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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5062 before the committee:
HB 5062
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
521a (MCL 436.1521a), as amended by 2014 PA
270.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5062 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5062, but did not wish
to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5090 before the committee:
HB 5090
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
551 (MCL 436.1551), as added by 2020 PA 124.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5090. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5090 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5090, but did not wish
to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5090, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The Chair laid HB 5294 before the committee:
HB 5294
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3m
(MCL 445.903m), as added by 2021 PA 46.
Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 5294.
The Chair laid SB 230 before the committee:
SB 230
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 233 and 525 (MCL 436.1233 and
436.1525), section 233 as amended by 2020 PA
126 and section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 230. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Tom McNamee representing Senator McBroom, and Mason Doerr representing the Michigan
Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of SB 230. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 230, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 230, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee:
HB 5304
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 552.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussion followed.
Jon Stoia, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5304, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5304, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5126 and HB 5127 before the committee:
HB 5126
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 408 (MCL 333.27408).
HB 5127
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by
2018 PA 582.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:20 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order.
Representative Hauck and Representative Garza testified in support of HB 5126 and HB
5127. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:25 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease.
At 11:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brian Kandler, from Honigman Business Law Firm, and Kevin Cross, representing the
Specialty Agriculture Risk & Financial Association, testified in support of HB 5126 and HB
5127. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5126 and HB 5127, but
did not wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5126 and HB 5127, but did not
wish to speak:
Hadi Mansy, representing the himself.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:38 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978 before the committee:
HB 4976
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled
"Streamlined sales and use tax revenue
equalization act," by amending section 5 (MCL
205.175), as amended by 2015 PA 177.
HB 4977
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to
create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to
prescribe its powers and duties; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the
title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 3.161 and 3.163).
HB 4978
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 3 (MCL
207.213).
Representative Markkanen explained the proposed substitutes (H-2) to HB 4976, HB 4977, and
HB 4978.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4976. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 4976 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4977. The motion prevailed 12-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4977 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4978. The motion prevailed 12-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4978 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978, but did
not wish to speak:
Matt Kurta, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.
Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 4959 and HB 4960 before the committee:
HB 4959
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The motor
carrier act," by amending section 9 of article V
(MCL 479.9), as amended by 2014 PA 493, and by
adding section 9a of article V.
HB 4960
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 252d and
252e (MCL 257.252d and 257.252e), section 252d
as amended by 2012 PA 498 and section 252e as
amended by 2008 PA 539.
Representative Fink explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4960.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4959 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4959, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the
Workers Disability Compensation Agency.
The Chair laid HB 5291 before the committee:
HB 5291
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding sections 9d and
10s.
Chair O'Malley explained substitute (H-1) to HB 5291.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5291. The motion prevailed 12-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 5291 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4960.
Representative Sneller moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4960 was reported with
recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman withdrew his motion to report HB 4960 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1).
Representative LaFave moved to reconsider the vote by which substitute (H-1) to HB 4960 was
adopted. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
The Chair laid HB 4973 before the committee:
HB 4973
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to
revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to
the establishment, opening, discontinuing,
vacating, closing, altering, improvement,
maintenance, and use of the public highways and
private roads; the condemnation of property and
gravel therefor; the building, repairing and
preservation of bridges; maintaining public access
to waterways under certain conditions; setting and
protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting
weeds and brush within this state; providing for
the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county,
township, and district highway officials; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 7 of chapter X (MCL 230.7).
Representative Filler, joined by Adam Tountas, representing the Michigan County Road
Commission Self Insurance Pool, testified in support of HB 4973. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4973, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon. Representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:56 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19,
2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 687 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 688 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 687. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 688. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 687 and SB 688:
Sen. Tom Barrett – Support
Dominic Restuccia, The office of Sen. Lana Theis – Support
Traci Lambert – Support
Jessi Bagos – Support
Zach Eckert, ExcelinEd in Action – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 687 was
not adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 688 was
not adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 687. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 688. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 687 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 688 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 687:
Jimmy Greene, ABC of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 687 and
SB 688:
Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Opposition
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Abby Cypher, Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Educaition – Opposition
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition
Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Support
John Kennedy, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition
Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center – Support
Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support
Amy Dunlap, Parent Advocates for Choice in Education – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:01 a.m.
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Date adopted by committee: 10/26/21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4778 (S-1) (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report
Flint Emergency Expenditures, State of Michigan, July 2021 #000-2021-21.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of HB 4778, which was adopted during the September 28, 2021
committee hearing.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4778:
Bree Anderson, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan - Support
The members had no questions relative to HB 4778 (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4778 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report on Flint Emergency
Expenditures, State of Michigan, July 2021 #000-2021-21.
The Chair reminded the committee that multiple state departments were involved in the Flint Emergency
Expenditures audit but today's hearing will focus only on the Michigan Department of Education portion.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony in person regarding the Flint Emergency
Expenditures audit:
Steve Koschay, OAG Audit Administrator
Ryan Austin, OAG Audit Supervisor
Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding the Flint Emergency
Expenditures audit:
Kyle Gurrant, Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations
Diane Golzynski, Director Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services
Ann Richmond, Director Michigan Department of Education Office of Financial Management
Member questions and discussion followed, with Kyle Gurrant responding to all questions.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 2:51 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 10/26/2021


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Tuesday,
October 19, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A presentation by the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) on the scope of aerospace
manufacturing, engineering and testing in Michigan; an update on the effects of the COVID-19 on the
industry, and what this means for Michigan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
McMorrow and Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Moss was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the aerospace industry in Michigan:
Kevin Michaels, AeroDynamic Advisory of Ann Arbor
Tony Vernaci, President Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:56 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Michigan Public Service Commissioner Tremaine Phillips on Electric Vehicles
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding MPSC and Electric Vehicles:
Michigan Public Service Commissioner Tremaine Phillips
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 26, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 656 (Sen. Runestad).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4711 (Rep. Hall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki
and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 656:
Sen. Jim Runestad – Support
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Jon Stoia – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 656:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4711:
Alec Faggion, The office of Rep. Matt Hall – Support
Don Smith and Sam Gilbertson, Northwoods League, Inc. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4711:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
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Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Support
Bonnie, Oakland University – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/26/21
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location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the minutes from the October 6th, 2021 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5026 before the committee:
HB 5026
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency
9-1-1 service enabling act," by amending sections
102, 205, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312,
320, 401a, 401c, 408, 413, 713, and 717 (MCL
484.1102, 484.1205, 484.1303, 484.1304,
484.1305, 484.1307, 484.1308, 484.1309,
484.1310, 484.1312, 484.1320, 484.1401a,
484.1401c, 484.1408, 484.1413, 484.1713, and
484.1717), sections 102, 312, 401a, and 401c as
amended by 2018 PA 51, sections 205, 303, 307,
308, and 320 as amended by 2007 PA 164, section
408 as amended by 2019 PA 76, section 413 as
amended by 2019 PA 30, section 713 as added by
1999 PA 79, and section 717 as amended by 2012
PA 260, and by adding section 401f.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5026. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Paul G. Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of
HB 5026.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5026, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 5026 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma,
Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting
at 10:41 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman,
Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Berman and Morse joined the committee remotely.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Trevor Lauer, President &
Chief Operating Officer for DTE Electric. Trevor Lauer gave a presentation on the Storm
Response and Reliability Improvements to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Guy Packard, Vice President of
Electric Operations for Consumers Energy. Guy Packard gave a presentation on the August
Restoration Event to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Dave Isaacson, Vice President
of Distribution for Indiana Michigan Power Company. Dave Isaacson gave a presentation on
the August 2021 Storm Review to the committee.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Bridget Saunders Vial, representing the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.
Art Reyes, representing himself as a resident that lost power.
Michelle Jones, representing herself.
Rafael Mojica, representing Soulardarity.
Layla Elabed, representing herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:28 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente,
Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 6, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair informed the committee that HR 174 was discharged from the Committee on
Financial Services and was adopted on the floor on October 19, so HR 174 has been
withdrawn from the agenda.
The Chair laid SB 315 before the committee:
SB 315
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform
securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to
451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by
2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A.
Senator Runestad, the bill sponsor, explained SB 315 and introduced Charles May,
Government Relations Chair of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
of Michigan (NAIFA-Michgan) and Mark Staat, Insurance Agent for Northwestern Mutual,
who testified in support of SB 315. Questions followed.
Marin Gibson, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at Securities Industry and
Financial Markets Association testified in support of SB 315. Questions followed.
Alex Morris, Assistant Vice-President of Advocacy for the Michigan Bankers Association,
submitted a card in support of SB 315, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Clemente moved that
the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:42
p.m.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 12:30 p.m.,
in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4644 (Rep. Wakeman) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 463 (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 153 (S-2) (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 154 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4270 (Rep. Yancy).
6. Reported HB 5267 (Rep. Posthumus) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:41 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4644.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4644:
Dr. Meagan Viel, Self – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4644 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 463.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 463 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB's 153 and 154 and HB's 4270 and 4267 and invited Sen.(s) Brinks, McMorrow and
Rep. Posthumus to summarize the bills
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 153, 154 and HB's 4270, 4267:
Lysne Tait, Helping Woman Period – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 153, 154 and HB's
4270, 4267:
Carlos Gutierrez, Consumer Health Products Association – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Alena Clark, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Support
Elinor Jordan, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support SB's 153 and 154
The Chair offered an (S-2) to SB 153 and entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
153. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-2) to SB 154 and entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
154. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 153 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5267 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:56 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/27/2021


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 308 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 308.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 308:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support
Dorian Tyus, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 308:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 308. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 308 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 308 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:42 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 10, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021,
at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 624 (Sen. Theis).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4694 (Rep. O'Malley).
3. Testimony regarding SB 447 (Sen. Lauwers).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4171 (Rep. Allor) and HB 4172 (Rep. Yaroch).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 624:
Frank Venuto, American Council of Life Insurers – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 624:
Marcia Hune, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Support
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4694:
Rep. Jack O'Malley – Support
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 447:
Sen. Dan Lauwers – Support
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Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Megan Schmidt and Diane Wolfenden, Priority Health – Support
Dave Sokol, Michigan Association of Health Underwriters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 447:
Rory Lafferty, Health Alliance Plan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4171 and HB 4172:
Reps. Jeff Yaroch and Sue Allor – Support
Jeff Roberts, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs / City of Wixom – Support
Thea Dornbush, Muskegon Township Fire Department – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4172:
Matthew Sahr, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters – Support
Jim Williams, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society / Texas Fire Department – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4171
and HB 4172:
David Glothbach, Muskegon Township Fire Department – Support
Mark Cleveland, Western Michigan Fire Chiefs / Egelston Township – Support
Joshua Mosher, Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association / Midland Fire Department – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4172:
Mark Docherty, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support
Don Bigger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support
Michae McClieer, Michigan State Firemens Association – Support
Mike Burke, Michigan State Firemans' Association – Support
Jim Williams, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support
Chris Mantels, Saugatuck Fire Department – Support
Aileen Pettinger, Saginaw Fire Department – Support
Kyle Sroboda, Plainfield Fire Department – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:42 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/27/21
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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 565 (Sen. Bumstead).
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 565 for the committee.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to testify before the committee regarding SB 565.
Greg Kavinsky, Michigan Water Environmental Association - Support
Wayne Jernberg, Michigan American Water Works Association - Support
Amy Epkey, & Luke Trumble, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Laura Campbell, Michigan Farm Bureau
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Maggie Pallone, Public Sector Consultants
Sean Hammond & Megan Tinsley – Michigan Environmental Council
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding HB 5003:
Dena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Hallie Fox & Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Johnathan Byrd, Michigan Laborer's Union – Support
Ryan Warden, Lansing Board of Water and Light – Support
Bill Wolfson, Great Lakes Water Authority – Support
Bob Frye, Michigan Waterfront Alliance – Support
The chairman entertained a motion made by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adjourn the
committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: 11-3-21
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 21, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand,Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Hoitenga and LaGrand joined the committee remotely.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the discussion on Drinking Water Safety Issues in the City of Benton Harbor
before the committee.
Liesl Clark, and Eric Oswald, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy, testified in regard to the discussion on Drinking Water Safety Issues in the
City of Benton Harbor. Questions and discussion followed.
Bishop James Atterberry, testified in regard to the discussion on Drinking Water Safety Issues
in the City of Benton Harbor.
Mayor Marcus Muhammad, Alexander Little, and Chris Cook, representing the City of
Benton Harbor, testified in regard to the discussion on Drinking Water Safety Issues in the
City of Benton Harbor. Questions and discussion followed.
Reverend Carlton Lynch, wished to testify in regard to the discussion on Drinking Water
Safety Issues in the City of Benton Harbor. But was unable to, due to time constraints.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:57 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October
21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 614 (Sen. MacDonald).
2. Reported HB 4667 (Rep. Allor) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 614.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 614:
Bethany Thayer, Emily Camiener, and Susanne Consiglio, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
– Support
Pepin Tuma, National Academy of Nutrition – Support
Traci Hobson, American Nutrition Association – Oppose
Hallie Armstrong, Michigan Association of Naturopathic Physicians – Neutral
Sandra Carolan, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 614:
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Oppose
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Alyssa Picone, Barry-Eaton District Health Department – Support
David Picone, Citizen – Support
Mary Kline, Michigan Wellness Council – Support
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Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Support
Abby Black, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Kristi Chipman, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Alexandra Thompson, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Lynette Maxey, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Tina Guajardo, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Claire Hammer, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Michelle Naylor, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Samantha Walker, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Robert Masterson, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Cinde Rutkowski, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Alexandra Thompson, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Randalynn Hajek, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Kathryn Russell, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Sara Harmon, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Allor to summarize HB 4667.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4667:
Genevieve Marvon, Right to Life – Support
Sandra Carolan, Citizen – Support
Laurie Robinson, Citizen – Support
Charles Curtis, Citizen – Support
Natalie Forshee, Citizen – Support
Ryan Bratt, Citizen – Support
Cynthia Pettit, Citizen – Support
Dalinda Reese, Citizen – Support
Jeff Hills, Citizen – Support
Anson Lah, Citizen – Support
Frank Bartlo, Evergreen Home Inspections – Support
Diane Saincome, Guardians of Freedom Michigan – Support
Scott Toedgen, Citizen – Support
Lisa Bifano, Citizen – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4667:
John Clore, Us Against Media – Oppose
L. Kelly Tiedgen, Citizen – Support
Jennifer Shaska, Citizen – Support
Lindsey Renier, Citizen – Support
Maria Muzzin, Citizen – Support
Sara Gitchel, Citizen – Support
Leah Riley, Citizen – Support
Anna Angel Bakos, Citizen – Support
Sherry Ford, Citizen – Support
Christina MacDonald, Citizen – Support
Crystal Hall, Citizen – Support
Lillian Hall, Citizen – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4667 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
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 3:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5447 and HB 5448 before the committee:
HB 5447
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1929 PA 269, entitled "An act to
protect benevolent, humane, fraternal or charitable
corporations in the use of their names and
emblems; to provide penalties for the violation
thereof; and to repeal Act No. 255 of the Public
Acts of 1909," by amending section 1 (MCL
430.51).
HB 5448
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 327, entitled "An act to
provide for the organization, regulation and
classification of corporations; to provide their
rights, powers and immunities; to prescribe the
conditions on which corporations may exercise
their powers; to provide for the inclusion of
certain existing corporations within the provisions
of this act; to prescribe the terms and conditions
upon which foreign corporations may be admitted
to do business within this state; to require certain
annual reports to be filed by corporations; to
prescribe penalties for the violations of the
provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts
and parts of acts relating to corporations," by
amending section 171 (MCL 450.171), as
amended by 2006 PA 420.
Vice Chair Paquette took over the gavel, the time being 9:02.
Representative Tate and Chair Hornberger, testified in support of HB 5447 and HB 5448.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Hornberger returned to the gavel, the time being 9:07.
D'Wayne Edwards, Donald Tulski, and Anne Beck, representing PENSOLE, testified in
support of HB 5447 and HB 5448. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5447 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5448 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5190 before the committee:
HB 5190
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1278a
and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b),
section 1278a as amended by 2020 PA 158 and
section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230.
Representative Farrington testified in support of HB 5190. Questions and discussion
followed.
Alex Morris, and Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, testified
in support of HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed.
Derek D'Angelo, representing the Michigan Council on Economic Education and National
Association of Economic Educators, testified in support of HB 5190. Questions and
discussion followed.
Brian Page, representing Next Gen Personal Finance, testified in support of HB 5190.
Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Volz, representing St. Clair High School, testified in support of HB 5190.
Evan Sing, a student at Chelsea High School, testified in support of HB 5190.
Kylee Mitchell-Wells, representing the Ballmer Group of Southeast Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5190.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified
in opposition to HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5190, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Tierney, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan.
Barry Szczensy, representing United Wholesale Mortgage.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5190, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Julie Foss, representing the Michigan World Language Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:11 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 19th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4967 before the committee:
HB 4967
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 689a.
Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of
HB 4967.
Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB
4967.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4967, but did not wish to speak:
Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
James Johnson.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4967, but did not wish to speak:
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5253 before the committee:
HB 5253
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 946.
Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed.
Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB
5253.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5253, but did not wish to speak:
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
James Johnson.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5253, but did not wish to speak:
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Vicki Schroeder, representing Episcopalians of SW Michigan Committed to Social
Justice.
Christina Schlitt & Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Akeem Pack, representing the SEIU Michigan.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
The Chair laid HB 5254 before the committee:
HB 5254
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled "An act to
prescribe standards of conduct for public officers
and employees; to create a state board of ethics
and prescribe its powers and duties; and to
prescribe remedies and penalties," by amending
section 2 (MCL 15.342), as amended by 1984 PA
53.
Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5254.
Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB
5254.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 5254.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, but did not wish to speak:
Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections.
James Johnson.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5254, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:50 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 157 before the committee:
HR 157
(Rep. Tisdel)
A resolution to urge the members of Congress to
take action to mitigate the depletion of the Social
Security and Medicare Trust Funds.
Representative Mark Tisdel, the resolution sponsor, explained HR 157.
The Chair laid SB 213 before the committee:
SB 213
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older
Michiganians act," by amending section 6i (MCL
400.586i), as added by 1987 PA 35.
Lenna Schafer, Legislative Director for Senator Kim LaSata, the bill sponsor, explained the
(H-1) for SB 213 to the committee members. A question followed.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 213. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Jean Doss, representing the Sally Pung, Michigan's State Long Term Care Ombudsman, and
Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, submitted a card in support of SB 213, but did not wish to
speak.
Representative Roth moved to report out SB 213 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Rendon moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 683 before the committee:
SB 683
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 3 and 5
(MCL 712A.3 and 712A.5), section 3 as amended
by 2019 PA 109 and section 5 as amended by 1996
PA 409.
Senator MacDonald, testified in support of SB 683.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 683, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 683 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4033 and HB 4034 before the committee:
HB 4033
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 17, entitled "An act to
prohibit or limit the access by prisoners and by
employees of correctional facilities to certain
weapons and wireless communication devices and
to alcoholic liquor, drugs, medicines, poisons, and
controlled substances in, on, or outside of
correctional facilities; to prohibit or limit the
bringing into or onto certain facilities and real
property, and the disposition of, certain weapons,
substances, and wireless communication devices;
to prohibit or limit the selling, giving, or
furnishing of certain weapons, substances, and
wireless communication devices to prisoners; to
prohibit the control or possession of certain
weapons, substances, and wireless communication
devices by prisoners; and to prescribe penalties,"
by amending sections 1a and 3a (MCL 800.281a
and 800.283a), section 1a as amended by 1998 PA
514 and section 3a as amended by 2012 PA 255.
HB 4034
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 552b
(MCL 750.552b), as added by 1996 PA 232.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4033 and HB 4034, but did not
wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4033 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4034 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Breen.
The Chair laid HB 4880 before the committee:
HB 4880
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL
722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35.
Representative Hauck and Jena Colon, representing the American Physical Therapy
Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4880. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4880, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Sam Olsen, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society.
Cathleen Johnson, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4880 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee:
HB 4427
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and section 2
(MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4427.
Representative Yancey testified in support of HB 4427.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4427 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee:
HB 4703
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50b
(MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452.
HB 4704
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50
(MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4703. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4703 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4704. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4704 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4799 and HB 4800 before the committee:
HB 4799
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to enact the uniform assignment of rents act;
to provide for the creation, perfection, and
enforcement of security interests in rents; to
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 4800
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3204
(MCL 600.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 15.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799 and HB 4800, but did not wish
to speak:
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799:
Michael S. Leib, Paul Hage , Bob Bassel, and Judith Miller, all representing the Debtor
Creditor Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4799. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4799 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Wozniak.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4800 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Wozniak.
The Chair laid SB 14 and SB 15 before the committee:
SB 14
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 317a
(MCL 750.317a), as added by 2005 PA 167.
SB 15
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 5a to chapter II.
Shane Preston, from Senator Zorn's office and Allison Arnold, representing the Monroe
County Prosecutor's Office, testified in support of SB 14 and SB 15. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 14 and SB 15, but did not wish to
speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 14 and SB 15, but did not wish to
speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:43 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 177 before the committee:
HR 177
(Rep. LaFave)
A resolution to demand that President Biden and
the United States Congress provide no support to
the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but
not limited to aid.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HR 177 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367 before the committee:
HB 5364
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by
2016 PA 234.
HB 5365
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
HB 5366
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227
and 230 (MCL 750.227 and 750.230), section 227
as amended by 1986 PA 8; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5367
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to
regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption
devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying
of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and
electro-muscular disruption devices without a
license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular
disruption devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit
certain conduct against individuals who apply for
or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain
conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"
by amending sections 5a, 5b, 5c, 5f, 5o, 12, 12a,
and 15 (MCL 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425f,
28.425o, 28.432, 28.432a, and 28.435), sections
5a, 5b, and 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95,
sections 5c and 5f as amended by 2015 PA 3,
section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 209, section
12a as amended by 2016 PA 301, and section 15 as
added by 2000 PA 265.
At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:04 PM, Representative Eisen called the committee back to order.
Chair LaFave, Representative Beeler, and Representative Markkanen introduced the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:19 PM, Representative Eisen laid the committee at ease.
At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brendan Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 5364,
HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367. Questions and discussion followed.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in opposition to
HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5364, HB 5365 and HB 5366, but
did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Tom DeRousie, representing the Michigan Gun Owners.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB
5367, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Foster, representing the Everytown for Gun Safety.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5367, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non Public Schools.
The Chair laid HB 4913 before the committee:
HB 4913
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1531
(MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2018 PA 235.
Representative Beeler introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:52 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5294 before the committee:
HB 5294
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3m
(MCL 445.903m), as added by 2021 PA 46.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5294 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: Rep. Hoitenga.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee:
HB 4981
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-
Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by
amending section 11 (MCL 432.11), as amended
by 2012 PA 293, and by adding section 11a.
Representative Hall moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman.
Nays: Reps. Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4981, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe
ISDs.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid SB 230 before the committee:
SB 230
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 233 and 525 (MCL 436.1233 and
436.1525), section 233 as amended by 2020 PA
126 and section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434.
The committee previously adopted (H-3) for SB 230 at the October 19, 2021 committee
meeting.
Representative Hall moved to report out SB 230 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 230, but did not wish to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute.
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 before the
committee:
HB 5300
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102, 201, 501, 502, 503, and 505 (MCL
333.27102, 333.27201, 333.27501, 333.27502,
333.27503, and 333.27505), section 102 as
amended by 2021 PA 57, sections 201, 501, and
503 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and sections 502
and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648.
HB 5301
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Medical Marihuana Act," by amending the title
and sections 3, 4, 4b, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL
333.26423, 333.26424, 333.26424b, 333.26425,
333.26426, 333.26427, and 333.26428), the title
and section 4 as amended and section 4b as added
by 2016 PA 283, section 3 as amended by 2021 PA
62, section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 400, section
7 as amended by 2016 PA 546, and section 8 as
amended by 2012 PA 512, and by adding section
4c.
HB 5302
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled "Marihuana
tracking act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL
333.27902 and 333.27903), section 2 as amended
by 2021 PA 59.
HB 5319
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4ii.
HB 5320
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7214 (MCL
333.7214), as amended by 2018 PA 107.
HB 5321
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding
section 4ii.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5300. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5300 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer,
Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5301. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer,
Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5302 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer,
Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5319 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer,
Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5320 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer,
Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5321 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer,
Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301 and HB 5302, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Christopher Ravey, representing the Moneytree Grow Supply.
Nicholas Humphrey, representing the Moneytree Grow Supply.
Tyler Houghton, representing himself.
Gustavo Rosania, representing himself.
Rick Anstiss, representing Southwest Michigan Caregivers.
Ryan Bringold, representing caregivers.
William Vanhook, representing the Fields of Green Cannabis Clothing, LLC.
Brandy Zink, representing the Michigan Chapter-Americans for Safe Access.
George Brikho, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association.
Evan Space, representing himself.
Patrick Linsdau, representing himself.
Wes Prom, representing himself.
Tanya and Anastasia Kaye, representing pediatric cannabis patients.
Tiffany Coleman, representing Franklin Fields.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301 and HB 5302, but
did not wish to speak:
Shane Trejo, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association.
Martin Luca, representing himself.
Justin Hair, representing himself.
Scott Sherwood, representing Flourish Michigan LLC.
Ashley Sherwood, representing Kaya Wellness.
Matt Craven, representing himself.
Jamie Lowell, representing the Botanical Company.
Alex Szecshu, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association.
David Shaba, representing himself.
Amie Carter, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB
5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan.
Jeremy Rupinski, representing the Genesee County Compassion Club.
Ariel Santos, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association.
Hellena LaFear, representing herself.
Susan Fischer, representing herself.
Eric Gunnels, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB
5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but did not wish to speak:
Latrisha Matson, representing herself.
Brian Kako, representing himself.
Hadi Mansy, representing herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:59 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4983 and HB 4984 before the committee:
HB 4983
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 710d and
710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d
as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as
amended by 2016 PA 460.
HB 4984
(Rep. Clemente)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL
257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382.
Representative Kahle and Representative Clemente, joined by Dr. John Gold, representing the
Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, all testified in support of HB 4983
and HB 4984. Questions and discussion followed.
Marie Snodgrass, representing C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, testified in support of HB 4983
and HB 4984. Questions and discussion followed.
Lieutenant Kim Vetter and Travis Vetter, both representing the Michigan State Police,
testified in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984, but did not wish
to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health System.
The Chair laid HB 4973 before the committee:
HB 4973
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to
revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to
the establishment, opening, discontinuing,
vacating, closing, altering, improvement,
maintenance, and use of the public highways and
private roads; the condemnation of property and
gravel therefor; the building, repairing and
preservation of bridges; maintaining public access
to waterways under certain conditions; setting and
protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting
weeds and brush within this state; providing for
the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county,
township, and district highway officials; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 7 of chapter X (MCL 230.7).
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4973 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4973, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid HB 5286 before the committee:
HB 5286
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL
257.627), as amended by 2019 PA 31.
Representative Huizenga, joined by Todd Melin, representing Ver-Mac, both testified in
support of HB 5286. Questions and discussion followed.
Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 5286.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 5286.
Tony Kratofil, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified with a
neutral position on HB 5286.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5286, but did not wish to
speak:
Sergeant Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:50 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov