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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 11,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4043 and HB 4044 before the committee:
HB 4043
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 151 (MCL
330.1151), as added by 2018 PA 658.
HB 4044
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 165 (MCL
330.1165), as added by 2020 PA 12.
Rep. Whiteford, testified in support of HB 4043 and HB 4044. Questions and discussion
followed.
Allen Jansen, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Administration, and Jon Villasurda, both representing the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services, testified in support of HB 4043 and HB 4044. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4043 and HB 4044, but did not wish
to speak:
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Dana Lasenby, CEO, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
The Chair laid HB 4067 before the committee:
HB 4067
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16605 and
16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section
16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section
16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643.
Rep. Frederick, testified in support of HB 4067. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Margaret Gingrich and Josh Kluzak, both representing the Michigan Dental Association,
testified in support of HB 4067. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4067, but did not wish to speak:
Ellen Sugrue Hyman, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition.
Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialists.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:06 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 11, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth removing Representative Carra and adding
Representative Eisen to the House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Marino and Aiyash joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Amy Trotter from the Michigan
United Conservation Clubs.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, introduced the group and
outlined their mission and goals. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Becky Humphries, CEO, and Mark
Hatfield, National Director of Conservation, both with the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Becky Humphries and Mark Hatfield introduced the group and outlined their mission and
goals. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4126 before the committee:
HB 4126
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as
added by 2020 PA 262.
At 11:20 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:21 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen called the committee back to order.
Chair Howell introduced and discussed the rationale for HB 4126.
At 11:24 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen laid the committee at ease.
At 11:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:25 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 11, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4022 and HB 4164 before the committee:
HB 4022
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 370, entitled "Electronic
open access to government act," by amending
section 1 (MCL 15.451).
HB 4164
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
1985 and 1991 (MCL 600.1985 and 600.1991),
section 1985 as added by 2015 PA 230 and section
1991 as added by 2015 PA 233, and by adding
section 1991a.
Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4022 and HB 4164. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrators Office, testified with no position on
HB 4164. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4022, but did not wish
to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Department of Technology Management and Budget.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4022, but did not wish to speak:
Jonovan Luckey, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Jonovan Luckey, representing the Service Employees International Union 517m.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4022, but did not wish to speak:
David Guenther, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4164, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4164, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:14 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 11, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by the Chair Lilly.
The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jason Wentworth,
appointing the following members to the Rules and Competitiveness committee:
Representatives Lilly (Chairman), Clements (Majority Vice Chairman), Calley,
Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony (Minority Vice Chairman), Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus,
Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the appointed meeting date, time and location of
the regularly scheduled meetings:
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., room 352 of the Capitol Building.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony,
Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair announced that the Rules and Competitiveness committee will follow the
Committee Rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
The Chair gave an introduction and welcoming remarks.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 10:36 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 11, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair laid before the committee the Speaker's appointment letter.
The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jason
Wentworth, to Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives:
January 26, 2021
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I appoint the following Members of the 101st Legislature to the Standing Committees for the
2021-2022 Legislative Session:
Workforce, Trades, and Talent
Reps. Griffin (C), Martin (Maj. VC), Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo
(Min. VC), Hope, O’Neal
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called and announced a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Rep. Hope joined the committee remotely.
The Chair stated the committee would be following the Uniform Committee Rules, as stated
in Chapter IV of the House Standing Rules that were adopted by the House of
Representatives on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Rep. Martin moved to adopt Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in room 327 of the Anderson House
Office Building as the day, time and location for the regular operating schedule for the
committee meetings for the House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, O'Neal.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair explained her primary goals for "widening the talent pipeline" for employment
around the state and bridging the job skills gap to committee members. A copy is attached.
The Chair called on each member of the committee to give a brief introduction about
themselves.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the COVID-19's impact on the state's
employment.
Al Pscholka, former State of Michigan Budget Director and Vice-President of Public
Relations and Government Affairs for Kinexus Group, testified on the impact of the COVID
pandemic on employment in the areas of manufacturing, healthcare and leisure and
hospitality industries. A copy of his handout is attached.
There being no further business before the committee; Rep. Martin moved that the committee
adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 11, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 11, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 18 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation.
2. Presentations on Industry Perspectives Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Amy Walker, who is the Director of Infectious Disease Policy for the Biotechnology
Innovation Organization (BIO), to give a presentation regarding COVID-19 Vaccines.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 18 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Kevin Orr, Director of Government Relations, and Lisa Coen, Senior Director for Vaccine
Public Policy, for Pfizer, to give a presentation regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
The Chair invited Wendy Block, from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, to give a presentation regarding
COVID-19 vaccines.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: February 25, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 11, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2021, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointments of Mr. Nathan Ford and Ms. Jessie Kimbrough Marshall to the
Eastern Michigan University Board of Trustees
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Nathan Ford
to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Trustees:
Nathan Ford – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Ms. Jessie
Kimbrough Marshall to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Trustees:
Jessie Kimbrough Marshall – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 2/18/21
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The Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

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

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

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursdays, February 18, and February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

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

Subcommittees –

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

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, February 24 and March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Wednesday, February 17, 3:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768

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

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, February 18, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, February 18, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-172

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

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

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:03 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 11, 2021
A Joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Appropriations
was scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji
Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation of Governor Whitmer's 2021-2022 budget proposal by State Budget Director, David
Massaron.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman welcomed the members of the House Committee on Appropriations.
The Chairman invited David Massaron, State Budget Director, to present Governor Whitmer's 2021-2022
budget proposal to the senate and house committees.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at noon.
Date Adopted by Committee: 2/24/21
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Koleszar and Whitsett attended the meeting remotely via Zoom.
The Chair laid HJRA before the committee:
HJRA
(Rep. Wentworth)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the
state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26
of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds for
certain bills.
Speaker Wentworth, testified in support of HJRA. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HJRA, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
The Chair laid HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133, HB
4134 and HB 4135 before the committee:
HB 4127
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 510 (MCL
168.510).
HB 4128
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 509bb (MCL
168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441.
HB 4129
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 33a.
HB 4130
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL
4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412.
HB 4131
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 16
(MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
HB 4132
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
HB 4133
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
HB 4134
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and
661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661),
sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270
and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and
by adding section 759e.
HB 4135
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB
4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133 and HB 4135.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
4134.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4134 and HB 4135, but did not wish
to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4134, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4134, but did not wish to
speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132 and
HB 4133, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4135, but did not wish to
speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but
did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4132 and HB
4133, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the February 9th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:16 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Mueller, Kahle, Berman, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and
Breen joined the committee remotely.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147 before the committee:
HB 4143
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a,
234, and 243 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.234,
and 257.243), section 226a as amended by 2006
PA 516, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
and section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299.
HB 4145
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 244 (MCL
257.244), as amended by 2013 PA 231.
HB 4146
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 255 (MCL
257.255), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
HB 4147
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 306 and 907
(MCL 257.306 and 257.907), section 306 as
amended by 2020 PA 304 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
Representative Clements, testified in support of HB 4143. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Filler, testified in support of HB 4145.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB
4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative LaGrand, testified in support of HB 4146.
Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4147.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB
4147, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Nichols, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM).
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid HB 4219 and HB 4220 before the committee:
HB 4219
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1 (MCL 780.621) as amended by 2020 PA
191.
HB 4220
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA
187.
Representative Yancey and Representative Bellino, testified in support of HB 4219 and HB
4220. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Nichols, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), testified
in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish
to speak:
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not
wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:48 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, and Steenland were
participating remotely.
First Lieutenant Matt Williams and Captain Kevin Sweeney, representing the Michigan State
Police gave a presentation on the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division.
Questions and discussion followed.
Captain Troy Allen, representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation on the
Intelligence Division. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:59 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, and Puri
attended the meeting remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4026 and HB 4117 before the committee:
HB 4026
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL
257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.
HB 4117
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL
257.226), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
Representative Johnson and Representative Eisen, testified in support of HB 4026 and HB 4117.
Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4026 and
HB 4117. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4026, but did not wish to speak:
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid HB 4053 before the committee:
HB 4053
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 104.
Marcus Keech, representing Representative VanWoerkom's office, joined by Sheriff Michael
Poulin and widow of Deputy Ernest Heikkila Kris Sowles, all testified in support of HB 4053.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4053, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4014 before the committee:
HB 4014
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL
257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
4014. Questions and discussion followed.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4014.
Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4014.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4014, but did not wish to
speak:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4014, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition.
Chief of Police Jon Gale, representing the Norton Shores Police Department.
Chief of Police Matt Messer, representing the City of Holland.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
President and CEO Loretta V. Bush, representing Authority Health.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:14 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.,
in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report Special Alternative
Incarceration Program for Men, Michigan Department of Corrections, September 2020, #471-0202-
19.
2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley
Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections,
June 2020, #471-0301-19.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments.
Chair McBroom welcomed Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General Audit Division Administrator to the
committee and invited her to present testimony regarding the audit objectives, conclusions, findings, and
observations within the Performance Audit Report Special Alternative Incarceration Program for Men,
Michigan Department of Corrections. Mr. Kelly D. Miller, Office of the Auditor General Audit Manager,
continued testimony regarding audit findings. Member questions and discussion followed.
Chair McBroom welcomed Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
to present testimony regarding the material and reportable conditions outlined in the audit report. Member
questions and discussion followed.
The Chair brought up the second audit on the days agenda, the Performance Audit Report Women's Huron
Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections.
The Chair welcomed Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General Audit Division Administrator to the
committee and invited her to provide testimony regarding the audit objectives, conclusions, findings, and
observations within the Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical,
Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections. Michael Ventura, Office of the Auditor
General Audit Manager continued testimony regarding audit findings. Member questions and discussion
followed.
At 2:57 p.m., Sen. Bizon entered the meeting.
At 2:57 p.m., Sen. Theis left the meeting for another committee.
Chair McBroom welcomed Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
to present testimony regarding the material and reportable conditions within the audit report and answer other
medical and treatment topic questions. Additional MDOC staff available for questions included Marti Kay
Sherry, MDOC Healthcare Administrator an Dr. Carmen McIntyre, MDOC Chief Medical Officer. Member
questions and discussion followed. The Committee requested additional information be provided.
The Chair returned to the Performance Audit Report Special Alternative Incarceration Program for Men,
Michigan Department of Corrections for additional questions to the Office of the Auditor General. The Chair
requested additional information be provided by the MDOC.
The Chair invited Natalie Holbrook, Director of the American Friends Service Committee, Criminal Justice
Program in Michigan to present testimony regarding the Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley
Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections and other
related health and prison condition topics within the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 4:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/16/2021


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February
16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 121 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Testimony regarding special education in the Return to Learn plan.
3. Testimony regarding mental health in the Return to Learn plan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 121:
Sen. Ed McBroom – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 121:
Todd Tennis, American Federation of Teachers Michigan – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding special education:
Traci Lambert – No Position
Greg Pratt – No Position
Correy Black and Renee Krueger, The New Standard Academy – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding mental health:
Dr. Diana Wheatley, Michigan Association of Social School Workers – No Position
Dr. Sharon Swindell, University of Michigan Ypsilanti Pediatrics – No Position
Jamal Fisher, Grand Rapids Public Schools – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 2/23/21
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

The meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building, did not have a quorum present.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021,
at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 103 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Barrett, Bizon and Schmidt, a quorum was
not present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103:
Chuck Marshall and Simon Whitelocke, ITC – Support
Trevor Lauer, DTE – Opposition
Paul Cicio, Industrial Energy Consumers of America – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103:
Sharon Skiner, LS Power – Opposition
Josiah Neeley, R Street – Opposition
Robbie Diamond, Serving America's Future Energy – Opposition
Del Chenault, ABATE – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Bumstead, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock were excused from the meeting.
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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 2:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 23, 2021
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 60 (Sen. Victory).
2. Testimony regarding SB 49 (Sen. LaSata).
3. Testimony regarding SB 11 (Sen. Theis).
4. Presentation regarding online gambling.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Johnson,
Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 60:
Sen. Roger Victory – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 60:
Jimmy Greene, Associated Builders and Contractors - Michigan – Support
Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Ron Khoury, Operating Engineers Local #324 – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 49:
Sen. Kim LaSata – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 49:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 11:
Sen. Lana Theis – Support
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Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding online gambling.
Rick Kalm, Michigan Gaming Control Board – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 3/9/21
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**ADOPTED**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, February
16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen. Victory, a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Director Paul Ajegba, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 17,
2021
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Brann moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, to give a
presentation on the 2021-2022 Executive Budget Recommendation.
Mary Ann Cleary was joined by Marcus Coffin and Jim Stansell, all representing the House
Fiscal Agency, to answer questions.
The Chair laid HB 4261 before the committee:
HB 4261
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended
by 2018 PA 512.
Vice-Chair Whiteford assumed the gavel, the time being 9:02 a.m.
Chair Albert introduced HB 4261. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Albert assumed the gavel, the time being 9:16 a.m.
The Chair laid HB 4247 before the committee:
HB 4247
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police
officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant
act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL
390.1242 and 390.1243), section 2 as amended by
2016 PA 295 and section 3 as amended by 2012
PA 470.
Representative Kolezar, testified in support of HB 4247. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4247, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Kyle Svoboda, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society.
Michael McCleeir, representing the Michigan State Firemens Assocation.
Mark Docherty and Terrence Chesney, representing the Michigan Professional
FireFighters Union.
Jim Williams, Deputy Chief, representing the Texas Fire Department.
Mike Sauger, representing the Fraternal Order of Police.
Benjamin Bodkin, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Representative Brann moved to report out HB 4247 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4018, HB 4020, HB 4021 and HB 4260 before the committee:
HB 4018
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4020
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4021
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4260
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11,
17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b,
388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 201, and
236 as amended by 2020 PA 165 and section 17b
as amended by 2007 PA 137.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4018 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brann moved to report out HB 4020 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4021 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanSingel moved to report out HB 4260 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
Clerk reads the letter appointing members.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Coleman, Haadsma,
Aiyash, Scott.
Absent: Rep. Bezotte.
Excused: Rep. Bezotte.
Representative Aiyash attended the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 307 of the House
Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House
Communications and Technology Committee.
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Wozniak, Coleman, Haadsma, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The House Communications and Technology Committee will follow Chapter IV, stated in the
House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
The Members introduced themselves to the Committee.
Ken Morin, Chair Hoitenga's Chief of Staff, gave an update to Committee members on past
legislation that has come before and will come before the Communications & Technology
Committee.
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget made a presentation on the
Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) Grant Program. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Damoose moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting
at 11:05 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 17,
2021
3:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder,
Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder joined the committee remotely.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4236 before the committee:
HB 4236
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and
renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"
by amending section 173 (MCL 460.1173), as
amended by 2016 PA 342.
Representative Markkanen, testified in support of HB 4236. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dan Scripps, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission, testified with no
position on HB 4236. Questions and discussion followed.
Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, testified in
support of HB 4236.
Mark Haggerty, representing Michigan Solar Solutions, testified in support of HB 4236.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of
HB 4236.
John Richter, representing the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, testified in
support of HB 4236.
Rob Rafson, representing Chart House Energy, testified in support of HB 4236.
Camilo Serna, representing DTE, testified in opposition to HB 4236. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB
4236.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4236, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
John Freeman, Executive Director, representing the Great Lakes Renewable Energy
Association.
Brandon Knight, representing Distributed Power.
Henry Love, representing Elevate.
John Bernhardt, representing Pivot Energy.
Amy Heart, representing Sun Run.
Jason Slattery, representing Gem Energy.
Diane Cheklich, representing D2 Solar.
Diane Van Buren, representing D2 Solar.
Art Toy, representing Four Elements Energy.
Jim Newman, representing the Newman Consulting Group.
Adam Harris, representing The Green Panel.
Joe Tesar, representing Quantalux.
Emily Prehoda, representing Chart House Energy.
Jason Walles, representing Power Home Solar.
Ian Olmstead, representing Peninsula Solar.
Tim Powers, representing Inovateus Solar.
Jim Murray, representing Community Solar.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Wayne Appleyard, representing Sunstructures Archictects.
Dave Strenski, representing Solar Ypsi.
Steve Potter, representing Country Air and Solar.
Mark Lee, representing Better World Builders.
Mike Linsea, representing Solar Winds Power Systems.
Allen O'Shea, representing CBS Solar.
William Held, representing Strawberry Solar.
Matthew Kadwell, representing Sumpter Solar Services.
Anand Papprui, representing Spark Building Energy Systems.
Rob Kearcher, representing Absolute Solar Solutions.
Rob Sepeter, representing RLS Energy.
Bob Randolph, representing Quality Solar.
Ken Zebarah Jr, representing Harvest Solar.
Dave Friedrichs, representing Homeland Solar.
Leah Wiste, representing Michigan Interfaith Power and Light.
Mark Cryderman, representing The Green Panel.
Duane Watson, representing Geosmart.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4236, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America.
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Michigan
Conference.
Michael Alaimo, Director, Environmental and Energy Affairs, representing the Michigan
Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Cathy Wilson, representing the Consumers Energy.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 4:03 PM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Marino joined the meeting via Zoom.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 16 before the committee:
SB 16
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing
law of Michigan," by amending section 125 (MCL
125.525), as amended by 2016 PA 14.
Shane Preston, representing Senator Zorn, testified in support of SB 16.
Wendy Patton, representing the Rental Property Owners Association, testified in support of
SB 16.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 16, but did not wish to speak:
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 17 before the committee:
SB 17
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 317, entitled "An act
relating to the conduct of public servants in
respect to governmental decisions and contracts
with public entities; to provide penalties for the
violation of this act; to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts; and to validate certain contracts," by
amending section 3a (MCL 15.323a), as amended
by 2011 PA 106.
Shane Preston, representing Senator Zorn, testified in support of SB 17. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 17, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 17, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Wills, representing the City of Muskegon.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:11 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at
8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Adoption of the 2021-2022 Committee Rules.
2. Reported SB 119 (McBroom) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 106 (VanderWall) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 119 for the committee. Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 119:
Nicole Nystrom, Aquila Resources - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 119 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The committee went at ease from 8:44 a.m. to 9:02 a.m. while awaiting Sen. VanderWall to arrive from another
meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 106 for the committee.
At 9:10 a.m., Sen. Schmidt entered the meeting.
Sen. VanderWall continued his testimony regarding SB 106 and member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 106 via Zoom:
Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsman's Alliance – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Oppose. Member questions followed.
The committee went at ease from 9:31 a.m., to 9:32 a.m.
Testimony on SB 106 continued with Rory Mattson, Delta Conservation District – Support. Member questions
followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 106:
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 106 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/24/2021


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 12:00
p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adoption of 2021-2022 Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by Rodney Taylor, Michigan Department of Treasury.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang,
and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the 2021-2022 committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Rodney Taylor, Administrator Bureau of Local Government and School Services, Michigan
Department of Treasury, to give the committee a presentation on Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) and
Pension Systems 2017 Reforms and Data Collected Since Implantation. Member questions and discussion
followed. Joyce Parker, Deputy State Treasurer, State/Local Finance, Michigan Department of Treasury
contributed to the discussion.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/24/2021
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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Overview of Governor Whitmer's 2021-2022 budget proposal by Senate Fiscal Director
Christopher Harkins.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited Christopher Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to provide the committee
with an overview of Governor Whitmer's 2021-2022 budget proposal.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Outman, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:50p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 2/24/21
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

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

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, February 24 and March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services and Regulatory Reform – Tuesday, February 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

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

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

Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, February 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 24, 8:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Regulatory Reform and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee – Tuesday, February 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 18,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order Chair Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements,
Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coleman attended the meeting remotely.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4171 and HB 4172 before the committee:
HB 4171
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014
PA 515.
HB 4172
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014
PA 515.
Representative Allor and Representative Yaroch both testified in support of HB 4171 and HB
4172. Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Jeffery Roberts, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, testified in support
of HB 4171 and HB 4172.
Chief Michael O'Brian, representing the Brighton Fire Department, testified in support of HB
4171 and HB 4172.
Chief Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association, testified in support of
HB 4171 and HB 4172.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in support
of HB 4171 and HB 4172. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in support
of HB 4172.
Aileen Pettinger, representing the Saginaw Fire Department, joined by Brenda Brassinton, a
retired Lansing Fire Fighter, testified in support of HB 4172. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172, but did not wish to
speak:
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4172, but did not wish to speak:
Michael McCleeir, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association.
Kyle Svoboda, representing the Michigan Fire Inspector's Society.
Don Biger, representing the Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting
at 9:43 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 18, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Dan Eichinger, Director, Michigan
Department of Natural Resources. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4126 before the committee:
HB 4126
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as
added by 2020 PA 262.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4126. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Ian FitzGerald, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of
HB 4126.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
support of HB 4126.
Representative Sowerby moved to report out HB 4126 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Rich Bowman and Madhu Anderson
from The Nature Conservancy. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
10:45 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 18, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Presentation from the Auditor General
Doug Ringler, the Auditor General, testified before the committee.
Laura Hirst, the Deputy Auditor General, testified before the committee
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Flint Emergency Expenditures,
Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget, January 2021. 000-2020-21
Steve Koschay and Ryan Austin, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified
regarding the audit report.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Ed Benning, representing the Executive Director, Mass Transportation Authority Flint.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Discussion on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services capacity limits on
restaurants and bars.
Representative Brann, owner of Brann's Restaurants, testified before the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Speaker Wentworth, testified before the committee.
Brandon Hodgkins, owner of the Pale Blue Smokehouse, testified before the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Michelle Street, the General Manager of the Detroit Marriott in Troy, testified before the
committee.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified
before the committee.
Pete Beukema, the owner of Suburban Inns, testified before the committee.
Bianca Turner, a managing partner at Outback Steakhouse, testified before the committee.
Marjorie Cheadle, the owner of Dagwood's Tavern, testified before the committee.
Mark Miller, the owner of Little Camille's by the Bay, testified before the committee.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Barry Neal, the owner of the House of Flavors Restaurants.
Pat Ruster, the owner of Tawas Big Boy Restaurant.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:51 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 18, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus,
Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder attended the meeting remotely.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4224 and HB 4225 before the committee:
HB 4224
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding
section 4gg.
HB 4225
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4224. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4225. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair handed the gavel over to Vice Chair Clements at 10:37 a.m.
Representative Lilly, testified in support of HB 4224 and HB 4225.
Representative Anthony, testified in support of HB 4224 and HB 4225.
The Chair returned to the gavel at 10:45 a.m.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in support of HB 4224 and
HB 4225.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with no position on
HB 4224 and HB 4225.
David Foos, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with no position on
HB 4224 and HB 4225.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4224 and HB 4225, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Associaiton.
Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Chamber of Commerce.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Comerce.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 10:58 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 18, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called and announced a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4040 before the committee:
HB 4040
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled "Proprietary
schools act," by amending section 1a (MCL
395.101a), as amended by 2016 PA 146.
Representative Ben Fredrick, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4040 to the committee members.
Howard Hipes, Apprentice, Training, and Mentoring Coordinator and Recruiter for the
Michigan Brick Layers, testified in support of HB 4040. Questions followed.
Lee Graham, Treasurer and Executive Director of the Labor-Management Education
Committee for the Operating Engineers 324 testified in support of HB 4040. Questions
followed.
Jonathan Byrd, the Director of External Affairs for Michigan Laborers District Council,
testified in support of HB 4040. Questions followed.
Andrew Beardslee, Legislative Analyst for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity submitted a testimony card stating the department is neutral on HB 4040, but did
not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Eisen moved that the
committee adjourned. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:44 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 18, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2021, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda of the meeting is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointments of Mr. Kurtis Trevan and Mr. Alexander Turfe to the Western
Michigan University Board of Trustees.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Kurtis
Trevan to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees:
Kurtis Trevan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. Alexander
Turfe to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees:
Alexander Trevan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 3/4/21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 18, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2021-2022 Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by Liza Estlund Olson, Acting Director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance
Agency, on Deloitte and Touche UIA Forensic Review Key Fraud Risk Management report.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the 2021-2022 committee rules. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
At 12:04 p.m. Senator Lauwers entered the meeting
The Chair invited Liza Estlund Olson, Acting Director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, to
present testimony on Deloitte and Touche UIA Forensic Review Key Fraud Risk Management report.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. McMorrow was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 18, 2021
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


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

Meeting held on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C) and McCann

Excused: Senator Daley

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Appropriations – Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, February 24 and March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, February 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, February 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Finance – Wednesday, February 24, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 24, 8:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:31 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair Marino.
The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jason Wentworth,
appointing the following members to the Commerce and Tourism committee:
Representatives Marino (Chairman), Roth (Majority Vice Chairman), Farrington,
Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy (Minority Vice Chairman), Cherry, Manoogian,
Whitsett, Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whitsett attended the meeting remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the appointed meeting date, time and location of the
regularly scheduled meetings:
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., room 327 of the House Office Building.
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair announced that the Commerce and Tourism committee will follow the Committee
Rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules.
The Chair laid HB 4052 before the committee:
HB 4052
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to provide for the official time followed in
this state; and to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state agencies and officials.
Representative Hoitenga, testified in support of HB 4052.
Jay Pea, representing the Save Standard Time, testified in opposition to HB 4052.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4052, but did not wish to speak:
Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4052, but did not wish to speak:
Christopher E. Morgan, MD, representing the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Jada Paisley, representing the Michigan Golf Course Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Cambensy moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov