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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5389 before the committee:
HB 5389
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to allow 1 or both parties to a marriage to
change the individual's name as part of the
solemnization of the marriage; and to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state departments and
agencies.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5389. Questions and discussion followed.
Madeleine March-Meenagh, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5389.
Annika Snow, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5389.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5389, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid SB 351 before the committee:
SB 351
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 197, entitled
"Breastfeeding antidiscrimination act," by
amending the title and section 2 (MCL 37.232).
Alexi Chapin-Smith, the Legislative Director for Senator Irwin, testified in support of SB
351. Questions and discussion followed.
Shannon McKenney, representing the Michigan Breastfeeding Network, testified in support
of SB 351. Questions and discussion followed.
Tameka White, representing LactPower, testified in support of SB 351. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 351, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Shaina Clark, representing Aeroflow Health.
Haley Bennett, representing Aeroflow Health.
Jennifer Day, IBCLC, RLC; Keisha Watkins-Dukhie, Full Spectrum Doula; Julie Osburn,
Breastfeeding Supporter; Shatoria Townsend, MPH, CLC, LCE, all representing the
Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition Leadership Team.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council of Maternal and Child Health.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Megan Adamczewski, representing the Nurse Family Partnership.
Allison Horne, representing the Lansing Baby Cafe, Next Gen Family Services.
Rebecca Maurer-Amstute, representing the Lansing Baby Cafe.
Natasha Bysima, representing the Next Generation Family.
The YWCA Kalamazoo.
Keisha Watkins-Dukhie, representing Ebb and Flo Birthing Services.
The Chair laid HB 4902 and HB 4903 before the committee:
HB 4902
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3h
(MCL 445.903h), as added by 2008 PA 310.
HB 4903
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1913 PA 188, entitled "An act
relating to the conduct of hotels, inns and public
lodging houses," (MCL 427.1 to 427.15) by
adding section 3a.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 4902 and HB 4903. Questions and
discussion followed.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4903.
Gregory Scott, representing the American Car Rental Association, testified in opposition to
HB 4902.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4902, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The Chair laid HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207 before the committee:
HB 4062
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"
(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title
and by adding section 1c.
HB 4063
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and
section 502 (MCL 37.2502), the title as amended
by 1992 PA 258 and section 502 as amended by
1992 PA 124.
SB 205
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"
(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title
and by adding section 1c.
SB 206
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by
amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended
by 1995 PA 79.
SB 207
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and
section 502 (MCL 37.2502), as amended by 2023
PA 6.
Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB
207. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4062, HB 4063, SB
205, SB 206 and SB 207, but did not wish to speak:
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and
SB 207, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Elizabeth Kelly, representing herself.
Cindy Monaghan, representing the St. Irenaeus Church.
Joel Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc.
Jackie Lepore, representing the St. Irenaeus Church.
Wendy Hartman, representing Shelterhouse.
Austin Barcy, representing the Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek.
Anne Domanski, representing herself.
Sarah Kenney, representing herself.
Roslind McKenzie, representing herself.
Mark Garcia, representing the MSHDA.
The YWCA Kalamazoo.
Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.
Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Ashley Heidenrich, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Ashia Wilson, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Eric Krogsrud, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207,
but did not wish to speak:
Kaci Pellar, representing Detroit Disability Power.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205
and SB 206, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County and
Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205 and SB 206,
but did not wish to speak:
Cassie Theirfelder, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4062 and HB 4063, but did not
wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4062. The motion prevailed
7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4062 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4063. The motion prevailed 7-4-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4063 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 205. The motion prevailed 7-
4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out SB 205 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 206. The motion prevailed 7-
4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 206 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 207. The motion prevailed 7-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 207 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:35 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5598 and HB 5599 before the committee:
HB 5598
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1883 PA 98, entitled "An act to
punish persons who procure or place upon record
spurious or fraudulent conveyances of real estate,
with intent to deceive," by amending the title and
section 1 (MCL 565.371).
HB 5599
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 15b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15b), as amended by
2014 PA 451.
Representative Liberati; Bernard Youngblood and Harry Kalogerakos, both representing the
Wayne County Register of Deeds office, testified in support of HB 5598 and HB 5599.
Questions and discussion followed.
Katie Kelly, Saginaw County Register of Deeds, representing the Michigan Association of
Registers of Deeds, testified in support of HB 5598 and HB 5599.
David Pierson, representing the Real Property Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, testified
in opposition to HB 5598 and HB 5599.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5598 and HB 5599, but did not wish
to speak:
Barb Farrah, representing the City of Detroit.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:37 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5394 before the committee:
HB 5394
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 10120 (MCL
333.10120), as amended by 2023 PA 101.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5394, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5394 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
The Chair laid HB 4491 before the committee:
HB 4491
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to establish an electric bicycle transportation
incentive program; to provide discount vouchers
to certain individuals for the purchase of an
eligible electric bicycle; to establish a process for
applying, issuing, and reimbursing discount
vouchers issued under the program; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
entities and officers.
Representative Rogers and Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists,
testified in support of HB 4491. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4491, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Ashley Lovell, representing PeopleForBikes.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Charles Griffith, representing The Ecology Center.
Stephen Merz, representing Grosse Pointe Trek Bicycle.
Cal Koehler, representing Walled Lake Trek Bicycle.
Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenway Coalition.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Phil Browne, representing EBike-UBike.
Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
The Chair laid HB 4572 before the committee:
HB 4572
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 27a
(MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4572. Questions and discussion followed.
Ryan Snyder, representing his family, testified in support of HB 4572.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4572, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4572, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Dan Behm, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4572. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen,
Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4847 before the committee:
HB 4847
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
sections 277a and 677a.
Representative Fitzgerald, Ben Steyer, representing the Michigan Soybean Association, Jeff
Earl, representing Clean Fuels Alliance America, and Pete Probst, representing Indigenous
Energy, testified in support of HB 4847. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Schrupp, representing the Wayne County Port Authority, testified in support of HB
4847.
Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 4847.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4847, but did not wish to speak:
Racquel Garcia, representing the Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision.
Patrick Cudney.
Brian O'Connell, representing Cummins.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing Michigan Agri-Business.
Jason Smith, representing the Warner Petroleum Corporation.
Shane Applebee, representing Applebee Oil and Propane.
Darren Riley, representing JustAir.
Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane Association.
Maggie Striz Calnin, representing Michigan Clean Cities.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Andrw Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4847, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
1:15 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4603 (Rep. Liberati).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from May 8, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Representative Liberati to summarize House Bill 4603.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4603:
Michael Livendale, Design-Build Institute of America – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4603:
Mark Titus, PSI – Support
Pat Kreger, Retired Superintendent Union City – Support
MaryAnne McMahon, Retired Superintendent Indianapolis – Support
Dr. Paul Kaiser, Superintendent Westfiled Schools – Support
William Miller, Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 23, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 378 (Sen. Singh).
2. Testimony regarding SB 495 (Sen. Lauwers).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 378:
Sen. Sam Singh – Support
Chuck May, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 378:
Joseph Sullivan, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 495:
Sen. Dan Lauwers – Support
Allison Koppel, American Fraternal Alliance – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/22/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 402 (Sen. Moss) and SB 404 (Sen. Geiss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 8, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting.
Chair Moss summarized SB 402. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 402:
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain SB 404. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 404:
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Amanda Zoch, Secure Democracy – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 402 and SB 404:
Bruce Barlon, citizen – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 402 and
SB 404:
Sheree Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 403:
Christine Suave, Michigan Immigration Rights Center – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 401, SB
402, SB 403 and SB 404:
Michelle Kanter Cohen, Fair Elections Center – Support
Michigan Assoc. of Counties Legislative Committee – No Position
Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Ben Gardner, All Voting is Local – Support
Nomi Joyrich, Jews for Secular Democracy – Support
Christopher White, ROC Michigan – Support
Kurtis Hernandez, APIA Vote-Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 16, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. VanderWall.
Excused: Rep. VanderWall.
Representatives Whitsett and Schmaltz joined the committee remotely.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 482 before the committee:
SB 482
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 13809 and
13810 (MCL 333.13809 and 333.13810), as added
by 1990 PA 21.
Elizabeth Trombley, Chief of Staff for Senator McDonald Rivet, testified in support of SB
482.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 482, but did not wish to speak:
Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 482. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 482 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 5043 and HB 5044 before the committee:
HB 5043
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843,
2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804,
333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221),
section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section
2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as
added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as
amended by 2023 PA 47.
HB 5044
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act
relative to investigations in certain instances of the
causes of death within this state due to violence,
negligence or other act or omission of a criminal
nature or to protect public health; to provide for
the taking of statements from injured persons
under certain circumstances; to abolish the office
of coroner and to create the office of county
medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe
the powers and duties of county medical
examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of
the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a
referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012
PA 171.
At 10:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:38 AM, Rep. Brenda Carter called the committee back to order.
Chair Rogers and Representative Mueller testified together in support of HB 5043 and HB
5044. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:43 AM, Rep. Brenda Carter laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jared Rozycki and Sarah Jensen-Vatter, both representing the Michigan Funeral Directors
Association, testified in support of HB 5043 and HB 5044. Questions and discussion
followed.
Carl W. Hawkins, representing the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners, testified in
support of HB 5043 and HB 5044.
Stacey Hettiger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB
5043 and HB 5044.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5043 and HB 5044, but did not wish
to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5043, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman with GCSI, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative VanderWall from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:03 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 16, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Jason Hoskins from
the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Mai Xiong to the
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Reps. Breen, Markkanen.
Excused: Reps. Breen, Markkanen.
Representatives Harris, Bruck, and Smit joined the committee remotely.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5191, HB 5192, HB 5193, HB 5194, HB 5195, HB 5196 and HB 5197
before the committee:
HB 5191
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 15a
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002
PA 206.
HB 5192
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA 276.
HB 5193
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending section 2 (MCL
752.1002).
HB 5194
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g
(MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.
HB 5195
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276.
HB 5196
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 150
(MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
HB 5197
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 4506.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5191 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5192 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5193 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified on proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5194.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5194. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5194 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 5195 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5196 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified on proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5197.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5197. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5197 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5191, HB 5192, HB 5193, HB 5194,
HB 5195, HB 5196 and HB 5197, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Department of the Attorney General.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5354, HB 5355, HB 5356, HB 5357, HB 5358, HB 5359, HB 5360, HB
5361, HB 5362, HB 5363, HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367 before the committee:
HB 5354
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
the title and sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 13a, 14, 14a, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 22a, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 34 (MCL 492.102,
492.104, 492.105, 492.106, 492.106a, 492.107,
492.108, 492.109, 492.110, 492.111, 492.112,
492.113, 492.113a, 492.114, 492.114a, 492.115,
492.116, 492.116a, 492.117, 492.118, 492.119,
492.120, 492.121, 492.122, 492.122a, 492.128,
492.129, 492.130, 492.131, and 492.134), section
2 as amended by 2013 PA 16, section 4 as
amended and section 6a as added by 2004 PA 283,
sections 5, 6, and 7 as amended by 1988 PA 242,
section 12 as amended by 1994 PA 2, section 13 as
amended by 2009 PA 231, section 13a as added by
2005 PA 319, section 14 as amended by 2000 PA
361, section 14a as amended by 1980 PA 77,
section 17 as amended by 2006 PA 302, section 18
as amended by 2002 PA 699, sections 19, 20, 21,
and 31 as amended by 1995 PA 166, and section
22a as amended by 1993 PA 107, and by adding
sections 4a, 9a, and 37a; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5355
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14p
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by
2008 PA 528.
HB 5356
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 4 (MCL
4.414), as amended by 2008 PA 289.
HB 5357
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 20101 (MCL 324.20101), as
amended by 2018 PA 581.
HB 5358
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform
commercial code," by amending section 9201
(MCL 440.9201), as amended by 2002 PA 480.
HB 5359
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled "Identity
theft protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL
445.63), as amended by 2010 PA 318.
HB 5360
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to
prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home
solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone
solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state officers and entities; and to
prescribe penalties and remedies," by amending
section 1 (MCL 445.111), as amended by 2009 PA
93.
HB 5361
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled "Retail
installment sales act," by amending sections 1a, 3,
5, 6, and 11 (MCL 445.851a, 445.853, 445.855,
445.856, and 445.861), section 1a as amended by
1993 PA 112, section 3 as amended by 2009 PA
232, and section 11 as amended by 1995 PA 167.
HB 5362
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled "Credit
reform act," by amending sections 2 and 5 (MCL
445.1852 and 445.1855), section 2 as amended by
1996 PA 419.
HB 5363
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer
financial services act," by amending sections 2
and 6 (MCL 487.2052 and 487.2056), as amended
by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5364
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122), as amended
by 2016 PA 140.
HB 5365
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 2009 PA 229, entitled "Guaranteed
asset protection waiver act," by amending section
3 (MCL 492.23).
HB 5366
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled "Of
alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of
conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages," by
amending section 25 (MCL 565.25), as amended
by 2008 PA 357.
HB 5367
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 219e
and 219f (MCL 750.219e and 750.219f), section
219e as added by 1999 PA 164 and section 219f as
added by 1999 PA 166.
Representative Skaggs, Ross Yednock, Financial Services Legislative Liaison for the
Department of Insurance and Financial Services, and James Westrin, Director of the Office of
Consumer Finance for the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in
support of HBs 5354, 5355, 5356, 5357, 5358, 5359, 5360, 5361, 5362, 5363, 5364, 5365,
5366, and 5367. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5694 before the committee:
HB 5694
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2025 (MCL 500.2025); and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
At 9:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:34 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order.
Representative Brenda Carter, Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of
Insurance and Financial Services, Michael Stern, representing CHUBB Insurance, and Ken
Ross, representing John Hancock Insurance Company, testified in support of HB 5694.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:56 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease.
At 9:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5694, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Brian Christenberry, representing the National Association of Mutual Insurance
Companies.
Dyck Van Kovering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representatives Breen and Markkanen from the
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Grant moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:59 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KRISTIAN GRANT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 16, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Chair Grant.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Fink, DeBoyer.
Absent: Rep. Zorn.
Excused: Rep. Zorn.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled "Michigan
planning enabling act," by amending sections 7,
15, and 33 (MCL 125.3807, 125.3815, and
125.3833), section 7 as amended by 2010 PA 134,
section 15 as amended by 2010 PA 105, and
section 33 as amended by 2010 PA 306.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:33 AM, Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf called the committee back to order.
Representative Kristian Grant testified in support of HB 5557.
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planning, testified in support of HB
5557.
Brian Connolly, representing the Michigan Association of Planning, testified in support of
HB 5557.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5557.
At 10:47 AM, Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan and Kent
County.
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Yarrow Brown, representing Housing North.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Josh Lunge, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Kathleen Duffy, representing the Smith Group.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Association.
Shawon Cecil, representing Michigan Realtors.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Representative Dievendorf moved to excuse Representative Zorn from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting
at 10:50 AM.
Representative Kristian Grant, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 16, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Clerk read in letters from Speaker Tate removing Representative Glanville from the
committee and appointing Representative Herzberg to the committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Hoadley, St.
Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: Reps. Arbit, Herzberg, Schmaltz.
Excused: Reps. Arbit, Herzberg, Schmaltz.
Representative Edwards joined the committee remotely.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on workplace mental health before the committee.
Randall Harrison, Jayshona Hicks and Sean Egan, all representing the Michigan Department
of Labor and Economic Opportunity, gave a presentation on workplace mental health.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representatives Arbit, Herzberg and Schmaltz
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 10:08 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Legan Rose
Acting Committee Clerk
lrose@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
May 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 841 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 842 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 843 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 801 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 8, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 841 (S-1) and SB’s 842-843, and invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 841-843:
Richard Rohrer, Self – Support
Libby Hines, Chair MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support
Angela Povilaitis, MDHHS Division of Victim Services - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 841-843:
Aaron Van Langevelde, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 841. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report SB 841 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 842 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 843 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 801.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 801:
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent Co. and Michigan – Oppose
Shearease Stapleton, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Allyson Putt, Detroit People’s Platform – Neutral
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 801:
Kaci Pellar, Detroit Disability Power – Support
The YWCA Kalamazoo – Support
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/23/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 740 (Sen. Camilleri).
2. Testimony regarding SB 451 (Sen. Lauwers).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cavanagh was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 740:
Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support
Kevin Gaby, Michigan Pipe Trades – Support
Aaron Pangborn and Dale George, IBEW – Support
Neil Parish, National Electrical Contractors Association – Support
Justin Carpenter, EIBC – Opposition
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 740:
Chad Jansen, IBEW 665 – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 740:
Melissa Fish, Southwest Michigan First – Opposition
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Water Environment Association – Opposition
Bonnifer Ballard, American Water Works Association Michigan – Opposition
Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
Al Pscholka, Lake Michigan College – Opposition
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
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David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Price Dobernick, United Association – Support
Gary Glasser, Plumbers Local 98 – Support
Jeremy Garza, Michigan Pipe Trades – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 451:
Sen. Dan Lauwers – Support
Bruce Pregler and Kevin Koehler, Construction Association of Michigan – Support
Erik Wordhouse, Edwards Glass Company – Support
Laura Kopack, Mechanical Contractors Association – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 451:
Emily D'Agostini Kunath, International Council of Shopping Centers – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 451:
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Opposition
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Damian Hill, AGC Michigan – Opposition
Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
James Ryan, Michigan Commercial Real Estate Coalition – Opposition
Neil Parish, National Electrical Contractors Association – Support
Rudy Hobbs, Building Owners and Managers Association – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/04/24
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593
before the committee:
HB 5587
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 33 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.33), as amended by 2021
PA 84.
HB 5588
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.1), as amended by 2002
PA 34.
HB 5589
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 37 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.37), as amended by 2015
PA 137.
HB 5590
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 31 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.31), as amended by 2002
PA 137.
HB 5591
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 39 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.39), as amended by 2006
PA 548.
HB 5592
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 22 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.22), as amended by 2003
PA 134.
HB 5593
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 41 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.41), as added by 1998 PA
317.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB
5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. Questions and discussion followed.
Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane, testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB
5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. Questions and discussion followed.
Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 5587, HB
5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Ken Shapiro, representing the Board of Directors for the Animals and Society Institute,
testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB
5593.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590,
HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593, but did not wish to speak:
Ann M. Griffin, representing the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Jim Freemon, representing CHAINED, Inc.
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Jen Clarkson, representing Dog Aide.
Tanya Hilgendork, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Deborah Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
Joe Aragona, President of the Board for the Humane Society of Macomb.
The Chair laid HB 5569 and HB 5570 before the committee:
HB 5569
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to impose civil liability and prescribe
criminal penalties for the nonconsensual
dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to
provide for remedies.
HB 5570
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by
2002 PA 28.
Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 5569 and HB 5570. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5569 and HB 5570, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5569. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5569 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5570 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:34 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 603 and SB 604 before the committee:
SB 603
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 2, 822, 825,
827, 828, 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868,
869, 870, 871, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880,
880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890, and
892 (MCL 168.2, 168.822, 168.825, 168.827,
168.828, 168.842, 168.861, 168.862, 168.863,
168.865, 168.866, 168.867, 168.868, 168.869,
168.870, 168.871, 168.873, 168.874, 168.875,
168.876, 168.878, 168.879, 168.880, 168.880a,
168.881, 168.882, 168.883, 168.884, 168.887,
168.888, 168.889, 168.890, and 168.892), section
2 as amended by 2023 PA 87, sections 822, 842,
and 882 as amended by 2023 PA 269, sections 862
and 879 as amended by 2018 PA 128, section 863
as amended by 2012 PA 586, sections 866 and 868
as amended by 2013 PA 51, sections 867 and 881
as amended by 2018 PA 130, section 871 as
amended by 2012 PA 272, and sections 874, 875,
and 890 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by
adding sections 861a and 883a; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
SB 604
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2023 PA 266.
Senator Chang testified in support of SB 603 and SB 604. Questions and discussion followed.
Commissioner Jonathan Kinloch, representing the Wayne County Board of Canvassers,
testified in support of SB 603 and SB 604. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 603 and SB 604, but did not wish
to speak:
Richmond Township Precinct Delegate Stacy Van Dast.
Jeff Schaefer, representing the Southeast Oakland Patriots.
Sur Milligan, representing We The County-Macomb.
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections,
Stand Up Michigan, and The Freedom Alliance.
Representative DeBoyer moved to table SB 603. The motion did not prevail 2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 603. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 603 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 604 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:02 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen,
Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:05 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:08 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 498 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
12:10 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB 5280 and HB 5720 before the committee:
HB 5276
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to create the office of mental health and
suicide prevention in the Michigan veterans affairs
agency and provide for its powers and duties; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities.
HB 5277
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 322.
HB 5279
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 323.
HB 5280
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 321.
HB 5720
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to require the department of military and
veterans affairs to make certain mental health and
wellness resources available to members of the
Michigan National Guard and other military
servicemembers.
Brett Waters, representing Reason for Hope, testified in support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279,
5280, and 5720.
Tim Poxson, Legislative Chair for the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in
support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720. Questions and discussion followed.
TJ Pierce, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720.
Director Brian Love and Acting Deputy Director Todd Butler, Michigan Veterans Affairs
Agency, testified in support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Bruck testified in support of HBs 5276, 5277, 5279, 5280, and 5720.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB 5280
and HB 5720, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Feurstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran
Affairs.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:40 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Neyer.
Absent: Reps. Wilson, Bierlein.
Excused: None.
Representative Snyder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 789 before the committee:
SB 789
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2022 PA
216.
Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 789. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 789, but did not wish to
speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 789, but did not wish to speak:
Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University.
Anthony Tomey, representing the Tomey Group.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5546 before the committee:
HB 5546
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5546, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser Busch.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5546 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 544 and SB 545 before the committee:
SB 544
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677)
by adding article 18A.
SB 545
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by
adding section 43a.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 544 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out SB 545 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 10:45 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Bruck.
Excused: Rep. Bruck.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5341 and HB 5342 before the committee:
HB 5341
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 2 and 698
(MCL 257.2 and 257.698), section 2 as amended
by 2011 PA 231 and section 698 as amended by
2020 PA 382.
HB 5342
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 312e (MCL
257.312e), as amended by 2022 PA 193.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5341 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg, Outman, Roth,
Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5342 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Herzberg,
Outman, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5696 before the committee:
HB 5696
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 252d, 320a,
707b, 707c, 707d, 732, and 907 (MCL 257.252d,
257.320a, 257.707b, 257.707c, 257.707d,
257.732, and 257.907), section 252d as amended
by 2022 PA 89, section 320a as amended by 2023
PA 39, section 707c as amended by 2020 PA 382,
section 732 as amended by 2023 PA 40, and
section 907 as amended by 2024 PA 22.
Representative Price, joined by Michael Moore, the Royal Oak Police Department Chief of
Police, Scott Grewe, the Birmingham Police Department Chief of Police, Mayor Monica Hunt,
representing the City of Royal Oak, Mayor Bret Scott, representing the City of Pleasant Ridge,
testified in support of HB 5696. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5696, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Julian Diaz, resident of Birmingham.
Jim Murray, resident of Birmingham.
City of Birmingham.
Raylon Leaks-May, Mayor of the City of Ferndale.
Berkley City Council, representing the City of Berkley.
Dani Walsh, Township Supervisor of Bloomfield Township.
James Gallagher, Police Chief of Bloomfield Township.
Martin Brook, Township Clerk of Bloomfield Township.
Chris Wilson, City Manager of Huntington Woods.
Bridget Dean May of the City of Berkley.
Ken Siver, Mayor of Southfield.
Michael Schostal, Treasurer of Bloomfield Township.
The Chair laid HB 5733 before the committee:
HB 5733
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending the title and section
219 (MCL 257.219), as amended by 2018 PA 74,
and by adding sections 820a and 820b.
Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HB 5733. Questions and discussion
followed.
Randy Spader and Kevin Kalczynski, representing the Ambassador Bridge, approached to
answer questions from committee members.
Representative Beson testified in opposition to HB 5733. Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa Horste and Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in
opposition to HB 5733. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5733, but did not wish to speak:
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure Associates.
Michael Tardif, representing Michigan Teamsters JC 43.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representative Bruck from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:47 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Herzberg, Neyer,
VanderWall, Roth, Smit.
Absent: Reps. Rheingans, Bierlein.
Excused: Reps. Rheingans, Bierlein.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid presentations on Groundwater Withdrawal and Permitting before the
committee.
Aaron Keatley and Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation on Groundwater Withdrawal and Permitting.
Questions and discussion followed.
Katie Kensley, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council, gave a presentation on
Groundwater Withdrawal and Permitting.
The Chair laid a presentation on Environmental Sustainability in Michigan Potatoes before
the committee.
Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan, gave a presentation on
Environmental Sustainability in Michigan Potatoes. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Apples and Growers before the committee.
Diane Smith, representing the Michigan Apple Committee, gave a presentation on Michigan
Apples and Growers. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Aquaculture before the committee.
Dan Vogler, representing the Michigan Aquaculture Association, gave a presentation on
Michigan Aquaculture. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Young moved to excuse Representatives Rheingans and Bierlein from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:25 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22,
2024
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: Rep. Hood.
Excused: Rep. Hood.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Brixie moved to excuse Representative Hood from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-3 before the committee.
Scott Forester, representing Corning Inc., President JoAnn Crary, representing Saginaw Future
Inc., and Josh Hundt and Christin Armstrong, representing the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, all provided a presentation on the Corning Project. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-6 before the committee.
Chief Executive Officer Barry O’Shea and Mike Foley, P.E., representing Highland Copper
Company Inc., Chief Executive Officer Marty Fittante, representing InvestUP, and Michelle
Grinnell and Christin Armstrong, representing the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, all provided a presentation on the Highland Copper Project. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-6, but did
not wish to speak:
Steve Claywell, representing Michigan Building Trades.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4 before the committee.
Mary-Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-4.
Michael Cnossen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Puri moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4. The motion
prevailed 16-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
10:16 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate dated April 30, 2024, removing Representative
Steckloff from the Energy, Communications and Technology Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate dated April 30, 2024, adding Representative
Herzberg to the Energy, Communications and Technology committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee:
HB 5682
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 30, 623, and
815 (MCL 206.30, 206.623, and 206.815), section
30 as amended by 2023 PA 4 and section 623 as
amended and section 815 as added by 2021 PA
135.
Representative Hill; Joelle Demand, representing the Broadband Association of Michigan;
and Jen Greenburg, representing the Peninsula Fiber Network, all testified in support of HB
5682.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak:
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The Chair laid HB 5568 before the committee:
HB 5568
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet
office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the
Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the
provision of grants and other financial and
technical assistance related to broadband and
digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities.
At 9:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:18 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Helene Scott testified in support of HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:25 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5568, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:25 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4838 before the committee:
HB 4838
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to
regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and
animal protection shelters; to establish uniform
procedures and minimum requirements for
adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to
prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide
remedies," by amending sections 1, 5a, and 10
(MCL 287.331, 287.335a, and 287.340), section 1
as amended by 2017 PA 84 and section 5a as
amended by 2016 PA 392.
Representative Tsernoglou along with Collin McDonough and J. P. Goodwin, both
representing the Humane Society of the United States, testified in support of HB 4838.
Questions and discussion followed.
Alaina and Derrick Markel, owners of Petland Novi, testified in opposition of HB 4838.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Leslie Shoksnyder, former Petland Novi veterinarian, testified in opposition of HB 4838.
Questions and discussion followed.
David Boelkes, owner of the Barking Boutique, testified in opposition of HB 4838.
Richard Martin and Dr. Rick Kirsten, both representing the Michigan Council for Animal
Welfare, testified in opposition of HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4838, but did not wish to speak:
Deborah Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
Natalie Palmer, representing herself.
Anne Armstrong, representing herself.
Carol Darby, representing herself.
Katie Auger, representing Serenity Canine Advocacy Rescue and Rehab.
Jim Freemon, representing CHAINED Inc..
Gina Berry, representing the Happy Paws Haven Co.
Steve Baker, representing the Berkley City Council.
Tiffany Perkins, representing the PAWS Friend Network.
Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4838, but did not wish to speak:
Keith Shaffer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Bob Darden, representing the Michigan Pure Bread Dog Breeders.
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4838, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Lauren Dolega, representing herself.
Susan Gartland, representing herself.
Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals.
Emily Scroggie, representing Bailing out Benji.
Dennis Hennen, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4838, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Kirbay Preuss, representing Preuss Pets.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4838, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Elizabeth Kunzelman, representing Petland Corporate.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 1:23 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
2:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5043 and HB 5044 before the committee:
HB 5043
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843,
2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804,
333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221),
section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section
2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as
added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as
amended by 2023 PA 47.
HB 5044
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act
relative to investigations in certain instances of the
causes of death within this state due to violence,
negligence or other act or omission of a criminal
nature or to protect public health; to provide for
the taking of statements from injured persons
under certain circumstances; to abolish the office
of coroner and to create the office of county
medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe
the powers and duties of county medical
examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of
the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a
referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012
PA 171.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5043 and HB 5044, but did not wish
to speak:
Christy Snitgen, Executive Director, representing the Michigan College of Emergency
Physicians.
Andrew H. Doerr, representing Service Corp International.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5043 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5044 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee:
HB 5114
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b
as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as
amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added
by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended
by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463
as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429,
and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections
430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA
290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 5114. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Naila Russell, DNP, FNP-BC, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Heather Rae, President and CEO, representing Common Ground.
Patrick Gresham, MD, representing Michigan Mental Wellness.
Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Wayne Bradley, President and CEO, representing the Detroit Common Health
Connection.
Michael Garret, President and CEO, representing CNS Healthcare.
Laura Huot, CEO, representing the Guidance Center.
Sean De Foor, President and CEO, representing MI Side Community Health Network,
Detroit.
Dr. Norris Polk, representing Central City Health in Detroit.
Caitlin VanderWindt, representing the Detroit Community Health Connection.
Daniel Cherrin, representing the MI Behavioral Health & Wellness Collaborative.
Theresa Korrock, representing Lincoln Behavioral Services.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Monteith, MD, representing himself.
Eric D. Achtyes, MD, MS, DFAPA, representing himself.
Jamal Saleh, MD, MBMS, representing himself.
Howard Friedman, representing himself.
Dr. Roy Meland, DO, representing himself.
Tony Leo, representing himself.
Afiah Ahsan, MD, representing himself.
Nolan Harrison, DO, representing himself.
Alexander Poznanski, MD, representing himself.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5114. The motion prevailed
12-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
At 2:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:15 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5114 with recommendation, as substitute .
The motion prevailed 10-0-9:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Rheingans, VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Whitsett, Fitzgerald, Miller, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 4890 and HB 5519 before the committee:
HB 4890
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by
adding chapter 8F.
HB 5519
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136.
Representative Conlin and Representative VanderWall testified together in support of HB
4890 and HB 5519. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519, but did not wish
to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Loretta Bush, CEO, representing Authority Health.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4890, but did not wish to speak:
Kris Kraft, representing BCBSM.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4890, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Association.
At 2:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4890. The motion prevailed 15-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4890 with recommendation, as substitute . The
motion prevailed 15-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Thompson.
At 2:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:30 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5519. The motion prevailed 15-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5519 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 5283 and HB 5284 before the committee:
HB 5283
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2501, 2505,
and 2511 (MCL 333.2501, 333.2505, and
333.2511), sections 2501 and 2505 as added by
2006 PA 137 and section 2511 as added by 2006
PA 459.
HB 5284
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance
provider assessment act," by amending section 13
(MCL 550.1763).
At 2:32 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:33 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order.
Chair Rogers and Representative VanderWall testified together in support of HB 5283 and
HB 5284. Questions and discussion followed.
At 2:40 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease.
At 2:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Marty Woodruff, Kim Bachelder, and Isabell Pacheco, all representing MiHIN, testified
together in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not wish
to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Tim Pletcher, representing the Interoperability Institute.
Larry Wagenknecht, representing himself.
Faiyaz Syid, MD, representing the Michigan Pharmacy Care Association.
John Vismara, MD, representing United Physicians Inc.
Janee Tyus, representing the Greater Flint Health Coalition.
Helen Hill, representing the Michigan Chapter of HIMSS.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Loretta Bush, CEO, representing Authority Health.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not
wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
3:16 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22,
2024
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The House Higher Education Committee was meeting jointly with the House Appropriations
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck.
Absent: Reps. Rheingans, Paquette, DeSana.
Excused: Reps. Rheingans, Paquette, DeSana.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Rheingans, Paquette and DeSana
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Glanville laid a presentation on the MiLEAP Higher Education Office before the
Committee.
Rob Mass, Legislative Director for the Michigan Department of Lifelong Learning
Education, Placement, and Potential, gave a presentation on the MiLEAP Higher Education
Office. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Glanville laid a presentation on higher education constitutional autonomy before the
Committee.
Mia Murphy, Chief Policy Officer at the Michigan Association of State Universities, gave a
presentation on higher education constitutional autonomy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:20 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov