evidence_text:
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
April 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4569 (Rep. Beeler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4571 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Vice Chair brought up HB's 4569 and 4571, and invited Rep. Beeler to summarize the bills.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4569:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
David Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4571:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4569 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Vice Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4569. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4571 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Vice Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4571. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Vice Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Chair Runestad was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/21/21


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, April
14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported HB 4053 (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4429 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 220 (Sen. Theis).
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 Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. LaFave and Marcus Keech, of Rep. VanWoerkom's office, to summarize HB 4429 and
HB 4053.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4053:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4429:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4053 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4053. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4429 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Geiss
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4429. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Meghan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize SB 220.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 220:
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 220:
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 21, 2021
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 15, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4540 and HB 4541 before the committee:
HB 4540
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan
commission on law enforcement standards act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by
2016 PA 289.
HB 4541
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 42, 46, 48,
49, 63, 69, 618a, 634, 660, 660a, 660d, 673, 674,
675d, and 676b (MCL 257.42, 257.46, 257.48,
257.49, 257.63, 257.69, 257.618a, 257.634,
257.660, 257.660a, 257.660d, 257.673, 257.674,
257.675d, and 257.676b), section 42 as amended
by 2016 PA 304, section 618a as amended by 2014
PA 303, section 634 as amended by 1988 PA 346,
sections 660 and 660d as amended by 2018 PA
394, section 660a as added by 2006 PA 339,
section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section
675d as amended by 2010 PA 211, and section
676b as amended by 2018 PA 75, and by adding
sections 63a, 64a, 64b, and chapter VIA.
Representative Tyrone Carter and Representative Filler testified in support of their
legislation. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Nuszkowski, representing the M-1 Rail, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Ricky Brown, representing the Detroit Transit Police, testified in support of HB 4540
and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed.
Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards,
testified in opposition to HB 4540 and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Liedel, representing the Dykema, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Fleicher, representing the Quicken Loans, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB
4541. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4540, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the
meeting at 10:29 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 15,
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, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4089 before the committee:
HB 4089
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7212 (MCL
333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268.
Representative Allor, testified in support of HB 4089. Questions and discussion followed.
Judge Jocelyn Fabry, representing the The Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals, testified in support of HB 4089. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4089, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4497 before the committee:
HB 4497
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 2221 (MCL
333.2221).
Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4497. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4497, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Barnett, Supervisor, representing Orion Township.
Representative Hauck moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:04 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 15, 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, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Marino and Aiyash joined the committee meeting remotely.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SCR 6 before the committee:
SCR 6
(Sen. McBroom)
A concurrent resolution to urge the Natural
Resources Commission and the Department of
Natural Resources to end the research study begun
in 2019 concerning the effectiveness of antler
point restrictions as a management tool in the
chronic wasting disease core area.
Senator McBroom testified in support of SCR 6. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Sweeney, representing Concerned Sportsmen of Michigan, testified in support of SCR 6.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Doug Roberts, President, United Deer
Farmers of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Erik Schnelle, President, Michigan
Advisory Council of the National Deer Association. He was joined by Josh Hillyard,
Assistant Director of Grass Roots; Torin Miller, Director of Policy; and Kip Adams, Chief
Conservation Officer. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:31 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 15, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4448 before the committee:
HB 4448
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," by amending section 3 (MCL
30.403), as amended by 2002 PA 132.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB
4448.
The Chair spoke to the proposed H-1 substitute for HB 4448.
The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee:
HB 4591
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain
public employment contracts; to limit severance
payments to certain public employees and public
officers; and to provide for civil fines.
Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 4591. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4257 before the committee:
HB 4257
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to clarify certain powers of the governor;
and to impose certain duties on certain state
officials.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4257 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4448.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4448. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4448 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Chair Johnson handed the gavel over to the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman .
At 10:52 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid HR 60 before the committee:
HR 60
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A resolution to grant the House Standing
Committee on Oversight the power to administer
oaths, issue subpoenas, and examine books,
records, and files related to employee separations
and severance agreements entered into by the
executive branch of state government.
Chair Johnson, testified in support of HR 60. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:17 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid the committee at ease.
The Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman returned the gavel to Chair Johnson.
At 11:18 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Reilly moved to report out HR 60 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
The Chair laid HB 4617 before the committee:
HB 4617
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 3a and 23a.
Representative Young, testified in support of HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
Darrell Siggers, a constituent of Representative Young and an exonerated prisoner, testified in
support of HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4617, but did not wish to speak:
Wolfgang Mueller, representing the Mueller Law.
Kenneth Nixon.
The Chair laid HB 4041 before the committee:
HB 4041
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL
324.74114 and 324.83106), section 74114 as
amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 83106 as
amended by 2010 PA 34.
At 11:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Chair Johnson handed the gavel over to the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman .
At 11:31 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman called the committee back to order.
Chair Johnson, testified in support of HB 4041. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:33 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid the committee at ease.
The Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman returned the gavel to Chair Johnson.
At 11:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Craig Brunet, Ron Olson, and Jason Fleming, representing the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4041. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4041, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Scheffer, representing the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles and
Campgrounds.
Rachel Marerro.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:53 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 15, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, O'Neal.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Sabo moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no
objections the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Home Builders Association
of Michigan and the Housing Michigan Coalition Executive Committee.
Dawn Crandall, Political Affairs Director for the Home Builders Association of Michigan, did
a PowerPoint report on Michigan's housing shortage. Joshua Lunger, Senior Director of
Government Affairs for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, joined Dawn by updating
the committee on Grand Rapids current housing situation. Kent Wood with Borealis
Strategic, LLC representing, Housing Next/Housing North, addressed the housing issues in
the Traverse City region. Questions followed. A copy of the PowerPoint is attached.
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal League, testified via
zoom representing city government regarding this housing concern. Questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Martin moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021,
at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 177 (Sen. McBroom).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4219 (Rep. Yancey).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4220 (Rep. Bellino).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4308 (Rep. Hammoud).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4309 (Rep. Filler).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 177, and invited Rep. LaFave to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 177:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Oppose
Mike Nichols, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
The Chair brought up HB's 4219 and 4220, and invited Attorney Mike Nichols to provide testimony in support
of both bills via Zoom.
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Yancey and Bellino to summarize HB's 4219 and 4220.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4219 and 4220:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan - Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Oppose
Mike Nichols, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
The Chair brought up HB's 4308 and 4309, and invited Rep.(s) Filler and Hammoud (via Zoom) to summarize
the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 4308 and 4309:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4308 and 4309:
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Sen.(s) Runestad and Barrett
were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/29/2021


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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
April 15, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April
15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 213 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 191 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 247 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 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, Brinks,
Hertel, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. LaSata offered an (S-1) version of SB 213.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 213.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 213. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 213 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
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 SB 191:
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
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Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Oppose
Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 191 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 247.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 247.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 247. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 247:
Dr. Paul Bozyk, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Dr. Michael Stender, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support
Mark Cook and Dr. James Grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 247:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Support
Dr. Vaishali Pansare, Michigan Society of Pathology – Support
Munson Healthcare – Support
Alice Betz, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology – Support
Dr. Laura Owens, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Michigan Section – Support
Kelly Doyle, HIV AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Theis and
Santana were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 22, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
9:03 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4641 before the committee:
HB 4641
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
section 11 (MCL 207.781), as amended by 2020
PA 3.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
The Chair handed the gavel over to Vice Chair Roth at 9:04 a.m.
At 9:05 AM, Majority Vice Chair John Roth called the committee back to order.
Representative Marino, testified in support of HB 4641.
At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair John Roth laid the committee at ease.
The Chair returned to the gavel at 9:08 a.m.
At 9:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4641, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid a presentation by Pure Michigan before the committee.
Dave Lorenz, representing Pure Michigan, gave an overview presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cambensy 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, Representative Wakeman moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20, 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.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4001 before the committee:
HB 4001
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding
section 8a.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4001. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4001, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 4319 and HB 4320 before the committee:
HB 4319
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 42 (MCL
168.42), as amended by 1999 PA 216.
HB 4320
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 45 (MCL
168.45), as amended by 1985 PA 160.
Representative LaFave and Representative Yaroch testified in support of their legislation.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4319 and HB 4320, but did not
wish to speak:
Barbara Conley, representing the herself.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:25 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20,
2021
12:00
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.
Representatives Schroeder and Outman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 85 before the committee:
HR 85
(Rep. Bellino)
A resolution to declare April 2021 as Natural Gas
and Electric Service Workers Appreciation Month
in the state of Michigan.
James Shaw, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference, and James Harrison,
representing the Utility Workers Union of America, testified together in support of HR 85.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 85, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Dundas, representing the Michigan Electric and Gas Association.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HR 85 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Roth, Manoogian,
Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Reilly.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Michigan Biomass. Gary
Melow, representing Michigan Biomass, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 1:00 PM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chair
Wakeman.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4159 and HB 4160 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Kuppa)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145h.
HB 4160
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 145i.
Representative Kuppa, testified in support of HB 4159 and (H-1).
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4159. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4159 to the Committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4160. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4160 to the Committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did not wish
to speak:
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Jean Doss and Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Dawn Hayes, as the Mother of Allie Hayes.
Richard Machesky, the Superintendent of Troy School District.
Chirstina Marsack-Topolewski, representing the Eastern Michigan University College of
Health and Human Services.
Annemarie Kelly, representing the Eastern Michigan University College of Health and
Human Services.
Kally Harris.
Abigail Lewis.
Bill Turner.
Staci Vought.
Gwen Simon.
Todd Heugh.
Amy Olsen.
Kristin Mitchell.
Christine Ferguson.
Jessica Visocchi.
Kathy Cappuso.
Eileen Hohner.
Robert Hohner.
Julia Hohner.
Gary Koskinen.
Dayna Koskinen.
Kevin Voel.
Rachel Schmidt.
Paula Kozik.
Robert Cleary.
Karen Cleary.
Karen Peters.
Florence Vogel.
Elaine Vogel.
John Vogel.
Donald Peters.
Sally Koskinen.
Leah Koskinen.
Bob Koskinen.
Scott Koskinen.
Karen Maas.
Denise Robson.
Alan Robson.
Melissa Rehbine.
Angie Timko.
Zachary Colesa.
Sherry Abbott.
Nancy Thompson.
Kimberly Williams.
Nikki Merolla.
Kari Groesser.
Rita Briguglio.
Susan Devine.
AnnaMarie C Hudson.
Nicole Setelia.
Hannah Hayes.
Hannah Nagi.
Kellie Setelia.
Luke Swanson.
Helen Waldie.
Ann Gutman.
Ashley Cinpinski.
Chris Cinpinski.
Jill Weldy.
Lori Mitchell.
Staci Chambers.
Diane McCormick.
Colleen Vollmer.
Allison Stefanski.
Aleah Lormin.
Sarah Wines.
Eric Doyle.
Kimberly Doyle.
Ronald Salzano.
Joe Duda.
Nancy Stone.
Jill Weldy.
Laura Garver.
Katie Fortman.
Jackie Bonnell.
Margaret Burchi.
Zoe Heller.
Ellory Thill.
Jaclynn Parker.
Heather Quinlan.
Kathleen Saunders.
Chris Stark.
Nicole MacMillan.
Sarah McGovern.
Christina Labadie.
Mary Pepoy.
Cindy Fisher.
Stephan Henning.
Julie Carl.
Katie Grabowski.
Dana Miriani.
Claire Holloway.
Rebecca Oles.
Rebecca Brown.
Morgan Brouillet.
Richard Thompson.
Jackson Ouendag.
Kori Bryan.
Daniel Murza.
Mallory Schley.
Madison Fair .
Jennifer Slade.
Michael Bommarito.
Amy Saulnier.
Sharisse Myren.
Stephanie Johnson.
Maria Kayser.
Debbie Rosenman.
Barbara Poff.
Diane Lenderman.
Tammy Zander.
Nicole Smith.
Loretta Salzano Vanni.
Kristine Hayes.
Philip J McCormick.
Sheila Gannon.
Paula Kast.
Juliet Hentschel.
Susan Morin.
Richard Kast.
Kendra Quinlan.
Cindy Kleiman.
Cheryl Verbruggen.
Charlie Tull.
Lori Brouillet.
Emma Kotwick.
Kaiya Quinlan.
Shelley McHugh.
Stephanie Braun.
Colleen Monti.
Kerry Peterson.
Joe Mansour.
Roberta Patt.
Jennifer Rahhal.
Terri McCormick.
Kara Lobert.
Maureen Gumbel.
Michigan State Police.
Donna Stache.
Gail Briolat.
Richard Peterson.
Michael Stallsmith.
Stefani U.
Ericca C. Werner.
Jill Kelly.
Aubreigh Wachowski.
Marcia Bishop.
Charlotte Halsey.
Michele Lunetta.
Tracie Kania.
Carinne Jarvis.
James Halsey.
Shelby Cavazos.
Cody Hocevar.
Linda L. Slimak.
Scott P. Slimak.
Linda Hall.
Nancy Ferguson.
Samantha G. Slimak.
Duane F. Ice.
Stacy Rick-Hessling.
Bailey Clark.
Vickie Clark.
Roberta Masters.
Geraldine A. Iacoboni.
Gregory Richards.
Mary Anne Santoro.
Allie Hayes.
Travis Ogden.
Nicholas Nicoloff.
David Ivanko.
Shawn DuFresne.
Tom Cook.
Jane Kleiman.
DeAnn Quilliams.
Ellen Prebelich.
Kaylee Wagester.
Kelly Wagester.
Kyle Wagester.
Cassandra Wagaster.
Mike Klozik.
Paula Klozik.
Anthony D’Ambrosi.
Rachel E. Peterson.
Lara J. Dixon.
Catherine Anne Sjoquist.
Page McMillan.
Nancy Klein.
Scott Crecelius.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Rodney Wakeman adjourned the
meeting at 12:11 PM.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20, 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.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Filler laid before the committee the following presentations by Victims’ Groups:
Division of Victim Services (MDHHS), MSU School of Social Work, and the Michigan
Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Angie Povilaitis, representing the Division of Victim Services (MDHHS), gave a presentation
to the committee.
Dr. Heather McCauley, representing the MSU School of Social Work, gave a presentation to
the committee.
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4138 before the committee:
HB 4138
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 82113 (MCL 324.82113), as
amended by 1998 PA 297.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4138 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4138, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid HB 4627 before the committee:
HB 4627
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 9c of
chapter IV (MCL 764.9c), as amended by 2020 PA
393.
Representative Brixie and Cullen Harkness, representing the Harkness Law Firm, testified in
support of HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed.
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association
of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association and the Michigan Association
of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4627, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrator.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4627, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 10:00 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee:
HB 4445
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
518 (MCL 436.1518), as amended by 2010 PA
279.
Representative Lightner, and Barb Farrah, representing the Michigan International Speedway,
testified in support of HB 4445.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4445, but did not wish
to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak:
Rick Brenner, representing the President, Michigan International Speedway.
The Chair laid HB 4527 before the committee:
HB 4527
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled "Carnival-
amusement safety act of 1966," by amending the
title and sections 2, 10, 11, 17, and 20 (MCL
408.652, 408.660, 408.661, 408.667, and
408.670), the title and section 11 as amended by
2014 PA 163, sections 2 and 17 as amended and
section 20 as added by 2000 PA 346, and section
10 as amended by 2020 PA 163, and by adding
section 19a.
Representative Albert testified in support of HB 4527.
Corri Sandwich, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4527.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee:
HB 4427
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and section 2
(MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4427.
Karalyn Kiessling, representing the Smoke-free Environments Law Project, testified in
opposition to HB 4427. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301, HB 4302, HB 4303 and HB 4304
before the committee:
HB 4298
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 16
(MCL 125.2316), as amended by 2015 PA 40.
HB 4299
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 16b.
HB 4300
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 5
(MCL 125.2305), as amended by 2006 PA 328.
HB 4301
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending sections 4,
35, and 43 (MCL 125.2304, 125.2335, and
125.2343), sections 4 and 43 as amended by 2015
PA 40.
HB 4302
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 28d.
HB 4303
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in
renting act," (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding
section 4a.
HB 4304
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 30j.
Representative Cherry explained substitutes (H-1) for the bill package.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4304, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301,
HB 4302, HB 4303 and HB 4304, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB
4301, HB 4302, HB 4303 and HB 4304 as written, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4298. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4298 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4299. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4299 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Jones moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4300. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4300 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4301. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 4301 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4302. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4302 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4303. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to report out HB 4303 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4304. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4304 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 49 before the committee:
SB 49
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
536 (MCL 436.1536), as amended by 2020 PA
126.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 49, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Representative Outman moved to report out SB 49 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 141, SB 142, SB 143 and SB 144 before the committee:
SB 141
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2020 PA
106.
SB 142
(Sen. Brinks)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 203b.
SB 143
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2016 PA 81.
SB 144
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending
sections 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 301, 305,
307, 521, 525, 537, 603, and 610 (MCL 436.1105,
436.1107, 436.1109, 436.1111, 436.1113,
436.1113a, 436.1301, 436.1305, 436.1307,
436.1521, 436.1525, 436.1537, 436.1603, and
436.1610), section 105 as amended by 2018 PA
414, section 107 as amended by 2019 PA 126,
section 109 as amended by 2020 PA 120, section
111 as amended by 2020 PA 115, section 113 as
amended by 2018 PA 405, section 113a as
amended by 2018 PA 416, section 301 as amended
by 2020 PA 110, section 307 as amended by 2020
PA 114, section 521 as amended by 2006 PA 502,
section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434, section
537 as amended by 2020 PA 117, section 603 as
amended by 2018 PA 407, and section 610 as
added by 2016 PA 106.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 141, SB 142, SB 143 and SB 144,
but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis and Marson Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 141, SB 142, SB 143 and SB 144,
but did not wish to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out SB 141 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to report out SB 142 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey moved to report out SB 143 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out SB 144 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4427.
Lisa Danto, a Nicotine Dependence Specialist, testified in opposition to HB 4427. Questions
and discussion followed.
Minou Jones, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4427.
Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4427.
The Chair returned to HB 4527.
Doug Burtch, representing the TJ Schmidt Carnival Company, testified in support of HB
4527.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:28 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 20, 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, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. LaFave.
Excused: Rep. LaFave.
Representatives Clemente and Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation before the
committee.
Chief Administrative Officer Laura Mester, joined by Chief Engineer and Operations Officer
Tony Kratofil, both representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, provided a
presentation on Quality and Oversight of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Services.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Eisen moved to excuse Representative LaFave from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 42 ( Lauwers) with recommendation.
2. Testimony on Line 5 by Whitney Gravelle, President, Bay Mills Indian Community
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon,
Schmidt, McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 42:
James Shaw, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 42:
Dan Dundas, MI Electric and Gas Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SR 42 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks,
and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair invited Whitney Gravelle, President of the Bay Mills Indian Community to present on Line 5
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead 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 2:39 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 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 319 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 320 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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 Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 319.
The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 320.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 319 and SB 320:
Amy Epkey and Travis Boeskoll, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy –
Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 319 and
SB 320:
Gnanadesikan Ramanujam, Somat Engineering, Inc. – Support
Jon Kramer, OHM Advisors – Support
Andrew McCune, Wade Trim – Support
Douglas Skylis, ROWE Professional Services Company – Support
Oge Udegbunam, Tyme Consulting Engineers, Inc. – Support
Christopher Cook, Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. – Support
Patrick Phelan, BMJ Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. – Support
Jeffrey Brown, Fishbeck – Support
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Saju Sachi, NTH Consultants, Ltd. – Support
Tim Bradshaw, Progressive AE – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - Michigan Chapter – Support
Associated General Contractors of Michigan – Support
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Mike Compagnoni, American Waterworks Association - Michigan Section – Support
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Water Environment Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 319.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 319. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 319 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 319 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 320 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 320. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 8, 2021
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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
April 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SJR G (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Child Care Fund,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, December 2020, #431-1400-19.
3. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Medicaid Home Help Program,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, December 2020, #391-0708-19.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:11 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 March 23, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Child Care Fund,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, December 2020, #431-1400-19.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding the Office of the Auditor
General, Performance Audit Report, Child Care Fund, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
December 2020, #431-1400-19:
Yvonne Benn, OAG Audit Division Administrator. Member questions followed.
Leah Decker, OAG Audit Division Manager. Member questions followed.
Deb Hallenbeck, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Member questions followed.
The Chair brought up SJR G and invited Sen. Barrett to summarize the resolution. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SJR G to the floor with recommendation that the
resolution be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Medicaid Home Help
Program, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, December 2020, #391-0708-19.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding the Office of the Auditor
General, Performance Audit Report, Medicaid Home Help Program, Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, December 2020, #391-0708-19:
Mary Jo Koschay, OAG Audit Division Administrator. Member questions followed.
Justin Londo, OAG Audit Supervisor. Member questions followed.
Dr. Sara Grivetti, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Member questions followed.
Michelle Martin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the committee at 3:18 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 05/11/2021


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
April 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 230 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 128 (Sen. LaSata).
3. Testimony regarding SB 116 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 128:
Sen. Kim LaSata – Support
Otto Hahne, Michigan Independent Auto Dealers Association – Support
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 128:
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Support
Chris Britton, New Heights CCDA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 230. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 230:
John Lauve, Self – Opposition
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 230 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 230:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
Shelly Stahl, The Wine Institute – Support
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 116:
Derek Sova, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 4/27/21
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Hertel


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, April 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services – Thursday, April 22, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, April 22, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, April 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, April 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, April 22, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:05 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, April 20,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
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 Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
Motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the S-4 of SB 92. Second by Sen. MacDonald. Roll call. 6 Yeahs, 0 nays.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. MacDonald, The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bayer.
Pass: Sen.(s) Hollier.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 15, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4599 and HB 4600 before the committee:
HB 4599
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse
racing law of 1995," by amending sections 8, 19,
and 20 (MCL 431.308, 431.319, and 431.320), as
amended by 2019 PA 153.
HB 4600
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 90, entitled "An act to
regulate the conducting of racing meets in the
state of Michigan; to provide for the possession,
control and disposition of funds held by licensees
for the payment of outstanding winning tickets not
claimed or demanded by the lawful owners of
such funds; and to prescribe penalties for
violations of the provisions of this act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 431.252), as amended
by 1998 PA 505.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Majority Vice-Chair Posthumus assumed the gavel.
At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus called the committee back to order.
Representative Alexander and Representative Cherry, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB
4600.
At 10:41 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus laid the committee at ease.
Chair Alexander assumed the gavel.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Crystal Terrell, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, testified in
support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed.
John Currie, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expositions, testified in
support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed.
Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association,
testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed.
Brett Boyd, representing the Michigan Harness Racing Association, testified in support of HB
4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600, but did not wish
to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: Rep. Maddock.
Excused: None.
Representatives Hammoud and Brabec joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 4419, HB 4420 and HB 4421 before the committee:
HB 4419
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4420
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4421
(Rep. Paquette)
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.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4420, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4419, and the
proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.
Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions.
Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4421, and the
proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed.
Representative VanSingel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) for HB 4419.
The motion prevailed 25-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4420. The motion prevailed 26-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4421. The motion
prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate moved to reconsider the vote by with substitute (H-1) was adopted for
HB 4419.
The motion prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4419. The motion prevailed
26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:50 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: April 28, 2021


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
10:30 AM
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.
Representatives Marino and Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4066 before the committee:
HB 4066
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in this state
from imposing certain restrictions on the
transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer,
purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration,
manufacturing, or use of knives or components of
knives.
Representative Fink testified in support of HB 4066. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4066, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the
meeting at 12:08 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 21,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 25 before the committee:
SB 25
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL
206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65.
Tim Langholz, representing the Senator Barrett, testified in support of SB 25. Questions and
discussion followed.
Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral
position on SB 25. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 25, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee:
HB 4221
(Rep. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 277 and 677.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4221. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cavanagh, testified in support of HB 4221. Questions and discussion
followed.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4221. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4221, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Paul Kaiser, the Adjutant of Disabled American Veterans Michigan.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 11:09 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, April
21, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 48 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 220 (S-2) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Presentation from the Michigan Department of State regarding C.A.R.S.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 48.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 48:
Lisa Marsh, Michigan Department of Transportation Southwest Region – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 48:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 48 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 48. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 220.
The Chair invited Meghan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 220.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 220. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 220:
Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
Tony Des Chenes, Potato Growers of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 220 (S-
2):
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-2) version of SB 220 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 220 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited James Fackler, of the Michigan Department of State, to give a presentation regarding the
Department's Customer and Automotive Records System (C.A.R.S.).
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: May 13, 2021
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evidence_text:
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
April 21, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation on Michigan's Tax Structure, by The Michigan Department of Treasury.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair 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 meeting minutes from April 14, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Chief Deputy Treasurer Jeff Guilfoyle to give the committee a presentation via Zoom on
Michigan's tax structure. Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/28/2021


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in
the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 277 (Sen. MacDonald).
2.
Testimony regarding SB 281 (Sen. LaSata).
3.
Testimony regarding SB 306 (Sen. Victory).
4.
Testimony regarding HB 4127 (Rep. Hall).
5.
Testimony regarding HB 4128 (Rep. Calley).
6.
Testimony regarding HB 4129 (Rep. Marino).
7.
Testimony regarding HB 4130 (Rep. Koleszar).
8.
Testimony regarding HB 4131 (Rep. Sabo).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 277.
The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 281.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 277. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, SB
277 and SB 306:
Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County Clerk, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 281:
Maya Noronha, Opportunity Solutions Project – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 4127 through HB 4131.
The Chair invited Rep. Hall to further summarize HB 4127.
The Chair invited Rep. Calley to further summarize HB 4128.
The Chair invited Rep. Marino to further summarize HB 4129.
The Chair invited Rep. Koleszar to further summarize HB 4130.
The Chair invited Rep. Sabo to further summarize HB 4131.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB
4130, HB 4131, SB 277, SB 281 and SB 306:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 281:
Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose
Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose
Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 277:
Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127:
Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support
Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose
Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4128:
Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support
Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose
Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4129:
Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 28, 2021
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C) and Runestad

Excused: Senator Hollier


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
April 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 82 ( Victory) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 24, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair laid SB 82 before the committee:
SB 82
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature,
the executive, the department of the attorney
general, the department of state, the department of
treasury, the department of technology,
management, and budget, the department of civil
rights, and certain other state purposes for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide
for the expenditure of the appropriations; to
provide for the disposition of fees and other
income received by the state agencies; and to
declare the effect of this act.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Elizabeth Raczkowski, Joe Carrasco, Ryan Bergan, and Cory Savino, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt amendment to the
substitute. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and MacDonald.
Nays: Irwin
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to refer SB 82 to the
Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and MacDonald.
Nays: Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:30 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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