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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg, Schmaltz,
Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5184 and HB 5185 before the committee:
HB 5184
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 18503, 18504,
18506, 18506a, 18509, and 18518 (MCL
333.18503, 333.18504, 333.18506, 333.18506a,
333.18509, and 333.18518), sections 18503 and
18509 as amended by and sections 18504, 18506,
18506a, and 18518 as added by 2004 PA 61, and
by adding section 18515a.
HB 5185
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16177, 16348,
18101, and 18501 (MCL 333.16177, 333.16348,
333.18101, and 333.18501), section 16177 as
amended by 2006 PA 481, sections 16348 and
18501 as amended by 2004 PA 61, section 18101
as amended by 2019 PA 96.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5184. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5185. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185, but did not wish
to speak:
Kelly Gryniewicz, representing the Office of Student Conflict Resolution, University of
Michigan.
April McAboy.
Department of Sociology and Social Work, Calvin University.
Wayne State University.
Aimee Garnett.
Mariam Akhdar, representing the Dearborn Public Schools.
Drake Dawson, representing the CNS Healthcare.
Grace Su Ming Sekulidis, LLMSW.
Catherine Macomber, representing the Saginaw Valley State University.
Hannah Gaspar, representing the Adrian Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic.
ALD Success Network.
Kurtis Brown, representing the Detroit Public Schools.
Salina Soto, representing the Detroit Public Schools.
Jenna Friedman, representing the Wayne State University, Social Work Disability Justice
Coalition.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers Michigan.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5184, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Henkel, representing the Association of Social Worker Boards.
Representative Edwards moved to refer HB 5184 to the Committee on Health Policy, with
recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to refer HB 5185 to the Committee on Health Policy, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 9:20 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Legan Rose
Acting Committee Clerk
lrose@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
November 14, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5060 (Rep. Amos O'Neal) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5523 (Rep. Carol Glanville) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and
Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5060 and HB 5523:
Susan Harding, Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5060
and HB 5523:
Thomas Visco, Michigan Community Action – Support
Jessica AcMoody, CEDAM – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5523:
Louis Pizker, Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 5060 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5523 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet and Lindsey 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 12:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 10, 2024
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location: the Room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
November 14, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 4909 (S-3) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 4910 (S-3) (Rep. Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
3.
Reported HB 4911 (S-2) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
4.
Reported HB 4912 (S-2) (Rep. Borton) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 857 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 858 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 997 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 1014 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4909-4912, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the bill substitutes.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4909. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4910. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize her amendment #1 to HB 4911 (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4911 (S-2). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
The motion failed, and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4911. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Runestad
Nays: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4912. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912:
Jody White, Self – Neutral
Noah Cox, Self – Oppose HB 4911
Roslund Harris, Self – Support
Christine Abood, Self – Oppose
Tina Lindsay, Self - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912:
Ruthann Jaquette, Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services – Support
Honorable Curits Bell, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Support
Mary Ablan, Michigan Senior Advocates Council – Support
Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support
Matt Miner, Oakland County Bar Association – Oppose
Alexander Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
David LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4909 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4910 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4911 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4912 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 857 and 858, and invited Sen.(s) Polehanki and Bayer to summarize the bills.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 858. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 857 and 858:
Sen. Anthony – Support
Rep. Brabeck – Support
Katy See, Michigan Mom’s Demand Action - Support
Randy Hazel, Self – Oppose
Nick Baggia, NRA – Oppose
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Oppose
Avi Rachlin, Groypers of America - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 857 and 858:
Paula Bowman & Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters Michigan – Support SB 857
Patrick White, Self – Oppose
Harold Jay Cooper – Oppose
Sean Holihan, Giffords – Support
Shawn Hall, Self – Oppose
Collin Uken, Self – Oppose
Rick Ector, Self – Oppose
Brady Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose
Brian Schafer, Self – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 857 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 858 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 997.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his amendment #1 to SB 997.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 997. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
The motion failed, and the amendment was not adopted.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 997 and SB 1014:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 997 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1014.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1014 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:34 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 12/03/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 804 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno).
2. Reported SB 804 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
3. Adopted (S-2) and Testimony regarding SB 651 (S-2) (Sen. Singh)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber and
Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Santana and Lauwers were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Wojno to explain SB 804 and S-1 substitute.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 804 and
(S-1):
David Marvin, Liquor Control Commission – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 804. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 804 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain S-2 substitute to SB 651.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 651. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 651 and
(S-2):
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Neutral
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral
Rob Zora, Wild Bill's Tobacco – Opposed
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Opposed
Gwen Fosse, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-2) version of SB 651 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
The motion failed and the bill was not reported.
At 2:18 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 2:20 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
Chair Moss moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 652 (S-2) failed. Without objection, the vote is
reconsidered and postponed for the day.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:21 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 3, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Harris.
Excused: Rep. Harris.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 657 and SB 658 before the committee:
SB 657
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50
(MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
SB 658
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50b
(MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452.
Senator Polehanki testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658.
Bill Drake, representing Senator Wonjo, testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658.
Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane, testified in support of SB 657 and SB 658.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in support of
SB 657 and SB 658.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 657 and SB 658, but did not wish to
speak:
Elise Ramsey, representing the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Cory Keller, representing the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit.
Beatrice Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals.
Lidya Sattler, representing the Jackson County Animal Shelter / Animal Control.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
The Chair laid HB 4431, HB 4432 and HB 4433 before the committee:
HB 4431
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 158
and 159 (MCL 750.158 and 750.159).
HB 4432
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to
create and maintain a fingerprint identification and
criminal history records division within the
department of state police; to require peace
officers, persons in charge of certain institutions,
and others to make reports respecting juvenile
offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police;
to require the fingerprinting of an accused by
certain persons; and to provide penalties and
remedies for a violation of this act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA
67.
HB 4433
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 9 of
chapter VI and section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL
766.9 and 777.16i), section 9 of chapter VI as
amended by 1988 PA 106 and section 16i of
chapter XVII as amended by 2012 PA 169.
Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4431, HB 4432 and HB 4433.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4431, HB 4432 and HB 4433, but
did not wish to speak:
Emma Zanotti, representing the Equality Michigan Action Network.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU Michigan.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4431 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4432 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4433. The motion
prevailed 8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4433 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller.
Chair Hope returned to SB 657 and SB 658.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 657. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 657 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 658. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out SB 658 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5828 before the committee:
HB 5828
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 64a.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 5828.
Terra DeFoe, representing Emilio DeFoe, testified in support of HB 5828.
Trudy Williams, representing Terra DeFoe, testified in support of HB 5828.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5828.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5828, but did not wish to speak:
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5828 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Bezotte.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, BeGole.
The Chair laid HB 4160, HB 4161, HB 4162, HB 4163 and HB 4164 before the committee:
HB 4160
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending section
34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2019 PA 14.
HB 4161
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17764 (MCL
333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214.
HB 4162
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 16,
18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, and
543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18, 750.200i, 750.204,
750.207, 750.209, 750.210, 750.211a, 750.316,
750.436, and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204,
207, 209, 210, 211a, 436, and 543f as amended by
2014 PA 23 and section 316 as amended by 2022
PA 149, and by adding section 506b.
HB 4163
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 1
and 1b of chapter IX (MCL 769.1 and 769.1b),
section 1 as amended by 1999 PA 87 and section
1b as amended by 1998 PA 520; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 4164
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 18 of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA
209.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4160. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4160 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
5). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4161. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4161 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4162. The motion prevailed
8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4162 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4163 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4164 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 813 before the committee:
SB 813
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section
2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA
343.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 813 with the recommendation that the
bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler,
Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017 before the committee:
HB 6015
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50
(MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
HB 6016
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled "Animal
welfare fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
287.992).
HB 6017
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950
(MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2018 PA 146.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6015, but did not wish to speak:
Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Hunters Association.
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Keith Schafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 6015 with the recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler,
Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6016 with the recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler,
Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 6017 with the recommendation that the
bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler,
Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560 before the committee:
HB 4556
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 12
and 25 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12 and 769.25),
section 12 as amended by 2012 PA 319 and
section 25 as added by 2014 PA 22, and by adding
sections 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g, and 27h
to chapter IX.
HB 4557
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections
33e and 34 (MCL 791.233e and 791.234), section
33e as amended by 2022 PA 28 and section 34 as
amended by 2019 PA 14, and by adding section
34e.
HB 4558
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and
780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.
HB 4559
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17764 (MCL
333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214.
HB 4560
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 16,
18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 227b, 316,
436, 520b, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18,
750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210,
750.211a, 750.227b, 750.316, 750.436, 750.520b,
and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207,
209, 210, 211a, 436, 520b, and 543f as amended
by 2014 PA 23, section 227b as amended by 2015
PA 26, and section 316 as amended by 2022 PA
149.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4556. The motion prevailed
8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4556 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4557. The motion prevailed 8-
4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4557 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4558 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4559 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4560 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Harris from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:15 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Miller.
Excused: Rep. Miller.
The Chair laid HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897 before the committee:
HB 5895
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
commodities and emergency services and supplies
during a declared state of emergency; to provide
remedies and penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5896
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
lodgings during a declared state of emergency; to
provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5897
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
energy products and services during a period of
market disruption; to provide remedies and
penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state and local governmental officers
and entities.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:12 AM, Majority Vice Chair Grant called the committee back to order.
Chair Hoskins and Rep. Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB
5897, but did not wish to speak:
Herasana Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897, but
did not wish to speak:
Craig Borr, representing the MI Electric Cooperative Assoc.
Ashley Steffen, representing the MI Attorney General.
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897, but
did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Reginal Chamber.
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Assoc. of Michigan.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
At 9:23 AM, Majority Vice Chair Grant laid the committee at ease.
At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Donovan Gomez, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5895.
The Chair laid HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098 before the committee:
HB 6095
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 205d
(MCL 125.3205d), as added by 2018 PA 506.
HB 6096
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 501
(MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
HB 6097
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to
125.3702) by adding section 517.
HB 6098
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 403
(MCL 125.3403).
Rep. Kristian Grant testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planners, testified in support of HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Homebuilders Association of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098. Questions and discussion followed.
Kent Wood, representing the Housing North, testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB
6097 and HB 6098.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098. Questions and discussion followed.
Zach Michels, representing the City of Dexter, testified in opposition to HB 6095, HB 6096,
HB 6097 and HB 6098. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096,
HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Marta Johnson, representing the Climate Cabinet, testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096,
HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Joe Arnold, representing the Communities First, Inc., testified in support of HB 6095, HB
6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Kirk Westphal, representing the Abundant Housing Michigan, testified in support of HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB
6098, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Puiblic Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB
6098, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Derrell Slaughter, representing the National Resource Defense Council.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB
6098, but did not wish to speak:
John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.
At 10:26 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 539, SB 536 and SB 537 before the committee:
SB 539
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by
amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).
SB 536
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.553),
as amended by 2010 PA 122.
SB 537
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552),
as amended by 2011 PA 154.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out SB 539 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, VanWoerkom,
Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Tisdel.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 536 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 537 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 536 and SB 537, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 539, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 6211 and HB 6212 before the committee:
HB 6211
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 15 (MCL
207.565), as amended by 2010 PA 122.
HB 6212
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 7 (MCL 207.557),
as amended by 2014 PA 514.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 6211 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 6212 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6211 and HB 6212, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098 before the committee:
HB 6095
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 205d
(MCL 125.3205d), as added by 2018 PA 506.
HB 6096
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 501
(MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
HB 6097
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to
125.3702) by adding section 517.
HB 6098
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 403
(MCL 125.3403).
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 6095 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 6096 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 6097 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 6098 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Whitsett moved to excuse Representative Miller from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 4:12 PM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong,
Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Reps. Shannon, Greene, Paquette.
Excused: Reps. Shannon, Greene, Paquette.
Representative Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee:
HB 4095
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308d.
HB 4096
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308c.
HB 5549
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308c.
HB 5659
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 548, entitled
"Comprehensive school safety plan act," by
amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.803)
and by adding section 6; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5660
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 6,
1241, and 1308a (MCL 380.6, 380.1241, and
380.1308a), section 6 as amended by 2016 PA
192, section 1241 as added by 2018 PA 549, and
section 1308a as added by 2018 PA 551.
Representative Breen spoke to the substitutes for HBs 4095, 4096, 5549, 5659 and 5660.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jayme Taylor and Katie Cavanaugh, members of the Okemos Public School Board of
Education, testified in support of HBs 4095, 4096 and 5549.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659
and HB 5660, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid HB 5174 before the committee:
HB 5174
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1170c.
Representative Brabec spoke to the substitute for HB 5174.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5174. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong,
Markkanen, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5174 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: Rep. Johnsen.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5174, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Kuntzsch, representing the Self-heart Recipient.
Jon Hoffman, representing the American Kidney Fund.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing the Gift of Life Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5735 before the committee:
HB 5735
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 1278a
and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), as
amended by 2022 PA 105.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5735 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5735, but did not wish to speak:
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrations.
Representative Conlin moved to excuse Representatives Shannon, Greene and Paquette from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:33 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 401, SB 402, SB 403 and SB 404 before the committee:
SB 401
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to create a state voting rights act; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; to provide for a
court-appointed monitor under certain
circumstances; to prohibit certain discriminatory
activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; to create a
fund; to provide remedies; to prescribe penalties;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 402
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to create a voting and elections database and
institute; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to provide remedies.
SB 403
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to provide for language assistance for
elections; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; to create the language access advisory
council; and to provide for remedies.
SB 404
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 726, 736, and
751 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, and 168.751), and
by adding sections 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a, and
753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Senator Camilleri gave testimony in support of SB 401 though SB 404. Questions and
discussion followed.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, joined by Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie,
gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Swope joined by Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal
Clerks, gave testimony on SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Brown gave testimony on SB 401 through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, joined by
Erica Peresman, representing Promote the Vote, gave testimony in support of SB 401 through
SB 404. Questions and discussion followed.
Demetria McCain, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People's Legal Defense Fund, joined by Latta Nott, representing the Campaign Legal Center,
gave testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404.
Rima Meroueh, representing the National Network for Arab American Communities, gave
testimony in support of SB 401 through SB 404.
Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power, gave testimony in support of SB 401
through SB 404. Questions and discussion followed.
Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie returned to testify on SB 401 through SB 404.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 401, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 401, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Tim Maurd-Vetter, representing the Republican Party Delegate.
Sheri Ritchie, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair
Elections, Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance, Mid-Michigan Women for
Conservative Values.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 401, but did not wish to
speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 401, but did not wish to speak:
Deb Otis, representing the FairVote Action.
Ben Gardner, representing the All Voting is Local Action.
Jeffrey Kroon.
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
David Weinberg, representing the Brennan Center for Justice.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Michael Pernick, representing the Legal Defense Fund.
Rhonda Collins.
Dr. Lucetry Dalton-Trusty.
Moniqne Washington, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Valissa Armstead, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Nikla Smith, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Venus J. Brown, representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kamryn Calloway, representing the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kimberly Calloway, representing the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Lynise Barbee, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kimberly Fisher, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Social Action
Committee.
Patrick Stegemoeller, representing the Asian American Legal Defense and Education
Fund.
Kurtis Fernandez, representing the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote of
Michigan.
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan.
Logan Vonce, representing the Michigan League of Conservative Voters.
Sara Ismail, representing the National Network for Arab American Communities.
Brendan Cushing, representing the Generation Vote.
Charlene Vanacker.
Kim Murray-Kovalick, representing the Voters Not Politicians.
Stephanie Szymas, representing the Secure Democracy.
Donyale Stephen-Atara, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Connor Kozisek, representing the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, United
Congress of Community and Religious Organizations.
Phi Nguyen, representing the Demos.
Jim Ryan, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Lata Nott, representing the Campaign Legl Center.
Brett Edkins, representing the Stand Up America.
Quentin Turner, representing the Common Cause Michigan.
Zaria Mariko Guignard, representing the Asian Americans Advancing Justice.
Lucy Taylor.
Noelle Damico, representing the Workers Circle.
Anita Richardson, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Vickie Ellis.
Michelle Kanter Cohen, representing the Fair Elections Center.
Brenda Ryan.
Rhonda Farrell-Butler, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Candis Thomas, representing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 401, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 404 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 401 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 402. The motion prevailed 6-2-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 402 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 403. The motion prevailed 6-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 404, but did not wish to
speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 404, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Donovan Monte Gomez.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 403, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 402, but did not wish to
speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 402, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 403 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting.
Eric Welsby testified in support of
Merissa Kovach testified in support of
Merissa Kovach testified in support of
Merissa Kovach testified in support of
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: December 10,
2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 692, SB 693, SB 694, SB 695 and SB 728 before the committee:
SB 692
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to provide for the protection of certain
individuals through the licensing and regulation of
certain camps and camp programs; to provide for
the establishment of standards of certain camps
and camp programs; to require the promulgation
of rules; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; to create the camp licensing fund and to
provide for contributions to and expenditures from
the fund; to provide certain immunity from
liability; and to prohibit certain conduct regarding
reporting and provide penalties.
SB 693
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 15g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by
2024 PA 26.
SB 694
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 1 and 9 (MCL 722.111 and
722.119), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 173
and section 9 as amended by 2022 PA 71; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 695
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult
foster care facility licensing act," by amending
sections 3, 5, 7, 13a, 16, 19, 22, and 26a (MCL
400.703, 400.705, 400.707, 400.713a, 400.716,
400.719, 400.722, and 400.726a), sections 3, 5, 7,
13a, and 22 as amended by 2018 PA 557, section
19 as amended by 1992 PA 176, and section 26a as
amended by 2018 PA 388.
SB 728
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 692 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 693 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 694 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 695 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 728 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 5833 before the committee:
HB 5833
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," (MCL 700.1101 to
700.8206) by adding part 6 to article V; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Breen testified in support of HB 5833. Questions and discussion followed.
Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, testified in support of HB
5833. Questions and discussion followed.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in
support of HB 5833.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5833 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB 5989 before the committee:
HB 5985
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges
retirement act of 1992," by amending section 506
(MCL 38.2506), as amended by 2002 PA 95.
HB 5986
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
31 (MCL 38.31), as amended by 2002 PA 99.
HB 5987
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 85 (MCL 38.1385), as amended
by 2006 PA 617.
HB 5988
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," by amending
section 24 (MCL 38.1624), as amended by 2018
PA 674.
HB 5989
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 2017 PA 202, entitled "Protecting
local government retirement and benefits act,"
(MCL 38.2801 to 38.2812) by adding section 4a;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB
5989.
Dee Lindenberger testified in support of HB 5985, HB 5986, HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB
5989.
Christopher Smith, representing Chalgian & Tripp, testified in support of HB 5985, HB 5986,
HB 5987, HB 5988 and HB 5989. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5985. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5985 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5986. The motion prevailed 8-
0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5986 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5987. The motion prevailed 6-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5987 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5988. The motion prevailed 6-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5988 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5989. The motion prevailed 6-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5989 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
The Chair laid SB 872 before the committee:
SB 872
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to
722.960) by adding section 8f.
Alexi Chapin-Smith, representing the Office of Senator Irwin, testified in support of SB 872.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
testified in support of SB 872. Questions and discussion followed.
Justin Kaiseta testified in support of SB 872.
Amy Harfeld, representing the Children's Advocacy Institute, testified in support of SB 872.
Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Advocacy Program, testified in support of SB 872.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 872. The motion prevailed 6-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Representative MacDonell moved to report out SB 872 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
1:20 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146 before the committee:
HB 6144
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled "An act to
provide for the public safety; to create the
Michigan state police, and provide for the
organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices,
duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the
state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan
state police as heretofore organized, and the
department of public safety; to create the office of
commissioner of the Michigan state police; to
provide for an acting commissioner and for the
appointment of the officers and members of said
department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and
immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their
compensation; to provide for their removal from
office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts
of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of
the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of
the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being
sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled
Laws of 1929," (MCL 28.1 to 28.16) by adding
section 5a.
HB 6145
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to
regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption
devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying
of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and
electro-muscular disruption devices without a
license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular
disruption devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit
certain conduct against individuals who apply for
or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain
conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"
by amending sections 14 and 14a (MCL 28.434
and 28.434a), section 14 as amended by 2010 PA
295 and section 14a as amended by 2023 PA 19.
HB 6146
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 239
and 239a (MCL 750.239 and 750.239a), as
amended by 2010 PA 294.
Representative Brabec and Rev. Chris Yaw, Director of St. David's Firearm Buyback
Program, testified in support of HB 6144, HB 6145, HB 6146. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Price approached to answer questions from the committee.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146, but
did not wish to speak:
Sean Holihan, representing Giffords.
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
Ramya Swami and Kelly Simpson, representing Brady United Against Gun Violence.
Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety.
Marti Praschan, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in
opposition to HB 6145 and HB 6146.
Daniel Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in opposition to HB
6144 and HB 6145.
Representative Price approached to answer questions from the committee.
Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in opposition to HB 6144, HB
6145 and HB 6146. Questions and discussion followed.
Nick Boge, representing the National Rifle Association, testified in opposition to HB 6144,
HB 6145 and HB 6146.
Donovan Gomez testified in opposition to HB 6144, HB 6145 and HB 6146.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:50 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Wendzel.
Excused: Rep. Wendzel.
Representative Snyder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 868 before the committee:
SB 868
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA
226.
Representative Wilson moved to report out SB 868 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 868, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 868, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
Geralyn Lasher, representing the Wine Institute.
The Chair laid HB 6084 before the committee:
HB 6084
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2021 PA 18.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order.
Representative Tyrone Carter and Winn Atkins representing the SAZERAC testified in
support of HB 6084.
At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Brett Visner representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers testified in support of HB
6084.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6084, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Derrick, representing the American Distilled Spirits Alliance.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US.
The Chair laid SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732 before the committee:
SB 730
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609k.
SB 731
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA
434.
SB 732
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 804.
Dan Myckowiak and Bill Drake, representing Senator Polehanki and Senator Wojno, testified
in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers, testified in support of
SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 730, SB 731 and SB
732, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732, but did not
wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser-Busch.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid SB 867 before the committee:
SB 867
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor
vehicle service and repair act," by amending
sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33,
and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314,
257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318,
257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and
257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227
and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by
2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.
Nick Haas, representing Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 867.
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Secretary of State, testified in support of SB 867.
Questions and discussion followed.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of SB 867.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 867, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Wendzel from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:04 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman,
Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Miller.
Excused: Rep. Miller.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6074 before the committee:
HB 6074
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 11d.
Representative Roth and Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police,
testified in support of HB 6074. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6074, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 6074 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman,
Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5945 before the committee:
HB 5945
(Rep. Shannon)
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
sections 10 and 11 (MCL 247.660 and 247.661),
section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 50 and section
11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding
section 11k.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5945, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5945. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman,
Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Herzberg moved to report out HB 5945 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse.
Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representative Miller from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
10:44 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1044 (S-2) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1045 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley, a quorum was
present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.
Without objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of SB 1044, and the (S-1) version of SB 1045 and summarize both bills
for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB’s 1044 and 1045:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1044 and 1045:
Bill Zaagman, GCSI, MI Association of County Clerks - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1044. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 1044 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen. Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1045. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1045 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen. Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Hoitenga was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 299 (S-1) (Sen. Singh), SB 300 (S-1) (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to explain substitutes to SB 299 and SB 300. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 299. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 300. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 299, (S-1), SB 300 and (S-1):
Sydney Hart and Tanya Rule, EGLE – Support
Skip Pruss, For the Love of Water – Support
Norm Hess, Michigan Association for Local Public Health – Neutral on SB 299, Support SB 300
Jennifer McKay, Michigan Environmental Council – No Position
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Bill Lievense, Michigan Septic Tank Association – Support
Shawon Cecil, MI REALTORS – Support
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Madeline Fata, MI Association of Counties – Opposition
Eric Pessell, Calhoun County Public Health – Support SB 300
David Cotton, Cotton Environmental – Support
Rebecca Esselman, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Larry Stephens, Stephens Consulting Services – Support
Michael Stephens, Guardian Wastewater Services – Support
Anthony Kendall, MSU Professor – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299, (S-
1), SB 300 and (S-1):
Ben Tirell, MI Farm Burea – Opposition
Judy Allen, MI Township Assoc. – Neutral
Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Neutral of SB 299, Support SB 300
Melissa DeSimone, MI Lakes and Streams Assoc. – Support
Elaine Sterrett Isley, West MI Environmental Action Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Dan Milan, Milan Supply Valley Farms – Support
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of MI – Support
Amy O'Leary, SEMCOG – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Victory was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at
9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 651 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 652 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 653 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 654 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck and
Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Lauwers and Bellino were excused from the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 651 (S-
2), SB 652, SB 653 and SB 654:
Brenda Moore, Michigan Black Caucus of Locally Elected Officials – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 651(S-
2):
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Neutral
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 651 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report SB 652 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 653 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 654 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck and Webber.
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 9:36 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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