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

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

DHHS – Thursday, February 22, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

EGLE – Thursday, February 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

MDE – Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Military, Veterans, State Police and House Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police Appropriations, Joint – Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Energy and Environment – Thursday, February 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:34 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, February
20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt previous meeting minutes.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 budget
recommendation.
Director Anita Fox, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to
adjourn the committee at 2:18 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Tuesday, February 20,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Beth Bullion and Alex Holmden, State Budget Office – No Position
Beth Bullion and Alex Holmden, State Budget Office – No Position
At 12:41 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from
April 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Polehanki,
to adjourn the committee at 1:06 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2024
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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
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, February
20, 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 683 (Sen. McCann) and SB 684 (Sen. McCann).
2. Testimony regarding SB 691 (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, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McCann to explain SB 683 and SB 684. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 683. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 683 and SB 684:
Richard Sytsma, Self – Support
Lori Sowle, City of Detroit Animal Control – Support
Anne Heir, Self – Opposition
Lana Carson, Self – Support
Celeste Dunn, Self – Support
Justin Tomei, MI United Conservation Club – Neutral
Bob Darden, MI Assoc. of Purebred Dogs – Opposition
Ann Marie Rogers, Self – Opposition
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to explain SB 691.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 691:
Gregory Bird, Michigan Vegetable Council – Support
Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 21,
2024
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Price joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 350 and SB 555 before the committee:
SB 350
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan
promise zone authority act," by amending section
3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330.
SB 555
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan
promise zone authority act," by amending sections
5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and
390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9.
Senator Bayer, joined by Remy Gelderloos, representing the Office of Senator Anthony, testified
in support of SB 350 and SB 555. Questions and discussion followed.
Kaino Phillips, representing the Pontiac Promise Zone Authority, Ryan Fewins-Bliss,
representing the Michigan College Access Network, Nyko Quesada and Connor Holguin,
representing Lansing Promise Scholars, Deborah Sanchez, representing Saginaw Promise, and
Megan Byard-Karaba, representing Muskegon Promise, all testified in support of SB 350 and SB
555. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 350 and SB 555, but did not wish to
speak:
Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Rosie Vasquez, representing a Lansing Promise Parent.
Triquita Hicks, representing Lansing Promise.
Wytrice Harris, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Promise.
Jade Scott, representing the Detroit Reginal Chamber and Detroit Promise.
Moussa Traore, representing Hazel Park Promise.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
Brian J. Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber.
Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Rapids
Promise Zone.
Melissa Miller, representing the Newaygo County Area Promise Zone.
The Chair laid HB 4938 before the committee:
HB 4938
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
convey state-owned real property in Kent County;
to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to
provide for powers and duties of state departments
regarding the property; and to provide for
disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.
Representative Morgan moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4938. The motion prevailed 28-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Caleb Buhs and Dave Arking, representing the Michigan Department of Technology,
Management, and Budget, and Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police, testified
in support of HB 4938.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
10:01 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5429 before the committee:
HB 5429
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to create the court-appointed special
advocate program; and to prescribe the duties and
responsibilities of the court-appointed special
advocate program and volunteers.
Representative Morse testified in support of HB 5429. Questions and discussion followed.
Patty Sabin, the President and CEO of the Michigan Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA), testified in support of HB 5429. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before the committee:
HB 5384
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in
renting act," by amending section 2 (MCL
554.632).
HB 5385
(Rep. Mentzer)
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 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended
by 1995 PA 79.
HB 5386
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5714
(MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386, but
did not wish to speak:
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5384 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5385 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5386 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5328 before the committee:
HB 5328
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges
retirement act of 1992," by amending section 714
(MCL 38.2664), as amended by 2002 PA 95.
Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5328. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Michelle Rick and Judge Charles LaSata, both representing the Michigan Judges
Association, testified in support of HB 5328. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5328, but did not wish to speak:
Judge Mike Carpenter, representing the Michigan District Judges Association.
Trevor Van Dyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:19 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Fitzgerald offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called
at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may
accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Bezotte,
BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5203 before the committee:
HB 5203
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to
define the powers and duties of the county boards
of commissioners of the several counties, and to
confer upon them certain local, administrative and
legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for
the violation of the provisions of this act," by
amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended
by 2017 PA 204.
Representative Breen, and Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association,
testified in support of HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheriff Michelle Lajoye-Young, representing the Kent County Sheriff's office, testified in
support of HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5203, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:31 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 690 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 690.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report SB 690 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/22/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024,
at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4127 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4128 (S-1) (Rep. Stephanie A. Young) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and
McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4128. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4127 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of HB 4128 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The following individuals, wishing to testify, were unable to speak due to the time constraints:
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Opposition
Nicolas Buggia, NRA – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127
and HB 4128:
Branden Boudreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights – Opposition
Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of MI – Support
Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign – Support
Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 13, 2024
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location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Singh


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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024,
at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the State Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Review of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund.
2. Overview of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MILEAP)
budget recommendations.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer,
Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose,
Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 14,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Corey Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to give the committee a review of the Strategic
Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund.
Next, the Chair invited Michell Richard, Acting Director, and Rob Mass, Legislative Liaison of the Michigan
Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MILEAP) to give the committee an overview
the 2024 and 2025 budget recommendations for the department.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana,
supported by the Sen. Shink, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:00 p.m. Without objection,
the committee was adjourned.
Approved: 03/06/2024
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck

Excused: Senator Bayer


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military, Veterans, State Police and House Appropriations on Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police, Joint – Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Housing and Human Services – Tuesday, February 27, 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:43 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
At 3:06 p.m., Sen.(s) John Cherry, Thomas Albert, Veronica Klinefelt and Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
At 3:06 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Albert, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:07 a.m., Sen. Rosemary Bayer entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Michael Siracuse and Elizabeth Raczkowski, Senate Fiscal Agency – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Cindy Paradine, Financial Services Director, Department of State – Support
Cindy Paradine, Financial Services Director, Department of State – Support
Aghogho Edevbie, Deputy Secretary of State, Department of State – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to
adjourn the committee at 3:53 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2024
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was scheduled for Wednesday, February
21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri,
Huizenga and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's Recommendation for
the FY 2024-25 Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Susan Corbin, LEO – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald
Rivet, to adjourn the committee at 3:54 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled
for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Irwin, Albert and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to excuse absent members. Without objection, absent
members were excused.
Sen. Albert made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to approve the minutes from the meeting on April 26,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the fiscal year 2024-25 Governor's
Recommendation for the Community Colleges and Higher Education budgets.
Rebecca McDonald and Beth Bullion, State Budget Office
Ms. McDonald and Ms. Bullion provided oral and written testimony and answered a number of questions
regarding the Governor's Recommendation from members of the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to
adjourn the committee at 9:34 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate removing Representative Schriver from the
committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 393 and SB 394 before the committee:
SB 393
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
repealing part 26 (MCL 324.2601 to 324.2611).
SB 394
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 1301, 1307, and 1311 (MCL
324.1301, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301
as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as
amended by 2018 PA 268; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to
speak:
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish
to speak:
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
John O'Brien, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission.
Representative McFall moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 393 failed to be reported
on February 8th, 2024. The motion prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to report out SB 394 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee:
HB 4682
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as
amended by 1998 PA 546.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4682, but did not wish
to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4682 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 10:36 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, February 22,
2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 398 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 663 (Sen. Shink).
3. Testimony regarding SB 687 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-2) version of SB 398.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 398.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
398:
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support
Christy McGillivray, Sierra Club – Support
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 398. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-2) version of SB 398 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Shink to summarize SB 663.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 663:
Syndey Hart and Phil Avgiroff, EGLE – Support
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Carrie La Seur, FLOW – Support
Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose
Christy McGillivray, Sierra Club – Support
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
663:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
Jennifer McKay, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council – Support
Bill Wood, West Michigan Environmental Action Council – Support
Marie McCormick, Friends of the Rouge – Support
Brittany Sommerville, Healthy Pine River – Support
Evan Zimmermann, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support
Scott Troia, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center – Support
Melissa DeSimone, Michigan Lakes and Streams Association – Support
Pam Taylor, Environmentally Concerned Citizens of South Central Michigan – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support
The Chair summarized SB 687.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 687:
Jayshona Hicks and Eric Federick, LEO MI-HI Office – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
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location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on MDE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bayer (C), Klinefelt and Albert


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections & Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead and Hauck

Excused: Senator Outman

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

DHHS – Wednesday, February 28, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Transportation – Thursday, February 29, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, February 28, 8:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, February 29, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, February 29, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, February 28, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Health Policy – Wednesday, February 28, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, February 29, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:20 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**APPROVED**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Elizabeth Clement & Tom Boyd, Michigan Supreme Court and State Court Administrative Office – No
Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Russell Rudd, Court of Appeals – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from
April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Thursday, February 22,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
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 Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer,
Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Beth Nagel, Senior Deputy Director of the Policy Planning and Operational Support Administration -
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
Amy Epkey, Senior Deputy Director of the Financial Operations Administration - Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – No Position
Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo, Senior Deputy Director of the Public Health Administration - Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Cheree Thomas, Interim Co-Executive Director - Michigan Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic
Violence – No Position
Heath Lowry, Public Policy Specialist - Michigan Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence – No
Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Alia Harvey-Quinn, Founder and Executive Director of FORCE Detroit – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Derrick Jackson, CVI Program Director for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
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evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, February 22,
2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 15, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:03 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead and Hauck, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Outman was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to
adjourn the committee at 3:15 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on MDE was scheduled for Thursday, February 22,
2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bayer, Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Albert, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 9, 2023 and April 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2024-25 Executive
recommendation for the Department of Education budget.
Dr. Michael Rice and Dr. Diane Golzynski, Department of Education – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to
adjourn the committee at 9:47 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 27, 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, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Hope offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Harris.
The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee:
HB 4427
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3,
and 5 (MCL 15.231, 15.232, 15.233, and 15.235),
section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6, section 2 as
amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as amended by
2018 PA 523, and section 5 as amended by 2020
PA 36.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and discussion followed.
Ken Nixon, representing Safe and Just Michigan and the Organization of Exonerees, testified
in support of HB 4427.
Darrell Siggers, exoneree after 34 years, testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration,
testified in support of HB 4427.
Amanda Wallwin, representing the Innocence Project, testified in support of HB 4427.
Mark Hartman and Susie Greenbauer, both representing Humanity for Prisoners, testified in
support of HB 4427.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, came forward to
answer questions. Discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak:
Charmie Gholson, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Kay Perry, representing the Michigan Chapter of Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of
Errants (MI-CURE).
Marla Mitchell-Cichon, representing the Cooley Innocence Project.
Elizabeth Cole, representing the Michigan Innocence Clinic, University of Michigan Law
School.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Tony Grant, representing Nation Outside.
Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:51 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 27, 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, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Greene, Paquette and Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Chair Koleszar offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5025 before the committee:
HB 5025
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to repeal 2017 PA 98, entitled "Educational
instruction access act," (MCL 123.1041 to
123.1047).
Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 5025. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, and
Kyle Smitley, representing Detroit Prep, testified in opposition of HB 5025. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jen Rigterink and Melissa Milton Pung, both representing the Michigan Municipal League,
testified in support of HB 5025.
Carol Finkelstein, representing the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education,
testified in support of HB 5025. Questions and discussion followed.
Kristen Sonneville-Douglass, representing the Save Roosevelt Community Action Group,
testified in support of HB 5025.
Janet Kreger, representing the Michigan Historical Preservation Network, testified in support
of HB 5025.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5025, but did not wish to speak:
Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
Dr. Sheryl kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5025, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Jason Mancini, representing the Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:06 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 27, 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, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889 before the committee:
HB 4886
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 30j.
HB 4887
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 28
(MCL 125.2328), as amended by 1993 PA 241.
HB 4888
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending sections 4, 5,
16, and 43 (MCL 125.2304, 125.2305, 125.2316,
and 125.2343), sections 4, 16, and 43 as amended
by 2015 PA 40 and section 5 as amended by 2006
PA 328.
HB 4889
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in
renting act," by amending section 6 (MCL
554.636) and by adding section 4a.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Mueller and Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4886, HB
4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Questions and discussion followed.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association; Marge Burns,
representing Gemano Management; and Bruce Thelen, representing Sun Communities;
testified in support of HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Questions and discussion
followed.
Deb Campbell, an Ionia resident representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4886, HB
4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889.
Holly Hook, a Swartz Creek resident representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4886,
HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Questions and discussion followed.
Angela Rogensues, Warren City Council president, testified in opposition to HB 4886, HB
4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889.
Pam Maxey, a Kalamazoo resident representing herself, testified in support of HB 4886, HB
4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB
4889, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB
4889, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Thomas Visco, representing Michigan Community Action.
Becky Mroz, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Joan Webster, Dimondale, representing herself.
Kelly Alkema, Kalamazoo, representing herself.
Kathleen Allen, Clarkston, representing herself.
Lora, Grand Rapids, representing herself.
Christian Alvarado, Plymouth, representing herself.
Katen Anderson, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Calvin Baber, Canton, representing himself.
Rebecca Baizas, Northville, representing herself.
Angela Baker, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Candace Baker, Northville, representing herself.
Martha Baylor, Northville, representing herself.
Patricia Bender, Swartz Creek, representing herself.
Deborah Bis, Midland, representing herself.
Nicole Blair, Battle Creek, representing herself.
David Burkholder, Kalamazoo, representing himself.
Valencia Butler, Clarkson, representing herself.
Slade Campbell, Ionia, representing himself.
Jesse Carson, Clinton Township, representing himself.
Amie Carter, Burton, representing himself.
Eric Cederwall, Ionia, representing himself.
Rebecca Charon, Kalamazoo, representing herself.
Bruce Clevenger, Berrien Springs, representing himself.
Susan Clevenger, Berrien Springs, representing herself.
Mark Couwlier, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Pamela Cowell, Harbor Springs, representing herself.
Sydney Cunningham, Northville, representing herself.
Sharry Cusack, Ionia, representing herself.
Linda Darr, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Norbert Darr, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Torinna Daugherty, Washington, representing herself.
Mary Davis, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Ginger Dowdle, Battle Creek, representing herself.
Karen Drouillard, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Loretta Dubiel, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Karen Eckert-Smith, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Debra Edison, Auburn Hills, representing herself.
William Edwards. Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Bonnie Eely, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Richard Elwell, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Darilyn Evans, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Cheryl Fecteau, Rochester, representing herself.
Marcy Figard, Grand Rapids, representing herself.
Tamara Fischer, Burton, representing herself.
Hilary Flexer, Bath, representing herself.
Lindsey Flygare, Sault Sainte Marie, representing herself.
Anthony Fonti, Chesterfield, representing himself.
Kayla Forster, Northville, representing herself.
Ewa Fratczak, Warren, representing herself.
Przemyslaw Fratczak, Warren, representing themselves.
Hilda Frazier, Grand Rapids, representing herself.
Michelle Gallo, Clarkston, representing herself.
Theodore Gantos, Mt. Morris, representing himself.
Wendy Gantos, Mt. Morris, representing herself.
Penny Garrard, Flint, representing herself.
Clifford Graham, Ionia, representing himself.
James Grant, Swartz Creek, representing himself.
Lolo Gray, Ypsilanti, representing herself.
Samantha Gray, Ypsilanti, representing herself.
Annette Green, Ypsilanti, representing herself.
Dona Griffin, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Rose Guess, Kalamazoo, representing herself.
Tammara Hahs, Dimondale, representing herself.
Tiffany Haight, Hart, representing herself.
Michael Hamann, Holland, representing himself.
Tonya Hamann, Holland, representing herself.
Melissa Hernandez, Dimondale, representing herself.
Catherine Hevia, Caledonia, representing herself.
Robert Hill, Northville, representing himself.
Wanda Holmes, Holland, representing herself.
Jeanine Horak, Ypsilanti, representing herself.
Denise Hubbard, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
James Johnston, Northville, representing himself.
MJ Kimo Keawe, Rochester Hills, representing themselves.
Kirsytn Kelley, Northville, representing herself.
Carla Kinsey, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Hanna Kita, Northville, representing herself.
Darlene Lakin, Northville, representing herself.
Elisabeth Larsen, Midland, representing herself.
Randy Lee, Niles, representing himself.
Lynda Loomis, Dimondale, representing herself.
Susan Lowler, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Charlotte Mankowski, Washington, herself.
Richard Mann, Ionia, representing himself.
Valerie Mann, Ionia, representing himself.
MariAnne Martin, Ionia, representing herself.
Sierra Maybee, Clarkston, representing herself.
Crystal McClain, South Lyon, representing herself.
Lisa McCoy, Baroda, representing herself.
John Meulendyk, Bloomfield, representing himself.
Kathleen Meyers, Northville, representing herself.
Korey Morris, Taylor, representing himself.
Denise Murray, Nashville, representing himself.
Barbara Myhal, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Barbara Nemitz, Bridgman, representing herself.
Patricia Niesz, Dimondale, representing herself.
Thomas Ohse, Clinton Township, representing himself.
Jeannete Osburn, Ypsilanti, representing herself.
Tanya Passage, Northville, representing herself.
Gwen Pease, Washington, representing herself.
Kaci Pellar, Detroit, representing herself.
Cathy Pequeno, Northville, representing herself.
Rodney Perkins, Linden, representing himself.
Martin Perry, Caledonia, representing himself.
Virginia Petrucha, Swartz Creek, representing herself.
Beverly Pickle, Dimondale, representing herself.
Drew Pikstein, Northville, representing himself.
Michael Plummer, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Margaret Pouch, Northville, representing herself.
Ann Premo, Midland, representing herself.
Alec Racer, Battle Creek, representing himself.
Leah Reeves, Clarkston, representing herself.
Thomas Reou, Bay City, representing himself.
Donna Ribant, Washington Twp., representing herself.
Gail Rinehart, Chesterfield, representing herself.
Ruth Ann Schultz, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Danielle Schwerin, Northville, representing herself.
Kathleen Semenuk, Whitmore Lake, representing herself.
Kathy Shepherd, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Denise Smith, Grand Rapids, representing herself.
Dixie Smith, Mount Morris, representing herself.
Ken Smith, Clarkston, representing himself.
Lisa Smith, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Jaclynn Snyder, Midland, representing herself.
Mary Spradling, Kalamazoo, representing herself.
Jeffrey Squires, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Debi Steele, White Lake, representing herself.
Kristina Steele, Clarkston, representing herself.
Natalie Summers, Northville, representing herself.
Joseph Tarkowski, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Cheryl Tokarski, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Donald Towns, Clarkston, representing himself.
Andrew Toy, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Laurie Trenchemontagne, Washington, representing herself.
Nancy Trevino-Tomassini, Dearborn Heights, representing herself.
Jaime Tuck, Northville, representing herself.
Dale Vass, Holland, representing himself.
Semaj Venters, Clarkston, representing themselves.
Shar Vogel, Ionia, representing herself.
Sonia Wallace, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Christina Walters, Northville, representing herself.
Shirley Warner, Battle Creek, representing herself.
Mary Weinhold, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Lisa West, Dimondale, representing herself.
Cynthia Wickersham, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Glenn Wickersham, Rochester Hills, representing himself.
Joanna Winter, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Sue Zant, Muskegon, representing herself.
Susan Ziehm, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Rosemary Fitzpatrick, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Clara Rice, Lowell, representing herself.
Ardelle Seymour, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
Dorothy Comito, Rochester Hills, representing herself.
The Chair laid SB 328 before the committee:
SB 328
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to require certain standards for certain
smoke alarm devices; to prohibit certain conduct
and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
Representative Mueller moved to report out SB 328 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Bierlein.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Filler, Aragona, Neyer.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:39 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, February 27, 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, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5378 and HB 5379 before the committee:
HB 5378
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL
207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178.
HB 5379
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to
create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to
prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; to allow certain
reciprocal compacts, agreements, and
arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts
of acts," by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as
amended by 2022 PA 25.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5378 and HB 5379, but did not wish to
speak:
Henry Scienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.
Michigan Forest Products Council.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to HB 5378:
1. Amend page 4, following line 23, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5379 of
the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Outman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5378. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report HB 5378 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards offered the following amendment to HB 5379:
1. Amend page 4, following line 3, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5378 of
the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5379. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report HB 5379 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 803f (MCL
257.803f), as amended by 2022 PA 143.
Representative McFall and Councilman Sean Fleming, representing the Madison Heights City
Council and a Veteran, testified in support of HB 5127. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5434 before the committee:
HB 5434
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 114.
Representative Glanville and Douglass Voss, representing the Korean War Veterans Association,
testified in support of HB 5434. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5434 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:04 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee:
HB 5150
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 208 (MCL
257.208), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
Representative Shannon and Thomas Steinbis testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and
discussion followed.
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State, approached to answer questions
from members. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
At 11:15 AM, Rep. Conlin laid the committee at ease.
At 11:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:16 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, February
27, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5103 (Rep. McKinney) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair announced that SB 706 was being removed from the meeting's agenda.
The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to provided further comments on SB 706.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5103 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:03 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 12, 2024
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Huizenga


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 27,
2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 486 (Sen. Cherry).
2. Testimony regarding SB 487 (Sen. Camilleri).
3. Testimony regarding SB 488 (Sen. Chang).
4. Testimony regarding SB 489 (Sen. Bayer).
5. Testimony regarding SB 490 (Sen. Cavanagh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair announced that the committee would continue testimony on SB 486 to SB 490.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 486, SB 487, SB 488, SB 489,
and SB 490:
Greg Abler, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Deb Campbell, Mobile Home Resident – Support
Angela Rogensues, City of Warren Council President – Support
Pam Maxey, Mobile Home Resident – Support
Theo Gantos, Resident of Mt. Morris – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 486, SB 487, and SB 489:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
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The Chair invited Marnie Triemstra and Alesha Gensler from the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs to answer member questions regarding SB 486 to SB 490.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
486, SB 487, SB 488, SB 489, and SB 490:
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Forrest Wall, Apartment Association of Michigan – Oppose
Krysten Acree, Citizen – Support
Hessa Al-Thani, Citizen – Support
Jeremy Andrews, Citizen – Support
Emily Barr-Tickle, Citizen – Support
Sally Beasley, Citizen – Support
Sherri Brazel, Citizen – Support
David Burkholder, Citizen – Support
George Daugherty, Citizen – Support
Megan Dayhuff, Citizen – Support
Ariana Dockham, Citizen – Support
Wayne Dotson, Citizen – Support
Cherlyn Gaynor, Citizen – Support
Megan Green, Citizen – Support
Shelley Griffin, Citizen – Support
Randy Mayerson, Citizen – Support
Pascal Moosmann, Citizen – Support
Sarah Neumann, Citizen – Support
Aseem Sachdeva, Citizen – Support
Jolynn Sims, Citizen – Support
Natalie Summers, Citizen – Support
Andrew Toy, Citizen – Support
Tina Tucker Phelps, Citizen – Support
Christina Walters, Citizen – Support
Angie Ziegler, Citizen – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
486:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
486, SB 487, and SB 489:
Chris Barnett, Orion Charter Township Supervisor – Support
Scott Bennett. Grand Blanc Township Supervisor – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: April 9, 2024
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, February 27,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer,
Outman, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2024. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Amy Epkey, Senior Deputy Director of the Financial Operations Administration - Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – No Position
Meghan Groen, Senior Deputy Director of the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services
Administration - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
Dr. George Mellos, Senior Deputy Director of the State Hospital Administration - Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Alan Bolter, Associate Director of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan – No Position
Connie Conklin, CEO of Livingston County Community Mental Health – No Position
Tammy Warner, Executive Director of Montcalm Care Network – No Position
Trish Cortes, Executive Director of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health – No Position
Matt Maskart, CEO of Pathways Community Mental Health – No Position
At 12:50 p.m., Sen. Roger Hauck left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, February
27, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024 and
April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Director Marlon Brown, LARA – Support
At 1:59 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Miller offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Roth, Bierlein.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Neyer, Smit.
The Chair laid a presentation on Double Up Food Bucks before the Committee.
Alex Canepa, representing Fair Food Network, gave a presentation on Double Up Food
Bucks. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
9:42 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate dated November 14, 2023, removing
Representative Kevin Coleman from the Energy, Communications, and Technology
committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate dated January 10, 2024, adding Representative
Samantha Steckloff to the Energy, Communications, and Technology committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Outman.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Outman.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Scott offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may
accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation regarding AI by Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice
President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officers, Office of the
President, University of Michigan.
Dr. Ravi Pendse shared a power point discussing AI. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5457 before the committee:
HB 5457
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 224, entitled "Broadband
expansion act of Michigan," by amending section
2 (MCL 484.3252).
At 9:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order.
Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5457. She was joined by Caleb Buhs and
Ulrika Zay, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget;
and Jayshona Hicks and Jessica Randall, representing the Michigan High-Speed Internet
Office under the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 9:55 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease.
At 9:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Steckloff moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel and Outman from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:57 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 28,
2024
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Rogers offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation on diabetes: the types and causes, its
prevalence in Michigan, the results of failing to manage it, and the costs to society and our
health care system when affordable treatments are unavailable.
At 12:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Arti Bhan, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, gave an overview of diabetes
and the medical interventions it requires.
Cayley Winters-Norrie, representing herself and diabetes patients, gave a personal account of
what can happen when insulin is unaffordable. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4890 and HB 5519 before the committee:
HB 4890
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by
adding chapter 8F.
HB 5519
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136.
Minority Vice Chair VanderWall and Representative Conlin testified together in support of
HB 4890 and HB 5519. Questions and discussion followed.
Sara Cambensy, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519.
Allan Coukell, representing Civica Rx, testified in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519, but did not wish
to speak:
Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4890, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Fotos, representing PhRMA.
The Chair laid SB 249 before the committee:
SB 249
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20904, 20912,
20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904,
333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and
333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as
amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as
amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as
added by 1990 PA 179.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out SB 249 with the recommendation that the bill
be referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
1:03 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at
12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4101 (Rep. VanderWall).
2. Reported HB 4608 (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck,
Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Nick Miller, of Rep. VanderWall's office, to summarize HB 4101.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4101:
Kelli Pierce, Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4101:
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4608:
Cynthia Rutkowski, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Beth Lyman, Citizen – Support
Emily Ostrowski, Citizen – Support
Wendy LaFontain, Citizen – Support
Alex Thompson, Citizen – Support
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Amy VanTighem, Citizen – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
At 12:42 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 12:50, the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to report HB 4608 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen. Runestad
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 12:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 13, 2024
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Singh and Albert

Excused: Senators Irwin and Damoose


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 632 (Sen. Anthony).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4343 (Rep. Conlin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis
and Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 632:
Sen. Sarah Anthony – Support
Monica Burks, Center for Responsible Lending – Support
Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan – Support
Dallas Lenear and Samika Douglas, Project Green – Support
Tom Hickson and Lorray Brown, Michigan Catholic Conference and Michigan Poverty Law Program –
Support
Tom Hickson and Lorray Brown, Michigan Catholic Conference and Michigan Poverty Law Program –
Support
Ross Yednock, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
Julie Townsend and Andrea Ruthenberg, Purpose Financial – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 632:
Charles Roltsch, Lansing Office of Financial Empowerment – Support
Jenn Hayes, Invest Detroit – Support
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Seth Johson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support
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Patrick Schaefer, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Greg Wittmeier, MM Finance – Opposition
John Rabenold, Check 'n Go and Regulated Lenders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Neutral
Cassie Thierfelder, United Way of Southeastern Michigan – Support
Ruth Johnson, Community Development Advocates of Detroit – Support
Beverly Thiel, Habitat for Humanity Kent County – Support
Ted Fines, Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan – Support
Brent Taylor, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region – Support
Nancy Pellegrini, Habitat for Humanity Menominee River – Support
Amy Gibbs, Cadillac Area Habitat for Humanity – Support
Deanna Johnson, Marquette County Habitat for Humanity – Support
Wende Randall, Kent County Essential Needs Task Force – Support
Claudia Swaney, Grate Lakes ADA Center of Michigan – Support
Deb Cherry – Support
Bobby Dorigo Jones, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
Wafa Dinaro, New Economy Initiative – Support
Ray Waters, Detroit Development Fund – Support
Joanna Dueweke-Perez, ProsperUs Detroit – Support
Chris Uhl, IFF – Support
Paula Trilety, West Outer Drive Civic Association – Support
Stacy Esbrook, Michigan Community Capital – Support
Belinda Turner-DuBois, CEED Lending – Support
J.T. Mackey, Cinnaire – Support
Lisa McCallum, Michigan Women Forward – Support
Hank Hubbard, One Detroit Credit Union – Support
Elizabeth Grabow, Reliable Billing – Support
Norman DeLisle, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Support
Andy Schor, City of Lansing – Support
Rebecca OConnell, Lake Trust Credit Union – Support
Eric Hufnagel, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Zac Foster, Ypsilanti Housing Commission – Support
Nancy DuBois, Caring Connection – Support
Danielle Bult, Love INC South Kent County – Support
Glenn Wilson, Communities First, Inc. – Support
Jim Kosloskey – Support
Julie Vitale, Hope 101 Ministry Inc. – Support
Jaye Sanders, Nextpointe Real Estate – Support
Michelle LaJoie, Community Action Alger Marquette – Support
Julie Vitale-Piccard, Moxy Homes LLC – Support
Brooke Harris – Support
Sarah Ulrich, Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity – Support
Angela Barbash, Revalue – Support
Charlotte Smith, Irving Park Consulting, LLC – Support
Erica Armstrong, YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region – Support
Jamie Healy, Habitat for Humanity of Mason County – Support
Amanda Scott, Democratic Party Grand Traverse County Brownfield – Support
Michelle Mc, Bridgeport Charter Township – Support
Raquel Thueme, Ruth Mott Foundation – Support
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Jim Davis, Family Promise of West Michigan – Support
Khadija Wallace, Joyful Treats Catering – Support
Dianne Hartwell, Our Future Network, Inc. – Support
Betty Matthews – Support
Jennifer Grau, Prospect PLACE Neighborhood – Support
Richard Cannon, Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation – Support
Karen Bates-Gasior, Hearts for Homes – Support
Alexandre Little, City of Benton Harbor – Support
Carl Williams, Second Chance 2000 Inc. – Support
Sandy Fick, Compassionate Care Network Inc. – Support
Gary Damon Ringer, Conscious Communities – Support
Doug Baum, Northeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Angie, Fair Lending Services, Inc. – Support
Marcia Spivey, Regent Park Community Association – Support
Vanessa Buhs, Manistee County Habitat for Humanity – Support
Dan Jones, Agent Dan Jones and Associates – Support
Ardelia Bailey, Metro Community Development, Inc. – Support
Emily Baxter, Sinai-Grace Guild Community Development Corporation – Support
Gail Hill, Allegan Homeless Solutions – Support
Travis Hewitt, City of Gaylord – Support
Tom Caldwell – Support
Rebecca Kasen, Women's Center of Greater Lansing – Support
Martin Carter, Astera Credit Union – Support
Lindsey Reames, Grand Rapids Housing Commission – Support
Lynne Punnett, Lenawee Financial Stability Coalition – Support
Carma Peters, Michigan Legacy Credit Union – Support
Audricka Jacob, Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs – Support
Jonathan Stimson, Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corp. – Support
Kenneth Bauer, Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland, Inc. – Support
Brooke Habay, LCMHA – Support
Natashea Buchanan, Release Relax Recycle – Support
Dwayne Barnes, Detroit Future City – Support
Rhonda Sanders-Adams, Business Men and Women Social Club of Detroit – Support
Michael Howe, Neighbor by Neighbor – Support
Thomas Visco, Michigan Community Action – Support
Susan Williams, Beyond Common Consulting – Support
Jim Kosloskey – Support
Kittie Tuinstra, Dogwood Community Development – Support
Rebekah Kik, City of Kalamazoo – Support
Maureen Charbonneau, Inner Edge Wisdom – Support
Alan Fox, Ingham County Treasurer – Support
P. Craig Patterson, Woda Cooper Companies – Support
Jubek Yongo-Bure, Jumi Consulting Group – Support
Terrance Jones, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity – Support
Sabrina Underood, Earth Tones Enterprises – Support
Charlotte Coachman, Inkster Housing Commission – Support
Laura Boustani, CHN Housing Partners – Support
Karin Beyer, Otsego Community Foundation – Support
Keri Haskins, Neighbor by Neighbor – Support
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Linda Smith, U SNAP BAC NON PROFIT HOUSING CORP. – Support
Rose Fosdick, Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body – Support
Judith Transue, Trinity Village Non Profit Housing Corporation – Support
Kerry Baughman, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency – Support
Lisa Stanton, DCDI – Support
Jane MacKenzie, Northern Homes CDD – Support
Thomas Taylor, Finally United Corporation – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
John Williams, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan – Support
Nikeyia Perkin, Access of West Michigan – Support
Regina Bell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4343:
Alexander Seasock, The office of Rep. Jennifer Conlin – Support
Jessica AcMoody and Tom Hickson, CEDAM and Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Ross Yednock, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4343:
Andrea Ruthenberg, Advance America – Support
John Rabenold, Check 'n Go – Support
Patrick Schaefer, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
DaeSean Ashby, MCUL – Support
Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Cassie Thierfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/06/24
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Hauck


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

General Government – Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military, Veterans, State Police and House Appropriations on Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police, Joint – Tuesday, March 5, 9:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:22 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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