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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from
April 19, 2023 and April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Scott Bowen, Department of Natural Resources, Director – Support
At 12:30 p.m., Sen. Sam Singh left the meeting.
At 12:31 p.m., Sen. Lana Theis left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dr. Tim Boring, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Director – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Shink, to
adjourn the committee at 1:05 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Wednesday, February 28,
2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
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 Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer,
Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Laura Appel, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – No Position
Amy Dolinky - Technical Adviser for Opioid Settlement Funds Planning and Capacity Building, Michigan
Association of Counties – No Position
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian - Chief Medical Executive and Amy Epkey - Senior Deputy Director of the
Financial Operations Administration, Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
Dr. Cara Anne Poland - Chair, Hon. Jamie Stuck - Commissioner, and Tara King - Coordinator, Opioid
Advisory Commission – No Position
Dr. Cara Anne Poland - Chair, Hon. Jamie Stuck - Commissioner, and Tara King - Coordinator, Opioid
Advisory Commission – No Position
At 8:34 a.m., Sen. Lana Theis entered the meeting.
At 8:40 a.m., Sen. Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
At 8:50 a.m., Sen. Rosemary Bayer left the meeting.
At 8:54 a.m., Sen. Mary Cavanagh entered the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to
adjourn the committee at 9:48 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2024
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APPROVED
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Klinefelt and Albert. A quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive
Recommendation:
John Johnson, Executive Director, Department of Civil Rights
Kimberly Woolridge, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Civil Rights
At 3:04 p.m., Sen. Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive
Recommendation and the Complaints Investigation and Enforcement Division:
Marcelina Trevino, Enforcement Director, Department of Civil Rights
Senators Albert, Cherry, and Bayer asked questions pertaining to the presentation and the Executive
Recommendation.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive
Recommendation:
Michelle Lange, Executive Director, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
Laura Clark, Michigan Chief Information Officer, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
Senators Cherry, Bayer, and Albert asked questions pertaining to the presentation and the Executive
Recommendation. In addition to the individuals testifying, answers were given by: Anthony Estell, Director of
Office of Retirement Services; Stephanie Epps-Guzek, Manager, Enterprise Risk Management; and
Maria Tyszkiewicz, Budget Director.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to
adjourn the committee at 4:03 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was scheduled for Wednesday, February
28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri,
Huizenga and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the meeting
minutes from February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive Budget
Recommendation.
Josh Hunts and Amy Adams, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding a new path to prosperity.
Lou Glazer and Donald Crimes, Michigan Future, Inc
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet,
supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adjourn the committee at 4:10 p.m.Without objection, the committee was
adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled
for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:48 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair moved, supported by Sen. Singh, to excuse absent members. Without objection, absent members
were excused.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community Colleges Association, to present
testimony regarding priorities for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Ms. Johnson also provided written testimony
and answered a number of questions from members of the committee.
The Chair invited Robert LeFevre, President of Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, to present
testimony regarding his organization's priorities for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Mr. LeFevre also provided
written testimony and answered a number of questions from members of the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 29, 2024
11:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Byrnes offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony
may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written
testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
The Committee discussed the proposed rules.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights before the
Committee.
Gloria Lara, Chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, John Johnson, Kimberly
Woolridge, and Marcelina Trevino, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights,
provided a presentation on the Office of the Auditor General Report on Michigan Department of
Civil Rights 151-0200-22, August 2023. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hope called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Majority Vice Chair Hope adjourned the
meeting at 11:49 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 29, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Haadsma offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak,
Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the presentation on the new federal rule on independent
contractors and its impact on workers and employers.
Sean Egan and Randall Harrison, representing the Michigan Department on Labor and
Economic Opportunity, testified to the presentation on the new federal rule on independent
contractors and its impact on workers and employers. Questions and discussion followed.
Sally Dworak-Fisher, a senior staff attorney from the National Employment Law Project,
testified to the presentation on the new federal rule on independent contractors and its impact
on workers and employers. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5164 and HB 5165 before the committee:
HB 5164
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to create the call center jobs retention act; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to impose
certain duties on certain employers; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 5165
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding section 15.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5164 and HB 5165, but did not wish
to speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5164 and HB 5165, but did not
wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5164 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5165 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 9:38 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 29, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Schmaltz,
Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee:
HB 5114
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b
as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as
amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added
by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended
by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463
as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429,
and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections
430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA
290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Michael K. Garrett, representing CNS Healthcare.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Pohutsky moved to refer HB 5114 to the Committee on Health Policy. The
motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Representative Glanville moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 9:07 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 29, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 2024, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 702 (Sen. Singh).
2. Reported SB 544 (S-3) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 545 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize SB 702. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 702:
Scott Weaver, Aveda Douglas J Institutes – Support
David Dagenais, Michigan College of Beauty – Support
Bryan Black, Paul Mitchell Schools – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 702:
Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 544 and
(S-3):
Mack Jones, LARA– Support
Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 544. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-3) version of SB 544 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Lauwers.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report SB 545 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Lauwers.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino.
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: March 14, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 29, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
February 29, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 481 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 536 (Sen. Wojno) and SB 537 (Sen. Wojno).
3. Presentation by Michigan Future, Inc on titled "A New Path to Prosperity?"
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss,
Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 481 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and
Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 12:37 p.m., Sen. Jeremy Moss entered the meeting.
The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 481 was reported. Without objection, the motion
prevailed and the vote was reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 481 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and
Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 536 and SB 537.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 536 and SB 537:
Jared Belka, Northpoint – Support
Johnny Sweeny, Northpoint – Support
The Chair invited Lou Glazer, President of Michigan Future, Inc. for a presentation titled "A New Path to
Prosperity?" Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 2, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 29, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
February 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 657 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 658 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding HB 5148 (Rep. Grant).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5149 (Rep. Outman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 657 and 658.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 657 and 658:
Ann Griffin, American Humane Society – Support
Belinda Fitzpatrick, Self - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 657 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Irwin, and Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 658 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Irwin, and Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5148 and 5149.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
Stephanie Bush, Catholic Charities of West Michigan – Oppose
Katie Page Sander, MI Federation for Child & Families – Support
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life Michigan – Oppose
Lisa Johnston, Self – Oppose
Jennifer Grahek, Family Law Section, MI Adoption Subcommittee – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149:
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose
Daryl Royal MI Searching Facebook Group – Support
Valerie Lemieux, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Dr. Rebekah Hansen, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Laura Oversat, MI Adoptee Advocates of Michigan – Support
Lorraine Dusky, First Mother Forum – Support
Richard Hill, Self – Support
Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys – Support
Richard Uhrlaub, Coalition for Transparency in Adoption – Support
Gretchen Weible, Self – Support
Elise Lewis, Louisiana Coalition for Adoption Reform - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/07/24


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections & Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, McCann and Damoose

Excused: Senators Camilleri and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, March 6, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Corrections & Judiciary – Thursday, March 7, 1:45 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

EGLE – Thursday, March 7, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation – Thursday, March 7, 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, March 6, 8:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, March 7, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 (CANCELLED)

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, March 6, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Oversight – Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 7, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:39 a.m.

The temporary Presiding Officer, Senator Chang, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 29, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
At 1:36 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 22, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding current year appropriations and
Supreme Court Administrative Order # 2023-32 requiring an independent audit of the Judicial Tenure
Commission.
Lynn Helland, Judicial Tenure Commission – No Position
Additional verbal testimony regarding probate court judges was provided by Ms. Lori Looma and Ms. Jody
White, members of the public.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive Budget
Recommendation:
Jonathan Sacks & Marilena David, State Appellate Defender Office – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 29, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Thursday, February
29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Patrick McCarthy, MDOT – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Bobby Canell, SFA – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Bumstead and Camilleri were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to
adjourn the committee at 3:39 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5392 before the committee:
HB 5392
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA
199.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5392 with the recommendation that the
bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler,
Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5271 and HB 5431 before the committee:
HB 5271
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of
chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA
229.
HB 5431
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful
imprisonment compensation act," by amending
sections 2, 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 691.1752, 691.1754,
691.1755, and 691.1757), section 7 as amended by
2020 PA 43.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope and Marla Mitchell-Cichon, representing the Cooley Law Innocence Project,
testified together in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:33 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Amanda Wallwin, representing The Innocence Project, testified in support of HB 5271 and
HB 5431.
Robyn Frankel, Ashley Steffen, and Aaron Van Langevelde, all representing the Michigan
Department of Attorney General, testified together in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing CDAM / SADO, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB
5431. Questions and discussion followed.
Ken Nixon, representing Safe and Just Michigan, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB
5431.
Kevin Harrington, Co-founder and Board Member for the Organization of Exonerees and
CEO of Blessed and Highly Favored Always, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431.
Representative Andrews and Marla Mitchell-Cichon, representing the Cooley Law Innocence
Project, testified together in support of HB 5431.
Eric Anderson, Secretary for the Organization of Exonerees, testified in support of HB 5271
and HB 5431.
Laurie Moore, representing After Innocence, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431, but did not wish
to speak:
Mark Hartman, representing Humanity for Prisoners.
Elizabeth Cole, representing the University of Michigan Law Innocence Clinic.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5271, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5271, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5431, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:24 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Hoskins offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Grant moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 417 before the committee:
SB 417
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 44c (MCL 125.1444c), as
amended by 2012 PA 345.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 417 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 417, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Amin Irving, representing Ginosko.
Pat Harrington, representing Olympia Development.
Pat Harrington, representing the Michigan Housing Council.
The Chair laid HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5030
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as
amended by 1982 PA 506.
HB 5031
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as
amended by 2000 PA 257.
HB 5032
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as
amended by 2017 PA 127.
Representative Coffia, Mark Garcia representing the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority, and Tonya Coon, Michigan State Housing Development Authority Director of
Homeownership, testified in support of HBs 5030, 5031, and 5032. Questions and discussion
followed.
Nikki Devitt, President of the Petoskey Chamber and Chair of the Northern Michigan
Chamber Alliance, testified in support of HBs 5030, 5031, and 5032.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032, but
did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Yarrow Brown, representing Housing North.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5030, but did not wish to speak:
Traverse Connect.
Cadillac Chamber of Commerce.
Petoskey Chamber of Commerce.
At 9:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5060 and HB 5523 before the committee:
HB 5060
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled "Michigan
economic and social opportunity act of 1981,"
(MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119).
HB 5523
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to create the bureau of community services
and the commission on economic and social
opportunity; to reduce the causes, conditions, and
effects of poverty; to promote social and economic
opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low-
income individuals; to provide for the designation
of community action agencies; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state departments, the
bureau, the commission, and community action
agencies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
Stephen Martin, Representative Glanville's Legislative Director, Thomas Visco, Program and
Policy Manager for Michigan Community Action, and Susan Harding, CEO of Oakland
Livingston Human Service Agency, testified in support of HBs 5060 and 5523.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5060 and HB 5523, but did not wish
to speak:
Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:43 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Greene.
Excused: Rep. Greene.
Representatives Paquette and Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5174 before the committee:
HB 5174
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1170c.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5174. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Markkanen, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brabec and Patrick Wells-O'Brien and Alison Gillium, both representing Gift
of Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 5174. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5174, but did not wish to speak:
Jon Hoffman, representing the American Kidney Fund.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5174, but did not wish to speak:
David Randals, representing Oakland Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Greene from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:48 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Young offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules.
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Earned Income Tax Credit before the Committee.
Priscilla Perkins, representing the Accounting Aid Society, gave a presentation on Earned
Income Tax Credit. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
12:53 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 14, 2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
3:15 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5077, HB 5078 and HB 5179 before the committee:
HB 5077
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL
15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by
2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106.
HB 5078
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17744b (MCL
333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.
HB 5179
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7451 (MCL
333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
Representative Brabec, Chair of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee, testified in support of
HB 5077, HB 5078 and HB 5179.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5077, HB 5078 and HB 5179, but
did not wish to speak:
Nicole Adelman, representing the Substance Use Disorder Services Directors,
unanimously from the 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs) across the state.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5179, but did not wish to speak:
Avani Sheth, Wayne County's Medical Officer.
Steve Alsum, representing the Michigan Overdose Prevention Coalition.
Representative Roth moved to report HB 5077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Thompson.
Minority Vice-Chair VanderWall moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 5077 was
reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5077 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5078 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5179 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 4745, HB 4746, HB 4747 and HB 4748 before the committee:
HB 4745
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 473 (MCL
330.1473), as amended by 2018 PA 593.
HB 4746
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 461 (MCL
330.1461), as amended by 2018 PA 593, and by
adding section 1021 and chapter 10A.
HB 4747
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 429 (MCL
330.1429), as amended by 2022 PA 214.
HB 4748
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding section 469b.
The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 4745, HB 4746, HB 4747, HB 4748,
HB 4749 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health.
The Chair laid HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013 before the committee:
HB 5435
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406tt.
HB 5436
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17703, 17704,
17707, 17708, 17709, 17744, 17751, and 17757
(MCL 333.17703, 333.17704, 333.17707,
333.17708, 333.17709, 333.17744, 333.17751,
and 333.17757), sections 17703, 17707, 17708,
17751, and 17757 as amended by 2023 PA 97,
section 17704 as amended by 2018 PA 41, section
17709 as amended by 2020 PA 142, and section
17744 as amended by 2020 PA 136, and by adding
section 17744g.
HB 5013
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
At 3:37 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:41 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order.
Chair Rogers testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013.
At 3:48 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease.
At 3:49 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Young and Representative Hope testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436
and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Farah Jalloul and Dr. David Bright, both representing the Michigan Pharmacists
Association, testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and
discussion followed.
Dr. Sarah Wallett, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan, testified in support of HB
5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed.
Harsna Chahal, representing East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives, testified in
support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013, but
did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Lee Rosevelt, representing the Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-
Midwives.
Erica Shekell, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
Julia Watters, representing East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives.
Dr. Halley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists.
Loretta Bush, representing Authority Health.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5435 and HB 5436, but did not wish
to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5435, but did not wish to speak:
Karla Ruest, representing the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5435, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5013, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5013, but did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
4:25 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Conlin offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5433 before the committee:
HB 5433
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement
program; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities.
Representative Snyder and Senator Singh testified in support of HB 5433. Questions and
discussion followed.
Brigadier General Ravi Wagh and Lieutenant Colonel Karen Sims testified in support of HB
5433. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5433, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs.
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:24 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Grant moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5529 before the committee:
HB 5529
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order.
Representative Tyrone Carter, and Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory
Agency, testified in support of HB 5529. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, but did not wish to speak:
Manny Lentine, representing the Common Citizen.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5527 and HB 5528 before the committee:
HB 5527
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 19 (MCL
29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by
adding section 19b.
HB 5528
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1319.
Representative Fitzgerald and Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HB 5527
and HB 5528. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:55 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease.
At 10:55 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Cindy DeWolfe, representing the American Heart Association, and Alex Bowerson, a student
whose life was saved by an AED, testified in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528.
Dr. Alyssa Vermeulen, representing Project Adam testified, in support of HB 5527 and HB
5528. Questions and discussion followed.
Kenneth Edmonds, representing the NFL/Smart Heart Sports Coalition, testified in support of
HB 5527 and HB 5528.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528, but did not wish
to speak:
Bill Wortz, representing the Detroit Lions.
Dr. Brad Uren, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Catarina Stromberg, representing the Michigan Chapter-American College of Cardiology.
John Ciecko, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:14 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 803f (MCL
257.803f), as amended by 2022 PA 143.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5127 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5127, but did not wish to
speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee:
HB 5150
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 208 (MCL
257.208), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
Representative Roth offered the following amendment to HB 5150:
1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "(r)" by striking out "or 629c".
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5150. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report HB 5150 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. St. Germaine.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee:
HB 5304
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 634 (MCL
257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43.
Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer
questions from members.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
10:46 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5,
2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4596 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 691 (S-1) (Sen Singh) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4596:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report HB 4596 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 691. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 691 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
Date Approved by Committee: 4.9.2024
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location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis

Excused: Senator Cavanagh


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C) and Santana

Absent: Senator Theis


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 4360 (Rep. Brabac).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024.
Without objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4360 and invited Rep. Brabec to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4360:
Brian Marl, Mayor, City of Saline - Support
Jason Sperle, Fie Chief, City of Saline – Support
Lowell Winne, Manlius Township Supervisor – Support
Kathryn Beemer, City of Fennville - Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Tony Minghine, Michigan Municipal League - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4360:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Moss was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/19/2024


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at
11:00 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:44 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cherry, Bayer, Outman,
Huizenga, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
At 11:45 a.m., Sen.(s) Rosemary Bayer and Roger Hauck entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Rhonda Ihm, President of the Michigan Association of Family Court Administrators and Genesee County
Family Court Administrator – No Position
At 11:48 a.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga entered the meeting.
At 11:49 a.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting.
At 11:54 a.m., Sen. Lana Theis left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Associaiton of Counties – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Hon. Karen Braxton, Judge- 3rd Circuit Court Juvenile Division – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 12:08 p.m., Sen.(s) John Cherry and Kristen McDonald Rivet left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Hon. Namita Sharma, Presiding Judge of the 9th Circuit Court Family Division – No Position
At 12:20 p.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga left the meeting. A quorum was not present.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Erin House, Director of Juvenile Justice Reform - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services –
No Position
Demetrius Starling, Senior Deputy Director of the Children's Services Administration - State of Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
Amy Epkey, Senior Deputy Director of the Financial Operations Administration - Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – No Position
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cavanagh was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen. Santana, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Brian Hanna, Director, Cannabis Regulatory Agency – Support
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Kristen Staley, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:38 p.m.
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024,
at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald
Rivet, Theis and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes
from February 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the teacher shortage
Renee Morse, Launch Michigan
Elnora Gavin, Autumn Butler, Angela Wilson-Turnbull, and Arlyssa Heard, Michigan Education Justic
Coalition - African American Committee
Armen Hratchian, Teach Michigan
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Polehanki,
to adjourn the committee at 1:25 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Bierlein.
Excused: Rep. Bierlein.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on The Eastern Market before the Committee.
Brandon Seng, and Katy Trudeau, representing The Eastern Market, gave a presentation on
The Eastern Market.
Robert Ruhlig, and Ederique Goudia, joined Brandon Seng, and Katy Trudeau, to answer
questions from the Committee.
The Chair laid a presentation on March is Reading Month and Youth Engagement before the
Committee.
Rebecca Park, and Tonia Ritter, representing Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on
Agricultural Literacy Outreach. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representative Bierlein from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:07 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6,
2024
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson,
Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: Rep. Wilson.
Excused: Rep. Wilson.
Representative O'Neal moved to excuse Representative Wilson from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 350 and SB 555 before the committee:
SB 350
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan
promise zone authority act," by amending section
3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330.
SB 555
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan
promise zone authority act," by amending sections
5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and
390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 350 and SB 555, but did not wish to
speak:
Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College.
Representative Steele offered the following amendment to SB 350:
1. Amend page 3, line 15, after "programs." by inserting "As used in this subparagraph,
"federal student loan fees" means origination fees charged for Direct Subsidized Loans,
Direct Unsubsidized Loans, or Direct PLUS Loans offered by the United States
Department of Education to eligible students or parents to help cover the costs of higher
education. Federal student loan fees does not include late payment fees, returned payment
fees, collection fees, or any other similar fees that do not constitute upfront charges paid to
a lender for setting up or processing a loan.".
Representative Steele moved to adopt the amendment to SB 350. The motion did not prevail 12-
15-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Weiss, Martus, McKinney,
Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer offered the following amendments to SB 350:
1. Amend page 3, line 13, after "disability;" by inserting "and".
2. Amend page 3, line 15, after "credential" by striking out the semicolon and the balance of the
line and inserting a period.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the amendments to SB 350. The motion did not prevail
12-15-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Weiss, Martus, McKinney,
Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss moved to report out SB 350 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-11-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Steele.
Pass: Rep. Schuette.
Representative Beson offered the following amendments to SB 555:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "of" by striking out "11" and inserting "13".
2. Amend page 2, following line 18, by inserting:
"(iv) Subject to subsection (4), 1 member appointed by the senate minority leader.
(v) Subject to subsection (4), 1 member appointed by the house minority leader.".
3. Amend page 3, line 5, after "under" by striking out "subsection (3)(a)(ii) or (iii)" and inserting
"subsections (3)(a)(ii) to (v)".
Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to SB 555. The motion did not prevail 12-
16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Pass: None.
Representative Green offered the following amendment to SB 555:
1. Amend page 3, line 7, by striking out all of subdivisions (a) and (b) and inserting:
"(a) To be eligible for the appointment, the individual must meet at least 1 of the following
criteria:
(i) Continuously reside in the promise zone for at least the immediately preceding year.
(ii) Be a principal owner of a business that is based in, or has locations physically located in,
the promise zone. As used in this subparagraph, "principal owner" means an individual
who owns, directly or indirectly, of record or beneficially, stock or membership interest
representing 10% or more of the outstanding stock or membership interest of a
corporation or limited liability company.
(iii) Actively serve on the board of an organization organized under the nonprofit
corporation act, 1982 PA 162, MCL 450.2101 to 450.3192, that is based in, or has locations
physically located in, the promise zone.
(b) To continue serving as a member of the board, the individual must continue to meet at
least 1 of the criteria described in subdivision (a)(i) to (iii) for the entirety of the
individual's appointment.".
Representative Green moved to adopt the amendment to SB 555. The motion did not prevail 11-
16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette,
Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Pass: Rep. Kuhn.
Representative Brixie moved to report out SB 555 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-11-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Steele.
Pass: Rep. Schuette.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2 before the Committee.
Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, provided testimony on Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-2.
Representative Puri made a motion to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. The motion
prevailed 16-0-12:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:18 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Aragona, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Outman, Greene.
Excused: Reps. Outman, Greene.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5457 before the committee:
HB 5457
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 224, entitled "Broadband
expansion act of Michigan," by amending section
2 (MCL 484.3252).
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5457 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Aragona, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representatives Outman and Greene from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:03 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck.
Absent: Rep. DeSana.
Excused: Rep. DeSana.
Chair Glanville offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5522 before the committee:
HB 5522
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 195, entitled "An act
entering into the midwestern higher education
compact; and for related purposes," by amending
section 2 (MCL 390.1532).
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans called the committee back to order.
Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 5522.
At 10:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association, testified in
support of HB 5522. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Association of State Universities,
testified in support of HB 5522.
Rob Mass, Legislative Liaison for MiLEAP Director, testified in support of HB 5522.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5522, but did not wish to speak:
Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5522 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
Bruck.
Nays: Rep. Paquette.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Zorn.
Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative DeSana from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 10:54 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Outman.
Excused: Rep. Outman.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5429 before the committee:
HB 5429
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to create the court-appointed special
advocate program; and to prescribe the duties and
responsibilities of the court-appointed special
advocate program and volunteers.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5429 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 5534 and HB 5392 before the committee:
HB 5534
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to require the supreme court to analyze
certain trial court costs and revenue sources; and
to develop legislative proposals to change trial
court funding.
HB 5392
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of
chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA
199.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Rep. Tyrone Carter called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen testified in support of HB 5534.
At 10:38 AM, Rep. Tyrone Carter laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Rep. Lightner testified in support of HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrator, and Trevor VanDyke, Deputy General Counsel, both
representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of HB 5534 and HB
5392. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of
HB 5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB
5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed.
Hersanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB
5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5534 and HB 5392, but did not wish
to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Outman from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:30 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5203 before the committee:
HB 5203
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to
define the powers and duties of the county boards
of commissioners of the several counties, and to
confer upon them certain local, administrative and
legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for
the violation of the provisions of this act," by
amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended
by 2017 PA 204.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5203 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 721 before the committee:
SB 721
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled "An act to
define a marketable record title to an interest in
land; to require the filing of notices of claim of
interest in such land in certain cases within a
definite period of time and to require the recording
thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect
all claims with respect to the land affected thereby
where no such notices of claim of interest are filed
within the required period; to provide for certain
penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of
interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the
applicability and operation thereof," by amending
sections 1 and 3 (MCL 565.101 and 565.103),
section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 572 and section
3 as amended by 2020 PA 294.
Elizabeth Crenshaw, representing Senator Moss, testified in support of SB 721.
David Pierson, representing the Real Property Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, testified
in support of SB 721. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 721, but did not wish to speak:
Evie Sweeney, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 721 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
The Chair laid HB 5353 before the committee:
HB 5353
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to implement section 29 of article IX of the
state constitution of 1963; to provide a process for
state compliance with its obligation to finance the
costs incurred by local units of government to
provide, administer, and implement certain
activities or services required by this state; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and public officers; to prescribe certain
powers and duties of the legislative branch; to
provide for the administration of this act; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
At 12:15 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 5353.
At 12:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease.
At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dennis Pollard, representing Secrest Wardle, testified in support of HB 5353. Questions and
discussion followed.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties; Jen Rigterink,
representing the Michigan Municipal League, and Judy Allen, representing the Michigan
Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5353. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5353, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Smith, representing the City of Wyoming.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:57 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Neeley offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Grant moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 415 and SB 416 before the committee:
SB 415
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending sections 12 and 18
(MCL 205.62 and 205.68), as amended by 2022
PA 3.
SB 416
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 14a and 14b (MCL
205.104a and 205.104b), as amended by 2022 PA
4.
Renee Watson, representing Senator Klinefelt's Office, testified in support of SB 415 and SB
416.
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 415 and
SB 416.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 415 and SB 416, but did not wish to
speak:
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 415 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Tisdel.
Representative Price moved to report out SB 416 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Tisdel.
The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee:
HB 4708
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 27
and 34d (MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), as amended
by 2022 PA 240, and by adding section 7yy.
Representative Farhat, and Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers Association,
testified in support of HB 4708. Questions and discussion followed.
Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 4708.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4708, but did not wish to speak:
Lucid Motors.
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing MICHauto.
Chris Semirec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4708, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee:
HB 4361
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 280.
Representative Brabec, Jon Hoffman, representing the National Kidney Foundation, David
Galbenski, representing the Living Liver Foundation, Patrick Wells-O'brien, representing Gift
of Life Michigan, Erich Ditschman, representing the National Kidney Foundation, Dr. Mona
Doshi, representing University of Michigan Health, and Dr. Randy Sung, representing
Michigan Medicine testified in support of HB 4361. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak:
Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Ashlea Phenicie.
Thye Fischman, representing Michigan Medicine.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Price moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4361. The motion prevailed 7-0-
5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4361 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
1:17 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov