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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 15, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 827 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 1057 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1058 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4686 (Rep. Ryan Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 991 (Sen. Hertel).
6. Testimony regarding SB 82 (Sen. Lucido).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1055 (Sen. Nesbitt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 827. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 827 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 827. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1057 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1058 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4686 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4686. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 82:
Sen. Peter Lucido – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 82:
David Martin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 991:
Sen. Curtis Hertel – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1057 and
SB 1058:
Kevin Cross and John Briggs, SARFA – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1055:
Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, Lake Michigan College – Support
Gabe Schneider, Tami Putney, and Edwin Moss, Munson Medical Center – Support
Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Opposition
Robert Lefevre and Peter Ruddell, Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities – Opposition
Dr. Judy Didion, Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing – Opposition
Dr. Judith McKenna, Madonna University – Opposition
Dr. Venditelli, Dr. Lloyd, and Dr. Amaro, Schoolcraft College – Support
Dr. Dan Phelan, Jackson College – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1055:
Dr. Jean Goodnow, Delta College – Support
Gabe Schneider, Northwestern Michigan College – Support
Richie Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dr. Kristie Robinia, Northern Michigan University College of Nursing – Opposition
David Bertram, Michigan State University – Opposition
Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Opposition
Mia McNeil, University of Michigan Flint – Opposition
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Opposition
John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Opposition
Steve Betz, Lake Superior State University – Opposition
Kristie Sieloff, Traverse Connect – Support
Bonnie Bochniak, Oakland University – Oppose
Dr. Dale Nesbary, Muskegon Community College – Support
Dr. Joseph Odenwald, Southwestern Michigan College – Support
Dr. George McNulty, Gogebic Community College – Support
Dr. Deborah Snyder, St. Clair Community College – Support
Dr. David Finley, North Central Michigan College – Support
Glenn Cerny, Schoolcraft College – Support
Dr. Don MacMaster, Alpena Community College – Support
Nick Nissley, Northwestern Michigan College – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 15, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
A summary of the agenda is as follows:
1. A presentation by Sen. McBroom and Sen. Moss on the FOIA and LORA Package.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4007 (Rep. Rendon).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4008 (Rep. Guerra).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4009 (Rep. Lasinski).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4010 (Rep. Glenn).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4011 (Rep. Berman).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4012 (Rep. Hauck).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4013 (Rep. Allor).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4014 (Rep. Schroeder).
10. Testimony regarding HB 4015 (Rep. Filler)
11. Testimony regarding HB 4016 (Rep. Camilleri)
12. Testimony regarding SB 833 (Sen. Moss).
13. Testimony regarding SB 834 (Sen. McBroom).
14. Testimony regarding SB 835 (Sen. Moss).
15. Testimony regarding SB 836 (Sen. Moss).
16. Testimony regarding SB 837 (Sen. McBroom).
17. Testimony regarding SB 838 (Sen. McBroom).
18. Testimony regarding SB 839 (Sen. Moss).
19. Testimony regarding SB 840 (Sen. McBroom).
20. Testimony regarding SB 841 (Sen. McBroom).
21. Testimony regarding SB 842 (Sen. McBroom).
________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair announced the presentation from the Michigan Corrections Organization regarding the Michigan
Department of Corrections response to the COVID-19 pandemic was removed from the days agenda.
The Vice Chair conducted the committee so the Chair could present to the meeting.
The Chair and Sen. Moss gave a presentation regarding SB's 833 – 842 and HB's 4007 – 4016. Member
questions and discussion followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 833 – 842 and
HB's 4007 – 4016:
Adam Reams, Michigan Department of State – Support
Joe Fedewa, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support HB's 4007 - 4016
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/16/2020


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bollin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 1066, SB 1067, SB 1068, SB 1069, SB 1070 and SB 1071 before the
committee:
SB 1066
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 29d
(MCL 125.2029d), as amended by 2011 PA 291.
SB 1067
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
303a (MCL 436.1303a), as added by 2018 PA 155.
SB 1068
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11550 and 16908 (MCL
324.11550 and 324.16908), section 11550 as
amended by 2018 PA 640 and section 16908 as
amended by 2014 PA 543.
SB 1069
(Sen. Hollier)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending section
5b (MCL 28.725b), as amended by 2011 PA 17.
SB 1070
(Sen. Hollier)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 819 (MCL
257.819), as amended by 2016 PA 280.
SB 1071
(Sen. Hollier)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled "An act to
create a transportation economic development
fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of
and distributions from this fund; to create the
office of economic development and to prescribe
its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and
duties of the state transportation department, state
transportation commission, and certain other
bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain
bonds," by amending section 11 (MCL 247.911),
as amended by 2018 PA 473.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the bills.
At 8:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Allor moved to report out SB 1066 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate moved to report out SB 1067 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Peterson moved to report out SB 1068 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo moved to report out SB 1069 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry moved to report out SB 1070 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kennedy moved to report out SB 1071 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 8:42 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt the minutes from the September 9th, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4288 before the committee:
HB 4288
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; to create a
statewide broadband service grant program; and to
establish a process for the application and
awarding of grant funds.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4288. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coleman moved to refer House Bill No. 4288 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HR 283 before the committee:
HR 283
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United
States to allocate funding for states that have
established broadband expansion block grant
programs.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HR 283 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4288 (H-2), but did not wish to
speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Department of Technology Management and
Budget.
Gavin Goetz, representing the AT&T Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4288 (H-2), but did not wish to
speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned the
meeting at 9:07 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen,
O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Absent: Rep. Stone.
Excused: Rep. Stone.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6171 and HB 6172 before the committee:
HB 6171 (Rep. VanSingel)
Higher education; tuition; tuition grants; modify.
HB 6172 (Rep. Anthony)
Higher education; financial aid; state competitive
scholarships; modify.
Representatives VanSingel and Anthony introduced the bills.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6172, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Hurley, representing the CEO-Michigan Association of State Universities.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6172, but did not wish to speak:
Jane Spitzley.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6171, but did not wish to speak:
Jane Spitzley.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6171 and HB 6172, but did not wish
to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Katie Fuller, representing the Education Trust Midwest.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
Peter Ryark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4174 before the committee:
HB 4174
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled "Proprietary
schools act," by amending section 1a (MCL
395.101a), as amended by 2016 PA 146.
Representative Fredrick and Howard Hipes, representing Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
Local 2, testified on the bill.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of HB
4174.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4174, but did not wish to speak:
Jane Spitzley.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HR 234 before the committee:
HR 234
(Rep. Wakeman)
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the
United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell
grants for prison-based education.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HR 234. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HR 234 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 234, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jane Spitzley.
Representative Camilleri moved to excuse Representative Stone from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:58 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
2:16 PM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5981 before the committee:
HB 5981
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to create the office of the state employee
ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating
and evaluating reports of suspected violations of
law, conduct or decisions that may endanger
public health or safety, and gross mismanagement
of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties
of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative
council, and certain other state agencies and
officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies.
Representative Glenn introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5981 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6100 before the committee:
HB 6100
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 235, entitled "Public
threat alert system act," by amending sections 2
and 3 (MCL 28.672 and 28.673).
Representative Slagh introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to report out HB 6100 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 2:31 PM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16,
2020
2:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 8, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 669, SB 673, SB 671, SB 672 and SB 674 before the committee:
SB 669
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20145, 22201,
22203, 22207, 22208, 22209, 22215, 22221, and
22227 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22203,
333.22207, 333.22208, 333.22209, 333.22215,
333.22221, and 333.22227), section 20145 as
amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added
by 1988 PA 332, sections 22203, 22207, 22209,
22215, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619,
section 22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51, and
section 22227 as amended by 1993 PA 88.
SB 673
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100c and 137
(MCL 330.1100c and 330.1137), section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 137 as
amended by 2015 PA 59, and by adding section
137a.
SB 671
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 22211 and
22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section
22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section
22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 672
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 674
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 669, SB 671, SB 672, SB 673, and SB 674.
Questions and discussion followed.
Annie Patnaude, representing Americans for Prosperity, testified in support of SB 669, SB
671, SB 672 and SB 674. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669, SB 671, SB 672, SB 673, and
SB 674, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 669, SB 672, SB 673, and SB 674,
but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 671, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 674, but did not wish to
speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 669, SB 672, and SB 673 but did
not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 673, but did not wish to speak:
Pamela Casper, RN, representing the herself.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669, but did not wish to speak:
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5929 before the committee:
HB 5929
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16186 (MCL
333.16186), as amended by 2006 PA 398.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5929, but did not wish to speak:
Alisha Cottrell, representing the Ascension Michigan.
Rachel Kelley, representing the Ascension Michigan.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5929. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 5929 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5446 before the committee:
HB 5446
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16605 and
16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section
16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section
16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5446. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 5446 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6137 and HB 6138 before the committee:
HB 6137
(Rep. Love)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21717 (MCL
333.21717), as amended by 2014 PA 66, and by
adding sections 21317 and 21717a.
HB 6138
(Rep. Love)
A bill to require long-term care facilities to report
certain data; to prescribe civil sanctions; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
officers and entities; and to allow for the
promulgation of rules.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 6137 to the Committee on
Families, Children, and Seniors. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 6138 to the Committee on Families,
Children, and Seniors. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at
2:45 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
10:15 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101 before the committee:
HB 6030
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to provide minimum requirements for
claims alleging exposure to COVID-19;
establishing liability standards for claims alleging
exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if
conduct complies with regulations, orders, or
public health guidance; and limiting liability with
respect to certain products made, sold, or donated
in response to COVID-19.
HB 6031
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," (MCL
408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 85.
HB 6032
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain
actions against an employee who does not report
to work under certain circumstances related to
COVID-19; to prohibit an employee from
reporting to work under certain circumstances
related to COVID-19; to prohibit discrimination
and retaliation for engaging in certain activities; to
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 6101
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," (MCL
408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding sections 85 and
85a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB
6101, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Eickhoff, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, testified in support of HB 6030, HB
6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 6030. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendments to HB 6030:
1. Amend page 5, line 9, by striking out all of section 4.
2. Amend page 5, line 16, after "operates" by striking out the balance of the line
through "harm" on line 19 and inserting "in compliance with federal and state statutes or
regulations, executive orders, and state agency orders and consistent with public health
guidance, that are applicable at the time to the conduct or risk that allegedly caused harm,".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendments to HB 6030. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report House Bill No. 6030 as amended, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Elder.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 6031. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 6031 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Elder.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6032. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 6032 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Elder.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6101. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 6101 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Elder.
The Chair laid HB 6159 before the committee:
HB 6159
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to provide immunity for health care
providers and health care facilities in the event of
a pandemic; and to clarify the time frame for the
immunity.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6159, but did not wish to speak:
Dalton Herbel, representing the Leading Age Michigan.
John Shaski, representing the Sparrow Health Systems.
Representative Elder offered the following amendment to HB 6159:
1. Amend page 3, following line 13, by inserting:
"Sec. 6. This act does not apply to claims covered by the worker's disability compensation act
of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.101 to 418.941.".
Representative Elder moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6159. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report House Bill No. 6159 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, Elder.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Bolden.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4676 before the committee:
HB 4676
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to prohibit the recording of deeds or other
instruments relating to real property that contain
certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to
make such restrictions unenforceable; and to
provide remedies with respect to those
instruments.
Representative Howell moved to report out House Bill No. 4676 with the recommendation
that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5464 before the committee:
HB 5464
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 6e to chapter V.
Representative Lightner and Jeff Clayton, representing the American Bail Coalition, testified
in support of HB 5464. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 6169 and HB 6170 before the committee:
HB 6169
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 552b
(MCL 750.552b), as added by 1996 PA 232.
HB 6170
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 17, entitled "An act to
prohibit or limit the access by prisoners and by
employees of correctional facilities to certain
weapons and wireless communication devices and
to alcoholic liquor, drugs, medicines, poisons, and
controlled substances in, on, or outside of
correctional facilities; to prohibit or limit the
bringing into or onto certain facilities and real
property, and the disposition of, certain weapons,
substances, and wireless communication devices;
to prohibit or limit the selling, giving, or
furnishing of certain weapons, substances, and
wireless communication devices to prisoners; to
prohibit the control or possession of certain
weapons, substances, and wireless communication
devices by prisoners; and to prescribe penalties,"
by amending sections 1a and 3a (MCL 800.281a
and 800.283a), section 1a as amended by 1998 PA
514 and section 3a as amended by 2012 PA 255.
Representative Van Singel testified in support of HB 6169 and HB 6170. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB
5853 and HCR 29 before the committee:
HB 5846
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 208,
303, 304, 315, 317, 319, 320d, 320e, 321a, 323d,
328, 732a, 732b, 904, and 907 (MCL 257.204a,
257.208, 257.303, 257.304, 257.315, 257.317,
257.319, 257.320d, 257.320e, 257.321a,
257.323d, 257.328, 257.732a, 257.732b, 257.904,
and 257.907), section 204a as amended by 2016
PA 332, section 208 as amended by 2006 PA 565,
sections 303 and 320d as amended by 2012 PA
498, section 304 as amended by 2018 PA 48,
section 315 as amended by 2008 PA 7, section 317
as amended by 2018 PA 566, section 319 as
amended by 2016 PA 358, section 320e as
amended by 2003 PA 152, section 321a as
amended by 2017 PA 236, section 323d as added
by 1993 PA 359, section 328 as amended by 2015
PA 135, sections 732a and 732b as amended by
2018 PA 50, section 904 as amended by 2018 PA
212, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5847
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 701 and 703 (MCL 436.1701 and
436.1703), section 701 as amended by 2020 PA 78
and section 703 as amended by 2019 PA 131.
HB 5848
(Rep. Lasinski)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
3303 and 3320 (MCL 500.3303 and 500.3320),
section 3303 as amended by 1980 PA 461 and
section 3320 as amended by 2012 PA 204.
HB 5849
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 151d
(MCL 600.151d), as amended by 2011 PA 234.
HB 5850
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support
and parenting time enforcement act," by amending
sections 28, 29, 30, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.628,
552.629, 552.630, 552.644, and 552.645), sections
28, 29, and 30 as amended by 2009 PA 193 and
sections 44 and 45 as amended by 2014 PA 378.
HB 5851
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7408a (MCL
333.7408a), as amended by 2012 PA 501.
HB 5852
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1e
(MCL 769.1e), as amended by 2000 PA 220.
HB 5853
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 208b, 215,
217, 217c, 226a, 233, 233a, 234, 239, 244, 248,
248f, 251, 252a, 255, 256, 301, 306, 310, 311,
312, 312a, 315, 317, 324, 325, 326, 328, 503,
624b, 675, 677a, 682c, 698, 707c, 722, 724, 728d,
904, 904a, 904e, 905, and 907 (MCL 257.208b,
257.215, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.226a, 257.233,
257.233a, 257.234, 257.239, 257.244, 257.248,
257.248f, 257.251, 257.252a, 257.255, 257.256,
257.301, 257.306, 257.310, 257.311, 257.312,
257.312a, 257.315, 257.317, 257.324, 257.325,
257.326, 257.328, 257.503, 257.624b, 257.675,
257.677a, 257.682c, 257.698, 257.707c, 257.722,
257.724, 257.728d, 257.904, 257.904a, 257.904e,
257.905, and 257.907), section 208b as amended
by 2019 PA 88, sections 217 and 233 as amended
by 2014 PA 290, section 217c as amended by 2018
PA 108, section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516,
section 233a as amended by 2000 PA 82, section
234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 244 as
amended by 2013 PA 231, section 248 as amended
by 2018 PA 420, section 248f as amended by 2006
PA 298, section 251 as amended by 2012 PA 498,
section 252a as amended by 2018 PA 347, section
255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section 256 as
amended by 1987 PA 34, section 301 as amended
by 2011 PA 159, sections 306 and 324 as amended
by 2015 PA 11, section 310 as amended by 2018
PA 177, section 311 as amended by 1983 PA 63,
section 312 as amended by 2000 PA 456, section
312a as amended by 2016 PA 318, section 315 as
amended by 2008 PA 7, section 317 as amended
by 2018 PA 566, section 328 as amended by 2015
PA 135, section 503 as added by 2013 PA 218,
section 624b as amended by 2003 PA 61, section
675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, section 682c as
added by 2012 PA 262, section 698 as amended by
2018 PA 342, section 722 as amended by 2018 PA
274, section 724 as amended by 2018 PA 651,
section 904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, section
904a as amended by 1985 PA 53, section 904e as
amended by 1999 PA 73, section 905 as added by
1980 PA 518, and section 907 as amended by 2015
PA 126; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HCR 29
(Rep. LaFave)
A concurrent resolution opposing the enactment
and enforcement of a state law, under a federal
mandate, that requires the suspension or
revocation or the delay of issuance or
reinstatement, of a driver's license to an individual
convicted of a drug offense.
Representative Yancey, Representative Stone, Representative Kahle, Representative Mueller,
and Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853 and HCR 29.
David Guenther Mackinac Center, representing the Kimberly Buddin ACLU, testified in
support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853
and HCR 29. Questions and discussion followed.
Geoffrey Leonard, representing the Detroit Justice Center, testified in support of HB 5846,
HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849, HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852, HB 5853 and HCR 29.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852 and HCR 29, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrator.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851 and HB 5852, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852 and HB 5853, but did not wish to speak:
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Suzanne Connor, representing the Traverse City Human Rights Commission..
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Josh Hoe, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
Lois De Mott Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5846, HB 5847, HB 5848, HB 5849,
HB 5850, HB 5851, HB 5852 and HB 5853, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
11:44 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Rep. Jones.
Excused: Rep. Jones.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6190 before the committee:
HB 6190
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 12521, 12522,
12523, 12524, 12525, 12526, 12527, 12527a,
12528, 12529, 12530, 12531, 12531a, 12532,
12533, and 12534 (MCL 333.12521, 333.12522,
333.12523, 333.12524, 333.12525, 333.12526,
333.12527, 333.12527a, 333.12528, 333.12529,
333.12530, 333.12531, 333.12531a, 333.12532,
333.12533, and 333.12534), sections 12521,
12527, 12527a, 12528, 12529, and 12532 as
amended by 2004 PA 408, section 12522 as
amended by 2014 PA 430, section 12525 as
amended by 1980 PA 522, section 12531a as
added by 1989 PA 153, and section 12533 as
amended by 1989 PA 153.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6190, but did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes &
Energy..
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 6190 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6191 before the committee:
HB 6191
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
sections 2, 13, and 18 (MCL 492.102, 492.113,
and 492.118), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA
16, section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231, and
section 18 as amended by 2002 PA 699.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6191. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 6191 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5897 before the committee:
HB 5897
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 2011 PA 256, entitled "Michigan
fireworks safety act," by amending section 7
(MCL 28.457), as amended by 2018 PA 635.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 5897 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
The Chair laid SB 897 before the committee:
SB 897
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
536 (MCL 436.1536), as amended by 2019 PA
131.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 897. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 897, but did not wish to speak:
Juan Escareno, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association..
Representative Wendzel moved to refer Senate Bill No. 897 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 779 before the committee:
SB 779
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending sections 3a,
3b, and 3c (MCL 445.573a, 445.573b, and
445.573c), section 3a as added by 1989 PA 148,
section 3b as amended by 1998 PA 473, and
section 3c as amended by 1996 PA 384.
Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers, testified in support of
SB 779.
Representative Cambensy moved to refer Senate Bill No. 779 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 659 before the committee:
SB 659
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 248l (MCL
257.248l), as added by 2018 PA 420.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 659. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 659 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee:
HB 4213
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27
and by adding section 1116.
Representative Berman, representing the explained changes in substitute, testified in support
of HB 4213.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4213. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4213, but did not wish to speak:
Ruth Schwendinger, representing the Huron County Recovery and Prevention
Roundtable..
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety..
Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems..
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4213 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Hoitenga, Filler, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Frederick, Hall, Chirkun.
Pass: None.
At 12:35 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:40 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 781, SB 782, SB 784, SB 785, SB 786 and SB 783 before the committee:
SB 781
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco
products tax act," by amending sections 2, 6, 7,
and 12 (MCL 205.422, 205.426, 205.427, and
205.432), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 188,
section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 187, section 7 as
amended by 2016 PA 86, and section 12 as
amended by 2018 PA 639.
SB 782
(Sen. Bullock)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and section 4
(MCL 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18, and
by adding section 2d.
SB 784
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending section 1 (MCL
722.641), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
SB 785
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 42b
(MCL 750.42b), as added by 1992 PA 273.
SB 786
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending section 3
(MCL 722.53).
SB 783
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by
adding section 1a.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 784, SB 785 and
SB 783, but did not wish to speak:
Jared Burkhart, representing the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance..
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 781, SB 782, SB 784,
SB 785, SB 786 and SB 783, but did not wish to speak:
Jake German, Dunaskiss Consulting, representing the Eric Curtis, Michigan Vape Shop
Owners..
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 784, SB 785, SB
786 and SB 783, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber..
Eric Rule, representing the Mr. E Liquid..
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 781, SB 782, SB 784, SB 785, SB
786 and SB 783, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Steiner, representing the Tobacco Free Michigan..
Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association..
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society Action Network..
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology..
Jodi Radke, representing the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids..
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 781. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 781 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga, Chirkun, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 782. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun offered the following amendment to SB 782:
1. Amend page 6, line 19, by striking out all of subsection (8) and renumbering the remaining
subsection.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the amendment to SB 782. The motion did not
prevail 5-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 782 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga, Chirkun, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 783. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 783 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy.
Nays: Rep. Chirkun.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 784. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Garza offered the following amendment to SB 784:
1. Amend page 3, line 18, after "located" by striking out "may conduct" and inserting "must
conduct at least 1".
2. Amend page 3, line 18, after "compliance" by striking out "checks" and inserting "check".
Representative Garza moved to adopt the amendment to SB 784. The motion did not prevail
5-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 784 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga, Chirkun, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 785 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga, Chirkun, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 786 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati,
Cambensy.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga, Chirkun, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee:
HB 4039
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
2a, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642a, and 722.644),
the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2006
PA 236 and section 2a as added by 1992 PA 272,
and by adding section 3a; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4039, but did not wish to speak:
Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association..
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society Action Network..
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4039. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4039 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Cambensy, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Hoitenga.
The Chair laid HB 5486 before the committee:
HB 5486
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 502c
(MCL 750.502c), as amended by 2015 PA 144.
Representative Brann and Tony Clementi, representing the Paws with a Cause, testified in
support of HB 5486.
The Chair laid HB 6173 before the committee:
HB 6173
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2018 PA 211, and
by adding section 3l.
Representative Lightener testified in support of HB 6173.
The Chair laid SB 691 before the committee:
SB 691
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 1108
(MCL 339.1108), as amended by 2014 PA 136.
Senator Schmidt testified in support of SB 691.
Jeff Jensen, representing the State Barber Board of Examiners, testified in support of SB 691.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representative Jones from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 1:23 PM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: December 1,
2020


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5920 before the committee:
HB 5920
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 811aa.
Representative Petersen, joined by Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney, CEO of the Sickle Cell
Disease Association of America - Michigan Chapter testified in support of HB 5920.
Questions and discussion followed.
Stefani Worth, representing the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Michigan
Chapter, testified in support of HB 5920.
Dr. Susumu Inoue, representing the Hurley Medical Center, testified in support of HB 5920.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position
on HB 5920. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5920, but did not wish to speak:
Senator Sylvia Santana.
Representative Cynthia A. Johnson.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 5920 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 379 before the committee:
SB 379
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
adding section 11a.
Stephen Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 379.
Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Posldofer, Tim Croze, and Melissa Longworth, representing the Michigan Department
of Transportation, testified in support of SB 379. Questions and discussion followed.
John Boothroyd, representing the Michigan Sugar Company, testified in support of SB 379.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 379, but did not wish to
speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 379, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri Business.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 12:56 PM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 8:15 a.m., Room 519, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Hertel, and Hollier

Excused: Senator Schmidt


evidence_text:
The Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Shirkey, Bumstead, Ananich and Hertel


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 9:00
a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Update from the Michigan Department of Corrections regarding their response to the COVID-19
pandemic.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized the days' agenda.
The Chair invited Heidi Washington, Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections to update the
committee on the Departments' response to the COVID -19 pandemic and departmental staffing issues.
Director Washington provided a hand-out to the members.
Member questions followed and additional information was requested.
There being no further business before the committee, Sen. MacDonald moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: . September 17, 2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 8:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service regarding emergency
orders impacting farm workers.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the MDHHS emergency orders
impacting farm workers:
Director Robert Gordon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – no position
Director Gary McDowell, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – no position
Member questions followed regarding the surge in Covid-19 positive testing in migrant workers and technical
aspects of testing; percentage of Covid-19 tests completed for migrant workers; Covid-19 resources provided
by the departments to the migrant workers and farms, and the extent to which these were utilized.
The Chair accepted a letter of support from the MI Immigrant Rights Center for the EO affecting migrant farm
workers.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:47 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/22/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020,
at 10:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Gregory C. Johnson to the Michigan State Transportation
Commission
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Gregory C.
Johnson to the Michigan State Transportation Commission:
Gregory C. Johnson – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, September 17,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 790 (Sen. Runestad).
2. Reported HB 4315 (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4316 (Rep. LaGrand) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5054 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5055 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5056 (Rep. Pagen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5057 (Rep. Rendon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5058 (Rep. Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Testimony regarding SB 895 (Sen. Runestad).
10. Testimony regarding SB 1092 (Sen. Lucido).
11. Testimony regarding SB 864 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 790 and invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 790:
Chief Justice McCormack – Support
Jody White, Citizen – Oppose
Dorsha Magee, Citizen – No Position
Tonja Brummitt Hayes, Citizen – Support
Greg Adkins, Citizen – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 790:
Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Oppose
The Chair brought up HB's 4315 - 4316 and summarized the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4315-4316:
Ken Grabowski, Police Offices Association of Michigan – Support HB 4315
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support
Sgt. Chris Gerard, Michigan State Police - Support
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to HB 4315 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair moved to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4315. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Sen. Chang offered amendment #2 to HB 4315 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair moved to adopt amendment #2 to HB 4315. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4315, as amended, as a clean substitute to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4315. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to HB 4316 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4316. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4316, as amended, as a clean substitute to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4316. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5054 – 5058 and summarized the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5054 - 5058:
Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5054 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5054. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5055 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5055. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5056 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5056. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5057 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5057. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5058 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5058. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 895 and invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 895:
Chief Judge Murray, via Zoom – Support
Bradley Hall, State Appellate Defender Office – Oppose
Judge Virgil Smith, Sr. Retired – Support
Christopher Yates, Michigan Judges Association – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 895:
Pat Rugiero, Roman Village Restaurants – Support
Randy Oram, International Outdoor – Support
Judge Keith Hunt – Support
Judge Leona Lloyd, Retired – Support
Klint Kesto – Support
Judge Dana Hathaway - Support
The Chair brought up SB 864 and SB 1092 and summarized the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 864:
Bill Zaagman, GCSI, MI Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1092:
Bill Zaagman, GCSI, MI Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Adam Reams, Michigan Department of State - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:24 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
September 17, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1094 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 1021 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5827 (Rep. Sheppard) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 813 (Sen. Ananich).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5178 (Rep. Vaupel).
6. Testimony regarding HB 5832 (Rep. Whiteford).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:07 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to summarize SB 1094.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 1094 and invited Sen. Lucido to summarize to the (S-1) version.
At 11:25 a.m., Sen. Johnson left the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1094:
AARP Michigan – Neutral
Sen. Brinks offered the Brinks amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 1094.
The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize the Brinks amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 1094.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the Brinks amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB
1094. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Hertel offered the Hertel amendment #2 to the (S-1) version of SB 1094.
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the Hertel amendment #2 to the (S-1) version of SB 1094.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the Hertel amendment #2 to the (S-1) version of SB
1094. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
At 11:40 a.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1094. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 1094 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen. Hertel
Pass: Sen.(s) Brinks, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1094 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 1021.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 1021.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1021:
Alisha Cottrell and Rachel Kelley, Ascension Michigan – Support
Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1021. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report the (S-1) version of SB 1021 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1021 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5827:
Amber Bellazaire, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
AARP Michigan – Support
Michigan Dental Hygienists Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5827 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5827. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Ananich to summarize SB 813.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 813:
Michelle Burt, Johnathan Bailey Huizar – Support
Aimee Bingham Osinsk – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 813:
Stephanie Johnson, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Vaupel to summarize HB 5178.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5178:
Michael Garrett, CNS – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5178:
Dennis Bott, Macomb Oakland Regional Center – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 5832.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5832:
Alan Boger and Beverly Ryskamp, CMH Association of Michigan and Network 180 – Support
Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Oppose
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 24, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
10:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Guerra, Hope.
Absent: Reps. Marino, Paquette.
Excused: Reps. Marino, Paquette.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the September 15th, 2020 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Sheppard moved to excuse Representatives Marino and Paquette from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 757 before the committee:
SB 757
(Sen. Ruth Johnson)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 765, 765a,
and 765b (MCL 168.765, 168.765a, and
168.765b), sections 765 and 765a as amended by
2020 PA 95, section 765b as added by 2018 PA
127, and by adding sections 14b and 24k.
Senator Ruth Johnson testified in support of SB 757.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB
757.
Kyle Whitney, the City of Marquette Clerk, testified with no position on SB 757.
Chris Swope & Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks &
Council of Elections Officials, testified in support of SB 757.
The following people submitted a card in support of , but did not wish to speak:
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Bill Wortz, representing National Vote From Home and Secure Democracy.
At 10:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the
meeting at 3:16 PM from the House Floor.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov