evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules
2. Presentation by the Office of the Auditor General
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 Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding their organization:
Doug Ringler and Laura Hirst, Office of the Auditor General – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/13/23
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, March
15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the American Legion Department of Michigan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to give the committee a presentation:
Tim Poxson, Michigan American Legion Legislative Chair
Marilyn Britten, Michigan American Legion State Commander
Gary Easterling, Director of the Service Officer Program American Legion Michigan
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Santana 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 9:04 a.m.
Date adopted by the committee: 03/22/2023
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location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Albert and Damoose


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 158 (Sen. Singh), SB 159 (Sen. Singh) and SB 160 (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 158, SB 159 and SB 160:
Sen. Sam Singh – Support
Gabrielle Feighner, Feighner Boat Lifts – Support
Peter Morman and Lance Wilkinson, Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 158, SB
159 and SB 160:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 158 and
SB 159:
Derek Bajema, Michigan Soft Drink Association – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
John Lindsey, Michigan Manufacturing Housing, RV, and Campground Association – Support
Karen Johnston, Toyota Motors North America – Support
Brian Calley, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/22/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations from Community Mental Health.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Alan Bolter, Associate Director of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, to
give an introduction to the presentations regarding community mental and behavioral health issues.
The Chair invited Tricia Polcik, Erin Barbus, and Jessica Huggard, from Centra Wellness, to give a presentation
regarding mental and behavioral health issues in their area and services within their organization.
The Chair invited Jen McCarty, from the Genesee Health System, to give a presentation regarding behavioral
health issues and care services in their community.
The Chair invited Sara Lurie, from the CMH Authority of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties, to give a
presentation regarding their service structure, workforce issues, and possible solutions.
The Chair invited Maribeth Leonard, CEO of Lifeways CMH, to give a presentation regarding workforce
challenges of public mental health systems and possible solutions.
The Chair invite Dana Lasenby, CEO, and Kim Flowers, Chief Clinical Officer, from the Oakland Community
Health Network, to give a presentation regarding an overview of their behavioral health crisis services and how
they interact with their community partners.
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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 1:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 22, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
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 Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mary Clark with the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks for a presentation. Member
questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 12, 2023
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Bayer, Singh, Klinefelt and Albert

Excused: Senator Hauck


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Huizenga and Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McDonald Rivet (C), Irwin, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Santana, Damoose, Bumstead and Huizenga

Scheduled Meetings

Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:06 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Department of Natural
Resources' forestry activities and appropriations needs for replacing forestry equipment and increasing
department staff.
Jeff Stampfly and Erik Eklund, Department of Natural Resources – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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 Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Singh, Klinefelt and Albert, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Albert, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Hauck was excused from the meeting.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Evah Cole, Department of Treasury – Support
At 3:03 p.m., Sen. Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Eric Scorsone, Michigan State University – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Judy Allen, Michigan Township Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to
adjourn the committee at 4:16 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 22, 2023
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled
for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Irwin, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Albert and Damoose, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Higher Education and
Community Colleges budgets:
Brandy Johnson, President, Michigan Community College Association provided written testimony and
discussed the MCCA's priorities for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget for Community Colleges.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director, Michigan College Access Network provided written testimony and
discussed MCAN's priorities for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budgets for Higher Education and Community
Colleges.
Steven Rzeppa, Political and Legislative Director, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees Council 25, discussed the role of AFSCME employees at postsecondary institutions and
presented AFSCME Council 25's priorities for the fiscal year 2023-2024 Higher Education and Community
Colleges budgets.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to
adjourn the committee at 9:46 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 15, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 147 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Johnson offered amendment #1, and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to SB 147. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SB 147, and invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the bill and the (S-1)
version.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 147. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 147:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
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Dr. Sarah Wallett, Planned Parenthood of Michigan – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 147:
Genevieve Marron, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose
Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Oppose
William Wagner, Self - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink report SB 147 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 147 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/16/2023
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location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4167 before the committee:
HB 4167
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 5135 and 5135a.
Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 4167.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4167, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4167. The motion prevailed 19-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4167 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4224 before the committee:
HB 4224
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by repealing sections 107a and 107b
(MCL 400.107a and 400.107b).
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order.
Chari Rogers testified in support of HB 4224. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:51 AM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease.
At 10:52 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Rachel Richards and Amber Bellazaire, both representing the Michigan League for Public
Policy, testified in support of HB 4224.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, testified in support
of HB 4224. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4224, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP.
Rachel St. John, representing themselves as an Early Childhood Specialist.
Laura Ynclan from Kalamazoo County, representing themselves.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Beth Berglin, representing the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4224, but did not wish to speak:
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:01 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair Brenda
Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Grant, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representatives Coleman, Breen and Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023. There being no
objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Department of Insurance and
Financial Services (DIFS).
Ross H. Yednock, the Financial Services Legislative Liaison for DIFS, testified on the department's
Michigan Open Account Coalition to banking access.
Representative Harris moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There being no
objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Breen moved to adjourn. Chair
Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:41 a.m.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Wegela, Wozniak,
Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: Rep. Churches.
Excused: Rep. Churches.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee:
HB 4044
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by repealing section 15b (MCL
423.215b).
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators, testified in opposition to HB 4044. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, testified
in support of HB 4044. Questions and discussion followed.
Jonathan Byrd, representing Kellogg Community College, testified in support of HB 4044.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4044, but did not wish to speak:
Lincoln Stocks, representing the Eastpointe Federation of Educators.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4044, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4044 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Wegela, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative Churches from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 9:24 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: Rep. Hill.
Excused: Rep. Hill.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts before
the committee.
Executive Director Dan Moilanen and President Dr. Gerald Miller of the Michigan
Association of Conservation Districts gave an overview presentation on their organization.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Shannon moved to excuse Representative Hill from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:00 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 23,
2023


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KEVIN COLEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Chair Coleman.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Coleman, Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou, Aragona,
Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The clerk read a letter dated March 7, 2023 from Speaker Joe Tate, removing Representative
Matt Maddock and Representative Angela Rigas, and adding Representative Dale Zorn and
Representative Jay DeBoyer to the Economic Development and Small Business
Subcommittee on Housing.
Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Poverty Law Program before the committee.
Jim Schaafsma from the Michigan Poverty Law Program gave a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Coleman adjourned the
meeting at 11:29 AM.
Representative Kevin Coleman, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, Rheingans, Schmaltz,
Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. MacDonell.
Excused: Rep. MacDonell.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Follow up Q & A with Alan Bolter, Associate Director of the Community Mental Health
Association of Michigan; Trish Cortes, Executive Director of Washtenaw County Community
Mental Health; and Lisa Williams, Executive Director of West Michigan Community Mental
Health.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Michael Garrett, President and
CEO of CNS Healthcare. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Kari Walker, President and CEO of
The Guidance Center. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representative MacDonell from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 10:24 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 23,
2023


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 141 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 87 ( Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:28 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss,
Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 141:
John Lauve, Alcohol Prevention, MAP – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 141:
Joe Bellino, State Senator, 16 District – Support
Matt Sowash, DISCUS, DISCUS – Support
Leah Robinson, MI Chamber of Commerce, MI Chamber of Commerce – Support
Mason Doerr, MLBA, MLBA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 87:
Joe Bellino, State Senator, 16th District – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 141 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, and Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report SB 87 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, and Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 87. 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 9:33 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 20, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
March 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 56 (Sen. Chang).
2.
Testimony regarding SB 59 (Sen. Cherry).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:17 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink and Santana
were excused from the meeting.
The Chair brought up SB 56, and summarized the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 56:
Marshall Hunt, Accounting Aid Society & MI Association of CPAs Member – Support
Bob Doyle, President & CEO MI Association of CPAs - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 56:
Trooper Kristina Droste, Michigan State Police – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan - Support
The Chair brought up SB 59, and invited Sen. Cherry to summarize the bill.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 59:
Taylor Ridderbusch, Legislative Liaison, MI Department of Natural Resources – Support
Capt. Dave Malloch, MI Department of Natural Resources – Support
Sgt. Damon Owens, MI Department of Natural Resources - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:42 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/23/23
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location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and Outman

Excused: Senators Singh and Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, McCann, Camilleri and Damoose

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, March 22, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittee –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 23, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

DHHS – Wednesday, March 22, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO / MEDC – Wednesday, March 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, March 23, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, March 22 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Health Policy – Wednesday, March 22, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, March 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:03 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023,
at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 88 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 89 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
Due to Senate Session, the committee was delayed.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:13 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Chang and
Lauwers were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize SB 88 and SB 89.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 88 and SB 89:
Rebecca Meuninck, Ecology Center – Support
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 88:
Paige Faults, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 89:
Travis Boeskool, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 88 and SB 89:
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Colin Ford, Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics – Support
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Non Public Schools – Support
Amy Barto, Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan – Support
Jennifer McKay, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
John Rumpler, Environment Michigan – Support
Christy McGillivray, Sierra Club Michigan – Support
Rebecca Lazarus, Farmer Treasurer – Support
LaTricea Adams, Black Millennials for Flint – Support
Rebecca Lazarus, Ann Arbor Public Schools – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Water Environment Association – Support
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Section American Water Works Association – Support
Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation – Support
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 88.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 88. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki,
Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to report the (S-1) version of SB 88 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki,
Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 88 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 89 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki,
Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 89. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 23, 2023
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

The meeting scheduled on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 2:15 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, did not have a quorum present.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
March 16, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Business Leaders for Michigan
2. Presentation from Dug Song, Co-Founder DUO Security
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:11 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited Gabe Rodrigez-Garriga and Lindsay Case Palsrok of the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Member questions followed.
The Chair invited Dug Song, Co-Founder of DUO Security for a presentation. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:01 p.m.0
Date Adopted by Committee:
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023,
at 3:00 p.m., in the Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and
Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Singh and Bumstead were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding water infrastructure funding and the
appropriation needs of the department.
James Clift and Paul McDonald, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Thursday, March
16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:12 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann, Camilleri and Damoose, a quorum
was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Damoose, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Clark Harder, Michigan Public Transit Authority – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Damoose, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Bumstead was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to
adjourn the committee at 3:44 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Arbit joined the committee remotely.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Attorney General Dana
Nessel. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4202 before the committee:
HB 4202
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520l
(MCL 750.520l), as amended by 1988 PA 138.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4202, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan National Organization for Women.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4202 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193 and HB 4194 before the committee:
HB 4191
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL
257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
HB 4192
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending section
34c (MCL 791.234c), as added by 2012 PA 24.
HB 4193
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291),
as amended by 2021 PA 105.
HB 4194
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 5
(MCL 28.305), as amended by 2021 PA 106.
Representative Aiyash, Representative Brabec, and Representative McFall testified in support
of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Kyle Kaminski representing the Michigan Department of Corrections testified in support of
HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Questions and discussion followed.
Erin Schor and Khyla Craine representing the Michigan Department of State testified in
support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Ashia Wilson for Monica Jahner representing the NorthWest Initiative A.R.R.O (Advocacy,
Re-Entry, Resource, Outreach) and Nation Outside testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192,
HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Cozine Welch representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration testified in
support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Ken Nixon representing the Safe and Just Michigan testified in support of HB 4191, HB
4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Will Lewis, Youth Specialist representing the Oakland County Children's Village testified in
support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Jose Burgos representing the State Appellate Defenders Office testified in support of HB
4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
Konrad Cowell representing the Center for Employment Opportunities testified in support of
HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193 and HB
4194, but did not wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Carrie Rosingana, representing the Capital Area Michigan Works!.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Peter Ruork, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Thomas Adams, representing the Chance for Life.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:17 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: April 10, 2023


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Stone.
Excused: Rep. Stone.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4157, HB 4166, HB 4288 and SB 63 before the committee:
HB 4157
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1138a.
HB 4166
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 502,
503, 507, 522, 528, 552, 561, and 705 (MCL
380.502, 380.503, 380.507, 380.522, 380.528,
380.552, 380.561, and 380.705), sections 502,
503, 507, 522, 528, 552, and 561 as amended by
2018 PA 601 and section 705 as amended by 2018
PA 23; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4288
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
SB 63
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1212
(MCL 380.1212), as amended by 2016 PA 319.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 4166 was adopted by the Committee at the March 14th, 2023
meeting.
Representative Koleszar introduced HB 4288.
Senator Polehanki introduced SB 63. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Smith representing the Michigan Association of School Boards testified in support of
SB 63. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 63, but did not wish to speak:
DaeSean Ashby, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Chris Glass, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus.
Mac Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transpotration.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 63, but did not wish to speak:
Mike VanBeek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Alicia Urban, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4166, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4166, but did not wish to speak:
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Pubic Policy.
Carol Weaver, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Representative Johnsen offered the following amendment to HB 4166:
1. Amend page 55, following line 8, by inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4043 of
the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4166. The motion did not
prevail 5-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4166 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4288 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 4157 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to excuse Representative Stone from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:22 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation by Voters Not Politicians with Deputy
Director Jamie Lyons Eddy. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 10:55 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The clerk read a letter dated March 7, 2023, from Speaker Joe Tate, removing Representative
Neil Friske and adding Representative Jamie Thompson to the Families, Children, and
Seniors.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
before the committee. Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo and Carin Speidel gave the presentation.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
12:49 PM.
Representative Stephanie Young, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by David Marvin and Kerry Krone,
representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4132 and HB 4133 before the committee:
HB 4132
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 907 and 909
(MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as
amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as
amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections
2c, 627c, and 907a.
HB 4133
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8379
(MCL 600.8379), as amended by 2000 PA 93.
Representative Snyder and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4132 and HB
4133. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Hutchinson, representing Blue Line Solutions, testified in support of HB 4132 and HB
4133. Questions and discussion followed.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association,
testified in support of HB 4132 and HB 4133.
Jonathon Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of
HB 4132 and HB 4133.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not
wish to speak:
Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association.
The Chair laid HB 4201 before the committee:
HB 4201
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA
64.
Representative Grant and John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and
Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 4201. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety, testified
in opposition to HB 4201.
Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, and John Vlahakis,
restauranter, testified in support of HB 4201. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:44 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Outman,
Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Hoskins.
Excused: Rep. Hoskins.
Representatives Coleman and Bruck joined the Committee remotely.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan State Police before the Committee.
Sergeant Travis Fletcher and Trooper Kristina Droste, both representing the Michigan State
Police, provided a presentation on the History of the Michigan State Police and their Role in
Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure within the State of Michigan. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
before the Committee.
Kathryn Snorrason and Todd Cook, both representing the Michigan Office of Future Mobility
and Electrification, provided a presentation on the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and
Electrification. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representative Hoskins from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:39 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 161 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 162 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 161. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 162. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 161 and
SB 162:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Matt Kurta, ESA Legislative Group – Support
Peter Spadafore, Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 162:
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David Randels, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 161 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to report the (S-2) version of SB 162 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/13/23
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21,
2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 43 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair brought up SB 43 (S-1).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 43 and (S-1):
Jim deSpleder, County Road Association Self Insurance Fund – Support
William Miller, Oakland County Board of Commissioners – Support
James Sype, International Union of Operating Engineers - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 43 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 43 (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 3:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 11, 2023
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21,
2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 129 (S-3) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 130 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 131 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 132 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 144 (S-1) (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Lindsey was excused from the meeting.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 129.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh and Amy Hovey, Executive Director of MSHDA, to summarize the changes in the
(S-1) version of SB 129.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 129, SB 130, SB 131, and SB
132:
Johnathan Klooster and Karyn Ferrick, City of Grand Rapids – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 129, SB
130, SB 131, and SB 132:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Matt Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Kent Wood, Housing North – Support
Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 129. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-3) version of SB 129 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 129 (S-3). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 130 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 130. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 131. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
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Pass: Sen. Hoitenga
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 offered an (S-1) version of SB 144.
The Chair invited Sen. McDonald Rivet to summarize SB 144 and the (S-1) version of SB 144.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 144:
James Holman, Mackinac Center – Oppose
Matt Sowash, Traverse City Tourism – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan – Support
Cassie Thierfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
Lindsay Huddlesten, Michigan's Children – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Michele Strasz, United Way of South Central Michigan – Support
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Ken Sikkema, Michigan Consensus Policy Project – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Michelle VanDyke, Heart of West Michigan United Way – Support
Holly Miller and Beth Sorenson, United Way of Midland County – Support
Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support
Terri Legg, United Way of Montcalm and Ionia Counites – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
Priscilla Perkins, Accounting Aid Society – Support
Dr. Bruce Roller, United Church Outreach Ministry – Support
Wende Randall, Kent County Essential Needs Task Force – Support
Donald Trap, Community Care and Social Justice Committee of the Calvin Christian Reform Church –
Support
Alaina Dobkowski, Access of West Michigan – Support
Autumn Butler, Oakland Forward – Support
Tommara Grice, Detroit Champions for Hope – Support
Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support
Stacey Young, Citizen – Support
Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support
Harrison Shelby, Citizen – Support
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support \
Demetrias Wolverton, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support
Nomi Joyrich, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support
Regina Bell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
Martha Szilagyi, Birmingham Unitarian Church – Support
Randy Block, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support
Audrey McMullen, Citizen – Support
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Desiree Squire, Citizen – Support
Lindsey Palar, Citizen – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 144. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 144 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 144 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:54 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 16, 2023
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Camilleri, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittee –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 23, 1:30 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 23, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:27 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023,
at 8:30 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cherry, Bayer, Outman,
Huizenga, and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County Health Department – No Position
At 8:32 a.m., Sen.(s) Mary Cavanagh and Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
At 8:36 a.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Denise Berry, Shelterhouse - Executive Director – No Position
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence - Public Policy Specialist, Staff
Attorney – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Acting Senior Deputy
Director, Public Health Administration – No Position
Elizabeth Nagel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Senior Deputy Director, Policy,
Planning, and Operational Support – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:29 a.m.
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21,
2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 14, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dan Scripps, Michigan Public Service Commission, Chair – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to
adjourn the committee at 2:24 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coleman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Kathryn Snorrason, Interim Chief
Mobility Officer, Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Michigan
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Michele Mueller, Project Manager for
CAVE, Michigan Department of Transportation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
10:30 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Greene moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4047 and HB 4018 before the committee:
HB 4047
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to designate February 1 of each year as
"Blue Star Mothers Day".
HB 4018
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled "An act to
designate March 31 of each year as Cesar E.
Chavez day in the state of Michigan; to designate
July 14 of each year as President Gerald R. Ford
day in the state of Michigan; and to designate July
30 of each year as Henry Ford day in the state of
Michigan," (MCL 435.301 to 435.303) by
amending the title and by adding section 4.
Representative Bezotte introduced HB 4047 along with Jacqueline Ransom and Kathy
Barnes. The Committee discussed the bill.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4047 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative MacDonell introduced HB 4018 along with Dr. Karen Korematsu and Dr.
Naoko Wake. The Committee discussed the bill.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4018 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:51 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Acting Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov