evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus,
Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Absent: Rep. LaFave.
Excused: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4354 before the committee:
HB 4354
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,
testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed.
Christine Shearer and Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans,
testified in opposition to HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but did not wish to speak:
Gabriel Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
Dave Almeida, representing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Tamara Fry.
Susan Wozniak.
Ann Kraemer.
Anne Gautreau.
Katie Jones.
Mary Johnson.
Marianne Frauenknecht.
Sue Wade.
Mary Lynn Donovan.
Philip Moilanen.
Frank Cody.
Tamera Catella.
Sandra Westover.
Chara Thacker.
Cheryl Marks.
Colleen Briggs.
Mary Kay Makarewicz.
Evelyn Boss.
Art Hanson.
Patti Warmington.
Pam Allen.
Elizabeth Paruch.
Rita Sitron.
Darlene Stuchell.
Heidi Varner.
Jennifer Coston.
Caren Weeks.
Julie Yonkers.
Dale Hurttgam.
Pat Salsbury.
Bluma Schechter.
Carol Maynard.
Rob Smith.
Kyle Cutler.
April Busch.
Gloria Cichy.
Diana Markley.
Syrina Dawson.
Jane Caplinger.
George Czarnik.
Beth Keyes.
Jim Loser.
Michael McCarthy.
Eric Stordahl.
Beth Rockford.
Earnestine Tolbert.
Nancy Whitmore.
Ryan Erb.
Jennifer Nagy.
David Flowers.
Kimberly Spence.
Douglas Lecato.
Matt Phelan.
David Mudge.
Gerald W Bagazinski.
Cindy Smith.
Elaine Greenberg.
Elizabeth Trierweiler.
Evelyn Barrack.
Noreen Klein.
Kristen Pilon.
Julia Skelton.
Susan Vore.
Mary Sharon Stack.
Heather Hall.
Beverly Beatham.
Robert Blanchard.
Linda Schmitigal.
Kenneth Duffey.
Marcella Omo.
Monique Musialowski.
Linda Ciarkowski.
Kathy Bair.
Robert Sievert.
Angie McLearen.
Deb Dillingham.
Susan Johnstal.
Angela Clock.
Deb Dawson.
Deborah Doherty.
Chrissy Gray.
January Creech.
Robin Lawless.
Shelley Waltz.
Courtnie Turpin.
Joy Sommers.
Sheila Delay.
Trisha Jackson.
Craig Erskine.
Amy Stocking.
Becky Holmes.
Kaaren Klingel.
Jennifer Cobble.
Pat Foster.
Linda Luke.
William Paquette.
Nancy Tocco.
Joyce James.
Dawn Grenier.
Tamara Reed.
Sharon Lajoie.
Anita Devine.
Debbie Verbrugge.
Paul Bair.
Paula Yonkers.
Edith Zanabria.
Nzingha Masani-Manuel.
Jody Young.
Terry Hurst.
Elisabeth Heath.
Grace Kanzawa.
Kandace Boysen.
Craig Cook.
Suzi Rappaport.
Steve Turner.
Michele Sibula.
Meriem Kadi.
Judy Halter.
Michele Gatti.
Ronald Zurawski.
Harvinderjit Saran.
David Devine.
Alison Bodle.
Nitya Chandran.
Sandy Schwartz.
Janet Moses.
Walter Ohrbom.
Matt Brzezinski.
Nicole Dambrun.
Stephen Ghostley.
Michela Colosimo.
Samantha Karoub.
Roslyn Fine.
Lynne Coles.
Laura Rappleye.
Joan DeYoung.
Jody Gaber.
Susan Brogger.
Howard Brower.
Tammi Fox.
Sharon McDonnell.
Marietta Crabtree.
Megan Landry.
Anna Sobanski.
Chris Gowen.
Tracie Gillespie.
Jess Funch.
Kristen Kingzett.
Linda Finkel.
Lacie Latimore.
Ashley Thurston.
MeLissa Olson.
Sandra Tessler.
Adrenne Meyer.
Lynda Fox.
C Barnes.
Brenda Threatt.
Francie Cook.
Mary Groll-Brown.
Marcie Paul.
Abbigail Salogar.
Judith Kovach.
Melanie Hunt.
Kimberly Knickerbocker.
Nancy Levinr.
Laura Rhodes.
Martha Mcmurry.
Carolyn Pindzia.
Michael Zeller.
Robbi Chisholm.
Kelley Riley.
Donnett Jourdan.
Kelsey Peters.
Kristopher Peterson.
Amy Arini.
Judie Blumeno.
Marcie Libra.
Tina Russeau.
Ashley Wakefield.
Jennifer Nagy.
Linda Bender.
Rebecca Kales.
Sallie Firchau.
Tonia Guerin.
Kaviya Selvaperumal.
Geralyn Roobol.
Samantha Ledbetter.
Elisse Gross.
John Schuster.
Kerri Cross.
Sakthi Vijay.
Lori Boright.
Katie Dobbs.
Susan Kain.
Kathryn Dietrich.
Clifford Devine.
Jay Kalidky.
Kim Mohr.
Jessica Patten.
Rebecca Rillema.
Megan Zollner.
Sarah Massaro.
Jennifer Pauwels.
Gina Spehn.
Eugene Schmitigal.
Melissa Buckles.
Robin Shook.
Jennifer Pedelty.
Silvia Rucker.
Kathleen Devine.
Jason Dobbs.
Niki Christian.
Debra Clear.
Kimberly Jerszynski.
Martin Tessler.
Janice Dobbs.
Christine Simancik.
Sarah Strasberger.
Beverly Manchel.
Judith Poger.
Barbara Sokolov.
Phyllis Jarvis.
Judee Sternberg.
Mary Schwartz.
Ellyn Davidson.
Barbara Pearlman.
Harvey Pearlman.
Barbara Eisenberg.
Diane Auster.
Anna Himelhoch.
Rusty Rosman.
Sheryl Dovitz.
Sandra Weisd.
John Cohen.
Nancy Serlin.
Lynne Hirschelman.
Karen Casman.
Dayle Prinstein.
Sharon Jaffe.
Sharon Rocklin.
Ann Lasher.
Wylene Jobes.
Donna Phillips.
Tracy Waldherr.
Robert Arnold.
Beth Garfield.
Sylvia Haikio.
Mary Johnson.
Ernestine Cox.
Sherry Dobbyn-Berman.
Mary Nicholson.
Anna Doe.
Carrie Billington.
Dawn Sumners.
Lauren Eaton.
Colleen Calihan.
Marnita Harris.
Sheri King.
Minnie Mance.
Kathryn Krizanich.
Emily Haan.
Grace DeStefanis.
Megan Neubauer.
Karen Cole.
Kristy Bennett.
David Gatti.
Jennifer Vaillancourt.
Malvina Stolyar.
James Cox.
Karen O'Brien.
Stacy Osborne.
Lisa Lanctot Berra.
Dawn Klem.
Susan Vuich.
Kelly Finnen.
Mary Kelley.
Cynthia Kelley.
Lynne Barnes.
Cathie Harrington.
Brian Clancy.
Silvia Marcus.
Michelle Beerbower.
Zela Jones.
Zeal Chen.
Diann Glaza-Helbling.
Mary Byerle.
Mary Barton.
Molly Hirsch.
Emma Sable.
Stephanie Preda.
Erika Lojko.
Amy Milanovich.
Representative Berman moved to excuse Representative LaFave from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the
meeting at 9:55 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Marino joined the meeting via Zoom.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4035 before the committee:
HB 4035
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 2150 (MCL 324.2150), as
amended by 2012 PA 603.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 4035. Questions and discussion
followed.
Craig Brunet and Sharon Schafer, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified
in support of HB 4035. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cambensy moved to report out HB 4035 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Keith Shafer, President, Michigan
Bear Hunters Association. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Mike Thorman, Legislative Director,
Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:26 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Presentation from Liza Estlund Olson, Director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency
Liza Estlund Olsen and Todd Cook, representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency,
testified before the committee
The Chair laid HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB
4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4022 and HB 4164 before the committee:
HB 4383
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding part 2.
HB 4384
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 26, 27, 28, and 29.
HB 4385
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 29a and 29b.
HB 4386
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 10, 10a, and 10b (MCL 15.231, 15.232,
15.233, 15.234, 15.235, 15.236, 15.240, 15.240a,
and 15.240b), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6,
section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as
amended by 2018 PA 523, section 4 as amended
by 2020 PA 38, section 5 as amended by 2020 PA
36, section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, and
section 10 as amended and sections 10a and 10b
as added by 2014 PA 563, and by designating
sections 1 to 16 as part 1.
HB 4387
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding section 24.
HB 4388
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding section 25.
HB 4389
(Rep. Haadsma)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 29e and 29f.
HB 4390
(Rep. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative
council act," by amending section 104a (MCL
4.1104a), as amended by 2013 PA 241.
HB 4391
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 29c and 29d.
HB 4392
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 13 (MCL
15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
HB 4022
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 370, entitled "Electronic
open access to government act," by amending
section 1 (MCL 15.451).
HB 4164
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
1985 and 1991 (MCL 600.1985 and 600.1991),
section 1985 as added by 2015 PA 230 and section
1991 as added by 2015 PA 233, and by adding
section 1991a.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4383 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4384 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 4385 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4386 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4387 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4388 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4389 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4390 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4391. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 4391 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4392 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386,
HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4022 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4164. The motion prevailed 8-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: None.
Chair Johnson and Vice Chair Brixie made comments to the committee.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4164 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4164, but did not wish to speak:
Herassana Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court of Administrators Office.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair returned to the the Presentation from Liza Estlund Olson, Director of the Michigan
Unemployment Agency. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus,
Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245 before the committee:
HB 4243
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 4244
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by
2016 PA 549.
HB 4245
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA
165.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4243 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4244 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4245 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4449 before the committee:
HB 4449
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan
limited liability company act," by amending
sections 909 and 1101 (MCL 450.4909 and
450.5101), section 909 as amended by 2002 PA
686 and section 1101 as amended by 2019 PA 70.
Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4449.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 10:55 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There being no
objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee Michigan Manufacturers Association's presentations.
David Quinton Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for the Michigan Manufacturing
Association, testified on the importance of having Career and Technical Education (CTE) in
Michigan high schools. Questions followed. A copy of his written testimony is attached.
Mike Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Michigan Manufacturing Association,
testified on the association's Manufacturing Agenda for 2021-2022 legislative session. Question
followed. A copy of his handout is attached.
Rob Luce, Vice President of SME Education Foundation, did a PowerPoint presentation on SME's
Prime program. Questions followed. A copy is attached.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 11,
2021, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported SB 14 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 15 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 9:04 a.m. the Chair recessed the committee.
At 11:47 a.m., with all members present, the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair summarized the agenda for the committee.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 14 and 15:
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan - Oppose.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 14 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 15 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin
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 11:49 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/15/2021


evidence_text:
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
March 11, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
11, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 166 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 12 (Sen. Zorn).
3. Testimony regarding SB 181 (Sen. VanderWall).
4. Testimony regarding SB 182 (Sen. Theis).
5. Testimony regarding SB 183 (Sen. MacDonald).
6. Testimony regarding SB 190 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 166:
Andrew Martin, Meijer – Support
Lee Roosevelt, American College of Nurse-Midwives Michigan Affiliate – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 166 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Zorn to summarize SB 12.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 12:
Kyle Sheiko, Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute – Support
Dr. Elias Kassab, Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute – Support
Dr. Fadi Saab, Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Center – Support
Kristen Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – No Position
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 12:
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Oppose
David Bilardello, Spectrum Health – Oppose
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Oppose
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan – Oppose
Munson Healthcare – Oppose
Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology – Oppose
The Chair summarized SB 181, SB 182, SB 182, and SB 190.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 181:
Julie Szyska, Universal Health Services – Oppose
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 181:
McLaren Health Care – Support
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan – Oppose
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 182:
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Munson Healthcare – Support
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan – Oppose
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 183:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Oppose
Munson Healthcare – Support
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 190:
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:29 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 18, 2021
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Irwin and Hertel

Excused: Senator Zorn

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, March 17, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 17 and March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 18, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursdays, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 18, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Education and Career Readiness – Wednesday, March 17, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Finance – Wednesday, March 17, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 18, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 17, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:41 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4052 before the committee:
HB 4052
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to provide for the official time followed in
this state; and to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state agencies and officials.
At 9:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4272 before the committee:
HB 4272
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to regulate the labeling of certain portable
fuel containers as made in and for use in
Michigan; and to make findings that, under certain
circumstances, portable fuel containers have not
entered or substantially affected interstate
commerce.
Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4272.
Representative Brann testified in support of HB 4272.
Travis Boeskool and Mary Ann Dolehanty, representing the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4272.
The Chair returned to HB 4052.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4052, but did not wish to speak:
Jada Paisley, representing the Michigan Golf Club Association.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4052. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Keith Eichner, representing Save Standard Time, testified in opposition to HB 4052.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4052 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Cherry.
Pass: Rep. Cambensy.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Paquette.
Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid HB 4375 before the committee:
HB 4375
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended
by 2018 PA 482.
Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4375. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4375, but did not wish
to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Department of Technology Management and Budget.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4375, but did not wish to speak:
Ernest Tisdale, representing EduStaff.
Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4375, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.
At 9:13 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid the committee at ease.
At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The gavel was returned to Chair Hornberger.
Chair Hornberger laid SB 118 before the committee:
SB 118
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 163
(MCL 388.1763), as amended by 2020 PA 165.
Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 118. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Hornberger laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee:
HB 4037
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b
(MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 4038
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1279g
(MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170,
and by adding section 1279i.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4037. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4037 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, Beeler, Camilleri, Brenda Carter,
Koleszar, Shannon.
Nays: Reps. Green, Damoose, Posthumus, Stone.
Pass: Rep. O'Malley.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4038. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4038 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, Beeler, Camilleri, Brenda Carter,
Koleszar, Shannon.
Nays: Reps. Green, Damoose, Posthumus, Stone.
Pass: Rep. O'Malley.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish
to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Shery Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.
Chair Hornberger laid HB 4326 and HB 4343 before the committee:
HB 4326
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a
(MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2020 PA 158.
HB 4343
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1138a.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4343 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus,
Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: Rep. Green.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4326 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4326, but did not wish to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4326, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Foss, representing the Michigan World Language Association.
Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:25 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee:
HB 4492
(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.
Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Clark, representing the MI Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB
4492. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 4200 before the committee:
HB 4200
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 477 (MCL
168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608.
Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 4200. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4200. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the March 10th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:27 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by the Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder,
Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Martin joined the committee remotely.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by ITC Michigan. Simon
Whitelocke, representing ITC Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 12:32 PM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 17,
2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
12:00 Noon
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4071 and HB 4072 before the committee:
HB 4071
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b
(MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2020 PA 49.
HB 4072
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
Kimberly S. Buddin, Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan,
submitted a card in opposition to HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak.
Rebecca J. Mastee, JD, Policy Advocate for Michigan Catholic Conference, submitted a card
in support of HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak.
Jean Doss, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
submitted a card stating is neutral on HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Pohutsky offered the following amendment to HB 4071:
1. Amend page 4, line 7, after "nonverbal" by inserting a period and striking out the
balance of the subdivision.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4071. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4071 to the Committee on Judiciary as
amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4072 to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4159 and HB 4160 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Kuppa)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145h.
HB 4160
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145i.
Representative Padma Kuppa, the bill sponsor for HB 4159, and Representative Julie Calley,
the bill sponsor for HB 4160, explained their bills.
Dawn Hayes, Resource Room Teacher/Corner Collection Founder at Athens High School,
testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. A copy of her PowerPoint is attached.
Nicole MacMillan, Assistant Attorney from the City of Troy Attorney's Office, testified in
support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Questions followed.
Kristine Schule, Detective for City of Troy's Police Department, testified in support of HB
4159 and HB 4160.
Dr. Richard Machesky, PhD, Troy School District Superintendent, testified in support of HB
4159 and HB 4160.
Annemarie Kelly, JD, LLM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Administration,
Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW, at Eastern Michigan University's College of
Health and Human Services and testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. A copy of
their PowerPoint is attached.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did
not wish to speak:
Kimberly S. Buddin, Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of
Michigan, and
Jean Doss, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence. A copy of her written handout is attached.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did not
wish to speak:
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan,
Rebecca J. Mastee, JD, Policy Advocate for Michigan Catholic Conference, and
Dan Jarvis, representing Michigan Family Forum.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16,
2021
3:30
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4355 before the committee:
HB 4355
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16101 and
16171 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.16171), section
16171 as amended by 2016 PA 60.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 4355. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4355, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society.
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4355, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
Josh Kluzak, representing the Michigan Dental Association.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Derek Sova, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee:
HB 4349
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21517.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4349. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4349, but did not wish
to speak:
Marlon Brown, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4349, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4345 before the committee:
HB 4345
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4345, but did not wish
to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4345, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4345 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
The Chair laid HB 4350 before the committee:
HB 4350
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and
4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as
amended by 2016 PA 80.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4350, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4350. The motion prevailed
18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4350 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Bronna Kahle adjourned the
meeting at 3:58 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4184 before the committee:
HB 4184
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8512
(MCL 600.8512), as amended by 2014 PA 384.
Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4184.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of HB
4184.
Sheldon Larky, representing the himself, testified in support of HB 4184.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4184, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Matt Miner, representing the Oakland County Bar Association.
The Chair laid HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204 before the committee:
HB 4201
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," by amending section 59 (MCL
257.1859), as amended by 1996 PA 170.
HB 4202
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 682 (MCL
257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263.
HB 4203
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," by amending section 33 (MCL
257.1833), as amended by 2018 PA 422.
HB 4204
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," (MCL 257.1801 to 257.1877)
by adding section 20.
Eric Chappel, representing Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HB 4201, HB
4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed.
Trina Morris, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, testified in
support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed.
Howard "Mac" Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation,
testified in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion
followed.
Roberto Rego, representing BusPatrol LLC, testified in support of HB 4202 and HB 4204.
Questions and discussion followed.
Fred Dockler, representing the Dean Transportation, testified in support of HB 4201, HB
4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4201, HB 4202, HB
4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB
4204, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Coaster, representing the Northwest Michigan Transportation Consortium.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4202 and HB 4204, but did not wish
to speak:
Jean Souliere, representing BusPatrol LLC.
The Chair laid HB 4211 and HB 4212 before the committee:
HB 4211
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 479b
(MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33.
HB 4212
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by
2012 PA 323.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211 and HB 4212, but did not wish
to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4211. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4211 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4212. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4212 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4141, HB 4143, HB 4150 and HB 4152 before the committee:
HB 4141
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 801e (MCL
257.801e), as amended by 1983 PA 91.
HB 4143
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a,
234, and 243 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.234,
and 257.243), section 226a as amended by 2006
PA 516, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
and section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299.
HB 4150
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 802 (MCL
257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88.
HB 4152
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL
324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as
amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as
amended by 2013 PA 108.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4143, HB 4150 and HB 4152, but
did not wish to speak:
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4141. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4141 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4143. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Mueller.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4143 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Mueller.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4150. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4150 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4152. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chairman Filler offered the following amendment to HB 4152 (H-1):
1. Amend page 8, following line 28, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is
enacted into law.".
Chairman Filler moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4152 (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report House Bill No. 4152 as amended, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 11:29 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4058 before the committee:
HB 4058
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan
military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding
section 203.
Representative Johnson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs,
testified in opposition to HB 4058. Questions and discussion followed.
Tony Demott, representing the Michigan Campaign for Liberty, testified in support of HB
4058.
Dan McKnight, representing Bring Our Troops Home, testified in support of HB 4058.
David Dudenhofer testified in support of HB 4058.
The Chair laid SB 10 before the committee:
SB 10
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 8 (MCL
15.268), as amended by 2018 PA 467.
Meghan Reckling, representing the Office of Senator Theis, testified on the bill. Questions
and disussion followed.
Joseph Riker, representing the Livingston County Veteran's Committee, testified in support of
SB 10. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 10, but did not wish to speak:
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:41 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4295 before the committee:
HB 4295
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by
2018 PA 582.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4295. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4295, but did not wish
to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251 before the committee:
HB 4249
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and
333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA
648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10,
and by adding section 407b.
HB 4250
(Rep. Hammoud)
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), section 3 as amended
by 2020 PA 208.
HB 4251
(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 Hammoud and Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 4249, HB
4250 and HB 4251. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251, but
did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the RevSix Data Systems.
The Chair laid HB 4382 before the committee:
HB 4382
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to require certain standards for smoke alarm
and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain
conduct.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4382. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4382, but did not wish
to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
James Ryan, representing KIDDE.
At 10:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4444 and HB 4443 before the committee:
HB 4444
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 3c
(MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384.
HB 4443
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4444 and HB 4443, but did not
wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4443 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4444. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4444 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4376 and HB 4377 before the committee:
HB 4376
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending section 4 (MCL
338.2204), as added by 2014 PA 127.
HB 4377
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections 103,
105, 107, 219, and 417 (MCL 339.5103,
339.5105, 339.5107, 339.5219, and 339.5417),
and by adding section 223.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377 but did not wish
to speak:
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4376 was previously adopted on March 9, 2021.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4376 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4377 was previously adopted on March 9, 2021.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4377 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:55 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4429 before the committee:
HB 4429
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 8b.
Representative LaFave, joined by Commander Greg Cunningham, testified in support of HB
4429.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4429 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4429, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4429, but did not wish to speak:
Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 4328 before the committee:
HB 4328
(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; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015
PA 182.
Representative Eisen, joined by Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4328. Questions and discussion followed.
Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association, joined by Adam
Hartley, representing American Pavement Inc., testified in opposition to HB 4328. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, approached to answer
questions from committee members.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4328, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Breslin, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4328, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:13 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 125 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 126 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation.
3. Testimony from banquet and event centers regarding capacity limits.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 125:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 125 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 126 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding capacity limits:
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John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – No Position
Claude Molinari, Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau – No Position
Michelle Street, Detroit Troy Marriott – No Position
Paul Wegert, The Inn at St. John's – No Position
Jennifer Daley, Art Craft – No Position
Julie Pingston, Lansing CUB – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 3/23/21
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony from superintendents regarding in-person vs. virtual learning
2. Testimony from parents regarding in-person vs. virtual learning
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding in-person vs. virtual learning:
Erin MacGregor, Howell Schools – No Position
Dr. John VanWagoner, Traverse City Schools – No Position
Lena Kauffman, Self – No Position
Breanne Moeggenberg, Self – No Position
Jeannine Brake-Norder, Self – No Position
Michele Richards, Self – No Position
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: 5/25/21
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacDonald, Hollier and Bayer

Excused: Senator Zorn


location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 232 (Sen. Moss).
2. Testimony regarding SB 233 (Sen. McBroom).
3. Testimony regarding SB 234 (Sen. McBroom).
4. Testimony regarding SB 235 (Sen. Moss).
5. Testimony regarding SB 236 (Sen. McBroom).
6. Testimony regarding SB 237 (Sen. Moss).
7. Testimony regarding SB 238 (Sen. McBroom).
8. Testimony regarding SB 239 (Sen. McBroom).
9. Testimony regarding SB 240 (Sen. Moss).
10. Testimony regarding SB 241 (Sen. McBroom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Vice Chair Theis invited Chair McBroom and Sen. Moss to summarize SB's 232-241. Member questions and
discussion followed.
Chair McBroom recessed the committee from 2:21 p.m. to 2:22 p.m.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 232-241:
Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 232-241:
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee at 2:34
p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/23/2021


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C) and Schmidt

Excused: Senator Hertel


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, Victory, McCann and Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 18, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursdays, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 18, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 18, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:28 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Natural
Resources was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Presentation on Line 5 from Canadian presenters
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following guests to deliver a presentation on Line 5:

Bob Bailey, Member of Provincial Parliament, Sarnia-Lambton

Joseph Mancinelli, International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada,
Laborers' International Union of North America

Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding

Donna Perla, Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society, MLAPS – Opposition

Lisa Patrell – Opposition

Matthew Borke – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Barrett and McMorrow were 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.
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Date Adopted by Committee: March 24, 2021
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and
Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations
Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation on Line 5 from Canadian presenters
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited committee members and guests to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following speakers to deliver a presentation regarding Line 5:

Bob Bailey, Member of Provincial Parliament, Sarnia-Lambton

Joseph Mancinelli, International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada,
Laborers' International Union of North America

Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Member questions and discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted testimony regarding Line 5:

Donna Perla, Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society – Oppose

Lisa Patrell, Ann Arbor – Oppose
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
Matthew Shawn Borke – Oppose
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: 03/17/2021
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evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana,
Irwin, Brinks and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Stacie Bladen, Interim Director - Children's Services Agency, Michigan Department of Health and Human
Service – No Position
Judith Wollack and Paul Whitney, Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies; Wolverine
Human Services – No Position
Janet Reynolds Snyder, Michigan Federation for Children and Families – No Position
Rachel Sykes, Samaritas/Lutheran Adoption Services – No Position
Sonia Noorman, West Michigan Partnership for Children – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Daley, to
adjourn the committee at 9:50 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 23, 2021
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**ADOPTED**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
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 Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, Hollier and Bayer, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding CRA's Covid response in the prior
fiscal year and the current budget recommendations.
Ed Noyola, County Road Association – No Position
The Chair excused absent members.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:09 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 17,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cynthia Johnson joined the committee remotely.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4469 before the committee:
HB 4469
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for certain capital outlay projects
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; to
provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and
to prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations.
Representative Allor and Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the
bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Lord, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, joined to answer
questions.
Representative Brann moved to report out HB 4469 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar,
Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:17 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by the Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder, Martin,
Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: Reps. Reilly, Sneller.
Excused: Reps. Reilly, Sneller.
Representatives Markkanen and Berman, joined the committee remotely.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Consumers Energy. Garrick
Rochow, representing Consumers Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Martin moved to excuse Representatives Reilly and Sneller from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 1:05 PM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 23,
2021


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri,
Rogers, Scott, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Blake Hanlon, representing Equifax, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Mark Garcia, Kelly Rose, Mary Townley, and Chad Benson, representing the Michigan State Housing
and Development Authority, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Scott from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting
at 12:42 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 17,
2021
3:35
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4348 before the committee:
HB 4348
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit
managers; to require reporting of certain data; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and
to require and to provide sanctions for violation of
this act.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4348, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4348. The motion prevailed
18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Filler.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4348 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Filler.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4357 before the committee:
HB 4357
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17748g and 17748h.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4357, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4357. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4357 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4358 before the committee:
HB 4358
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406w.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4358, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4358 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
3:45 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov