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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 434 before the committee:
SB 434
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
“Occupational code,” by amending sections 1201, 1203,
1203b, 1204, 1205, 1211, 1217, and 1218 (MCL 339.1201,
339.1203, 339.1203b, 339.1204, 339.1205, 339.1211,
339.1217, and 339.1218), sections 1201, 1205, 1211, 1217,
and 1218 as amended and section 1203b as added by 1997
PA 97 and section 1204 as amended by 2003 PA 57, and by
adding section 1205a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Senator Nesbitt testified in support of SB 434.
Allison Bell and Lynly Williams, representing themselves, testified in support of SB 434.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 434, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4691 and HB 4692 before the committee:
HB 4691
(Rep. Webber) A bill to regulate the creation of stormwater
management utilities by local units of government; to
regulate the adoption and content of stormwater utility
ordinances; to provide for the allocation of the costs of
planning, constructing, operating, maintaining, financing,
and administering a stormwater system to real property
served by the system; to provide for the establishment and
collection of stormwater utility fees; to provide for the
reduction or elimination of fees; to provide for appeals; and
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 4692
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled “An
act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations,
political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and
departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and
members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when
engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental
function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and
limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state
when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the
purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising
out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims
made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and
for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to
provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees,
and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public
officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 16, 17,
and 19 (MCL 691.1416, 691.1417, and 691.1419), as added
by 2001 PA 222, and by adding section 20.
Representative Garza testified in support of HB 4692.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4692.
Steve Liddle, representing Homeowners, testified in support of HB 4692.
Tom Zimincki, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB
4692.
Chuck Hersey, representing the Oakland County, testified in support of HB 4692.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4692, but did not wish to speak:
Mayor Rick Sollars, representing the City of Taylor.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4692, but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Hoves, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Phil Argiroff, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Chairman Webber testified in support of HB 4691.
John LaMacchie, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4691.
Martin Colburn, representing Traverse City, Michigan, testified in support of HB 4691.
Joe Valentine, representing Birmingham, Michigan, testified in support of HB 4691.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition
to HB 4691.
Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in
opposition to HB 4691.
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 4691.
Annette DeMaria, representing Alliance of Rouge Communities, testified in support of HB 4691.
Tom Ziminicki, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB
4691.
Chuck Hersey, representing Oakland County, testified in support of HB 4691.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4691, but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes &
Energy.
Christe Alwin, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes &
Energy.
Jill Rickard, representing Northville Township.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association.
Anne Brasie, representing the Clinton River Watershed Council.
Chris Dopp, representing Battle Creek, Michigan.
Evan Pratt, representing Washtenaw County.
Annette DeMaria, representing the Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
Jim Nash, representing the Oakland County Water Resource Commission.
Gerry McCallum, representing the City of Orchard Lake Village.
Jade Smith, representing Canton Township.
Dr. Sheryl Mitchell, representing the City of Lathrup Village.
Brandy Siedlaczek, representing Southfield, Michigan.
Don Rohraff, representing Livonia, Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4691, but did not wish to speak:
Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4691 and HB 4692, but did not wish to
speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Mike Spenee, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Mike Watza, representing the Great Lakes Waters Authority and PROTEC.
Dave Hodgkins, representing Rochester Hills, Michigan, Orion Township, Michigan
American Water Works Association, and Michigan Water Environmental Association.
John Hihz, representing the OHM Advisors.
Allison Wood, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association.
MoReno Taylor II, representing Wayne County.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Laura Haynes, representing the Conference of Western Wayne.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4691 and HB 4692, but did not wish
to speak:
Crystal Davis, representing the Alliance for the Great Lakes.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 12:00 PM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 29,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4171 before the committee:
HB 4171
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281,
entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by amending section 30
(MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 589.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4171. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4171 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Leutheuser.
The Chair laid HB 4823 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act, "by amending section 24f (MCL
211.24f), as amended by 2000 PA 244.
Representative Wentworth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4823. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak:
Kathleen Merry, representing Wayne RESA.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County Intermediate School Districts.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid SB 320 before the committee:
SB 320
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending
sections 207, 501, 536, 701, 703, 801, 803, 903, 1025, and
1027 (MCL 436.1207, 436.1501, 436.1536, 436.1701,
436.1703, 436.1801, 436.1803, 436.1903, 436.2025, and
436.2027), section 501 as amended by 2012 PA 82, section
536 as added by 2018 PA 408, section 701 as amended by
2010 PA 266, section 703 as amended by 2017 PA 89,
section 801 as amended by 2008 PA 11, section 803 as
amended by 2016 PA 105, section 903 as amended by 2010
PA 175, section 1025 as amended by 2017 PA 88, and section
1027 as amended by 2011 PA 219.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 320 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 320, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Builders Guild.
The Chair laid HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918 before the committee:
HB 4916
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to create the sports betting act; to
impose requirements for persons to engage in sports betting;
to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental
officers and entities; to impose fees; to impose a tax on the
conduct of licensed sports betting; to prohibit certain acts in
relation to sports betting and to prescribe penalties for those
violations; to require the promulgation of rules; and to
provide remedies.
HB 4917
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 310d.
HB 4918
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4916. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendments to HB 4916 (H-2):
1. Amend page 29, line 7, after "or" by striking out "an internet gaming" and inserting "a
sports betting".
2. Amend page 29, line 8, after "internet" by striking out "gaming" and inserting "sports
betting".
3. Amend page 29, line 18, after "the" by striking out "internet gaming" and inserting "sports
betting".
4. Amend page 29, line 18, after "its" by striking out "internet gaming" and inserting "sports
betting".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4916 (H-2). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 4916 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out HB 4917 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4918 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4916, but did not wish to speak:
Zeke Fletcher, representing the Gun Lake Tribe.
Jamie Stuck, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi.
Chairman James William, Jr., representing the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior
Chippewa Indians.
John Pappas, representing Idea Growth.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4916 and HB 4917, but did
not wish to speak:
Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918, but did
not wish to speak:
Scott Ward, representing the Detroit Pistons.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918, but did
not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918, but due to
the time constraints were unable to speak:
Michelle McGann, NBA, MLB, & PGA Tour
The Chair laid HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB
4173 before the committee:
HB 4307
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan gaming control and revenue act, "by amending
sections 2, 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c,
12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and 25 (MCL 432.202, 432.204,
432.204a, 432.204c, 432.204d, 432.205, 432.206, 432.206a,
432.206c, 432.207a, 432.207c, 432.208, 432.209, 432.209a,
432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212, 432.212a, 432.214, 432.218,
432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 14 as
amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 9a, 9b, 9c,
12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by 1997 PA 69 and section 12
as amended by 2004 PA 306; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 4308
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy
contests; to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests;
to require licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to
impose fees on the operators of fantasy contests; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to prohibit violations of this act; to
prescribe civil sanctions; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 4309
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure, "by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
HB 4310
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled
"Horse racing law of 1995,"by amending sections 8, 17, 20,
and 22 (MCL 431.308, 431.317, 431.320, and 431.322), as
amended by 2016 PA 271.
HB 4311
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to create the lawful internet gaming
act; to impose requirements for persons to engage in internet
gaming; to create the division of internet gaming; to provide
for the powers and duties of the division of internet gaming
and other state governmental officers and entities; to impose
fees; to impose tax and other payment obligations on the
conduct of licensed internet gaming; to create the internet
gaming fund; to prohibit certain acts in relation to internet
gaming and to prescribe penalties for those violations; to
require the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies.
HB 4312
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure, "by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
HB 4323
(Rep. Garrett)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 310d.
HB 4173
(Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled
"Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,"(MCL 432.101
to 432.120) by adding article 2.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4307. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4307 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4308. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4308 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out HB 4309 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4310 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4311. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 4311 (H-4):
1. Amend page 32, following line 18, by inserting:
"(4) If the conditions described in subsections (2) and (3) apply, the board shall make the
distributions under subsection (2) before making any distributions under subsection (3).".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4311 (H-4). The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 4311 as amended, as substitute (H-5). The
motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: Rep. Warren.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4312. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4312 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrd moved to report out HB 4323 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4173 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4916, HB 4917, HB 4918,
HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did not wish to
speak:
Michael Burke and Brianne Doura, representing the Michigan Association of Problem
Gambling.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4916, HB 4917, HB 4918, HB 4307,
HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Marr, representing the Motor City Casino.
Shelly Stahl, representing the Greektown Casino.
Tyrone Sanders, representing the MGM Grand Detroit.
Bethany Wicksall representing the State of Michigan Budget Office, testified in opposition to HB
4916, HB 4917, HB 4918, HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB
4323 and HB 4173.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4311, but did not wish to speak:
John Pappas, representing Idea Growth.
Chairman James William, Jr., representing the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior
Chippewa Indians.
Jamie Stuck, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310,
HB 4311 and HB 4312, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4916, HB 4917, HB 4918, HB 4307,
HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did not wish to speak:
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4916, HB 4917, HB 4918, HB 4308,
HB 4309 and HB 4311, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing Draft Kings.
Matt Sowash, representing FanDuel.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4323, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:09 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 29, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at
1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4389 (Rep. Allor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4390 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4391 (S-1) (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an Outman amendment to HB 4391.
The Chair invited Rep. Yaroch to summarize the Outman amendment to HB 4391.
The Chair invited Travis, of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, to answer
questions regarding HB 4389 - HB 4391.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4389:
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4390
and HB 4391:
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4389,
HB 4390 and HB 4391:
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4389 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4389. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4390 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4390. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the Outman amendment to HB 4391. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4391, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: Sen. VanderWall
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4391 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 21, 2020
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 29, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 586 (S-2) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 587 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 588 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4959 (Rep. Hauck) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4960 (Rep. Warren) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4961 (Rep. Griffin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported SB 369 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2019. Without objection, the
minutes were adopted.
Sen. Moss offered an (S-2) substitute to SB 586.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 586. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 586, SB 587 and SB 588:
Sen. Jeremy Moss – Support
Sam Awdish, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 586,
SB 587 and SB 588:
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Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Julie Wendt, Liquor Control Commission – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-2) version of SB 586 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 586. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 587 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 587. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 588 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 588. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4959, HB 4960 and HB 4961:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4959 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4959. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4960 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4960. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4961 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4961. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 369 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Wojno.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 369. 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 3:13 p.m.
Date approved: 12/3/19
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 361 before the
committee:
SB 174
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled
"Animal industry act," by amending the title and sections 1,
3, 7, 9, 11b, 12, 14, 19, 20, 22, 31, 39, 40, 43, 44, and 46
(MCL 287.701, 287.703, 287.707, 287.709, 287.711b,
287.712, 287.714, 287.719, 287.720, 287.722, 287.731,
287.739, 287.740, 287.743, 287.744, and 287.746), the title
and section 43 as amended by 1996 PA 369, sections 1, 20,
39, and 40 as amended by 2000 PA 323, sections 3, 9, 11b,
14, 19, 22, and 44 as amended by 2002 PA 458, section 7 as
amended by 1994 PA 41, sections 12 and 31 as amended by
2003 PA 271, section 43 as amended by 1996 PA 369, and
section 46 as added by 2009 PA 117, and by adding sections
3a, 3b, 12a, 12b, 14a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 40a, 40b, and 43a; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 179
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 232, entitled
"Agricultural commodities marketing act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 290.652), as amended by 2002 PA 601.
SB 180
(Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12m of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.12m), as amended by 2015 PA 213.
SB 181
(Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50 (MCL
750.50), as amended by 2018 PA 452.
SB 182
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 487,
entitled "Wildlife depredations indemnification act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 285.362).
SB 183
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 246,
entitled "Wolf-dog cross act," by amending section 2 (MCL
287.1002), as amended by 2016 PA 299.
SB 361
(Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 2011 PA 256, entitled
"Michigan fireworks safety act," by amending section 12
(MCL 28.462), as amended by 2018 PA 634.
Senator Daley testified in support of SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB
361.
Allison Brink and Bill Patmos, representing Michigan Allied Poultry Industries Incorporated,
testified in support of SB 174. Questions and discussion followed.
Nathan Kark and Dr. James Averill, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development, testified with a neutral position on SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB
182, SB 183 and SB 361. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to SB 174:
1. Amend page 54, line 2, after "accreditation" by striking out "program or" and inserting
"program,".
2. Amend page 54, line 4, after "requirements" by inserting a comma and "or a privately
owned cervid operation that is located in an accredited bovine tuberculosis free zone as
assigned by the United States Department of Agriculture".
Representative LaFave spoke to the proposed amendments.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to SB 174. The motion did not prevail 1-
10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Rep. LaFave.
Nays: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendment to SB 174:
1. Amend page 82, line 2, after “than” by striking out “3.00” and inserting “1,000,000”.
Representative LaFave spoke to his proposed amendment.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendment to SB 174. The motion did not prevail 1-
10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Rep. LaFave.
Nays: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to SB 174:
1. Amend page 77, line 28, by striking out all of subdivision (a) and relettering the remaining
subdivisions.
2. Amend page 80, line 6, by striking out all of subdivision (n) and relettering the remaining
subdivisions.
3. Amend page 81, line 24, by striking out all of subsections (4) and (5) and renumbering the
remaining subsections.
4. Amend page 82, line 18, by striking out all of subsection (7) and renumbering the
remaining subsections.
5. Amend page 83, line 2, after "hens" by striking out "or shell eggs".
Representative LaFave spoke to the proposed amendments.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to SB 174. The motion did not prevail 1-
10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Rep. LaFave.
Nays: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 174, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Byrum, representing the Michigan Agri-Busniess Association.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 174, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of Michigan.
Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 174, SB 179, SB 180, SB 181, SB 182,
SB 183 and SB 361, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
At 11:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 174 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 179 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer Senate Bill No. 181 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
Representative Elder moved to refer Senate Bill No. 182 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
Representative Garza moved to refer Senate Bill No. 180 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to refer Senate Bill No. 183 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Garza moved to refer Senate Bill No. 361 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia
Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:41 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30,
2019
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Peterson.
Representative Huizenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4830 before the committee:
HB 4830
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20161
(MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2018 PA 245.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4830. The motion prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder and John Lyman, former Fire Chief of Waterford Township, testified in
support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4830, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Sheppard moved to report out HB 4830 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 28-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 530 before the committee:
SB 530
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 5501 and 5522 (MCL 324.5501 and
324.5522), section 5501 as amended by 1998 PA 245 and
section 5522 as amended by 2015 PA 60.
Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, introduced the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 530, but did not wish to speak:
Cathy Wilson, representing Consumers Energy.
Bill Zaagman, representing Lafarge Holcim Alpena.
Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregate Association.
Sylvis Reutemia, MaryAnn Dokharty, and Tom Shanely, representing the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
Winston Feehley, representing DTE.
Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 530 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Peterson from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 9:19 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the October 16th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5123 before the committee:
HB 5123
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5123.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5123, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Jason Sheppard called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5141 before the committee:
HB 5141
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"
Michigan election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123, and by adding sections
764d and 764e.
Representative Calley testified in support of HB 5141.
Justin Roebuck, representing Ottawa County Clerk/ Michigan Association of County Clerks,
testified in support of HB 5141.
At 10:47 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Jason Sheppard laid the committee at ease.
At 10:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5031 before the committee:
HB 5031
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"
Michigan election law," by amending section 662 (MCL
168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5031. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5031 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the MI League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5031, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5032
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"
Michigan election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and
661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661), sections 658 and
661 as amended by 2012 PA 270 and section 659 as amended
by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 759e.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5032. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard offered the following amendment to HB 5032 (H-1):
1. Amend page 6, line 4, after "elector's" by striking out "signature and".
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5032 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope offered the following amendment to HB 5032 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 22, after "than" by striking out "60" and inserting "120".
Representative Hope moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5032 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra offered the following amendment to HB 5032 (H-1):
1. Amend page 6, following line 25, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. Section 658 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.658,
as amended by this amendatory act, takes effect January 1, 2021.".
Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5032 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 2-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 5032 to the committee on Ways and
Means, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette.
Nays: Reps. Guerra, Hope.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5032, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at
10:59 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5146 and HB 5147 before the committee:
HB 5146
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 125,
entitled “The secondary mortgage loan act,” by amending
sections 1 and 2 (MCL 493.51 and 493.52), as amended by
2009 PA 77.
HB 5147
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173,
entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing
act,” by amending sections 1a and 2 (MCL 445.1651a and
445.1652), section 1a as amended by 2012 PA 442 and
section 2 as amended by 2009 PA 76.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5146 and HB 5147, but did not wish to
speak:
Nicole Nystrom, representing Quicken Loans.
Tab Zimmy, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 5146 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 5147 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:06 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 5008 before the committee:
HB 5008
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by
adding section 63b.
Chairman Lower testified in support of HB 5008. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5024 and HB 5025 before the committee:
HB 5024
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of
township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL
41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 4a.
HB 5025
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the
powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of
township officers, and the division of townships," by
amending section 110c (MCL 41.110c), as amended by 2015
PA 248, and by adding section 3c.
Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 5024 and Representative Howell testified in
support of HB 5025. Questions and discussion followed.
Bill Welsh, representing Michigan Pest Management Association, and Mike Rogers, representing
Michigan Mosquito Control Association, testified in support of HB 5024 and HB 5025.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5024 and HB 5025, but did not wish to
speak:
Judy Allen, representing Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5124 before the committee:
HB 5124
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q
(MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by
2014 PA 500 and section 78q as amended by 2019 PA 35.
Representative Byrd, Eric Sabree, Wayne County Treasurer, Christa McLellan, Deputy
CFO/Treasurer for the City of Detroit, Willie Donwell, representing the Detroit Board of Review,
and Alvin Horn, Detroit Assessor, testified in support of HB 5124. Questions and discussion
followed.
Michele Oberholtzer, representing United Community Housing Coalition, Lowell Pierce, a
Detroit resident representing himself, and Louis D. Piszker, representing Wayne Metropolitan
Community Action Agency, testified in support of HB 5124. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5124.
Questions and discussion followed
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit, testified with no position on HB 5124.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5124, but did not wish to speak:
Nicole Nystrom, representing Quicken Loans.
Karen MacDonald, representing the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency.
Andrew Kandrevas, representing Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.
Chelsea Neblett, representing the Detroit Mayor's Office.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Representative Ellison moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:59 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
10:30 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following presentation:
Public Sector Consultants: Bench marking the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Timothy Dempsey, representing Public Sector Consultants, presented to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at
11:24 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Wentworth, Neeley.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 322 and SB 323 before the committee:
SB 322
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An
act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of
commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon
them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and
to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of
this act, "by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended
by 2016 PA 77.
SB 323
(Sen. Victory)
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 6 of chapter IV
(MCL 224.6), as amended by 2015 PA 237.
Steven Gilbert representing Senator Victory, testified in support of SB 322 and SB 323.
Deena Bosworth and Steve Currie, representing Michigan Association of Counties, testified in
support of SB 322 and SB 323.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 322 and SB 323, but did not wish to
speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association.
Representative Lilly moved to excuse Representatives Wentworth and Neeley from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:52 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND
VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 30, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 125 (S-2) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair offered (S-2) to SB 125 and invited Senator Barrett to summarize the (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 125. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Zorn, Bullock, Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-2) version of SB 125 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Zorn, Bullock, Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 125. 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 3:05 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, October 30,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 570 (Sen. Theis).
2. Testimony regarding SB 571 (Sen. Theis).
3. Testimony regarding SB 572 (Sen. Hertel).
4. Testimony regarding SB 573 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Geiss,
Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) substitute to SB 570.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 570. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair offered and (S-1) substitute to SB 572.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 572. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 570, SB 571, SB 572 and SB
573:
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Sens. Lana Theis and Curtis Hertel – Support
Karin Gyger, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – No Position
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala and Dr. Courtney Abernathy, Michigan State Medical Society – Opposition
Dr. Rami Khoury and Diana Nordhund, DO, JD, FACEP, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians –
Opposition
Christine Shearer and Jeff Romback, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 570 and
SB 572:
Dr. Jim Richard, Michigan Society of Pathologists – Opposition
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 570, SB
571, SB 572 and SB 573:
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 570,
SB 571, SB 572 and SB 573:
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Neutral
Brad Uren, MD, American College of Emergency Physicians – Opposition
Gabrielle Szlenkier, Washtenaw County Medial Society – Opposition
Dr. Tom George, Citizen – Opposition
Warren Lanphear, MD, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Opposition
Belinda Chandler, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 572
and SB 573:
Cathy Cooper, Michigan Association of Health Underwriters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 570:
Frank Venuto, United Healthcare Group – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Horn was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:49 a.m.
Date approved: 11/6/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Michigan Economic Growth
Authority (MEGA) Tax Credits.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mr. Josh Hundt, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer of the
Michigan Economic Development Corporation to make a presentation to the committee regarding Michigan
Economic Growth Authority Tax Credits. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/06/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, October
30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 517 (Sen. Bizon).
2. Testimony regarding SB 520 (Sen. Outman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss
and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Bizon to summarize SB 517.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 517:
Mark Polsdofer and Aarne Frobom, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
Tom Weston, HNTB Corporate – Support
Baruch Feigenbaum, Reason Foundation – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 517:
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Neutral
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The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize SB 520.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 520:
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Support
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 520:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 6, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
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 30, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson regarding the Implementation of
Proposal 2 and Proposal 3 of 2018.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to give a presentation regarding the
implementation of Proposal 2 and Proposal 3 of 2018.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Proposal 3 Implementation:
Susan Nash, Livonia City Clerk – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/29/2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 31, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 24, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 455 before the committee:
SB 455
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” by amending section 7ff (MCL
211.7ff), as amended by 2005 PA 165.
Senator Jim Stamas, the bill sponsor, explained SB 455, and introduced John Lindley, lobbyist
for Public Affairs Associates, who submitted a testimony card in support of SB 455. Questions
followed.
At 9:03 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:07 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of School
Boards, testified in opposition to SB 455. Questions followed. Ms. Smith’s written testimony is
attached.
Natalie Stewart, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for Switch, and John Lindley,
lobbyist for Public Affairs Associates, testified in support of the bill. Questions followed.
Alexa Kramer, Director of Government Affairs for Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and
Dan Papineau, Director of Tax and Regulatory Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce,
testified in support of SB 455. Questions followed.
Chris Glass, Director of Legislative Affairs for West Michigan Talent Triangle, representing Kent
County ISD and Caledonia Community Schools, testified with a neutral position on SB 455.
Questions followed.
At 9:48 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:58 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to SB 455, and did not wish
to speak:
Bob Kefgen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of
Secondary School Principals;
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers;
Peter Spadafore, Associate Executive Director for Advocacy and Communications for the
Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators:
Julie Rowe, Legislative Coordinator for the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan: and
Joe DeVault, Director of Education Policy and Special Education at Macomb ISD.
Jason Puscas, Director of Government and Community Affairs for MICHauto, submitted a testimony card
and written testimony in support of SB 455, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 455. The motion prevailed 9-2-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Hope.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy explained and offered the following amendment to SB 455 (H-1):
1. Amend page 5, following line 3, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following
bills of the 100th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5187 (request no. 04842'19).
(b) House Bill No. 5188 (request no. 04843'19).".
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to SB 455. The motion did not prevail
5-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer SB 455 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Manoogian, Robinson Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Hope, Reilly, Meerman.
Pass: Rep. Cambensy.
The Chair laid HB 4303 before the committee:
HB 4303
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to provide for the official time
followed in this state; and to provide for the elimination of
daylight savings time in this state.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4303. The motion prevailed 6-
2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Hope.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Manoogian.
The Chair laid HB 5127 and HB 5128 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use
tax act.” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added
by 2015 PA 252.
HB 5128
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
“General sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL
205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.
Tim Greimel, Legislative Director for the AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 5127
and HB 5128. Questions followed.
Peter Spadafore, Associate Executive Director for Advocacy and Communications for the Michigan
Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128.
David Randels, Director of Government Relations for Oakland Schools, testified in opposition to HB
5127 and HB 5128.
Representative Bronna Kahle, bill sponsor, testified in support of HB 5127 and HB 5128. Questions
followed.
Representative Rebekah Warren, the bill sponsor, testified in support to HB 5127 and HB 5128.
Questions followed.
Tim Greimel, Legislative Director for the AFSCME Council 25, returned to testified on HB 5127 and
HB 5128.
Jonathan Byrd, Legislative Director for the Michigan Laborers Union District Council, submitted a
card with a neutral position on HB 5127 and HB 5128, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HB 5127 and HB 5128, and
did not wish to speak:
NetChoice;
Lisa Canada, Political and Legislative Director for the Michigan Regional Council of
Carpenters and Millwrights;
Ronald G. Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers; and
Rob Cleveland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Alliance.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128,
and did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of School
Boards;
Julie Rowe, Legislative Coordinator for the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan;
Chris Glass, Director of Legislative Affairs for West Michigan Talent Triangle;
Joe DeVault, Director of Education Policy and Special Education at Macomb ISD;
Bob KeFgen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of
Secondary School Principals;
Paul Liabenow, Executive Director for the Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools
Principals Association;
Dirk Weeldreyer, Executive Director for the School Equity Caucus: and
Kathleen Merry, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs for Wayne RESA;
Representative Robinson moved to postpone HB 5127 until a later date. The motion did not
prevail 5-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
At 11:01 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:06 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Schroder moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:07 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 31, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 24, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991 before the committee:
HB 4459
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding article 18.
HB 4460
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 24505 to article 18.
HB 4990
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 16221 (MCL
333.16221), as amended by 2018 PA 463.
HB 4991
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 16226 (MCL
333.16226), as amended by 2018 PA 463.
Larisa Trail and Warren Lanphear, representing Michigan College of Emergency, testified in
opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Dr. Jim Richard, representing College of American Pathologists, testified in opposition to HB
4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4459,
HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
Christen Nohner, representing Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition of HB
4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4459, and HB 4460, but did not wish to
speak:
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4459, (H-2) and HB 4460, but did
not wish to speak:
Dr. Roy Soto, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
At 11:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 348 before the committee:
SB 348
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280,
entitled “The social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 111n.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 348, but did not wish to speak:
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Representative Lower moved to refer Senate Bill No. 348 to the committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 340 before the committee:
SB 340
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17707,
17708, 17709, 17722, 17726, 17739, 17741, 17742, 17748,
17751, and 17752 (MCL 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17709,
333.17722, 333.17726, 333.17739, 333.17741, 333.17742,
333.17748, 333.17751, and 333.17752), section 17707 as
amended by 2016 PA 528, section 17708 as amended by
2016 PA 499, sections 17709 and 17742 as amended by 2014
PA 280, section 17739 as added by 2014 PA 285, section
17748 as amended by 2015 PA 169, section 17751 as
amended by 2017 PA 165, and section 17752 as amended by
2005 PA 73, and by adding sections 17742a and 17742b.
Patrick Terdt, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 340.
Larry Wagenknecht, representing Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified in support of SB
340 (H-1).
David Newman, representing Michigan Primary Care Association, testified in opposition to SB
340 (H-1).
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 340. The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick offered the following amendments to SB 340 (H-1):
1. Amend page 13, line 27, after the first "a" by inserting "pharmacy technician".
2. Amend page 14, line 1, after "granted" by striking out the balance of the line through
"(a)." on line 2 and inserting "a temporary pharmacy technician license under section
17739b, a limited pharmacy technician license under section 17739c, or a pharmacy
technician license under section 17739a.".
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the amendments to SB 340 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick offered the following amendment to SB 340 (H-1):
1. Amend page 13, line 23, after "pharmacies" by inserting a period and striking out the
balance of the line.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the amendment to SB 340 (H-1). The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 340 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 17-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:51 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 31, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 419 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers and Polehanki, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Ananich was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2019. Without objection, the
minutes were adopted.
At 8:37 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 8:40 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair offered (S-1) to SB 419 and invited Senator Lucido to summarize SB 419 (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 419. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 419 and (S-1):
Senator Pete Lucido, Michigan Senate – Support
Jillian Kane, Macomb County Animal Control – Neutral
Karen Mouradjian, MI House Rabbit Friends and Rabbit Shelter – Support
Jennifer Clark, American Kennel Club – No Position
Jayne Szymanski, Rescuer/Attorney – Support
Anne Heir, Michigan Assoc. for Pure Bred Dogs – Support
Deborah Schutt, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance – Support
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Nathan Kark and Dr. Jerald Goodrich, Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development –
Opposed
Derek Miller, Macomb County Prosecutors Office – Support
Celeste Dunn, Attorney – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 419 and (S-1):
Matt Breslin, Michigan Veterinary Medical Association – Neutral
Rusty Merchant, Citizens for Responsible Pet Owership – Support
Lauren Saper, Humane Society of Huron Valley – Support
Pam Sordyl, Puppy Mill Awareness of SE Michigan – Support
Robert Fisher, Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane Society – Support
Courtney Sanders, Paws for Life Animal Rescue – Opposed
Richard Angelo, Best Friends Animal Society – Opposed
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 10, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 31, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019
at 12:00 noon., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine to the Michigan Strategic
Fund Board of Directors.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Ms. September Hargrove to the Michigan Strategic
Fund Board of Directors.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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 Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from the October 24, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine and Ms. September Hargrove to provide the committee with
their introductory statements. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/30/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 31, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, October 31,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 316 (Sen. MacDonald).
2. Testimony regarding SB 317 (Sen. Wojno).
3. Testimony regarding SB 352 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding SB 429 (Sen. Lucido).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4102 (Rep. Marino).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4103 (Rep. Guerra).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4104 (Rep. LaFave).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4105 (Rep. Berman).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4106 (Rep. Wittenberg).
10. Testimony regarding HB 4107 (Rep. Farrington).
11. Testimony regarding HB 4031 (Rep. Brann).
12. Testimony regarding HB 4032 (Rep. Brann).
13. Testimony regarding SB 253 (Sen. Lucido).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang
and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 24, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 8:35 a.m., the Chair left the meeting to present testimony in another committee.
Vice Chair VanderWall invited Sen.(s) MacDonald and Wojno, and Derek Smith with the Office of the Macomb
County Prosecutor to summarize SB's 316 and 317.
The Vice Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 316 and 317:
Beatrice M. Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
The Vice Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB's
316 and 317:
Beatrice M. Friedlander, State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section – Support
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police - Support
At 8:55 a.m. the Chair entered the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB's 352 and 429. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 352 and 429:
Beatrice M. Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Colin Parks, Child Protective Services Manager, MI Department of Health & Human Services - Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 352:
Beatrice M. Friedlander, State Bar of Michigan, Animal law Section - Support
Vicki Deisner, Animal Welfare Institute – Support
Bob DeVries, Michigan Humane Society – Support
Anne Hier, Michigan Association for Purebred Dogs and Herself – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 429:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
Anne Hier, Michigan Association for Purebred Dogs and Herself – Oppose
Beatrice M. Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
The Chair brought up HB's 4102 – 4107, commonly known as the Cryptocurrency package.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4102-
4107:
David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4102:
Beatrice M. Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals & State Bar of MI Animal Law Section – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 253:
Brian Westrin, Michigan Realtors Association – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Due to time senate session, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11/07/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 31, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 608, SB 609 and SB 610 (Sen. Zorn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 608, SB 609 and SB 610:
Cheryl Wassa, Citizen – Support
Karlene Lehman and I. Matthew Miller, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Opposition
Steve Tomowiak, Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit – Opposition
Nancy Haynes, Fair Housing Center of West Michigan – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 608 and SB 610:
Matt Hagan, Hagan Realty Inc. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding SB 608 and SB 610:
Leah Panagopoulos, Gillespie Group – Support
Cheryl Zagorski, KMG Prestige – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals who did not wish to testify regarding SB 610:
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals who did not wish to restify regarding SB 608, SB 609, and SB
610:
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
Alice Ehn, Washtenaw Area Apartment Association – Support
Pamela Lovell, AMP Residential – Support
Jessica Wressel, Big Rock Management Corporation – Support
Sheri Mulder, Meadow Springs Apartments – Support
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Charity Henkelman, Koetse Communities – Support
Lauren Peake, Bayberry Farms Apartments – Support
Dawn Lottman, Marcell Ridge Apartments – Support
Claudia Edwards, Chateau Village Apartments – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Support
Marianne Huff, Mental Health Association – Opposition
Pam Amato, Mallory, Lapka, Scott, and Selin, PLLC – Support
Jeff Hudgins, Hudgins Realty – Support
Tabitha Zimmy, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support
Mark Fisk, East Lansing Properties – Support
Clay Powell, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Support
Forrest Wall, Homebuilders of Southeastern Michigan – Support
Mark Fisk, Byrum and Fisk – Support
Nancy Marr, Prime Housing Group – Support
Former State Representative Lesia Liss, Citizen – Support
Nancy Zachary, AMP Residential – Support
Jill Estes, KMG – Support
Amber Williams, Monarch – Support
Heather Collin, PMA Mid Michigan – Support
Suzanna Bellon, Central Park Apartments – Support
Jennifer Love, AMP Residential – Support
Mika Bunn, Somerset Park Apartments – Support
Jimi Bellun, Club Meridian Apartments – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:47 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/06/2020
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