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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5182 and HB 5183 before the committee:
HB 5182
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 116
(MCL 750.116).
HB 5183
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16f
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16f), as amended by
2000 PA 498.
Representative Farhat and Representative Mentzer testified in support of HB 5182 and HB
5183. Questions and discussion followed.
Joe Morgan, representing the Troy Police Department, testified in support of HB 5182 and
HB 5183. Questions and discussion followed.
Issa Shahin, representing the Dearborn Police Department, testified in support of HB 5182
and HB 5183. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Hackel, representing Macomb County, testified in support of HB 5182 and HB 5183.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5182
and HB 5183.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5182 and HB 5183, but did not wish
to speak:
Karen Johnston, representing Toyota.
Joseph Adams, representing the Michigan FOP.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Michigan Auto Dealers Association.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5393 before the committee:
HB 5393
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 2f of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as amended by 2023 PA
301.
At 9:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Chair Hope and Trevor VanDyke representing the State Court Administrative Office testified
in support of HB 5393.
At 9:45 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 9:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Thom Lattig, representing the Michigan Association of Family Court Administrators, testified
in support of HB 5393.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5393, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Peacock, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5393 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Bezotte 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
9:48 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4907 and HB 4908 before the committee:
HB 4907
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 29, 29a,
29b, and 29d (MCL 125.2029, 125.2029a,
125.2029b, and 125.2029d), sections 29 and 29b
as added by 2008 PA 75, section 29a as amended
by 2011 PA 291, and section 29d as amended by
2020 PA 199; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4908
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 701 and 703
(MCL 206.701 and 206.703), section 701 as
amended by 2022 PA 148 and section 703 as
amended by 2016 PA 158, and by adding sections
285 and 677.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, Majority Vice Chair Grant called the committee back to order.
Representative Hoskins and Representative Roth testified in support of HBs 4907 and 4908.
At 9:19 AM, Majority Vice Chair Grant laid the committee at ease.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Alexander Page, representing the Michigan Film Industry Association, testified in support of
HBs 4907 and 4908. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Brucki, Associate Vice President - Economic Development and Lawrence Tech,
Brendan Kredell, Director of Film Studies at Oakland University, and Hannah Dunaway, a
Student at Grand Valley State University, testified in support of HBs 4907 and 4908.
Larry August, representing Avalon Films and Hudson Edit, testified in support of HBs 4907
and 4908. Questions and discussion followed.
James Hohman, director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Policy Center, testified in
opposition to HBs 4907 and 4908. Questions and discission followed.
Jacob Whiton, representing Good Jobs First, testified in opposition to HBs 4907 and 4908.
Questions and discussion followed.
Burton Bund, representing SAG-AFTRA, testified in support of HBs 4907 and 4908.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4907 and HB 4908 but did not wish
to speak:
Jennifer M. Petty, representing herself.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324.
Trevor Tkach, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Brian Major, representing the Major Group.
Larisa Draves, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
Matt Breslin, representing the National Association of Theatre Owners of Michigan.
Yvette Campbell, CMP, representing herself.
Ashton Healan, representing Healan Video.
Justinia Ramos, representing herself.
Laurie White, representing EyeDream1World Productions.
Salim Laham, representing himself.
Thomas Scott, representing himself.
Marco Delicato, representing himself.
Bret Marr, representing the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Eric Seppi, representing himself.
Heather Delicato, representing herself.
Jamie Scarpuzza, representing himself.
Koryn Forrich, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Jeffery Jones, representing himself.
Jeff Stanzler, representing himself.
Melissa Stanzler, representing herself.
Paul Fagan, representing Fagan Productions.
Sharon Sigler, representing herself.
Amber Stoddard, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition of HB 4907 and HB 4908 but did not
wish to speak:
Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity – Michigan.
Representative Grant moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 10:29 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
9:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate removing Representative Stone from the
committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representatives Paquette and Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 518 before the committee:
SB 518
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1531i
(MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2020 PA 316.
Senator Camilleri testified in support of SB 518. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheryl Kennedy and Rebecca McIntyre, both representing the Michigan Department of
Education, testified in support of SB 518.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 518, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents &
Administrators.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe
County Intermediate School Districts.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special
Education.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jack Elsey, representing the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:39 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
3:40 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, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4532, HB 5368 and HB 5369 before the committee:
HB 4532
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5453, 5454,
5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461,
5461a, 5462, 5463, 5464, 5465, 5466, 5468, 5469,
5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c,
5475, 5476, and 5477 (MCL 333.5453, 333.5454,
333.5455, 333.5456, 333.5457, 333.5458,
333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5460a, 333.5461,
333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5464,
333.5465, 333.5466, 333.5468, 333.5469,
333.5470, 333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a,
333.5474, 333.5474b, 333.5474c[1], 333.5475,
333.5476, and 333.5477), section 5453 as
amended by 2008 PA 45, sections 5454, 5455,
5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468,
5471, 5472, 5473a, 5475, 5476, and 5477 as
amended by 2002 PA 644, sections 5460a, 5461,
5469, 5470, and 5474 as added by 1998 PA 219,
sections 5461a, 5464, 5465, and 5466 as added by
1998 PA 220, section 5474b as added by 2004 PA
432, and section 5474c as added by 2004 PA 433;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5368
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL
333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219, and by
adding section 5456a.
HB 5369
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5823 and 5825
(MCL 333.5823 and 333.5825), as amended by
2015 PA 91.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4532, HB 5368 and HB 5369, but
did not wish to speak:
Gwen Tithof, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368 and HB 5369, but did not wish
to speak:
Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
Josh Robertson, representing the Forensic Fluids Laboratories.
Substitutes (H-2) for HB 4532 and (H-1) for HB 5368 were previously adopted on January
18, 2024
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5368. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep Roth offered the following amendment for HB 5368, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after “department” by inserting a comma and “if the blood
lead reference value for children is not lower than the value determined by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”.
With the adoption of Substitute (H-2) the amendment fell.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5368 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5369. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5369 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-3-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, Roth.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4532. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4532 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-5). The motion prevailed 11-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5399 before the committee:
HB 5399
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 51 (MCL
206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5399 with the recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346 and HB 5347 before the committee:
HB 5343
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 5344
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The
nonprofit health care corporation reform act,"
(MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section
414c.
HB 5345
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109o.
HB 5346
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406cc.
HB 5347
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The
nonprofit health care corporation reform act,"
(MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section
414c.
The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346,
HB 5347, HB 5371, and HB 5372 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health.
The Chair laid HB 5371 and HB 5372 before the committee:
HB 5371
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109o.
HB 5372
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109p.
The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5371 and HB 5372 to the Health
Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health.
The Chair laid HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58 before the committee:
HB 4347
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL
333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139.
HB 4348
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL
333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.
SB 57
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL
333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.
SB 58
(Sen. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL
333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139.
Representative Price and Ellen Heinitz, Chief of Staff for Senator Chang, testified together in
support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed.
Officer Alexis Kellogg, representing the Detroit Police, testified in support of HB 4347, HB
4348, SB 57 and SB 58.
Commander Shelley Holderbaum, representing the Detroit Police, testified in support of HB
4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed.
Sylvia Gucken, representing the Whippet Wipeout Coalition, testified in support of HB 4347,
HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed.
Brandi Watts, representing the Whippet Wipeout Coalition, testified in support of HB 4347,
HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed.
Goya Diaz, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Center, testified in support of HB
4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58.
Dr. Varun Vohra, representing the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center, testified in
support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58,
but did not wish to speak:
Linda Davis, representing the Families Against Narcotics.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58,
but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Pamela Beane, representing herself as a concerned parent.
Representative Haadsma moved to excuse Representative Filler 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
4:36 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 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 Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Kevin Coleman and
Representative Lori Stone from the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Kara Hope and
Representative Jason Morgan to the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Kara Hope and
adding Representative Nate Shannon to the Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 19, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 388 and SB 389 before the committee:
SB 388
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 355 (MCL
490.355), as amended by 2016 PA 152.
SB 389
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform
unclaimed property act," by amending sections 5,
6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, and 18 (MCL 567.225,
567.226, 567.227, 567.228, 567.233, 567.235,
567.237, and 567.238), sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15,
and 17 as amended by 2010 PA 197 and section 18
as amended by 2020 PA 79, and by adding section
17a.
Senator Klinefelt testified in support of SBs 388 and 389.
DaeSean Ashby, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, testified in support of SBs
388 and 389.
Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SBs 388
and 389.
Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in support of SBs 388 and 389.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 388 and SB 389, but did not wish to
speak:
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department Of Military and Veterans
Affairs.
DaeSean Ashby, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:24 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 388 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 389 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:25 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 6, 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 Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Coleman
from the House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee.
The Clerk read in a letter from House Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Edwards to the
House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins,
Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4705 before the committee:
HB 4705
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 109.
Representative Tisdel, Pat McKay, Case Aiken, and Christa Meyers, testified in support of
HB 4705.
Brendan Johnson, representing the Oakland County Commission, testified in support of HB
4705.
Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 4705 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a Presentation by Lance Binoniemi, representing the
Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Questions and discussion followed.
Ron Davis, representing the HNTB Corporation, testified on the presentation provided by the
Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting
at 11:41 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Acting Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 6,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4676 (Rep. Young).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4677 (Rep. Young).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4678 (Rep. Edwards).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey,
Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Bayer and
Shink were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Young and Edwards to summarize House Bills 4646, 4677, and 4678. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4676, HB 4677, and HB 4678:
Dr. Delsa Chapman, Deputy Superintendent for the Division for Educator, Student and School Support,
MDE – Support
Michelle Wiliams, Special Populations Unit Manager in the Office of Educational Support, MDE –
Support
Saba Gebrai, Park West Foundation – Support
Cassandra McLaurin, Park West Foundation – Support
Alexia Roberts, Park West Foundation – Support
Alyssa Andrews, Park West Foundation – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4676,
HB 4677, and HB 4678:
Danielle Sirianni, MI County Social Services Association – Support
Chardae Burton, MDHHS – Support
Tammy Daenzer, MEA – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kerry Sanders, Samaritas – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conferece – Support
Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 13, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 567 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 568 (Sen. Polehanki).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 567. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 568. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 567 and SB 568:
Sen. Jeff Irwin – Support
Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support
Anri Haglund and Deon Butler – Support
Heidi King – Support
Caroline Kaganov – Support
Shannon Theis and Alyssa Henneman, Education Trust Midwest – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 567 and SB
568:
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Susan Schmidt – Support
Caroline Stout, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support
John Severson and Mike Youkom, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators –
Opposition
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567 and
SB 568:
Cathleen Haglund – Support
Tracy Owens – Support
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support
Julie Stalker – Support
Mike Southard, Amplify Education – Support
Audra Melton – Support
Jeff Cobb – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition
Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA – Opposition
Abby Cypher, MAASE – Opposition
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition
Dwayne Gill, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way for Southeast Michigan – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567:
Regina Kolarchick – Support
Elyse Swenson – Support
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association for Student Opportunity – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/13/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 1:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 4857 (Rep. Steckloff).
2.
Testimony regarding SB 662 (Sen. Bayer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2023.
Without objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4857 and invited Rep. Steckloff, to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4857:
Marilyn Trent, Rochester City Councilwoman – Support
Julie Dye, Citizen – Support
Nichole Keway Biber, Citizen – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4857:
Emily Smith, MI Environmental Council – Support
David Lessing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan – Support
Sean McBrearty Clean Water Action - Support
The Chair brought up SB 662 and invited Chloe Grabowski, of Sen. Bayer’s office to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 662:
Stacy Hissong, MI Association of Counties – Support
Bob Frye, MI Waterfront Alliance – Oppose
Sydney Hart and Luke Trumble, EGLE – Support
Eric Ostergren, Citizens for Higgins Lake Legal Level – Oppose
Rebecca Esselman, Huron River Watershed Council - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 662:
Mike Spence, Southeast MI Council of Governments – Support
Logan Vorce, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support
Emily Smith, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan – Support
Sam Boumis, Higgins Lake Property Owners Association – Oppose
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bayer was excused from
the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/20/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, February
6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4596 (Rep. Mentzer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Polehanki
and Victory were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Ben Poulson from Rep. Mentzer's office to explain HB 4596.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4596:
Lance Biinoniemi, MI Infrastructure and Transportation Assoc. – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast MI Council of Governments – Support
John Foumier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Candice Miller, Macomb Co. Public Works Commissioner – Support
Chris Semrinec, MI League of Conservatoin Voters – Support
Sydney Hart, EGLE – Support
Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Council – Support
Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center - Energy and Environmental Policy – Opposition
Mike Campagnoni, MI Water Environment Assoc. and American Water Works Assoc. – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - MI Chapter – Support
Brian Reed, Delta Township, MI – Support
Jamie Logan, American Cleaning Institute – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 20, 2024
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location: the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, February
6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted updated committee rules.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4511 (Rep. Rheingans).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4512 (Rep. Fitzgerald).
4. Presentation regarding Updates on the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, McBroom,
Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the updated 2023-2024 committee rules. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the updated committee rules were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4511 and 4512 and invited Ryan Bartholomew, of Rep. Rheingans’ office, and
Christopher Wardell, of Rep. Fitzgerald’s office, to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4511 and HB 4512:
Lew Moquin, Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor – Support
Dr. Jonathan Gold, MI Chapter of the American Academy Pediatrics – Support
Matthew Gezequel, Citizen – Support
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4511 and HB 4512:
Sgt. Kristina Droste, Michigan State Police - Support
Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Assoc. – Support
Heather Nicholoff, MI Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Amy Zaagman, MI Council for Maternal & Child Health - Support
The Chair invited Heather Grondin, Chief Relations Officer at the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and
Stephanie Campeau, Director of Stakeholder and Community Relations at the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
to give the committee a presentation regarding the Gordie Howe International Bridge project update.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bellino Jr. was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 13, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 7,
2024
11:00
AM
State Room, Heritage Hall 100 S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was meeting jointly with the Senate Standing
Committee on Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Executive Budget
Recommendations before the committee.
Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist presented the 2025 and 2026 Executive
Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed.
Budget Director Jen Flood gave a presentation on the 2024 and 2025 Executive Budget
Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed.
Deputy Budget Director Kyle Guerrant continued the presentation on the 2025 and 2026
Executive Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Snyder moved to adjourn,
Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 12:13 PM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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, February 7, 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 November 1, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee:
HB 4927
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to designate the month of April of each year
as Chaldean and Assyrian Heritage Month.
Joanne Wisely, representing the Office of Representative Noah Arbit, testified in support of
HB 4927.
Dr. Erin Hughes, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of the Sarguis Modern
Assyrian Heritage Project at California State University Stanislaus, testified in support of HB
4972.
Dr. Adhid Miri, Director of Special Projects at the Chaldean Community Foundation, testified
in support of HB 4972.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Khoury, representing the Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HR 148 before the committee:
HR 148
(Rep. Aragona)
A resolution to urge the President of the United
States to provide assistance and medical aid to the
community of Qaraqosh/Bakhdida, Iraq, following
a devastating fire at a local wedding.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 148. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona introduced HR 148 and testified in support of the resolution.
Alexander Karana, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative to testify in
support of HR 148.
Christopher Salem, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in
support of HR 148.
Joseph Arabbo, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in
support of HR 148.
Ranna Salem, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support
HR 148.
Joe Tinpan, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and read in a letter on
behalf of Haitham Behnam, father of a victim of the Bakhdida Fire. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 148, but did not wish to speak:
Yousef Autoo, representing the Baghdede Federation.
Joseph Kayat, representing the Baghdede Federation.
Nasreen Mikha, a Victim of Bakhdida Fire.
Yahya Mikha, a Victim of Bakhdida Fire.
David Enyia, representing himself.
Representative McFall moved to report out HR 148 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:38 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
3:50 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4944 and HB 4963 before the committee:
HB 4944
(Rep. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 4963
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406aa.
Representative Zorn, Josh Stump, Legislative Director for Representative Zorn, Sidney
Kraizman, Chair of the Advocacy Committee and summer camp program of the Michigan
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Tressa Sanders, a
corporate director of Human Resources at a large healthcare company and mother of children
with hearing loss, and KT Maviglia-Morgan, lead member of the Legislative Committee for
the Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind People, all testified together
in support of HBs 4944 and 4963. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not wish
to speak:
Dr. Casey Stach, representing the Michigan Audiology Commission.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not
wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4944. The motion prevailed 11-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4944 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4963. The motion prevailed
11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4963 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee:
HB 4015
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
Representative Conlin and Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association,
testified in support of HB 4015. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4015, but did not wish to speak:
Thye Fischman, representing the Caswell Diabetes Institute - Michigan Medicine.
Adam Carlson, representing the MI Health and Hospital Association.
Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4015, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independant Businesses.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Neyer moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 4:20 PM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 7, 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 January 17, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4924 before the committee:
HB 4924
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3304
(MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4924, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4924 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5204 before the committee:
HB 5204
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 910
and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5204, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5204 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5400 and HB 5401 before the committee:
HB 5400
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b
(MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.
HB 5401
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2023 PA 278.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5400 and HB 5401, but did not wish
to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5400 with the recommendation that the bill
be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Johnsen.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5401 with the recommendation that the
bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Johnsen.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
The Chair laid HB 5387 and HB 5388 before the committee:
HB 5387
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business
corporation act," (MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098) by
adding chapter 9A.
HB 5388
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business
corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106,
131, 202, 211, and 911 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106,
450.1131, 450.1202, 450.1211, and 450.1911),
sections 105, 106, 211, and 911 as amended by
2012 PA 569 and sections 131 and 202 as
amended by 2018 PA 85.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen, Representative Kolezar, Justin Klimko and Mike Molitor, both representing the
Corporate Laws Committee of the State Bar of Michigan, testified together in support of HB
5387 and HB 5388. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease.
At 10:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5387 and HB 5388, but did not wish
to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5387 and HB 5388, but
did not wish to speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303 before the committee:
HB 5300
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 1 and 3 of
chapter XI (MCL 711.1 and 711.3), section 1 as
amended by 2020 PA 40 and section 3 as added by
2000 PA 111.
HB 5301
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 307 and 812
(MCL 257.307 and 257.812), section 307 as
amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 812 as
amended by 2005 PA 142.
HB 5302
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL
28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021
PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73.
HB 5303
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2831 and 2872
(MCL 333.2831 and 333.2872), section 2831 as
amended by 1996 PA 307.
Representative Pohutsky and Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301,
HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed.
Arli Christian, representing the ACLU, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302
and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed.
Emme Zavotti, representing Equality Michigan, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301,
HB 5302 and HB 5303.
Angie Martell, representing the LGBTQ+ Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified
in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed.
Mikah Rector-Brooks, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301,
HB 5302 and HB 5303.
Lilianna-Angel Reyes, representing the Ruth Ellis Center / TransSistas, testified in support of
HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303.
Ximon Kittok, representing the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, testified in support of HB
5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303.
Amy VerWey, representing River City Psychological Services, testified in support of HB
5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303.
Brenden Bell, representing the NASW, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302
and HB 5303.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB
5303, but did not wish to speak:
Tracy Hall, representing Out Front Kalamazoo.
Eli Savit, representing the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
DJ Perry, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Dakota Torolski, representing the Human Rights Campaign.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU Michigan.
Roz Gould Keith, representing Stand with Trans.
Solomon Medintz, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice.
Cheryl Czach, representing the Affirmations Community Center.
Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Jenn Garland, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5301 and HB 5302, but did not wish
to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5300, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak:
Denzel McCampbell, representing The Campaign for a Safer Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
12:01 PM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 7, 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, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 480 before the committee:
SB 480
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 108 (MCL
560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, and Keith Pionk, representing KMP Realty, testified
in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, and David Pierson, a local development
attorney, testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed.
Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, testified
in opposition to SB 480. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with concerns on SB
480. Questions and discussion followed.
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League, and Tim Wolff, representing Lake Isabella,
testified with no position on SB 480. Questions and discussion followed.
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 480, but did not wish to speak:
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Representative Byrnes moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:02 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 669 (Sen. Moss) and SB 670 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Reported SB 692 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 693 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 694 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 695 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 669 and SB 670:
Sens. Ed McBroom and Jeremy Moss – Support
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Melissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 669 and
SB 670:
Jim Schaefer, Detroit Free Press – No Position
Liz Kirkwood, For Love of Water – Support
Mary Pollack, Michigan State Employee Retirement Association – Support
Jim Tarrant, Michigan Press Association – Support
Denzel McCampbell – Support
Judy Karandjeff, League of Michigan Voters – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 692. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 694. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 692 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 693 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 694 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 695 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/06/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4845 (Rep. Bruck) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 690 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4845, and invited Rep. Bruck to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4845:
Mark Cherney, Monroe Township Fire Department – Support
Lt. Scott McCarty, Monroe Township Fire Department - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4845 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 690, and summarize the bill for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 690:
Lt. Colonel Jason Evans, Judge Advocate General’s Corp – Support
Terry Sabo, MI Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/21/2024


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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
February 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4979 (Rep. Hill).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 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, Camilleri, Huizenga and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4979:
Rep. Jenn Hill – Support
Peter Mormon, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4979:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:19 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/14/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 1:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4579 (Rep. Price).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4580 (Rep. Brabec).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4131 (Rep. Liberati).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4213 (Rep. Morse).
The Majority Vice Chair Santana called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the
roll. At that time, the following members were present: Majority Vice Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Hertel, Wojno,
Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present.
The Majority Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Majority Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting.
Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting.
At 1:07 p.m., Chair Hertel entered the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Price, Morse, and Brabec to summarize HB 4579, HB 4580, HB 4131 and HB 4213.
Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4579, HB 4580, HB 4131, and
HB 4213:
Dr. Michelle Reid, CNS Healthcare – Support
Laura Huot, The Guidance Center – Support
Phillip Berquist, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579,
HB 4580, HB 4131, and HB 4213:
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Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Assoc. – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Daniel Cherrin, Michigan Assoc. of Substance Addiction Providers – Support
Daniel Cherrin, MI Care Council – Support
Daniel Cherrin, MI Behavioral Health and Wellness Collaborative – Support
Amy Zaagman, MI Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Alan Bolter, CMHA – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
Amy Malmer, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition – Support
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Karlene Ketola, The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Elizabeth Henderson, MI Federation for Children and Families – Support
Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Linda Little, Neighborhood Services Organization – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579,
HB 4580, and HB 4131:
Dave Worthams, MI Manufacturers Association – Support
Neema Katibai, MI Dental Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 14, 2024
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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
February 7, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Revised Senate Elections and Ethics Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4127 (Rep. Tsernoglou) and HB 4128 (Rep. Young).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:07 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 Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the revised committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Alex Birkle from Representative Tsernoglou's office to explain House Bills 4127 and 4128.
Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128:
Marie Wicks, East Lansing Clerk – Support
Emma Crabtree, East Lansing Council Secretary – Support
Robyn Sanders, The Brennan Center for Justice – Support
Katie O'Sullivan-See, Moms Demand Action – Support
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Carolyn Normandin, Anti-Defamation League – Support
Jessie Ojeda, Giffords Fellow – Support
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Opposition
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Sheree Ritchie, PIME – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127
and HB 4128:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU – Support
Brenden Roodreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights – Opposition
Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Brady Schickinger, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Opposition
Paul Dalrymple, self – Opposition
Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support
Linda Danders, Lansing Moms Demand Action – Support
Ramya Swami, Brady United Against Gun Violence – Support
Kim Meltzer, Clinton Twp. Clerk – Opposition
Bill Zaagman, Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Dept of State – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: February 21, 2024
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location: the State Room at Heritage Hall

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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2024
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Appropriations was
scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the State Room at Heritage Hall.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation of Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2025 and 2026 budget recommendations.
The Chair called the joint meeting to order at 11:00am. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer,
Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose,
Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair welcomed the; Governor, Lt. Governor, Budget Director, Deputy Budget Director, and all the
members of the House Committee on Appropriations.
Next, the Chair invited the Governor to present her 2024 and 2025 budget recommendations to the Senate and
House committees on Appropriations.
There being no further business before the joint committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh,
supported by the Chair, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 12:13 a.m. Without objection, the
committee was adjourned.
Approved: 2-14-24
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 8, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 393 and SB 394 before the committee:
SB 393
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
repealing part 26 (MCL 324.2601 to 324.2611).
SB 394
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 1301, 1307, and 1311 (MCL
324.1301, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301
as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as
amended by 2018 PA 268; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to
speak:
James Clift, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish
to speak:
Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion did
not prevail 4-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee:
HB 4682
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as
amended by 1998 PA 546.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4682. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4682, but did not wish
to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4682, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The committee returned to consideration of SB 393.
Chair Pohutsky made a motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 393 was not reported. The
motion did not prevail 4-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Paiz 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 Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 10:41 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KRISTIAN GRANT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 8, 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 January 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation on Low-Income Rental Housing Concerns and Opportunities
in Michigan before the Subcommittee.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, gave a presentation on
Low-Income Rental Housing Concerns and Opportunities in Michigan. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Scott 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 11:31 AM.
Representative Kristian Grant, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4488 and HB 4490 before the committee:
HB 4488
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 546, entitled "Sexual
assault victims' medical forensic intervention and
treatment act," (MCL 400.1531 to 400.1535) by
amending the title and by adding sections 2a and
2b.
HB 4490
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21527 (MCL
333.21527), as amended by 2014 PA 320.
Representative Conlin and Connor Loftus, representing Representative Morse, testified
together in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. Questions and discussion followed.
Emily Meinke, representing RISE, testified in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490.
At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Brixie and Rachel Cichon, Legislative Director for Representative Brixie,
testified together in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4488, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4490, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:20 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 417 before the committee:
SB 417
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 44c (MCL 125.1444c), as
amended by 2012 PA 345.
Senator Singh, Clarence Stone, MSHDA Director of Legal Affairs, and Michael Stefanko, VP
of Development and General Counsel at Ginosko Development, testified in support of SB
417. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 417, but did not wish to speak:
Michelle Brant, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
The Chair laid HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415 before the committee:
HB 5413
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 9, 90g,
and 90h (MCL 125.2009, 125.2090g, and
125.2090h), section 9 as amended by 2021 PA 136
and sections 90g and 90h as added by 2017 PA
109.
HB 5414
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 90i and
90j (MCL 125.2090i and 125.2090j), as added by
2017 PA 109.
HB 5415
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711
(MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added
by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by
2018 PA 118.
Senator Singh, Representative Martus, and Representative Filler testified in support of HBs
5413, 5414, and 5415. Questions and discussion followed.
Quentin Messer, MEDC Chief Executive and Economic Competitiveness Officer, and Josh
Hundt, MEDC Chief Projects Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts,
testified in support of HBs 5413, 5414, and 5415. Questions and discussion followed.
James Hohman, Mackinac Center Director of Fiscal Policy, testified in opposition of HBs
5413, 5414, and 5415.
Lindsay Case Palsrok, VP of Government Affairs at Business Leaders of Michigan, testified
in support of HBs 5413, 5414, and 5415.
Mike Johnston, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Workplace
Development for the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HBs 5413,
5414, and 5415.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415, but
did not wish to speak:
Ryan Hundt, representing the Michigan Works Association.
Jeff Stoutenburg, representing Dow.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Amy Malner, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415, but
did not wish to speak:
Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 10:20 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela, Greene,
Markkanen, Paquette.
Absent: Reps. Edwards, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Excused: Reps. Edwards, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 518 before the committee:
SB 518
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1531i
(MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2020 PA 316.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 518, but did not wish to speak:
Venessa Keesler, representing Launch Michigan.
Representative Shannon moved to report out SB 518 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela, Paquette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Edwards, Wendzel and Johnsen
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:32 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, 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
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
3:20 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 Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 3:23 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58 before the committee:
HB 4347
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL
333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139.
HB 4348
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL
333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.
SB 57
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL
333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.
SB 58
(Sen. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7455 (MCL
333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4347, HB 4348, SB 57 and SB 58,
but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 4347 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 Neeley moved to report out HB 4348 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 57 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 VanderWall moved to report out SB 58 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 SB 44 and SB 45 before the committee:
SB 44
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 16280.
SB 45
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16105 and
16106 (MCL 333.16105 and 333.16106), section
16105 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section
16106 as amended by 2022 PA 80.
Bill Drake, representing Senator Wojno, and Nick Cook representing Senator Santana,
testified together in support of SB 44 and SB 45. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Kelly Berishaj, representing the Oakland University School of Nursing, testified in
support of SB 44 and SB 45. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 44 and SB 45, but did not wish to
speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health
(MCMCH).
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
3:49 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, February
13, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4511 (Rep. Rheingans) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4512 (Rep. Fitzgerald) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4012 (Rep. Slagh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 682 (Sen. Damoose).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4511 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4512 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, and McCann
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Rep. Slagh to summarize HB 4012.
At 3:40 p.m., Sen. Wojno left the meeting and did not return.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4012:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists – Support
Todd Scott, Detroit Greenways Coalition – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4012:
Megan Owens, Transportation Riders United – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Mike Krombeen, Berrien County – Support
Sgt. Kristina Droste, Michigan State Police – Neutral
Ron Kendall, County Road Association – Neutral
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 682.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 682. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Damoose to summarize SB 682 and the changes in the (S-2) version of SB 682.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 682:
Mayor Margaret Doud, Mackinac Island – Support
Nate Love, on behalf of Dennis Cawthorne – Support
Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists – Oppose
Todd Scott, Detroit Greenways Coalition – No Position
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
682:
Sgt. Kristina Droste, Michigan State Police – Neutral
Ron Kendall, County Road Association – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 20, 2024
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