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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 8, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 9:45 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 415 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 416 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4197 (Rep. Witwer) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 282 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:49 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 415:
James Hohman, Mackinac Center – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 415 and
SB 416:
Rob Mass, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 415 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 416 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Theis offered, and summarized, a Theis Amendment #1, to SB 282.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the Theis Amendment #1 to SB 282. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 282 as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4197:
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report HB 4197 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
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 9:53 a.m..
Date adopted by committee: 02/07/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 8, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023,
at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5141 (S-1) (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5143 (S-1) (Rep. Matt Bierlein) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5144 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5145 (Rep. Noah Arbit) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4129 (Rep. Kara Hope) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4695 (S-2) (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:23 p.m.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss,
Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Representative Tsernoglou to explain HBs 5141, 5143, 5144, and 5145. Member questions
followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5141, HB 5143, HB 5144 and
HB 5145:
Rob Weissman, Public Citizen – Support
Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5141:
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Neutral
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5141,
HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145:
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5141. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of HB 5141 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5143. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of HB 5143 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5144 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 5145 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4129:
Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections – Opposition
Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4129:
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Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support
Mike Baterbee, MI Township Assoc. – Support
Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Marina Pino, Brennan Center for Justice – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 4129 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4695:
Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition
Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4695:
Chris Semrinec, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support
Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4695. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of HB 4695 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
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 3:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 7, 2024
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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 8, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at
12:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
1) Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2023-8.
2) Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2024-1.
Due to Senate Session, the Chair called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m. She 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, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert,
Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair moved, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up invited Corey Savino, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize Legislative Transfer
Requests 2023-8 & 2024-1 for the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinfelt, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the Legislative Transfer
Requests 2023-8 & 2024-1. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, and Huizinga
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Outman, and Theis.
The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer Requests were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported
by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 1:50 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned
Date adopted by Committee:.
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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 326, 3rd Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow, Theis and Runestad

The hour of 12:00 noon having arrived,

Pursuant to the resolution fixing the date of final adjournment and the provision of the Constitution determining the hour of such adjournment, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned without day.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 9, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552 before the committee:
HB 4550
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 21525 and 21525a.
HB 4551
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20165 (MCL
333.20165), as amended by 2008 PA 39, and by
adding sections 17233 and 21526.
HB 4552
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21525a.
Representative Young, Representative Coffia, and Representative Rheingans testified in
support of HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552. Questions and discussion followed.
Jamie Brown, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in support of HB
4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552. Questions and discussion followed.
Carolyn Clemons, RN, representing the Teamsters Local 332, testified in support of HB 4550,
HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Nikia Parker, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in support of HB
4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Rachel Hunt, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in support of HB
4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Tim Lillard, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Bethany Campbell Skillen, representing the ANA-Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Beth Charlton, BSN-RN, representing the MNA/Covenant Healthcare testified in opposition
to HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Doug Dascenzo, DNP, RN, CENP, representing Trinity Health Oakland, testified in
opposition to HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Bonnie Kruszka, DPN, FNP-C, ENP-BC, representing the Michigan Organization for
Nursing Leadership, testified in opposition to HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Brian Peters, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552.
Previous testifiers, in support and opposition, returned to the table for further questions and
discussion.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552, but
did not wish to speak:
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the SEIU Michigan.
Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action.
Melina Brann, LMSW-Clinical, representing the National Association of Social Workers
Michigan.
Marjorie Mitchell, representing MichUHCAN.
Matthew D. Hambleton, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the MI AFL-CIO.
Michelle Mews, RN, representing herself.
George Cook, representing himself.
Cameron Mews, representing himself.
Zhariyah Laughlin, RN, representing themself.
Steven Rzeppin, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
Phil Bianco, representing the United Association Employees.
Robert Joeng, representing the LIUNA Laborers District Council.
Iris Lagrou, representing the University of Michigan.
Martha Radewald, RNC, representing herself.
Laurie Padden, RN, representing herself.
Danyale Dockeny, representing the University of Michigan.
Mary-Jacqueline K. Muli, representing the Michigan Nurses.
Miriam Garzes-Njie, RN, representing herself.
Pat K. Bush, RN, representing themself.
Judy Moore, RN, representing herself.
Marlene Romzek, representing herself.
Dina Carlisle, RN, representing the OPEIU Local 40.
Kelly Rivera Craine, RN, representing the Teamsters Local 332.
Courtney Derry, representing herself.
Kristen Walwa, representing herself.
Hannah Miller, representing herself.
Andrea Reniewicz, RN, representing herself.
Donalyn Sutton, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Jasmine Hall, representing herself.
Cynthia Rydahl, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Maris Fett, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Mary Ellen Howard, representing herself.
Cheryl Herrmann, RN, BSN, JD, representing herself.
Danielle Drouillard, RN, representing herself.
Charlotte Smith, RN, representing herself.
Patrick Terney, representing himself.
Julia Godby Murray, RN, representing herself.
Renee Curtis, RN, representing the University of Michigan-Professional Nurse Council.
Justin Babbit, representing himself.
Elizabeth Lehner, RN, representing herself.
Emily Fredericksen, RN, representing herself.
Kara Ayotte, RN, representing herself.
Sarah Loiselle, representing herself.
Jeffrey Sultre, representing himself.
James Walker, BSN, RN, CCRN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Dan Glass, representing the Teamsters.
Destinee Griffin, RN, representing herself.
Janice Kratzer, RN, representing herself.
Mary Ann Mindard, RN, representing herself.
Jen Ackley, RN, representing herself.
Rebecca Ann Mews, RN, representing herself.
Andy Cornell, representing himself.
Sarah King, RN, representing herself.
Joslyn Lawrence, RN, representing herself.
Lisa Mills, RN, representing herself.
Kayla Benson, RN, herself.
Tabitha Paavola, RN, herself.
Linda Hughes, RN, representing herself.
Leah Rasch, RN, representing herself.
Diane Koehler, RN, representing herself.
Nikia Parker, RN, representing herself.
Courtney Sucha, RN, representing herself.
Timothy Zlomak, RN, PCCN, representing himself.
Stephanie Bates, representing herself.
Jessica Lannon, RN, representing herself.
Katie Pontifex, RN, representing herself.
Gail Warren, retired RN, representing herself.
Rebecca Owens, representing herself.
Becky Baldwin, RN, representing herself.
Kathleen Hillman, retired RN, representing herself.
Roberta Duda, RN, representing herself.
Dagmar Cunningham, representing herself.
Branden Gemzer, representing himself.
Jenell Mansfield, representing AFT Michigan.
Julia Smith-Heck, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Aaron Squeo, representing 4FCW Local 876.
Christy McGillivray, representing the Sierra Club.
Sara Freeland, representing herself.
Maria Chemaine Hamblid, representing herself.
Khanh Nguyen, RN, representing themself.
Leah Derr, representing OPEIU Local 40.
Edward McTaggart, RN, representing himself.
Carol Kirtland, RN, representing herself.
Matthew Rieke, representing himself.
Suzie Miser, RN, representing herself.
Michelle Munson-McCorry, RN, representing herself.
Jennifer Rhodes, RN, representing herself.
Raymond Green, RN, representing himself.
Julie Rhodes, RN, representing herself.
Miranda Ingmire, RN, representing herself.
Amanda Ingmire, RN, representing herself.
Shenan Shinabarar, RN, representing herself.
Joff Brescrv, RN, representing himself.
Diane Goddeeris, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Deb Nault, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Kristin Hinchman, RN, representing herself.
LeAnna Johnson, RN, representing herself.
Angela Mayer, representing herself.
Elizabeth Thelen, RN, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4550, HB 4551 and HB 4552, but
did not wish to speak:
Renee Beniak, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Laurie Lauzon Clabo, PhD, RN, FAAN President, representing the Michigan Association
of Colleges of Nursing.
Katy Hoffman, representing Trinity Health Ann Arbor.
Debbie Lull, representing the Mackinac Straits Health System.
Billie Lea Curtiss, representing Sparrow Hospital.
Heidi Romanowski, representing MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena.
Bernadette White, representing Henry Ford Health.
Christian Fisher, representing themself.
Alison Polly, representing MyMichigan Health Alpena.
Jennifer Utt, representing MyMichigan Alpena.
Jessica McEwen, representing MyMichigan Alpena.
Hilary Coffman, representing MyMichigan Health.
Cami Misiak, representing MyMichigan Health.
Jacquelyn Hincka, representing MyMichigan Health.
Margaret Anderson, representing MyMichigan Health.
Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
Jennifer Montgomery, representing McLaren Health Care.
Tom Kane, FNP-C, representing MyMichigan Alpena.
Courtney McIntosh, representing Henry Ford Jackson.
Jodie Cole, representing Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.
Kelly Miller, representing Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.
Tedra Boedigheimer, representing Corewell Health Beaumont Troy.
Bel Martin, representing Ascension.
Dave Katz, representing the DMC.
Phil Yeiter, representing Priority Health.
Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health.
Meleah Mariani, representing Corewell Health Ludington.
Jill Bartolo, representing Sparrow Carson Hospital.
Stacey Snyder, representing Sparrow Carson.
Sean Ulreich, representing Corewell Health.
Gillian Anderson, representing Corewell Health Trenton Hospital.
Carolyn Leja, representing Corewell Health.
Chris Fox, representing Corewell Health South Lakeland.
Connie Harmon, representing Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital.
Taira Jerome, representing Corewell Health East - Dearborn.
Kristi Grzybowski, representing Corewell Health.
Gabriel Laney, representing the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
Gretchen Koeman, MA, BSN, RN, representing the Corewell Health West Hospitals.
Rebecca Crawford, representing Corewell Health.
Susanne Woltschlaeger Brooks, representing Corewell Health.
Diane Shields, representing MyMichigan Health.
Amanda Fox, representing the Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
Brittany McGarry, representing Trinity Health.
Olivia Keesee, representing Trinity Health.
Dr. Renay Gagleard, representing Trinity Health Oakland.
Stephanie Schuldt, representing Trinity Health.
Michelle Lane, representing Munson Healthcare.
Brendan Franklin, representing Munson Healthcare.
Chelsea Patterson, representing Munson Healthcare.
Tamara Putney, representing Munson Healthcare.
Leah Robinson, representing Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
David manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Henry Wolf, representing Traverse Connect.
Jennifer Nyhuis, representing Universal Health Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
1:13 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 9, 2023
12:22 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee:
HB 4359
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to repeal 2016 PA 389, entitled "An act to
preempt local ordinances regulating the use,
disposition, or sale of, prohibiting or restricting, or
imposing any fee, charge, or tax on certain
containers," (MCL 445.591 to 445.593).
Representative Brabec introduced an (H-1) substitute for HB 4359. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4359. The motion prevailed
8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: None.
Zachary Taylor, representing the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance, testified in
opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed.
Nichole Keway Biber, a tribal citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians,
testified in support of HB 4359.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Sean McBreaty, representing Clean Water Action.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Eric Douglas, representing The Home Depot.
American Petroleum Institute.
Michigan Petroleum Association Michigan Association of Convenience Stores.
AnnMarie Treglia, representing Dart Container.
Michael Hodges, representing Huhtamaki.
Carol Patterson, representing the Food Service Packaging Institute.
Jeff Stoutenburg, representing The Dow Chemical Company.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4359 with recommendation, as substitute . The
motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 12:40 PM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 9, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Schmaltz,
Hoadley, Thompson.
Absent: Reps. Arbit, St. Germaine.
Excused: Reps. Arbit, St. Germaine.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5184 and HB 5185 before the committee:
HB 5184
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 18503, 18504,
18506, 18506a, 18509, and 18518 (MCL
333.18503, 333.18504, 333.18506, 333.18506a,
333.18509, and 333.18518), sections 18503 and
18509 as amended by and sections 18504, 18506,
18506a, and 18518 as added by 2004 PA 61, and
by adding section 18515a.
HB 5185
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16177, 16348,
18101, and 18501 (MCL 333.16177, 333.16348,
333.18101, and 333.18501), section 16177 as
amended by 2006 PA 481, sections 16348 and
18501 as amended by 2004 PA 61, section 18101
as amended by 2019 PA 96.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:13 AM, Rep. Pohutsky called the committee back to order.
Chair Brabec and Representative Edwards testified in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185.
Questions and discussion followed.
Duane Breijak, LMSW-Macro, representing the National Association of Social Workers
Michigan, testified in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:39 AM, Rep. Pohutsky laid the committee at ease.
At 9:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Stacey Hardy-Chandler, representing the Association of Social Workers Boards, testified in
opposition to HB 5184 and HB 5185. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheryl Kubiak, Dean of the Wayne State University School of Social Work, testified in
support of HB 5184 and HB 5185.
Robert Sheehan, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan,
testified in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Bryan Victor, representing Wayne State University.
Beth Angell, representing the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
Carmen Rodriguez, representing herself.
Dr. Chandra Carr, representing Wayne State University.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5184 and HB 5185, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Grace Gates, representing herself.
Brian Philson, representing himself as a Licensed Social Worker.
Chaundra Randle, representing the Association of Social Workers Boards.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5184 and HB 5185, but did not wish
to speak:
Daniel Cherrin, representing the Michigan Care Council.
Daniel Cherrin, representing the Michigan Behavioral Health & Wellness Collaborative.
Daniel Cherrin, representing the Michigan Association of Substance Addiction Providers.
Michael A. West, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5184 and HB 5185, but did not
wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Dr. Suzanne L. Velazques, LMSW-C, LCSW, CFSW, representing herself.
Rhonda Gates, representing herself.
Jacob Gates, MD, representing himself.
Sarah Dubicki, representing herself.
Sherri Dubicki, representing herself.
Marcia Hune, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and St. Germaine from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 9:55 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 9, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
November 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 515 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 516 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 517 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 600 (S-2) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 601 (S-3) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from the November 2, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 515-517.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 515-517:
Ashley Steffen, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Melissa Palopu, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Danielle Hagema-Clark, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 515 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt amendment #1 to SB 515. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 515, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report SB 516 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 9:32 a.m., Sen. Wojno entered the meeting.
Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 517 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt amendment #1 to SB 517. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 517, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:34 a.m. to 9:44 a.m.
The Chair brought up SB 600 (S-1) and SB 601 (S-1).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 600-601:
Ashley Steffen, MI Dept. of Attorney General - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 600. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 600 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #1 to SB 601 (S-3) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 601 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #2 to SB 601 (S-3) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to SB 601 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #3 to SB 601 (S-3) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #3 to SB 601 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Runestad offered amendment #4 to SB 601 (S-3) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #4 to SB 601 (S-3). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 601. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 601 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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, January 17, 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, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Representative Wendzel joined the committee remotely.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5204 before the committee:
HB 5204
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 910
and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913).
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen and Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office,
testified together in support of HB 5204. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5204, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4924 before the committee:
HB 4924
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3304
(MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34.
Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 4924.
Professor Thomas Mitchell, representing the Uniform Law Commission, testified in support
of HB 4924. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jane Sternecky, representing the Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of HB 4924.
Jim Spica, representing the Probate and Estate Section of the State Bar, testified in support of
HB 4924.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4924, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid HB 5271 before the committee:
HB 5271
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of
chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA
229.
Representative Hope moved to refer HB 5271 to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The
motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 4793, HB 5316, HB 5317, HB 5318 and HB 5319 before the committee:
HB 4793
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 30,
90, 166, and 335 (MCL 750.30, 750.90, 750.166,
and 750.335), section 335 as amended by 2002 PA
672.
HB 5316
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2156
(MCL 600.2156).
HB 5317
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 158, entitled "Of
offences against chastity, morality and decency,"
by amending section 27 (MCL 752.527), as
amended by 1991 PA 145.
HB 5318
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 171, entitled "Of county
jails and the regulation thereof," by amending
section 3 (MCL 801.3).
HB 5319
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled "Of marriage
and the solemnization thereof," by amending
sections 7 and 16 (MCL 551.7 and 551.16),
section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 278 and section
16 as amended by 2006 PA 419.
Representative Edwards moved to refer HB 4793 to the Committee on Government
Operations. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Hope moved to refer HB 5316 to the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Arbit moved to refer HB 5317 to the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed 7-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Rep. Outman.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Representative Dievendorf moved to refer HB 5318 to the Committee on Government
Operations. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Hoskins moved to refer HB 5319 to the Committee on Government
Operations. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid HB 4225 before the committee:
HB 4225
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to
promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by regulating
the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling
of, and the installation of certain security devices
at, certain public or private school buildings or
additions to those buildings and by regulating the
construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of,
and the installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school purposes;
to define the class of buildings affected by this act;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for
the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 388.851 to 388.855a) by
adding section 1e.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to refer HB 4225 to the Committee on Education. The
motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Edwards moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:32 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 18, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wegela joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Office of the Auditor General before the committee.
Yvonne Benn, CPA., and Angela Shinaver, representing the Michigan Office of the Auditor
General, both provided a presentation on the Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities
Related to Investigation Timeliness and Complaint Intake, Michigan Department of Civil Rights,
August 2023, #151-0200-22. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:19 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 18, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2023.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5368 and HB 5369 before the committee:
HB 5368
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL
333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219, and by
adding section 5456a.
HB 5369
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5823 and 5825
(MCL 333.5823 and 333.5825), as amended by
2015 PA 91.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5368. The motion prevailed 18-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5369. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, Rep. Brenda Carter called the committee back to order.
Chair Rogers testified in support of HB 5368 and HB 5369.
Dr. Cheryl Dickson, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5368 and HB 5369.
Jane Nickert, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, testified in
support of HB 5368 and HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed.
TaNiccia Henry, Chairperson, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group, testified
in support of HB 5368 and HB 5369.
At 10:44 AM, Rep. Brenda Carter laid the committee at ease.
At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368 and HB 5369, but did not wish
to speak:
Paul Haan, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Liz Kirkwood, J.D., representing For the Love of Water (FLOW).
Thad Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates.
Lyke Thompson, representing Wayne State University.
Tabitha Williams, representing the Parents for Healthy Homes.
Rebecca Meuninuk, PhD, representing the National Wildlife Federation.
Sherri Boyd, representing The ARC Michigan.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League for Conservation Voters.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Alison McShane, Co-Chairperson, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Frank Lanzilote, DO, representing Family Practice.
Iselda Esquival, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Group.
Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Group.
Minnie Lester, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Liz Kirkwood, J.D., representing For the Love of Water (FLOW).
Melissa Cooper Sargent, representing the Ecology Center.
Melissa Garcia, representing the Ecology Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5369, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid HB 4532 before the committee:
HB 4532
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5453, 5454,
5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461,
5461a, 5462, 5463, 5464, 5465, 5466, 5468, 5469,
5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c,
5475, 5476, and 5477 (MCL 333.5453, 333.5454,
333.5455, 333.5456, 333.5457, 333.5458,
333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5460a, 333.5461,
333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5464,
333.5465, 333.5466, 333.5468, 333.5469,
333.5470, 333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a,
333.5474, 333.5474b, 333.5474c[1], 333.5475,
333.5476, and 333.5477), section 5453 as
amended by 2008 PA 45, sections 5454, 5455,
5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468,
5471, 5472, 5473a, 5475, 5476, and 5477 as
amended by 2002 PA 644, sections 5460a, 5461,
5469, 5470, and 5474 as added by 1998 PA 219,
sections 5461a, 5464, 5465, and 5466 as added by
1998 PA 220, section 5474b as added by 2004 PA
432, and section 5474c as added by 2004 PA 433;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4532. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood testified in support of HB 4532. Questions and discussion followed.
Paul Haan, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4532. Questions
and discussion followed.
Erica Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4532.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4532, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettingerm, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Thad Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates.
Lyke Thompson, representing Wayne State University.
Tabitha Williams, representing Parents for Healthy Homes.
Rebecca Meuninuk, PhD, representing the National Wildlife Federation.
Sherri Boyd, representing The ARC Michigan.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League for Conservation Voters.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Alison McShane, Co-Chairperson, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Frank Lanzilote, DO, representing Family Practice.
Iselda Esquival, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Group.
Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Group.
Minnie Lester, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
Jane Nickert, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Liz Kirkwood, J.D., representing For the Love of Water (FLOW).
Melissa Cooper Sargent, representing the Ecology Center.
Melissa Garcia, representing the Ecology Center.
TaNiccia Henry, Chairperson, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4532, but did not wish to speak:
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors.
Representative Haadsma moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:57 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 18, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Kevin Coleman and
Representative Lori Stone from the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Penelope Tsernoglou to
the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Jason Hoskins to the
Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Breen joined the committee remotely.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 388 before the committee:
SB 388
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 355 (MCL
490.355), as amended by 2016 PA 152.
Representative Hoskins moved to refer SB 388 to the Committee on Military, Veterans and
Homeland Security. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5062 before the committee:
HB 5062 (Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to establish the pediatric cancer research,
treatment, resources, and education fund in the
department of health and human services; to
provide for the distribution of money from the
fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state agencies and officials; to create an advisory
commission and establish its powers and duties;
and to require the promulgation of rules.
Representative Rogers moved to refer HB 5062 to the Committee on Health Policy. The
motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Fitzgerald moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:12 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 18, 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 Shannon from the
committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: None.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5205 before the committee:
HB 5205
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as
amended by 2005 PA 33.
Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 5205. Questions and discussion
followed.
Sydney Hart and Phil Argiroff, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy-Water Resources Division, testified in support of HB 5205.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in opposition of HB 5205.
Questions and discussion followed.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in
opposition of HB 5205.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB
5205.
John O'Brien, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission, testified in opposition of
HB 5205. Questions and discussion followed.
Christy McGillivray, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, testified in support of
HB 5205.
Brian Wendling and Joe Bush, both representing the Michigan Association of County Drain
Commissioners, testified in opposition on HB 5205. Questions and discussion followed.
Carrie La Seur, representing For Love of Water, testified in support of HB 5205.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5205, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Wood, representing the West Michigan Environmental Action Council.
Marie McCormick, representing the Friends of the Rouge.
Brittany Sommerville, representing the Healthy Pine River.
Evan Zimmermann, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
Jennifer Mckay, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Tom Zimnicki, representing the Alliance for the Great Lakes.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Scott Troia, representing the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center.
Sean McBrearty, representing the Clean Water Action.
Pam Taylor, representing Environmentally Concerned Citizens of South Central
Michigan.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Peggy Case, representing the Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation.
Stephen Colby Brown, representing the Sierra Club- Huron Valley Group.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Thomas Progar, representing VegMichigan.
Kim Korona, representing Michiganders for a Just Farming System.
John Reynolds, representing himself.
Cheryl Ruble, representing herself.
Cynthia Waidley, representing herself.
Beatrice Friedlander, representing herself.
Valerie Schey, representing herself.
Charles Carpenter, representing himself.
John Kuschell, representing himself.
Cynthia VanRenterghem, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5205, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Michigan Homebuilders.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:52 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate, removing Representative Lori Stone from the
committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate, appointing Representative Jennifer Conlin to
the committee.
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 October 25, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4849 before the committee:
HB 4849
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2674, 2675,
and 2678 (MCL 333.2674, 333.2675, and
333.2678) and by adding sections 2670 and
2675a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Koleszar introduced HB 4849 and explained proposed substitute (H-1) for HB
4849.
Ryan Merkley representing the Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine testified in
support of HB 4849.
Stephen Rapundalo testified in opposition to HB 4849.
Dale Cooper testified in opposition to HB 4849.
Rachel Cooper testified in opposition to HB 4849.
Kristie Sullivan, representing the Institute for In Vitro Sciences, testified in support of HB
4849.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in support of
HB 4849.
Blake Goodman, representing the Humane Society of the United States, testified in support of
HB 4849.
Beatrice Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 4849.
Dr. Robert Sain testified in support of HB 4849.
Robin Downing testified in support of HB 4849.
Representative Koleszar and Ryan Merkley returned for questions and discussion.
Stephen Rapundalo, Dale Cooper, and Rachel Cooper returned for questions and discussion.
Ryan Merkley returned for additional questions and discussion.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4849, but did not wish to speak:
Lily Tomlin, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4849, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Stahl, representing himself.
Rob Stachlewitz, representing the Charles River Laboratories.
Danielle R. Ferguson, representing the Michigan State University.
Zoetis Services LLC.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:24 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck.
Absent: Reps. Paquette, DeSana.
Excused: Reps. Paquette, DeSana.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5147 before the committee:
HB 5147
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 2015 PA 45, entitled "Higher
education authorization and distance education
reciprocal exchange act," by repealing section 7
(MCL 390.1697).
Representative Rheingans and Dan Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan
Association of State Universities, testified in support of HB 5147. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5147, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Morris, representing Central Michigan University.
Jayshona Hicks, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity.
Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
Colby Spencer Cesaro, representing Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5147 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz,
VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and DeSana from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 10:40 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 24, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 11:30
a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 692 (Sen. Singh), SB 693 (Sen. Klinefelt), SB 694 (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB
695 (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki and Lindsey, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 31, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 692, SB 693, SB 694 and SB
695:
Rob Mass, MiLEAP – Support
Marnie Triemstra and Jay Calewarts, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/07/24
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 24, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at
12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4824 (Rep. McKinney), HB 4825 (Rep. Hill) and HB 4826 (Rep.
MacDonell).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited State Representative McKinney and Matt Dargay from Representative MacDonell's office to
summarize House Bills 4824, 4825 and 4826.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826:
Sydney Hart and James Clift, EGLE – Support
Nick Occhipinti, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4824,
HB 4825 and HB 4826:
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support HB 4826
Liz Kirkwood (FLOW) For the Love of Water – Support
Mike Alaimo, MI Chamber of Commerce, MCC – Opposed HB 4826
Caroline Leithen, MI Manufacturer's Association – Opposed HB 4826
Tim Minotas, MI Sierra Club – Support
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposed
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support HB 4824 and HB 4826
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: February 1, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT
REP. ERIN BYRNES
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 25, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Wegela and Harris joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Department of State before the committee.
Deputy Secretary Aghogho Edevbie, and Virginia Henry, Director of the Driver Education and
Testing Section, provided a presentation on the Oversight Process and State Regulation of
Private Driving Schools. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Dimanin, representing himself as a former Drivers' Training Instructor, provided testimony
on the Oversight Process and State Regulation of Private Driving Schools.
Brandon Semrau, representing the Courtesy Driving School, provided testimony on the
Oversight Process and State Regulation of Private Driving Schools. Questions and discussion
followed.
Ben Malburg, representing the Official Driving School and Providers, provided testimony on the
Oversight Process and State Regulation of Private Driving Schools. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at
11:54 AM.
Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 25, 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 Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Schriver joined the committee remotely.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 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.
Sydney Hart and James Clift, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of SB 393 and 394. Questions and discussion
followed.
Senator Bayer and Emily Cord-Duthinh testified in support of SB 393 and 394. Questions
and discussion followed.
Tim Minotas, representing the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club, testified in support of SB
393 and 394. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to
speak:
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Horst Schmidt, representing himself.
Chris Semirec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Evan Zimmerman, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association.
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:
Sam Boumis, representing the Michigan Aquatic Managers Association.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 10:56 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KRISTIAN GRANT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 25, 2024
10:33 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Chair Grant.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate removing Representative Kevin Coleman and
Representative Lori Stone from the Subcommittee.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Joe Tate adding Representative Kristian Grant to the
Subcommittee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Fink, DeBoyer.
Absent: Rep. Zorn.
Excused: Rep. Zorn.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Housing Overview before the Subcommittee.
Mark Garcia, representing Michigan State Housing Development Authority, gave a
presentation on Housing Overview.
The Chair laid a presentation on Housing Needs and Opportunities in Michigan before the
committee.
Ryan Kilpatrick, representing Housing Next, gave a presentation on Housing Needs and
Opportunities in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Scott moved to excuse Representative Zorn from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting
at 11:29 AM.
Mark Garcia - MSHDA Presentation representing the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority testified with no position on
Ryan Kilpatrick - Housing Next Presentation representing the Housing Next testified with no
position on
Mark Garcia - MSHDA Housing Data Presentation representing the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority testified with no position on
Representative Kristian Grant, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 8,
2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 25, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans,
Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Thompson.
Excused: Rep. Thompson.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee:
HB 5114
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b
as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as
amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added
by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended
by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463
as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429,
and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections
430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA
290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 5114. Questions and discussion
followed.
Corwin Rhyan, representing Altarum, testified in support of HB 5114.
Bindiya Nandwana and Thadd Gormas, both representing the Michigan Academy of
Physician Associates, testified in support of HB 5114.
Alison Badger, PA, representing herself, and Dr. Laura Hirshbein, U of M Medicine,
representing herself as a psychiatrist, testified in support of HB 5114.
Umeika Stephens, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, testified in
support of HB 5114. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers - Michigan.
Bell Martin, representing Ascension MI.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Evie Sweeney, representing the ANA-MI.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Cynthia McCurren, representing the Michigan Association Colleges of Nursing.
Jenifer Nyhuis, representing Universal Health Services.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practioners.
Seth Johnson, representing the United Way of Northwest Michigan.
Kevin A. McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Dr. Ikechukwu Mbagwu, representing himself.
Tamara B. McClain, MD, MHA, representing herself.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The Chair laid HB 5077 and HB 5078 before the committee:
HB 5077
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL
15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by
2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106.
HB 5078
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17744b (MCL
333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5077 and HB 5078, but did not wish
to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Arbit moved to refer HB 5077 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion
prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine.
Representative Glanville moved to refer HB 5078 to the Committee on Health Policy. The
motion prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5179 before the committee:
HB 5179
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7451 (MCL
333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5179, but did not wish to speak:
Sara Ismail, representing ACCESS.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Edwards moved to refer HB 5179 to the Committee on Health Policy. The
motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 9:48 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 25, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
January 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4416 (Rep. Filler).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4417 (Rep. Filler).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4418 (Rep. Breen).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4419 (Rep. Breen).
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 Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin, Wojno, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4416-4419, and invited Rep.(s) Filler and Breen to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4416-4419:
Jim Spica, Probate Law Section, SBM - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4416-4419:
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support HB’s 4417 and 4419
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:23 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/01/2024


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 25, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024,
at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4325 (Rep. Scott).
2. Testimony regarding SB 366 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:37 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, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep. Scott to summarize HB 4325.
Due to technical difficulties, the following individuals were unable to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4325:
Maria Dickerson, Greenacres/Woodward Civic Association – Support
Marilyn Winfrey, Northwest Community Block Club Association – Support
Janet Spight-White, Resident of Highland Park – Support
At 1:52 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:54 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4325:
Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support
Sydney Hart, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair summarized SB 366.
The Chair invited Dan Scripps, Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission, to give a presentation
regarding SB 366.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 366:
Dave Chislea, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 366:
Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 1, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4824 (Rep. Donavan McKinney) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4825 (Rep. Jenn Hill) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4826 (Rep. Sharon MacDonell) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 602 (S-1) (Sen. Kevin Hertel).
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 Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4824,
HB 4825 and HB 4826:
Sydney Hart and James Clift, EGLE – Support
Ben Tirrell, MI Farm Bureau – Opposition
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report HB 4824 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4825 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report HB 4826 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 602. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 602 (S-1):
Stewart Sanders, Newago Co. Register of Deeds – Support
Katie Kelly, President of Register of Deeds Association – Support
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk – Support
Craig Jones, Chief Register of Deeds, Oakland Co – Support
Brian Westrin, Michigan Realtors – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 602 (S-
1)
Mack Jones, LARA– Neutral
Brad Ward, MI Realtors – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:17 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 15, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
February 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4416 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4417 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4418 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4419 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding HB 4522 (Rep. Breen).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4523 (Rep. Hope).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4525 (Rep. Filler).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4416-4419.
The Chair offer an (S-2) version of HB 4416, and summarized the (S-2).
The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4416. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4416 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4417 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4418 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4419 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4522-4525 and invited Rep.(s) Filler and Breen to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525:
Kate Hude, MI Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support
Judge Harvey Hoffman, MI Association of Drug Court Professionals – Support
Judge Sue Dobrich, Cass County Probate Court – Support HB 4522
Alexis Balkey, Center for Children and Family Future – HB 4522 No position
Heath B. Lowry, MI Collation to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose HB’s 4523 & 4525
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Mi – Support
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral HB’s 4523 & 4525
Joshua Robertson, Forensic Fluids Laboratories – Support HB 4522
Trevor VanDyke, MI Supreme Court Administrative Office – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/15/2024


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024,
at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4325 (Rep. Scott) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 225 (Sen. Chang).
3. Testimony regarding SB 226 (Sen. Geiss).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4185 (Rep. Mentzer).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4186 (Rep. McKinney).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4188 (Rep. Aiyash).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4190 (Rep. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 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, and Hauck, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bellino was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4325:
Janet Spight White, Resident of Highland Park – Support
Linda Wheeler, Resident of Highland Park – Support
Reverend Cynthia Lowe, Citizen – Support
Betty A. Varner, Citizen – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4325:
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Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support
Sydney Hart, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
At 1:43 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:44 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report HB 4325 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, and Hauck
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang and Rep. VanderWall to summarize SB 225, SB 226, HB 4186, HB 4188, and HB
4190.
The Chair invited Ben Poulson, of Rep. Mentzer's office, to summarize HB 4185.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 225, SB 226, HB 4185, HB
4186, HB 4188, and HB 4190:
Andrew Bashi, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 226 and HB 4188:
Sydney Hart and Chris Ethridge, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy –
Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 225, SB 226, HB 418, HB 4186, HB 4188, and HB 4190:
Robert Joerg, Laborers District Council – Support
Evan Zimmerman, Upper Peninsula Environmental Council – Support
Horst Schmidt, Citizen – Support
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support
Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:29 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 15, 2024
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