support of HB 4656. Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor, representing the Marquette County Prosecutor's
Office, and Gregory S. Zyburt, Marquette County Sheriff, representing the Marquette County
Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 4656. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4656. Questions and discussion followed.
Bruce Timmons, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on HB 4656.
The Chair laid HB 4552 before the committee:
HB 4552
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2543
(MCL 600.2543), as amended by 2004 PA 328.
Representative Wozniak, testified in support of HB 4552.
Sandy Traskos and Kara Van Dam, both representing the Michigan Association of Freelance
Court Reporters, testified in support of HB 4552. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4552, but did not wish to speak:
Meghan Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:03 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4912 before the committee:
HB 4912
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16215, 16283,
16286, 16287, 16288, 18802, 18805, 18811,
18812, and 18814 (MCL 333.16215, 333.16283,
333.16286, 333.16287, 333.16288, 333.18802,
333.18805, 333.18811, 333.18812, and
333.18814), section 16215 as amended by 2019
PA 140, sections 16283, 16286, and 16288 as
added by 2016 PA 359, section 16287 as amended
by 2017 PA 22, section 18802 as amended by
2000 PA 22, section 18805 as amended by 1982
PA 353, section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA
406, and section 18812 as amended by 1982 PA
337, and by adding sections 18811a, 18818,
18819, and 18829; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Bezotte, joined by former Representative Vaupel, both testified in support of HB
4912. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4912, but did not wish to
speak:
Jessica Simpson, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4912, but did not wish to speak:
John Tramontana, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association.
Lawrence A. Letsche DVM, representing Remrock Farms Veterinary Services.
Representative Cambensy moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 10:47 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Marino joined the committee remotely.
Representative Cavanagh moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 26, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4646 before the committee:
HB 4646
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
sections 2 and 3 (MCL 207.772 and 207.773),
section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 3 and section 3
as amended by 2008 PA 204.
Representative Bolden testified in support of HB 4646.
The Chair laid HB 4647 before the committee:
HB 4647
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to provide for the establishment of
attainable housing districts in certain local
governmental units; to provide for the exemption
from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific
tax upon the owners of certain qualified facilities;
to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide
for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officials; and
to provide penalties.
Representative Sabo testified in support of HB 4647.
The Chair laid HB 4649 and HB 4650 before the committee:
HB 4649
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending the title and section 22 (MCL
125.1422), the title as amended by 2004 PA 280
and section 22 as amended by 2012 PA 327, and
by adding section 22e.
HB 4650
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 678.
Representative Huizenga testified in support of HB 4649 and HB 4650. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4827 before the committee:
HB 4827
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to provide for the establishment of
residential housing districts in certain local
governmental units; to provide for the exemption
from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific
tax upon the owners of certain qualified residential
facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax;
to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an
exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents
of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental
officials; and to provide penalties.
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4827. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, testified with
a neutral position on HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4649, HB 4650 and HB 4827.
Peter Morman, representing the Treasury Department, testified in opposition to HB 4646, HB
4647, HB 4649, HB 4650 and HB 4827.
Brent Forsberg, representing TA Forsberg, and Richard Raffeilli, representing Peterson
Farms, testified in support of HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4649, HB 4650 and HB 4827.
Ryan VerWys, representing the Inner City Federation, and Ryan Kilpatrick, representing
Housing Next, testified in support of HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4649, HB 4650 and HB 4827.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4646, HB 4647, HB
4649, HB 4650 and HB 4827, but did not wish to speak:
Meghan Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4649, HB 4650
and HB 4827, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Boyd Buchanen, representing the Home Builders Association of Livingston County.
Clay Powell, representing The Rental Property Association of Michigan.
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Stacie Bytwork, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Yarrow Brown, representing Housing North.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Warren Call, representing Traverse Connect.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Phil Yeiter, representing Priority Health.
David Bilardello, representing Spectrum Health.
Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.
Justin Horvath, representing the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership.
Jennifer Loechle, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.
Nikki Devitt, representing the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Kimberly Kihnke, representing Bay North Realty.
Frances K. Bond, representing Advocates for Benzie County.
Jonathan Stimson, representing the Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corp.
David Bulkowski, representing Disability Advocates of Kent County.
MaryEllen Hyttinen, representing the Western U.P. Planning & Development Region.
William Witler, representing the Sleeping Bear Gateways Council.
Robert O'Hara, representing the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area.
Lois Ellis, representing the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance.
Wendy Clow, representing the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity.
Jill Ferrai, representing Renovare Development.
Paul Ecklund, representing the Disability Network Southwest Michigan.
Carlin Smith, representing the Little Traverse Bay Housing Partnership.
Peter Wills, representing the City of Muskegon.
Holly Cole, representing the Ottawa County Housing Commission.
Amanda Scott, representing Child and Family Services.
Paul Sachs, representing Ottawa County Planning and Performance Improvement.
Virgie Ammerman, representing VirgieAmmerman.com.
Sandra Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.
Aaron Jonker, representing the Wolverine Building Group.
Rose Fosdick, representing Manistee County HSCB.
Jennifer Knapp, representing Harbor, Inc.
Ryan Hannon, representing Goodwill Northern Michigan.
Dave Wilsey, representing CENTURY 21 NORTHLAND.
Taylor Moore, an individual.
Elizabeth Chiles, an individual realtor.
Susan Jones, an individual.
Sara Harding, representing Yen Yoga & Fitness.
John Marshall, representing Range Bank.
Christina Schuett, representing Rare Bird Brewpub
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4649, HB
4650 and HB 4827, but did not wish to speak:
Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4649 and HB 4650, but did not wish
to speak:
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4647, HB 4649 and HB 4650, but
did not wish to speak:
Roger Suppes, representing Sutton's Bay Village.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4649 and HB
4650, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:38 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, June 2,
2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 429 (S-3) (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 430 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 431 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 26, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Hollier offered an (S-3) version of SB 429.
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 429.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 429, SB 430, and SB 431:
Bill Richardson, Waterloo Township – No Position
Alan Cropsey, Citizen – Oppose
Tim Hunnicutt, Zero Day Veterans – Oppose
Lee Graham, Operating Engineers 324 – Support
Barbara Schmid, Sharon Township – Oppose
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Support
Thomas Grier, Kasson Township – Oppose
Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Oppose
Jonathan Byrd, Michigan Laborers Union – Support
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 429:
Robert DePalma, Groveland Township Supervisor – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 429, SB
430, and SB 431:
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Oppose
Lance Binoniemi, MITA – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Gordon Smith, Healthy Water Alliance – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 431:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
Sen. Geiss offered the Geiss Amendment #1 to the (S-3) version of SB 429.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #1 to the (S-3) version of SB 429.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) McBroom, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, and Hollier
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Geiss offered the Geiss Amendment #2 to the (S-3) version of SB 429.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #2 to the (S-3) version of SB 429.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 429. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to report the (S-3) version of SB 429 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 430 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 431 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 8:30
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported SB 486 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from May 26, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 486 and summarized the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 486:
Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – oppose. Member questions followed.
David Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Association – support.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 486:
Molly Tamulevich, The Humane Society of the United States – oppose.
Nancy Warren, Self – oppose.
Jared Hautamaki, Self – oppose.
Thomas Gilpin, Self – oppose.
Julie Dye, Self – oppose.
Jordan Hoover, Hunter Nation – support.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 486 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/09/2021


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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 403 of the Capitol Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 392 (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4485 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 113 (Sen. Runestad).
4. Testimony regarding SB 467 (Sen. Runestad).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 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 May 26, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 392.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 392:
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 392 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill 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 392. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4485 and invited Alec Faggion, of Rep. Hall's office to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4485:
Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Paul Steiner, Tobacco Free Michigan – Oppose
David Jessup, Michigan Premier cigar and Pipe Retailers - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4485:
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network – Oppose
Michael LaFaive, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4485 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang
Pass: Sen. Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4485. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 113 and summarized the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 113:
Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Council of Foundations – Support
Dr. Phillip Knight, Food Bank Council of Michigan – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 113:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Frank Foster, Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan – Support
Frank Foster, Manistee County Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Roscommon County Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Tuscola County Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Bay Area Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Grand Rapids Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Missaukee Area Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Cadillac Area Community Foundation – Support
Frank Foster, Community Foundation of Muskegon County – Support
The Chair brought up SB 467 and summarized the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 467:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 467:
Donald L. Taylor, Retired Detroit Police and Fire Fighters Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/09/2021


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 285 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 303 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 304 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 26, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 285 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 285 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 303 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 303. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 304 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 304. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 285, SB 303, and SB 304:
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
Bill Zaagman, County and Municipal Clerks Associations – Oppose
Tori Sachs, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support
Mary Pollock, AAUW of Michigan – Oppose
Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Oppose
Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 285 (S-1):
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 3, 2021
8:15 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4897 before the committee:
HB 4897
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 730, 731, and
733 (MCL 168.730, 168.731, and 168.733),
sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261
and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583.
Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed.
Patrice Johnson, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of
HB 4897.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4897, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote.
Cheryl Rottmann, representing the Oakland County Clerks Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 8:42 AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 8, 2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 3,
2021
10:45
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 440 before the committee:
SB 440
(Sen. Brinks)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 22224b.
Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 440 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone, Neeley.
The Chair laid SB 155 and SB 156 before the committee:
SB 155
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17703, 17708,
17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.17703, 333.17708,
333.17751, and 333.17757), section 17703 as
amended by 2016 PA 528, section 17708 as
amended by 2020 PA 4, section 17751 as amended
by 2020 PA 136, and section 17757 as amended by
2016 PA 383, and by adding section 17744f.
SB 156
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 155 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out SB 156 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4659 before the committee:
HB 4659
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17754a (MCL
333.17754a), as added by 2020 PA 134.
Representative Allor moved to report out HB 4659 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928 and HB 4929 before the committee:
HB 4925
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100c,
100d, 116, 206, 208, 210, 232, 269, 270, 271, 273,
274, 275, and 281c (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100c,
330.1100d, 330.1116, 330.1206, 330.1208,
330.1210, 330.1232, 330.1269, 330.1270,
330.1271, 330.1273, 330.1274, 330.1275, and
330.1281c), section 100a as amended by 2020 PA
402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285,
section 100d as amended by 2020 PA 99, section
116 as amended by 1998 PA 67, sections 206 and
232 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 208 and
210 as amended and sections 269, 270, 271, 273,
274, and 275 as added by 2012 PA 500, and
section 281c as added by 2014 PA 200, and by
adding sections 110a and 117; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 4926
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109f (MCL
400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
HB 4927
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7408a (MCL
333.7408a), as amended by 2020 PA 380.
HB 4928
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
703 (MCL 436.1703), as amended by 2020 PA
377.
HB 4929
(Rep. Thanedar)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 57z (MCL
400.57z), as added by 2014 PA 395.
Representative Whiteford, testified in support of HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928 and
HB 4929. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Michael Brashears, founder and CEO of Outcomes That Matter LLC, testified in support
of HB 4925. Questions and discussion followed.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan, testified in support
of HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928 and HB 4929.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928
and HB 4929, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Melissa Roy, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928
and HB 4929, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4925, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Tarr, representing Paul Tarr and Associates.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:52 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 3, 2021
10:45 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Presentation on details regarding the state undercounting nursing home deaths
The Chair made comments to the committee.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified before the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Director Elizabeth Hertel, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SJRG before the committee:
SJRG
(Sen. Barrett)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the
state constitution of 1963, by adding section 9 to
article XI, to protect certain communications with
members of the legislature.
Bryce Fisher, representing Senator Tom Barrett testified in support of SJRG.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:46 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4641 (Rep. Marino).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4382 (Rep. Mueller).
3. Reported HB 4501 (Rep. Beson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SR 59 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 445 (Sen. Irwin).
6. Testimony regarding SB 501 (Sen. Horn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Representative Beson to summarize HB 4501.
The Chairman invited Representative Mueller to summarize HB 4382.
The Chairman invited Representative Marino to summarize HB 4641.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4501:
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Linda Bullard, private citizen – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4641:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Treasury – Neutral
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4501 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, and MacDonald.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4501. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize Senate Resolution 59.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SR 59 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, and MacDonald.
Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chairman invited Senator Irwin to summarize SB 445.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 445:
Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
The Chairman summarized Senate Bill 501.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 501:
Rachel Kohl, Michigan Association for Justice – Opposed
Stephanie Glidden, Unemployment Insurance Agency – Neutral
Jennifer Llewellyn, Michigan Works – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 501:
Mark Risk, Attorney – Opposed
Kevin Stutts, Talent 2025 – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding SB 473 (Sen. Victory).
2. Testimony regarding SB 474 (Sen. Moss).
3. Testimony regarding SB 475 (Sen. Horn).
4. Testimony regarding SB 476 (Sen. Ananich).
5. Testimony regarding SB 477 (Sen. Hollier).
6. Testimony regarding SB 478 (Sen. Runestad).
7. Testimony regarding SB 479 (Sen. Geiss).
8. Testimony regarding SB 480 (Sen. Johnson).
9. Testimony regarding SB 481 (Sen. Chang).
10. Testimony regarding SB 482 (Sen. Irwin).
11. Testimony regarding SB 483 (Sen. MacDonald).
12. Testimony regarding SB 484 (Sen. Bullock).
13. Testimony regarding SB 375 (Sen. Santana).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 473 – 484, SB 375, and made opening remarks to the committee.
The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 479 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize SB 480. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 481. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB 482. Member questions followed.
The Chair summarize SB 483 for Sen. McDonald.
The Chair invited Sen. Bullock to summarize SB 484. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 375. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 473-483 and SB 375:
Theodore Nelson, Law Enforcement Action Partnership – Support
DeRay McKesson, Campaign Zero – Support
Julie Hurwitz, Goodman and Hurwitz – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 473-483 and SB 375:
Shelli Weisberg, ACLU Michigan - Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support SB 375
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support SB 375
Ray Sholtz, Michigan Corrections Organization – Oppose SB 477
Due to senate session the following individual was unable to testify regarding SB's 473 – 483 and SB 375:
Madeline Buckler, FREED Peoples – Support
Cciara Mosella FREED Peoples – Support
Ralph Godbee, Triumph Church – Support
Teferi Brent Dignity of Detroit – Support
Parry Woods, Dignity of Detroit - support
Ryder Rodriguez, Self – Support SB 483
Ryder Rodriguez, Self – Oppose SB 473-482 and SB 484
The Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:53 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/08/2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, June 3,
2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4356 (Rep. Meerman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Tim Holland, of Rep. Meerman's office, to summarize HB 4356.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4356:
Dr. Scott Westhouse, Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons – Oppose
Dr. Roger Seelye, Michigan Optometric Association – Oppose
Dr. James Hardie, Michigan Optometric Association – Oppose
Erik Castaneda, 1-800 Contacts – Support
Kyle Zebley, American Telemedicine Association – Support
Leah Vukmir, National Taxpayer Association – Support
Linda Sherry, Consumer Action – Support
Dr. James Wachter, Eyecare Partners – Oppose
Dr. Joseph Gira, Eyecare Partners – Oppose
Courtney Joslin, R Street – Support
Chris Grim, Warby Parker – Support
Dr. Dan Vargovick, Eyecare Partners Medical Advisory Board – Oppose
Rev. Dr. John Duckworth, Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vacinity – Support
Alisha Meneely, Kent County Area Human Trafficking Coalition – Support
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4356:
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Oppose
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Oppose
Allison Fleming, Americans for Vision Care Innovation – Support
Tyler Diers, TechNet – Support
Margaret Mire, Americans for Tax Reform – Support
Arielle Kane, Progressive Policy Institute – Support
Cary Samourkachian, Lens.com – Support
Helen Weston, Secretary of Hope College Student Congress – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Theis and
Hertel were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2021
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4725 before the committee:
HB 4725
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled "An act to
provide for compulsory arbitration of labor
disputes in municipal police and fire departments;
to define such public departments; to provide for
the selection of members of arbitration panels; to
prescribe the procedures and authority thereof;
and to provide for the enforcement and review of
awards thereof," by amending section 2 (MCL
423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HB 4725 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett,
Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Marino moved to reconsider the previous motion.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian,
Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 459 before the committee:
SB 459
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2014 PA
17.
Alex Mansour, representing Brush Park Development, testified in support of SB 459.
The chair returned to HB 4725.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HB 4725 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Brian Kelly, Michael Anderson, and Peter Klein, representing the Michigan Film Industry
Association, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Cambensy moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:30 AM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8,
2021
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Stone joined the committee remotely.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4945 before the committee:
HB 4945
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1311b
and 1311d (MCL 380.1311b and 380.1311d),
section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620 and
section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23.
Zakia Gibson and Sheryl Sanford, representing the Highland Park Public Schools, testified in
support of HB 4945. Questions and discussion followed.
Nick Kovach and Curtis Smith, representing the ACE Academy, testified in support of HB
4945. Questions and discussion followed.
Mohamed Tabet, testified in support of HB 4945.
Representative Schroeder, testified in support of HB 4945.
Nick Kovach and Curtis Smith returned to testify in support on HB 4945. Questions and
discussion followed.
Janet Spight-White, representing the Highland Park School Board, testified in opposition to
HB 4945. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4945, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Ebon Morales, a former Highland Park School Board Member.
Mark Price, representing the Highland Park School Board.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4945, but did not wish to speak:
Kari Klionski, representing Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services.
Christine Schechtev, representing the ACE Academy.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4945, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4945 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:29 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the minutes from the June 3rd, 2021 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4838 before the committee:
HB 4838
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 668b and 795
(MCL 168.668b and 168.795), section 668b as
added by 2018 PA 614 and section 795 as
amended by 2018 PA 127.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4838. The motion prevailed 6-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4838 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4839 before the committee:
HB 4839
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4839. The motion
prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4839 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4845 before the committee:
HB 4845
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 31b.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4845 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4845, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4839, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4839 and HB 4845, but did not wish
to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4838 (H-1), HB 4839
(H-1) and HB 4845, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4838 (H-1), HB 4839 (H-1) and HB
4845, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:08 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8,
2021
11:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder,
Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4801, HB 4802, HB 4803, HB 4804 and HB 4805 before the committee:
HB 4801
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to regulate persons that provide electric
vehicle charging services; to require registration of
certain persons that provide electric vehicle
charging services; and to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state officers and entities.
HB 4802
(Rep. Kuppa)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending the title and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q
(MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and 460.10q), the title as
amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g as amended
by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000 PA
142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141.
HB 4803
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 676a (MCL
257.676a), as amended by 2005 PA 1.
HB 4804
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 205, entitled "An act to
provide for the construction, establishment,
opening, use, discontinuing, vacating, closing,
altering, improvement, and maintenance of limited
access highways and facilities ancillary to those
highways; to permit the acquiring of property and
property rights and the closing or other treatment
of intersecting roads for these purposes; to provide
for the borrowing of money and for the issuing of
bonds or notes payable from special funds for the
acquisition, construction or improvement of such
highways; and to provide for the receipt and
expenditure of funds generated from the
facilities," by amending section 2 (MCL 252.52),
as amended by 2002 PA 150.
HB 4805
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 1b (MCL
247.651b), as amended by 2002 PA 498.
Representative Schroeder, Representative Damoose, Representative LaGrand, and
Representative Kuppa, testified in support of HB 4801, HB 4802, HB 4803, HB 4804 and HB
4805. Questions and discussion followed.
Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 4801, HB 4802,
HB 4803, HB 4804 and HB 4805.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4801, HB 4802, HB
4803, HB 4804 and HB 4805, but did not wish to speak:
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4801, HB 4802, HB 4803, HB 4804
and HB 4805, but did not wish to speak:
Kaitlin Monahagn, representing Rivian Automotive.
Robert O'Meara, representing ITC.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4803, HB 4804 and HB 4805, but
did not wish to speak:
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservation Energy Forum.
Hallie Fox and Nicholas Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation
Voters.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4804 and HB 4805, but did not
wish to speak:
Pete Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
12:17 PM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair Laid before the committee the Michigan Home Community Services Network
presentation.
John Grib, Clinical Director at Senior Services of Southwest Michigan, David Benjamin,
Program Director for A and D Home Health Care, Inc., and Michael A. Tysick, Co-Director
for A and D Home Health Care, Inc., testified on their role on being designated by the state
as a provider of the Michigan Choice Wavier program. A copy of their handout is attached.
The Chair laid HB 4472, HB 4473, HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, HB 4477, HB 4478 and
HB 4479 before the committee:
HB 4472
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 174a
(MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34.
HB 4473
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
amending the heading of chapter XXA and by
adding section 145s.
HB 4474
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 134a (MCL
330.1134a), as amended by 2014 PA 72.
HB 4475
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20173a and
21313 (MCL 333.20173a and 333.21313), section
20173a as amended by 2017 PA 167 and section
21313 as amended by 2012 PA 51.
HB 4476
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult
foster care facility licensing act," by amending
sections 13, 31, and 34b (MCL 400.713, 400.731,
and 400.734b), section 13 as amended by 2018 PA
557, section 31 as amended by 1994 PA 150, and
section 34b as amended by 2018 PA 558.
HB 4477
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16i
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by
2012 PA 169.
HB 4478
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
HB 4479
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
2802 (MCL 700.2802), as amended by 2012 PA
173.
Representative Sarah Anthony, bill sponsor for HB 4472, Representative Douglas C.
Wozniak, bill sponsor for HB 4473 Representative Kyra Harris Bolden, bill sponsor for HB
4475, and Representative Brenda Carter, bill sponsor for HB 4479, provided a brief synopsis
on the entire elder law crime package. Questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4472, HB 4473, HB
4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, HB 4477, HB 4478, and HB 4479, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State
Bar of Michigan;
David LaLumia, Executive Director for the Area Agencies on Aging Association;
Jean Doss, representing Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, The Arc of Michigan and
Elder Law of Michigan;
Rebecca J. Mastee, J.D., Policy Advocate for the Michigan Catholic Conference;
Jason Lachowski, Program Specialist, Advocacy for American Association of Retired
Persons of Michigan; and
Mary Pollock, Legislative Representative for the Michigan State Employee Retirees
Association.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Wozniak moved that
the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:36
p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 1, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4051 before the committee:
HB 4051
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 350, entitled "Public
employee retirement benefits forfeiture act," by
amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 38.2702 and
38.2703), as amended by 2017 PA 43.
Representative Hoitenga, testified in support of HB 4051. Questions and discussion followed.
Jamie and Nicole Mullin, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 4051.
Stacey Allman, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4051.
Shelli Weisberg, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4051.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4051, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Marie Campbell, representing herself.
The Chair laid HB 4656 before the committee:
HB 4656
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 526
(MCL 600.526), as amended by 2012 PA 22.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4656, but did not wish
to speak:
Bruce Timmons, representing himself.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4656. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4656 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4528 before the committee:
HB 4528
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 31, 683, and
730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section
31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as
amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as
amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section
730a.
Substitute (H-2) to HB 4528 was previously adopted on April 27, 2021.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4528. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4528 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
on Genesee County’s IGNITE Program (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through
Education). Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:00 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4525 before the committee:
HB 4525
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending the title and section 9e (MCL 28.609e),
the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and section
9e as added by 2018 PA 552.
Representative Berman introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Major Jake King, representing the Marietta Police Department, testified in support of HB
4525. Questions and discussion followed.
Amir Khilah testified in support of HB 4525.
The Chair laid HB 4821 before the committee:
HB 4821
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled "Michigan
law enforcement officers memorial act," by
amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by
2020 PA 215; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Beson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of HB
4821.
The Chair laid HB 4718 before the committee:
HB 4718
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to
regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption
devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying
of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and
electro-muscular disruption devices without a
license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular
disruption devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit
certain conduct against individuals who apply for
or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain
conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"
by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b
and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4718. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4718, but did not wish
to speak:
Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4718, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Representative Steenland moved to report out HB 4718 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4718.
The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee:
HB 4003
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 227
(MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Representative Martin moved to refer HB 4003 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Steenland.
Nays: Rep. Rogers.
Pass: None.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4525.
Representative Berman returned to answer questions.
John Toth, a member of Michigan's Unarmed Combat Commission joined to answer
questions.
Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards,
testified in opposition to HB 4525. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 1:14 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8,
2021
10:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: Reps. Jones, Yancey.
Excused: Reps. Jones, Yancey.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4648 before the committee:
HB 4648
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-
DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending section 4 (MCL 125.1504), as
amended by 2012 PA 504.
Representative Tate testified in support of HB 4648. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean Hammond and Abby Wallace, representing the Michigan Environmental Council,
testified in opposition to HB 4648. Questions and discussion followed.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builder's Association of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 4648. Questions and discussion followed.
Wayne Jewell, a Code Construction official, testified in support of HB 4648. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ken Misiewicz, representing the Pluene Service Company, testified in support of HB 4648.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4648, but did not wish to speak:
Karyn Ferrich, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Traverse Connect & Northern MI Chamber Alliance.
LR Swadley, representing Swadley Development.
Trudy Wilder, representing the City of St. Joseph.
Cynthia Maher, representing the Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors
Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4648, but did not wish to speak:
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club-Michigan Chapter.
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Marnie Triemstra, representing Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4660 before the committee:
HB 4660
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 654 and 698a
(MCL 257.654 and 257.698a).
Representative Bezotte, Representative Wakeman, and Cana Garrison, representing the
Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of HB 4660.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4660. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560 and HB 4561 before the committee:
HB 4557
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
525 (MCL 436.1525), as amended by 2016 PA
434.
HB 4558
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16307a.
HB 4559
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by
adding section 4a.
HB 4560
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to
339.6133) by adding section 417a.
HB 4561
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 2125, 3119, 4111, 4113,
4115, and 6137 (MCL 289.2125, 289.3119,
289.4111, 289.4113, 289.4115, and 289.6137),
sections 2125 and 4113 as amended by 2015 PA
61, section 3119 as amended by 2018 PA 92,
section 4111 as amended by 2016 PA 188, and
section 6137 as amended by 2007 PA 114, and by
adding section 4118.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4558. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4558 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4559. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4559 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4560. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4560 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4557 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 4561 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4557, but did not wish to speak:
John MNcNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4557 and HB 4561, but did not wish
to speak:
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4561, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560
and HB 4561, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representatives Jones and Yancey from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:54 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 220 before the committee:
SB 220
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 802 (MCL
257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88.
Meghan Reckling, representing Senator Theis's office, testified in support of SB 220.
Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Levin and Dave Richmond, both representing the Michigan Department of State,
testified in opposition to SB 220. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 220, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 4735 before the committee:
HB 4735
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 103.
Representative Filler testified in support of HB 4735.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4735 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4735, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4739 before the committee:
HB 4739
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 101.
Representative Fink, joined by J.J. Hodshire, uncle to Segreant Michael P. Hodshire, both
testified in support of HB 4739.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4739 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4739, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4787 before the committee:
HB 4787
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 312f (MCL
257.312f), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4787 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4787, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane and Gas Association.
Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association.
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
The Chair laid HB 4861 before the committee:
HB 4861
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," by amending section 53 (MCL
257.1853), as amended by 2010 PA 93.
Chair O'Malley testified in support of HB 4861.
Mac Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transsportation, testified in
support of HB 4861. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4861, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:28 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 8, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, June 8,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 410 (Sen. Theis) and SB 411 (Sen. LaSata).
2. Testimony regarding SB 321 (Sen. Santana).
3. Reported SB 121 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021 and May 26,
2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair testified in support of SB 410.
At 12:02 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 12:04 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
Sen. Geiss requested clarification regarding the ability of the Chair to testify on their own bill while leading the
meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to allow the Chair to testify on their own bill while leading the
meeting.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss.
The motion failed.
At 12:09 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
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At 12:12 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair testified in support of SB 410.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 410 and SB 411:
Sen. Kim LaSata – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 410 and
SB 411:
Bill Miller, MAISA – Opposition
Chris Glass, Talent Triangle – Opposition
Maureen Watson Bolger, St. Clair RESA – Opposition
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Support
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
Justin Michalak, Special Education Alliance – Opposition
Joe DeVault, Macomb Intermediate School District – Opposition
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 321:
Sen. Santana – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 321:
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 121:
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 121 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss.
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 12:27 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 6/16/21
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