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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 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, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 340. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 340. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 340 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 340, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
The Chair laid HB 4203 and HB 4204 before the committee:
HB 4203
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167,
entitled "General sales tax act, "by amending section 1a
(MCL 205.51a), as amended by 2017 PA 221.
HB 4204
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use
tax act, "by amending section 2b (MCL 205.92b), as
amended by 2017 PA 220.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4203. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4203 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4204. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4204 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to
speak:
Andrew Gwinnell, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish
to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid HB 5241, HB 5242 and HB 5243 before the committee:
HB 5241
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending section 836b (MCL
500.836b), as amended by 2016 PA 558.
HB 5242
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218,
entitled "The insurance code of 1956,"by amending section
1301 (MCL 500.1301), as amended by 2015 PA 244, and by
adding section 1359.
HB 5243
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 1001 and
1027 (MCL 500.1001 and 500.1027), section 1001 as
amended by 2016 PA 276 and section 1027 as added by 2008
PA 342, and by adding section 1028.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out HB 5241 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5242. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5242 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5243. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser offered the following amendment to HB 5243 (H-2):
1. Amend page 9, line 2, after "and" by striking out "Federal Flood" and inserting "National
Flood Insurance".
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5243 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report HB 5243 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5241, HB 5242 and HB 5243, but did
not wish to speak:
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurance.
Karin Gyger, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Ken Ross, representing John Hancock.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4217 before the committee:
HB 4217
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code, "by amending sections 7333, 16221,
16226, and 17754 (MCL 333.7333, 333.16221, 333.16226,
and 333.17754), section 7333 as amended by 2018 PA 34,
sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and
section 17754 as amended by 2014 PA 525.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4217. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4217. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 4217 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Leutheuser.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4217, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
Walgreens.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4217, but did not wish to speak:
Christian Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
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 Lilly moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4823 was reported. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4823. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to HB 4823 (H-1):
1. Amend page 4, line 11, after "clerk" by inserting "on the city or township website and".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4823 (H-1). The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report HB 4823 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid HB 4937 and HB 4938 before the committee:
HB 4937
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An
act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of
commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide
for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the
members of the county board of commissioners; to provide
for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts, "by
amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412),
section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84.
HB 4938
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An
act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to
provide for the election of charter commissioners; to
prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a
county board of commissioners after the approval of the
election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the
exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not
authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies, "by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514),
as amended by 2017 PA 210.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4937 and HB 4938, but did not wish
to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
The Chair laid HB 5031 and HB 5032 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.
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 Bollin testified in support of HB 5031 and HB 5032.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5032, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5031 and HB 5032, but did not wish to
speak:
Chris Swope, representing the Council of Elections Officials.
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
The Chair laid HB 4091 and SB 319 before the committee:
HB 4091
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act, "by amending section 8
(MCL 207.778), as amended by 2005 PA 339.
SB 319
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act, "by amending sections 2,
7, and 10 (MCL 207.772, 207.777, and 207.780), section 2
as amended by 2010 PA 9, section 7 as amended by 2008 PA
284, and section 10 as amended by 2005 PA 339, and by
adding section 2a.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4091. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4091 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 319. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out SB 319 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:31 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199 before the committee:
HB 4181
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code, "by amending sections
320a, 602b, 602c, and 732 (MCL 257.320a, 257.602b,
257.602c, and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 2018
PA 349, section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332, section
602c as added by 2012 PA 592, and section 732 as amended
by 2017 PA 160.
HB 4198
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code, "by amending sections 602b and
602c (MCL 257.602b and 257.602c), section 602b as
amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 602c as added by 2012
PA 592.
HB 4199
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code, "by amending sections 602b and
907 (MCL 257.602b and 257.907), section 602b as amended
by 2016 PA 332 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA
126.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4181. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4181 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4198. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4198 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4199 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
6:33 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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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
December 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 435 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 132 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 585 (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4349 (Rep. Allor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4570 (Rep. Sneller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4572 (Rep. Lightner) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 4611 (Rep. Rendon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported SB 524 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 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 November 6, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Zorn to summarize SB 132.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 132:
Jim Driskill, Citizen – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 132:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
John Kopacz, Michigan State Police Retiree – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Daley, on behalf of Sen. Horn, to summarize SB 435.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 435:
Melissa Alex, Citizen – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 435 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 435. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 132. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 585.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report SB 585 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 585. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4349,
HB 4570, HB 4572, HB 4611, SB 132, SB 435 and SB 585:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair invited Rep. Allor to summarize HB 4349.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4349 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4349. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Vicki Baron, of Rep. Sneller's office, to summarize HB 4570.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4570 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4570. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Lightner to summarize HB 4572.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4572:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4572 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4572. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Rendon to summarize HB 4611.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 4611 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4611. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
Sen. LaSata offered an (S-1) version to SB 524.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the (S-1) version to SB 524.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 524. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 524:
Mark Polsdofer and Gregg Brunner, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 524:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Monica Ackerson, Michigan Road Preservation Association – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 524 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, and Bullock
Nays: Sen. Geiss
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 524 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:39 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 14, 2020
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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
December 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4,
2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4411 (Rep. Lilly).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sens. Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Geiss,
Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4411:
Eric Kamerath, Progrexion and Lexington Law – 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 9:32 a.m.
Date approved: 12/11/19
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The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building.

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon , Schmidt, MacDonald, Barrett, Irwin, and Santana


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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
December 4, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 636 (Sen. Victory)
2. Presentation on Child Passenger Safety Education
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Bullock and Alexander, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 636:
Steven Gilbert, Office of State Senator Roger Victory – Support
Darryl Bartlett, Holland Rescue Mission – Support
At 3:17 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 4:57 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited Dr. Sharon Swindell, President of Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics
and Marie Snodgrass, Injury Prevention Lead at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, to deliver a presentation on
Child Passenger Safety Education.
The Chair invited Michigan State Police Sergeant Kim Vetter to deliver a presentation on Child Passenger
Safety Education.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 16, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
8:30 AM
Room 426, State Capitol Building, Lansing,
MI
The House Statutory Committee on House Fiscal Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to approve the September 18th, 2019 meeting minutes. Their being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave the Quarterly Report. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Hoadley moved to approve the Quarterly Report. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 8:36 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 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, Mueller, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Filler, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Ellison moved to excuse Representatives Filler, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett and
Clemente from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
The Chair laid HB 5178 before the committee:
HB 5178
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled
“Mental health code,"(MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding section 206a.
At 10:37 A.M., the Majority Vice Chair Frederick took over the gavel.
Chairman Vaupel testified in support of HB 5178.
At 10:46 A.M., Chair Vaupel took over the gavel.
Michael Garrett, representing CNS Healthcare, testified in support of HB 5178.
Alan Bolter, representing CMH Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5178.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid HB 4978 and HB 4979 before the committee:
HB 4978
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to provide for the establishment of a
wholesale prescription drug importation program; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to require the
promulgation of rules.
HB 4979
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to provide for the establishment of an
international wholesale prescription drug importation
program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities; and to require
the promulgation of rules.
Representative Brann and Representative Johnson testified in support of HB 4978 and HB 4979.
Peter Fotos and Saiza Elyda, representing Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of
America, testified in opposition to HB 4978 and HB 4979.
Don Bell and Shabbir Safdar, representing The Partnership for Safe Medicines, testified in
opposition to HB 4978 and HB 4979.
John Adams, representing Best Medicines Coalition, testified in opposition to HB 4978 and HB
4979.
Melissa Seifert and Paula Cunningham, representing American Association of Retired Persons,
testified in support of HB 4978 and HB 4979.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4978 and HB 4979, but did
not wish to speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4978 and HB 4979, but did not wish to
speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Emily Schwerzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4978 and HB 4979, but did not wish
to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Action
Network.
Delaney Mckenley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan BIO.
Ben Rathbun, representing the Michigan Lupus Foundation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:41 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, December 5,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4126 (S-2) (Rep. Albert).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4127 (S-2) (Rep. Rendon).
3. Testimony regarding SB 420 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding SB 533 (Sen. Lucido).
5. Testimony regarding SB 534 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Albert and Rep. Rendon to summarize HB's 4126-4127.
The Chair offered an (S-2) to HB 4126 and invited Rep. Albert to summarize the (S-2).
The Chair offered an (S-2) to HB 4127 and invited Rep. Rendon to summarize the (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4126. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4127. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4126-4127:
Dan Jarvis, Michigan Family Forum – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life – Support
The Chair summarized SB 420.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 420:
Jeff Kirkpatrick, Michigan Court Officers / Deputy Sheriffs Association – Support
Deanna Swisher, Michigan Court Officers, Deputy Sheriff and Process Server Association - Support
Vito Manzella, Court Officer – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 420:
Megan Noland, Oakland County Sheriff's Office – Support
Sgt. Chris Gerard, Michigan State Police – Neutral
The invited his Legislative Director, Justin Carpenter to summarized SB 533.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 533:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 533:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee – Support
Noah Smith Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
The Chair summarized SB 534.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 534:
Sgt. Chris Gerard, Michigan State Police – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Date adopted by the committee: 12/11/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
December 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 669 (Sen. VanderWall).
2. Testimony regarding SB 670 (Sen. VanderWall).
3. Testimony regarding SB 671 (Sen. Theis).
4. Testimony regarding SB 672 (Sen. VanderWall).
5. Testimony regarding SB 673 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks,
Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from October 24, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair provided an overview of the bill package that includes SB 669 - SB 673.
The Chair summarized SB 669 and SB 670.
The Chair invited Sen. Theis to summarize SB 671.
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The Chair summarized SB 672 and SB 673.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 670:
Chuck Nelson, Dickinson County Health System – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 671:
Autumn Gillard and Sean Gehle, Trinity Health – Support
Dave Bilardello, Spectrum Health – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 672 and SB 673:
Al Jansen, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 672:
John McNamara, McLaren Health Care – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 669 and SB 670:
James Falahee, Bronson – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 671:
James Falahee, Bronson – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 672 and SB 673:
James Falahee, Bronson – Neutral
The Chair invited Dr. Amy McKenzie and Kristen Kraft, of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, to provide
testimony on the entire bill package that includes SB 669 - SB 673.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 669, SB 670, SB 671, SB 672
and SB 673:
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – No Position
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 669:
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health - Michigan – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 670:
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Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 672 and
SB 673:
Autumn Gillard and Sean Gehle, Trinity Health – Oppose
Gabe Schneider, Munson Healthcare – Oppose
Diane Henneman, Universal Health Services – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 669 and
SB 671:
Gabe Schneider, Munson Healthcare – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 669, SB
670, SB 671, SB 672 and SB 673:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bizon 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 2:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 8, 2020
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4826 before the committee:
HB 4826
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL
380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding
section 1166b.
Substitute (H-1) of HB 4856 was adopted on October 29, 2019.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4826. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4826 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak:
George Moroz, representing the Henry Ford Center.
Michael J Guthrie, representing Detroit Chassis, LLC.
Jim Nicholson, representing PVS Chemicals.
Jason Lee, representing the Junior Achievement of South East Michigan.
Bill Codere, representing the Junior Achievement West, Mid, and Northern Michigan.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4826, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The Chair laid HB 4856 before the committee:
HB 4856
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1532 (MCL
380.1532), as amended by 2006 PA 619.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 4856 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Rep. Wakeman.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4856, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:07 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HJR O before the committee:
HJR O
(Rep. Brann)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment
to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 19 of
article VI, to eliminate the age limitation from eligibility
criteria for judicial office.
Representative Brann testified in support of HJR O. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with in support of HJR O, but did not wish to speak:
Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR O, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan LiUNA.
Julie Rowe, representing the AFT Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4910 and HB 4911 before the committee:
HB 4910
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to regulate the prescription of
emotional support animals by health care providers and
requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional
support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 4911
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775),
section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775
as added by 1988 PA 336.
Representative Cambensy and Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in opposition to HB
4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed.
Lauren Saper, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in opposition to HB
4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed.
Karlene Lehman and I. Matthew Miller, representing the Property Management Association of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed.
Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HB 4910 and
HB 4911.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, testified in opposition to
HB 4910.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did
not wish to speak:
Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
The following people submitted in card in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to
speak:
Forrest Wall, representing the Homebuilders Association of Southeastern Michigan.
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Joyce Brighton, representing the KMG Prestige Inc.
Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association.
Pamela Lovell, representing the AMP Residential.
John Lindhal, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan.
Megan Orser, representing the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association.
Peggy Ellis, representing the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish
to speak:
Stacey Hettiger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
Thadd Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
Debbie Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the
committee:
HB 4704
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled "Child protection law," by amending sections 2 and
8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511.
HB 4705
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4706
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4707
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as
amended by 2016 PA 491.
HB 4708
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8d
(MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
HB 4709
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding
section 9b.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4704 and HB 4709, but did not wish
to speak:
Maria Enriquez, representing the UAW Local 6000.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4704 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4705 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4706. The motion prevailed 12-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4706 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4707. The motion prevailed 12-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4707 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4708. The motion prevailed 12-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4708 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4709 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The Chair laid HB 4020 before the committee:
HB 4020
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 224a (MCL
750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4020, but did not wish to speak:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Blaine Koops, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4020. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4020 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Elder.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:27 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 118 before the committee:
SB 118
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803e (MCL
257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
The following person submitted a card with a support of SB 118, but did not wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 118. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer SB 118 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683 and HB 4684 before the committee:
HB 4680
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803i (MCL
257.803i), as amended by 2011 PA 74.
HB 4681
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 803e and
803f (MCL 257.803e and 257.803f), section 803e as
amended by 2011 PA 46 and section 803f as amended by
2018 PA 681.
HB 4682
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803n (MCL
257.803n), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
HB 4683
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803j (MCL
257.803j), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
HB 4684
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803k (MCL
257.803k), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683 and
HB 4684, but did not wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State.
Ann McDaniel, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan.
Norman Mauldin, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Representative Jones moved to refer HB 4680 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to refer HB 4681 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer HB 4682 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer HB 4683 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer HB 4684 to the committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone
Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:11 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
12:05 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the minutes from the December 3rd, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5002, HB 5003 and HB 4740 before the committee:
HB 5002
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43532a (MCL 324.43532a), as amended
by 2013 PA 246.
HB 5003
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43532 (MCL 324.43532), as amended by
2016 PA 463.
HB 4740
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 75102, 75103, and 75104 (MCL
324.75102, 324.75103, and 324.75104), section 75102 as
amended by 2016 PA 11, section 75103 as added by 1995 PA
58, and section 75104 as amended by 2012 PA 251.
Representative Cambensy moved to refer House Bill No. 5002 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5003 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4740 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4740, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee:
HB 5114
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40116 (MCL 324.40116), as amended by
2016 PA 377.
Representative Hoitenga testified in support of HB 5114. Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet, representing Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to
HB 5114. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:24 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 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.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5159 before the committee:
HB 5159
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281,
entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by
amending sections 102, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27102,
333.27502, and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2019
PA 3, section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648, and section
504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b.
Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 5159.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5159. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5159 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5160 before the committee:
HB 5160
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953,
333.27961, and 333.27965).
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5160 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5161 before the committee:
HB 5161
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products
or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E
acetate; and to prescribe penalties.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5161 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5164 before the committee:
HB 5164
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled
"Skilled trades regulation act," by amending sections 907,
943, 945, and 947 (MCL 339.5907, 339.5943, 339.5945, and
339.5947) and by adding section 946.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5164. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5164 to the committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
John Rabenold, representing Check'n Go of Michigan.
Laura Rios, representing the Macomb County Veterans Service.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
Karyn Ferrick, representing Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jennifer Hayes, representing Invest Detroit.
Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jessica AcMoody, representing Community Economic Development.
Raynor Zillgitt, representing the Lake Trust Credit Union.
Galyn Barnum, representing the Housing Resources Inc.
Sandra Pearson, representing the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.
Helen Lehman, representing the New Development Corporation.
Monica Schuyler, representing the Pennies from Heaven Foundation.
Vicki Hamilton - Allen, representing Habitat for Humanity Capital Region.
Vanessa Buhs, representing Habitat for Humanity of Manistee County.
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
The following people submitted a card with no position of HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The Chair laid HB 5097 before the committee:
HB 5097
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
"Deferred presentment service transactions act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 11, 13, 15, 17, 22, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 45, and 53 (MCL 487.2122, 487.2131,
487.2133, 487.2135, 487.2137, 487.2142, 487.2151,
487.2152, 487.2153, 487.2154, 487.2155, 487.2156,
487.2165, and 487.2173), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA
140 and section 35 as amended by 2016 PA 141, and by
adding sections 31a and 32a.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5097. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5097 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Liberati.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5253, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Wills, representing Michigan Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Ruth Johnson, representing the Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Ron Hicks, representing Advance America.
John Rabenold, representing Check’n Go of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5253 before the committee:
HB 5253
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244,
entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171).
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 5253 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Farrington.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representative Robinson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:05 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 5274 before the committee:
HB 4600
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections
710d, 710e, and 907 (MCL 257.710d, 257.710e, and
257.907), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57, section
710e as amended by 2016 PA 460, and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5274
(Rep. Clemente)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907
(MCL 257.907), as amended by 2015 PA 126.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4600. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander and Representative Clemente testified in support of HB 4600 and HB
5274. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Sharon Swindell, representing Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics, testified
in support of HB 4600 and HB 5274. Questions and discussion followed.
Sergeant Kim Vetter, representing Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4600 and HB
5274. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4600 and HB 5274, but did not wish
to speak:
Sergeant Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 4866 before the committee:
HB 4866
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 20a (MCL
257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239, and by adding
section 30d.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4866 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Yancey.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4866, but did not wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State.
The Chair laid HB 4476 before the committee:
HB 4476
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets,
and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11c
(MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182.
Representative Eisen spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4476.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4476. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 4476 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4476, but did not wish to
speak:
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card with in support of HB 4476, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4476, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov