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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 31, 2019
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services and Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 1:00
p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Director Robert Gordon and Inspector General and Senior Deputy Director Alan
Kimichik, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the Policy Change
to the Public Assistance Asset Test.
Chair VanderWall called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
Chair VanderWall invited the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services to
call roll. A quorum was present.
Chair VanderWall deferred to Chair MacGregor to invite Director Robert Gordon and Inspector General and
Senior Deputy Director Alan Akimichik, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to give an
overview of the policy change to the Public Assistance Asset Test.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:17 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: December 5, 2019
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location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4687 before the committee:
HB 4687
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and
324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and
section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4687, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Tharman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Jim Wale, representing the Michigan United Coon Hunters.
Roger Thorman, representing the Michigan State Fox Hunters.
Jason Meehheff, representing the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.
Nick Beaji, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Kyle Rarch, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Patrick Hogen, representing the Tomahawk Archers.
Representative Cole moved to report out HB 4687 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:04 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4712 and HB 4713 before the committee:
HB 4712
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by repealing section 421 (MCL
750.421).
HB 4713
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16u of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
Representative Johnson, Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police, and Tom
Hibiske, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4712. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4712 and HB 4713, but did not wish to
speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Charles Stauffer, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4712, but did not wish to speak:
Charles Chapman, representing the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Michigan and the
Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
William Brenner, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
Tom Tibortz, representing the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Michigan and the Military
Vehicle Preservation Association.
Bonnie Rathbun, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
Barb Hibiske, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
The Chair laid HB 5103 before the committee:
HB 5103
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386,
entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by
amending sections 3203 and 3204 (MCL 700.3203 and
700.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 13.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5103. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Howe, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5103.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5103, but did not wish to speak:
Phil Douma and Cana Garrison, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association.
The Chair laid HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058 before the committee:
HB 5054
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 319,
entitled “Sexual assault victim's access to justice act,” by
amending section 4 (MCL 752.954).
HB 5055
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15c of
chapter IV (MCL 764.15c), as amended by 2001 PA 210.
HB 5056
(Rep. Pagan)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled
“William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,” by
amending sections 2a, 6, and 13a (MCL 780.752a, 780.756,
and 780.763a), section 2a as added and section 13a as
amended by 2006 PA 461, and section 6 as amended by 2005
PA 184.
HB 5057
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled
“William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,” by
amending sections 61b, 66, and 78a (MCL 780.811b,
780.816, and 780.828a), section 61b as added and section
78a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 66 as amended
by 2000 PA 503.
HB 5058
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled
“William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,” by
amending sections 31a, 36, and 41a (MCL 780.781a,
780.786, and 780.791a), section 31a as added and section
41a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 36 as amended
by 2000 PA 503.
Representative Pagan testified in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB
5058. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathy Hagenian, representing Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified with no position on HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058. Questions
and discussion followed.
Brandon Lanyon, representing Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified with no
position on HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and
HB 5058, but did not wish to speak:
Joshua B. Hoe, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women.
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HCR 10 before the committee:
HCR 10
(Rep. Filler)
A concurrent resolution to approve the State
Officers Compensation Commission determinations.
Chairman Filler testified in support of HCR 10.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 10, but did not wish to speak:
Brianna Mills, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Cami Pendell, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Berman moved to report out HCR 10 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4700 before the committee:
HB 4700
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232,
entitled “Corrections code of 1953,"(MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 34e.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4700 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-2.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Bolden.
The Chair laid SB 110 before the committee:
SB 110
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled
“Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending
section 5306 (MCL 700.5306), as amended by 2004 PA 532.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 110, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the State Employee Retirees Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 110, but did not wish to speak:
Allison Hirschel, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative.
Tom Howe, representing himself.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 110 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder,
Bolden.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76 before the committee:
SB 70
(Sen. Johnson) A bill to create the address confidentiality
program; to provide certain protections for victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human
trafficking and for certain other individuals; to prescribe
duties and responsibilities of certain state departments; to
require the promulgation of rules; to create a fund; to
prohibit the disclosure of certain information and obtaining a
certification under this act by fraud; and to prescribe
penalties.
SB 71
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
“Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509q, 759,
and 761 (MCL 168.509q, 168.759, and 168.761), section
509q as amended by 2012 PA 586 and sections 759 and 761
as amended by 2018 PA 603, and by adding sections 499b
and 735a.
SB 72
(Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1136 (MCL
380.1136), as added by 2016 PA 367.
SB 73
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
“Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 40b, 307,
310, and 314 (MCL 257.40b, 257.307, 257.310, and
257.314), section 40b as amended by 2012 PA 498, section
307 as amended by 2018 PA 604, section 310 as amended by
2018 PA 177, and section 314 as amended by 2011 PA 159,
and by adding section 310f.
SB 74
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled
“Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state
personal identification card act,” by amending section 4
(MCL 28.304), as amended by 2018 PA 47.
SB 75
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An
act to provide for an official personal identification card; to
provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and
disclosure of information obtained from the card; to
prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to
prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by
amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 28.291, 28.291a, and
28.292), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 605, section 1a as
amended by 2008 PA 31, and section 2 as amended by 2018
PA 669, and by adding section 2a.
SB 76
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
“Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 916
and 1307a (MCL 600.916 and 600.1307a), section 916 as
amended by 2000 PA 112 and section 1307a as amended by
2012 PA 69.
Senator Johnson testified in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76.
Question and discussion followed.
Jean Doss, representing Miriam Jane-Black O'Shea, testified in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72,
SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76.
Kathy Hagenian, representing Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76.
Dr. Jacqueline Baugh, representing herself as a survivor and advocate, testified in support of SB
70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75
and SB 76, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan.
Angela Povilaitis, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Joshua B. Hoe, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 72, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 76, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:58 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 118 before the committee:
SB 118
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803e (MCL
257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
David Ramey, representing the Office of Senator Daley, introduced the bill.
Kim Muller and Joyce Fabian representing Blue Star Mothers of America, testified in support of
SB 118.
The Chair laid HB 4551 and HB 4552 before the committee:
HB 4551
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40111, 74116, and 78119 (MCL
324.40111, 324.74116, and 324.78119), section 40111 as
amended by 2018 PA 272, section 74116 as amended by
2016 PA 1, and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81.
HB 4552
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 674, 675,
801, 803d, 803f, 805, and 811f (MCL 257.674, 257.675,
257.801, 257.803d, 257.803f, 257.805, and 257.811f),
section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675 as
amended by 2018 PA 179, section 801 as amended by 2018
PA 656, section 803d as amended by 2018 PA 62, section
803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, section 805 as amended
by 2013 PA 82, and section 811f as amended by 2017 PA
234, and by adding section 68c.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:01 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order.
Representative LaFave introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4551 and HB 4552, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion.
At 12:17 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 118.
Lisa Marshke testified in support of SB 118.
The Chair laid HB 4023 and HB 5052 before the committee:
HB 4023
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16215
(MCL 333.16215), as amended by 2005 PA 211, and by
adding section 16215a.
HB 5052
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to establish a program in
which recent military medical personnel may practice and
perform acts, tasks, or functions under the supervision of
certain health professionals; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state departments and entities.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4023 and HB 5052, but did not wish to
speak:
Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association.
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4023. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to refer House Bill No. 4023 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5052. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 5052 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683 and HB 4684 before the committee:
HB 4680
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803i (MCL
257.803i), as amended by 2011 PA 74.
HB 4681
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled"
Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 803e and
803f (MCL 257.803e and 257.803f), section 803e as
amended by 2011 PA 46 and section 803f as amended by
2018 PA 681.
HB 4682
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled"
Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803n (MCL
257.803n), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
HB 4683
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803j (MCL
257.803j), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
HB 4684
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803k (MCL
257.803k), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
Jenita Moore representing the Michigan Secretary of State, testified in support of HB 4680, HB
4681, HB 4682, HB 4683 and HB 4684. Questions and discussion followed.
Representatives Howell, Sabo, Jones, and Tate testified on the bills.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4680 and HB 4682, but did not wish to
speak:
Ann McDaniel, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683,
HB 4684 and SB 118, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:38 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
12:03 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the minutes from the October 29th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049, HB 5050, and HB 5051 before the
committee:
HB 5046
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to allow local governments and
certain authorities to withhold payment under certain
conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project;
to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain
asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain
disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
local officials.
HB 5047
(Rep. Garrett)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"
Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL
324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a.
HB 5048
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled" Natural resources and environmental protection
act,"(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b.
HB 5049
(Rep. Sowerby) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities that
remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to
disclose certain information when bidding on certain
contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties
and responsibilities on certain public entities.
HB 5050
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities that
remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to
disclose certain information when bidding on certain
contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties
and responsibilities on certain public entities.
HB 5051
(Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled"
Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending
sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035, and
408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 416 and
sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991 PA 105.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5046 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5047 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 5048 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5049 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5050. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5050 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5051. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5051 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5047, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Ruddock, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049,
HB 5050 and HB 5051, but did not wish to speak:
Alia Phillips, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5051, but did not wish to
speak:
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic
Opportunity (LEO).
The Chair laid HB 4313 before the committee:
HB 4313
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"
Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL
324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43525c.
Chairman Howell handed over the gavel to Vice Chair Wakeman at 12:11 pm
Al Stewart and Craig Brunet, representing Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified
with a neutral position on HB 4313.
Nick Green and Ian Fitzgerald, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in
support of HB 4313.
Chairman Howell took the gavel back from Vice Chair Wakeman at 12:32 pm
Mike Thorman, representing Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, testified in support of HB 4313.
Ken Dalton and Carl Griffin, representing Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative, testified in
support of HB 4313.
Brad Brunken, representing Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative, testified in support of HB
4313.
Gary Pruden testified with a neutral position on HB 4313.
Bill Vander Zouwen, representing Pheasants Forever, testified in opposition to HB 4313.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 1:03 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 184 before the committee:
SB 184
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17905
and 17906 (MCL 333.17905 and 333.17906), as amended by
2015 PA 166.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 184. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 184(H-2), but did not wish to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 184 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 434 before the committee:
SB 434
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
“Occupational code,” by amending sections 1201, 1203,
1203b, 1204, 1205, 1211, 1217, and 1218 (MCL 339.1201,
339.1203, 339.1203b, 339.1204, 339.1205, 339.1211,
339.1217, and 339.1218), sections 1201, 1205, 1211, 1217,
and 1218 as amended and section 1203b as added by 1997
PA 97 and section 1204 as amended by 2003 PA 57, and by
adding section 1205a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 434. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 434 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4496 before the committee:
HB 4496
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to require research facilities to offer
laboratory animals no longer used for research to animal
protection shelters for adoption before euthanization; to
require research facilities to submit annual reports to the
department of agriculture and rural development that provide
certain information regarding the release of laboratory
animals; and to provide immunity from civil liability under
certain conditions.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4496 to the committee on Agriculture. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representative Robinson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 10:43 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 527 before the committee:
SB 527
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 11
(MCL 250.1011) and by adding section 11c.
Amber Vrooman, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 527.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 527, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 527 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5100 before the committee:
HB 5100
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 709
(MCL 257.709), as amended by 2010 PA 258.
Representative Alexander explained her proposed substitute (H-3) to HB 5100. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5100. The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Sneller.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5100 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Sneller.
Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5100, but did not wish to speak:
Goeff Hansen, representing the Michigan Association of Security and Investigative
Professionals.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 309 before the committee:
SB 309
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The
motor carrier act," by amending sections 2 and 8 of article IV
(MCL 478.2 and 478.8), section 2 of article IV as amended
by 2014 PA 493 and section 8 of article IV as added by 1988
PA 369.
Representative Cole moved to refer Senate Bill No. 309 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4923 and HB 4924 before the committee:
HB 4923
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16u of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
HB 4924
(Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 421d.
Representative Anthony and Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924.
Joe Sproles, representing the Alliance of Automobile Manufactures, joined by Craig Orlan,
representing Honda North America, both testified in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924, but did not wish to
speak:
Karen Johnston, representing the Toyota Motor North America.
Brian O' Connell, representing the General Motors.
Kevin Gawronski, representing the American Automobile Association of Michigan.
Brianna Mills, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Scott Faustyn, representing the Ford Motor Company.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Jason Puscas, representing the MICHauto.
The Chair laid HB 4866 before the committee:
HB 4866
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 20a (MCL
257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239, and by adding
section 30d.
Representative Johnson, joined by Charles Chapman and Tom Tibortz, both representing the
Military Vehicle Preservation Association, all testified in support of HB 4866. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State, testified in opposition to HB 4866.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4866, but did not wish to speak:
Barb Hibiske, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
Tom Hibiske, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
Bonnie Rathbun, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
Charles Stauffer, representing himself.
William Brenner, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:23 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 5,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee:
HB 4908
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"by amending
section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4908 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4908, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The Chair laid SB 348 before the committee:
SB 348
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280,
entitled "The social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 111n.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 348 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 348, but did not wish to speak:
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:36 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday,
November 5, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 171 (Sen. Stamas).
2. Testimony regarding SB 600 and SB 601 (Sen. Bumstead).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sens. Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and
Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2019 and
April 16, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 171:
Kristen Wall, The office of Sen. Jim Stamas – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Beth Eggleston, Laingsburg Community Schools – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 171:
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents – Support
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 600. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sens. Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600 and SB 601:
Sen. Jon Bumstead – Support
Marie Minarik, The office of Sen. Jon Bumstead – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600:
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Bob Szymoniak, Fruitport Community Schools – Support
Tom Livezey, Oakridge Public Schools – Support
Beth DeShone, Great Lakes Education Project – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600 and SB 601:
Sen. Ed McBroom – Support
Brad Williams, Detroit Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 600 and
SB 601:
Brian Gutman, The Education Trust Midwest – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600:
Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Opposition
Bob Kefgen, MASSP – Opposition
Tim Sowton, BLM – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600
and SB 601:
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/12/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A presentation from Mr. Bill Fleener, Associate Director of Clinical Programs, and Associate Director
of Enrollment and Student Services for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in
Kalamazoo entitled: Delegation of Legislative Authority in Michigan.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Alliance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced Mr. Bill Fleener and invited him to give a presentation to the committee on the delegation
of legislative authority in Michigan. Member questions and discussions followed.
Chair McBroom and Sen. Lucido requested Mr. Fleener forward additional information to the committee
regarding implied rule making and emergency rules.
At 2:30 p.m., Sen. Theis left the meeting for a previous commitment and did not return.
At 2:32 p.m., Sen. MacDonald left the meeting for a previous commitment and did not return.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn
the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Coleman, Garza.
Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representatives Coleman and Garza from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:32 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee:
HB 4860
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled
"Large carnivore act," by amending section 22 (MCL
287.1122), as amended by 2018 PA 610.
Representative Albert testified in support of HB 4860. Questions and discussion followed.
LC Scramlin, representing Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, testified in support of
HB 4860. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4860, but did not wish to
speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but did not wish to speak:
Beatrice Friedlander, JD, representing the Attorneys for Animals.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Luke Meerman adjourned the
meeting at 10:41 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 6,
2019
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the Combined Legislative Request Package contained Legislative Transfers 2019-
4, 2019-6, 2019-8 before the committee.
Representative Albert moved to amend the Combined Legislative Transfer Request Package by
removing page 21. The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Pass: None.
Will Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the Combined Legislative
Transfer Request Package. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Miller moved to approve the Combined Legislative Transfer Request Package, as
amended, containing Legislative Transfer Requests 2019-4, 2019-6, and 2019-8. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:10 P.M. from the Floor of the Michigan House of
Representatives.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the minutes from the October 30th, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4703 before the committee:
HB 4703
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388,
entitled" Michigan campaign finance act," by amending
section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
Representative Afendoulis testified in support of HB 4703.
Jenita Moore representing Michigan Secretary of State, testified with a neutral position on HB
4703.
Representative Hornberger moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at
10:35 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 466, SB 467, SB 468, SB 469 and SB 539 before the committee:
SB 466
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An
act to provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to
provide for the establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2018 PA 431.
SB 467
(Sen. Bullock) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An
act to provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to
provide for the establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
section 8b (MCL 722.118b), as amended by 2017 PA 257.
SB 468
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An
act to provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to
provide for the establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"(MCL 722.111
to 722.128) by adding section 13a.
SB 469
(Sen. Bullock) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled
“Probate code of 1939,"by amending sections 19 and 19a of
chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.19 and 712A.19a), as amended by
2018 PA 58.
SB 539
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An
act to provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to
provide for the establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
sections 5d and 5k (MCL 722.115d and 722.115k), as
amended by 2017 PA 256.
Representative Meerman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 466 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer Senate Bill No. 467 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to refer Senate Bill No. 468 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to refer Senate Bill No. 469 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Senator Bizon, the bill sponsor, introduced Stacie Bladen, Deputy Director at Children's Services
Agency at Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, who submitted a card in support
of SB 539, and explained the (H-1) for SB 539.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 539. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer Senate Bill No. 539 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter,
Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Area Agencies on Aging.
Ryan Cowmeadow, Executive Director at Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan
(4AM), introduced Dr. Tomas B. Jankowski, PhD from Wayne State University Institute of
Gerontology, and Jim McGuire, Director of Research, Policy Development and Advocacy for
Area Agency on Aging 1-B, and proceeded with a joint PowerPoint presentation. Questions
followed. Copies of the presentation and handout is attached.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rendon moved to adjourn
the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The
Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 6,
2019
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5175, HB 5176 and HB 5177 before the committee:
HB 5175
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled
"An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the
state, to create a state administrative board, to define the
powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said
board of powers and duties now vested by law in other
boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state,
and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions,
departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby
transferred," by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3).
HB 5176
(Rep. Hernandez)
A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled
"An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the
state, to create a state administrative board, to define the
powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said
board of powers and duties now vested by law in other
boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state,
and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions,
departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby
transferred," by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3).
HB 5177
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431,
entitled "The management and budget act,"(MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 365.
Representative Hernandaz testified in support of HB 5176.
Representative Fredrick testified in support of HB 5175.
Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 5177. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5177, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5175 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out HB 5176 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5177 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 5:10 PM from the House Floor.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 361 before the
committee:
SB 174
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled "Animal industry act,
"by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11b, 12, 14, 19,
20, 22, 31, 39, 40, 43, 44, and 46 (MCL 287.701, 287.703,
287.707, 287.709, 287.711b, 287.712, 287.714, 287.719,
287.720, 287.722, 287.731, 287.739, 287.740, 287.743,
287.744, and 287.746), the title and section 43 as amended
by 1996 PA 369, sections 1, 20, 39, and 40 as amended by
2000 PA 323, sections 3, 9, 11b, 14, 19, 22, and 44 as
amended by 2002 PA 458, section 7 as amended by 1994 PA
41, sections 12 and 31 as amended by 2003 PA 271, section
43 as amended by 1996 PA 369, and section 46 as added by
2009 PA 117, and by adding sections 3a, 3b, 12a, 12b, 14a,
17b, 17c, 17d, 40a, 40b, and 43a; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
SB 179
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 232, entitled "Agricultural
commodities marketing act, "by amending section 2 (MCL
290.652), as amended by 2002 PA 601.
SB 180
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal
procedure, "by amending section 12m of chapter XVII
(MCL 777.12m), as amended by 2015 PA 213.
SB 181
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal
code, "by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended
by 2018 PA 452.
SB 182
(Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 2012 PA 487, entitled "Wildlife
depredations indemnification act, "by amending section 2
(MCL 285.362).
SB 183
(Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 2000 PA 246, entitled "Wolf-dog cross act,
"by amending section 2 (MCL 287.1002), as amended by
2016 PA 299.
SB 361
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 2011 PA 256, entitled "Michigan fireworks
safety act, "by amending section 12 (MCL 28.462), as
amended by 2018 PA 634.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to SB 174:
1. Amend page 83, line 2, after "31," by striking out "2025" and inserting "2024".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to SB 174. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out SB 174 with recommendation, as amended. The
motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 179 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 180 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 181 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 182 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 183 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out SB 361 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Senator Daley and Representative Alexander testified in support of SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB
181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 361.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 174, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
Allison Brink, representing the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries.
Jim Byrum, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB 182
and SB 183, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Cronk, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB 182,
SB 183 and SB 361, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Amanda Wright, representing Senator Daley's Office.
The Chair laid SB 455 before the committee:
SB 455
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property
tax act, "by amending section 7ff (MCL 211.7ff), as
amended by 2005 PA 165.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 455. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 455 (H-1):
1. Amend page 5, following line 3, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills
of the 100th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5187.
(b) House Bill No. 5188.".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 455 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 455 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Byrd, Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: Rep. Hertel.
Representative Marino testified in support of SB 455.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 455, but did not wish to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Kristen Wall, representing Senator Stamas' Office.
Natalie Stewart and John Lindley, representing Switch.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 455, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Brandon Betz, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:03 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, November 6,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5084 (Rep. Diana Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 570, SB 571, SB 572 and SB 573 (Sen. Theis, Sen. Theis, Sen. Hertel and
Sen. Hertel).
3. Testimony regarding SB 570 and SB 572 (Sen. Theis and Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sens. Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss,
Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5084:
Rep. Diana Farrington – Support
Audrey Acquisti, Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association – Support
Karin Gyger and Mark Weigold, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5084:
Dave Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5084 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sens. Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5084. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 570, SB 571, SB 572 and SB
573:
Dr. Tom George and Jack Dillon, Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists – Opposition
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 570 and SB 572:
Dr. Jim Richard, Michigan Society of Pathologists – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 570,
SB 571, SB 572 and SB 573:
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Christin Nohner, Michigan State Medical Society – Opposition
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
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: December 4, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
November 6, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 515 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 516 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 517 (S-1) (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 520 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 518 (Sen. Runestad).
6. Testimony regarding SB 519 (Sen. MacDonald).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 515.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 515 (S-
1):
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Neutral
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Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 515. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 515 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 515 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered, and summarized, the Barrett amendment to SB 516.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 516:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Barrett amendment #1 to SB 516. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 516, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, and Bullock
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 516 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered and (S-1) version to SB 517.
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The Chair invited Sen. Bizon to summarize the (S-1) version to SB 517.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 517:
Ron Brenke, American Council of Engineering Companies – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 517 (S-
1):
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 517. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 517 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Outman offered an (S-1) version to SB 520.
The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize the (S-1) version to SB 520.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 520:
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 520 (S-
1):
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 520. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-1) version of SB 520 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to answer questions regarding SB 518 and SB 519.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 518 and SB 519:
Lance Malburg, Dickinson County Road Commission – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518 and
SB 519:
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Michael Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Oppose
The Chair announced that SB 524 was being removed from the meeting's agenda.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 4, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4540 (Rep. Afendoulis).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4541 (Rep. Tate).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4542 (Rep. Webber).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4543 (Rep. Yancey).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Afendoulis and Tate to summarize HB's 4540 – 4541.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Webber and Yancy to summarize HB's 4542 – 4543.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4540-4543:
Amy Drumm – Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Dan Marshall, Marshall Music – Support
Beth Sosidka, AT&T Michigan – Support
Mark Ortlieb, AT&T Michigan – Support
Dave Matelski, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4540-
4343:
Dan Papineau – Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Chris Horak, Comcast – Support
Matt Goren, Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association – Support
Savina Mucci, Michigan Realtors – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Erik Hingst, Walmart – Support
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4541:
Connor Spalding, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging – Support
Melia Carter, Verizon - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4542-
4343:
Bill Anderson, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/13/2019


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2019-6.
2. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2019-8.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by the Chairman, to excuse absent
members from the committee meeting. Without objection, the Sen. Hollier was excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from September 28, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize Legislative
Transfer Request 2019-6 and 2019-8.
The Chairman invited Farah Hanley, Senior Deputy Director of Financial Operations for the Department of
Health and Human Services, to help answer questions regarding the legislative transfers requests.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt Legislative
Transfer Request 2019-6. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2019-6 was adopted.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2019-8. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2019-8 was adopted.
At 2:15 p.m., the Chairman laid the committee at ease.
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At 2:35 p.m., The Chairman adjourned the committee.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12-11-19
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 7, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
At 9:03 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5150 and HB 5151 before the committee:
HB 5150
(Rep. Hoadley) A bill to create and operate a centralized
reasonable accommodations program; to prescribe the duties
and powers of certain state agencies and certain state
officials; and to provide for the distribution of money.
HB 5151
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled
“Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,"(MCL
418.101 to 418.941) by adding section 539.
Representative Jon Hoadley, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5050 and HB 5051, and submitted
written testimony. Questions followed.
Michelle Roberts, Executive Director for Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service,
Incorporated, Miranda Grunwell, Community Education Coordinator, and Paul Ecklund, ADA
Specialist and Systems advocate for Disability Network Southwest Michigan, testified in support
of HB 5150 and HB 5151. Questions followed. Ms. Roberts written testimony is attached.
Lauren Bake, Executive Director for Disability Network Oakland and Macomb, testified in
support of HB 5150 and HB 5151.
Bonnie Gonzalez, Chairperson of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, submitted a
card and written testimony in support of HB 5150 and HB 5151, but did not wish to speak.
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, submitted
a card with a neutral position on HB 5150 and HB 5151, but did not wish to speak.
At 9:40 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:41 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair explained it was his intention to refer HB 4303 to the House Standing Committee on
Ways and Means, when the Majority Floor Leader gives committees leave to meet.
At 9:42 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 11:01 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:02 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5187 and HB 5188 before the committee:
HB 5187
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
“General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2015 PA 262.
HB 5188
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled
“Use tax act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as
amended by 2015 PA 263.
Representative Mark Huizenga, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5187 and HB 5188. Questions
followed.
Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations for Michigan Association of School Boards,
submitted a testimony card in support of HB 5187 and HB 5188, .
The Chair laid HB 4303 before the committee:
HB 4303
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to provide for the official time
followed in this state; and to provide for the elimination of
daylight savings time in this state.
David Guenthner submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4303. but did not wish to speak.
Douglas McDougal submitted written testimony in support of HB 4303.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4303 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2).
At 11:08 a.m. Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:10 a.m., with all members present, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion prevailed 6-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
The Chair laid HB 5127 and HB 5128 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use
tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added
by 2015 PA 252.
HB 5128
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
“General sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL
205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5127 (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Brandon Betz, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy;
Andy Newmann, representing the Michigan Education Association; and
James M. Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
At 11:16 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steve Marino adjourned the meeting
from the House floor at 3:14 p.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4459 before the committee:
HB 4459
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding article 18.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4459. The motion prevailed 18-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick testified in support of HB 4459 and (H-3).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4459, but did not wish to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:58 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5125 before the committee:
HB 5125
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 2221 (MCL
333.2221).
Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 5125.
Dr. Sarah LyonCallo and Dr. Mary Grace Stobierski representing Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 5125.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5125, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Faustyn, representing the Pest Control Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5125, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Chair returned to HB 4459.
Representative Frederick offered the following amendment to HB 4459 (H-3):
1. Amend page 5, line 10, after "accept" by inserting "from the patient's insurer".
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4459 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4459 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 14-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Filler, Wozniak,
Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Calley, Afendoulis, Mueller, Pohutsky, Stone.
The Chair laid HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991 before the committee:
HB 4460
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 24505 to article 18.
HB 4990
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 16221 (MCL
333.16221), as amended by 2018 PA 463.
HB 4991
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 16226 (MCL
333.16226), as amended by 2018 PA 463.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991, but did
not wish to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4460. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick offered the following amendment to HB 4460 (H-3):
1. Amend page 3, line 19, after "accept" by inserting "from the patient's insurer".
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4460 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4460 as amended, as substitute (H-5). The
motion prevailed 17-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Calley, Mueller.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4990 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 16-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Filler, Wozniak,
Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Calley, Afendoulis, Mueller.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4991 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 16-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Filler, Wozniak,
Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Calley, Afendoulis, Mueller.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:23 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE L RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 7, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave,
Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Coleman.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Gay-Dagnogo, Brenda Carter.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5174 before the committee:
HB 5174
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1915 (MCL
500.1915), as amended by 2006 PA 644.
Vice-Chair Markkanen assumed the gavel, the time being 9:04 A.M.
Representative Rendon testified in support of HB 5174. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Rendon assumed the gavel, the time being 9:08 A.M.
John Meetz, representing the Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association, joined by Kori
Johanson, representing Burns and Wilcox of H.W. Kaufman Group, both testified in support of
HB 5174. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse Representatives Gay-Dagnogo and Brenda Carter
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting
at 9:28 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4831 before the committee:
HB 4831
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending section 261
(MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2017 PA 21.
Representative Webber moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4831. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4831. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative S. Johnson moved to reconsider the vote on which Substitute (H-1) to HB 4831
was adopted. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt Substitute (H-1) to HB 4831. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4831, but did not wish to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Department of Management and Budget.
The Chair laid HB 5015 before the committee:
HB 5015
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 2016 PA 370, entitled
"Electronic open access to government act," by amending
section 1 (MCL 15.451).
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5015. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 5015. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5015, but did not wish to speak:
Jeremy Tripp, representing the Service Employees International Union 517m.
Steve James, representing the Service Employees International Union 517m.
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Erin Zettle, representing the United Auto Workers.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:01 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov