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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5137, HB 5138 and HB 5299 before the committee:
HB 5137
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7401
(MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5138
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
HB 5299
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2006 PA 631.
Representative Alexander, Representative Tate, and Representative LaGrand testified in support
of HB 5137, HB 5138 and HB 5299. Questions and discussion followed.
Bill Vailliencourt, Livingston County Prosecutor, representing Prosecuting Attorneys of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 5137 and HB 5138. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5137 and HB 5138, but did not wish to
speak:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5137, HB 5138 and HB 5299, but
did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4587 before the committee:
HB 4587
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5741
and 5750 (MCL 600.5741 and 600.5750).
Representative Sheppard and I. Matthew Miller, representing the Property Management
Association of Michigan, testified together in support of HB 4587. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4587, but did not wish to speak:
Pamela Lovell, representing the AMP Residential.
Duy Vu, representing the Land and Company.
Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association.
Karlene Lehman, representing the Princeton Management.
Tavia Blocker and Kristin Hasso, representing the Somerset Park Apartments.
Robert Carson, representing the Continental Management.
Joyce Brighton, representing the KMG Prestige.
Megan Orser, representing the Smart Apartment Solutions.
Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4587, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee:
HB 4454
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by
2014 PA 549.
Representative Cynthia Johnson testified in support of HB 4454.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5417, HB 5418 and HB 5419 before the committee:
HB 5417
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 193, entitled
"Michigan do-not-resuscitate procedure act," by amending
sections 2, 3a, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11 (MCL 333.1052,
333.1053a, 333.1054, 333.1058, 333.1059, 333.1060, and
333.1061), sections 2 and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 157
and section 3a as added and sections 4, 8, 9, and 10 as
amended by 2013 PA 155, and by adding section 3b.
HB 5418
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
sections 1180 and 1181.
HB 5419
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled
"Estates and protected individuals code," by amending
section 5215 (MCL 700.5215), as amended by 2000 PA 469.
Representative Rendon, Representative Warren, Dawn Krause, representing Willy Picket and
Washtenaw ISD, and Dr. Scott Menzel, representing the Washtenaw ISD, testified together in
support of HB 5417, HB 5418 and HB 5419. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5417, HB 5418 and HB 5419, but did
not wish to speak:
Matt Kurta, representing the ESA Legislative Group.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Lyn Beekman, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5418, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee:
HB 4332
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL
324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as
amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016
PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and
by adding section 40111d.
Representative LaFave and Chris Turek, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4332.
Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Burnet and Lt. Tom Wanless, both representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4332. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4332, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4332, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Leonard, representing the Safari Club International.
Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers.
The Chair laid HR 151 before the committee:
HR 151
(Rep. Yaroch)
A resolution to urge the Congress of the
United States to clarify its position on the legality of
marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
Discussion among members followed.
The Chair laid HB 5336 before the committee:
HB 5336
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 16, entitled
"Uniform commercial real estate receivership act," by
amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25 (MCL 554.1011, 554.1012,
554.1013, 554.1014, 554.1015, 554.1016, 554.1021,
554.1022, 554.1023, 554.1024, 554.1025, 554.1026,
554.1028, 554.1029, 554.1030, 554.1031, 554.1034, and
554.1035).
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5336. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5336 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5490 and HB 5491 before the committee:
HB 5490
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled
"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102 and 206 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27206),
section 102 as amended by 2019 PA 3 and section 206 as
amended by 2018 PA 648, and by adding section 206a.
HB 5491
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958)
and by adding section 9a.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5490 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5491 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:11 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5098 before the committee:
HB 5098
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An
act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting
devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit
the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices
without a license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties
and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under
certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct
against individuals who apply for or receive a license to
carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe
certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by
amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA
95.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5098. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer HB 5098 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. Jones, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5272 before the committee:
HB 5272
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372,
entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling,
purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to
prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices
without a license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties
and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under
certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct
against individuals who apply for or receive a license to
carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe
certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by
amending sections 5b and 5o (MCL 28.425b and 28.425o),
as amended by 2017 PA 95.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Preventative Treatment Board.
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Representative Mueller offered the following amendments to HB 5272:
1. Amend page 26, line 6, after the second "is" by striking out "a" and inserting "at least 1 of
the following:
(i) A".
2. Amend page 26, following line 9, by inserting:
"(ii) A protected party under a court issued conditional bond release for domestic
assault, stalking, or any assaultive misdemeanor or felony.".
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5272. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer HB 5272 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1) . The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 125 before the committee:
SB 125
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled
"Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 18
(MCL 567.238), as amended by 2010 PA 197.
Senator Barrett testified in support of SB 125. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 125, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Jordan Kingdon, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:10 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 714 before the committee:
SB 714
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL
324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as
amended by 2019 PA 84, section 32312a as added by 1997
PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by
adding sections 32312c and 32517.
Guy Meadows, representing Michigan Technological University, testified with no position on SB
714. Questions and discussion followed.
James Clift & Jerrod Sanders, representing Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes
& Energy, testified in opposition to SB 714. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 1:00 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5437 before the committee:
HB 5437
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA
472.
Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 5437. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5502 and HB 5503 before the committee:
HB 5502
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207,
entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22
(MCL 29.22), as amended by 1980 PA 247.
HB 5503
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230,
entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended
by 2018 PA 307.
Rob Winkelman, representing Representative VanSingel, testified in support of HB 5502 and HB
5503.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5502 and HB 5503, but did not wish to
speak:
Bret Marr, representing Lock Out LLC.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4686 before the committee:
HB 4686
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan gaming control and revenue act," by amending
section 25 (MCL 432.225), as added by 1997 PA 69.
Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted on February 18, 2020.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 4686 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 711 before the committee:
SB 711
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409,
and by adding section 504.
Representative Hall moved to refer SB 711 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 661 before the committee:
SB 661
(Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled
"Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2, 6a, 8,
9, and 22 (MCL 431.302, 431.306a, 431.308, 431.309, and
431.322), sections 2, 8, 9, and 22 as amended and section 6a
as added by 2016 PA 271, and by adding sections 19d and
20a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 661. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 661, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Turnbull, Mayor of the City of Northville.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 661, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Representative Farrington offered the following amendment to SB 661 (H-2):
1. Amend page 5, following line 20, by inserting:
"Sec. 12. (1) An applicant for a license to conduct a thoroughbred race meeting shall apply to
conduct not fewer than 30 days of live thoroughbred racing during its proposed race meeting.
Except during the opening and closing week of a race meeting, the applicant shall apply to
conduct live racing not fewer than 2 days per week, with not fewer than 8 live horse races
programmed, and shall conduct live racing programs on the days allocated by the racing
commissioner. The commissioner shall allocate not fewer than 10 days of live horse racing to a
race meeting licensee with not fewer than 6 programmed live races per allocated day.
(2) An applicant for a license to conduct a standardbred race meeting shall apply to conduct
not fewer than 30 days of live standardbred harness horse racing during its proposed race
meeting. Except during the opening and closing week of a race meeting, the applicant shall apply
to conduct live horse racing not fewer than 2 days per week, with not fewer than 8 live horse
races programmed, and shall conduct live racing programs on the days awarded. The
commissioner shall allocate not fewer than 10 days of live horse racing to a race meeting
licensee with not fewer than 6 programmed live races per allocated day.
(3) If a race meeting licensee is unable to program and conduct 8 live horse races on a racing
date awarded to the licensee because there are fewer than 5 entries in a race, the licensee shall
not conduct any simulcasting or pari-mutuel wagering on that day without the written consent
of the certified horsemen's organization with which it has a contract.
(4) If a race meeting licensee is unable to conduct racing on a live racing date awarded to the
licensee or fewer than 8 live horse races on an awarded live racing date because of a labor
dispute, fire, adverse weather conditions, or other causes beyond the race meeting licensee's
control, the race meeting licensee is considered to have conducted those races or that race date
for purposes of this act and is not precluded from conducting any simulcasts or pari-mutuel
wagering because of the licensee's inability to conduct those live races or that race date.
(5) Intertrack simulcast races that a race meeting licensee contracts to receive from other
racetracks that are canceled for any of the reasons described in subsection (4) are offered to the
public for purposes of this act.
(6) If an entire race meeting or the balance of a race meeting and racing dates awarded to a
licensee cannot be raced because of an act of God or significant physical damage to the licensed
racetrack at which the race meeting was licensed to be conducted caused by fire or some other
catastrophe, the racing commissioner may transfer those dates to another race meeting licensee
upon application of the substitute licensee if the substitute licensee satisfies the requirements for
licensure under this act and demonstrates that it has or will have a legal or contractual right to the
use of a different licensed racetrack facility on the racing dates in question, and all race meeting
licensees that will be conducting live racing on those dates within 50 miles of the substitute
racetrack consent to the transfer.
(7) Notwithstanding anything in this act to the contrary, if the racing commissioner
determines that 1 or more of the conditions listed in subsection (8) apply and the contracted
certified horsemen's organization is in agreement, the racing commissioner may amend an
existing race meeting license and simulcast permit to allow the licensee to continue simulcasting
or conducting pari-mutuel wagering during the remaining period of the race meeting license.
An amended license under this section may be issued by the racing commissioner at any time,
including at the time of the initial issuance of the race meeting license for the upcoming year
during which it is valid.
(8) The racing commissioner may issue an order amending a race meeting license under
subsection (7) if he or she determines that the licensee is capable of conducting simulcast horse
racing or pari-mutuel wagering in accordance with this act and that 1 or more of the following
conditions exist:
(a) There is inadequate horse supply for the licensee to conduct a live race meeting of at least
10 days with 6 races per day.
(b) There is inadequate funding of live racing purses to support the licensee's conducting of a
live race meeting of at least 10 days with 6 races per day.
(c) There is no certified horsemen's organization operating in this state.
(9) In order to obtain an amended license issued under subsection (7) and satisfy the live
racing requirements of this act, the licensee must have a written contract with a certified
horsemen's organization to pay a percentage of its net commission from simulcasting or from
conducting pari-mutuel wagering to the live racing purse pool at another racetrack licensed
under this act during the period when the amended license issued under subsection (7) is in
effect. Unless otherwise provided in the written contract between the licensee and the certified
horsemen's organization, the payment must be not less than 25% of net commission from
simulcasting or from conducting pari-mutuel wagering if only 1 certified horsemen's
organization has a contract for live race days in this state for the calendar year. If both certified
horsemen's organizations have a contract for live race dates in this state for the calendar year, the
payment must be not more than 40% of the net commission from simulcasting.
(10) Subsections (7) to (9) apply only to amendments to a race meeting license for the
purpose of allowing simulcast-only operations or pari-mutuel wagering-only and are not
limitations on or requirements for other race meeting license amendments the racing
commissioner may approve or deny.
(11) Notwithstanding anything in this act to the contrary, if a race meeting licensee and the
certified horsemen's organization with which the licensee has a contract jointly request that the
licensee be allowed to conduct a live race meeting with fewer than 8 races per day, the racing
commissioner shall approve the request and issue an order amending the license accordingly.
Sec. 14. (1) Before November 1 of the year preceding the year for which applications are
made, the racing commissioner shall grant or deny each application for a race meeting license,
allocate or deny the dates, for which application has been made, on which pari-mutuel wagering
on live races may be conducted at each licensed race meeting in this state, and shall also
determine whether the applicant may simulcast under section 18 during the calendar year for
which the license is issued. The racing commissioner may grant a race meeting license for any
time period up to 1 year during which the licensee may conduct live and simulcast horse races
with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of the races.
(2) Subject to section 12(4), all simulcasting or pari-mutuel wagering authorized by the
racing commissioner must be conditioned on the holder of the license conducting not fewer than
8 live horse races on each live racing date allocated in the holder's race meeting license, unless
this requirement is waived in writing by both the racing commissioner and the certified
horsemen's organization with which the licensee has contracted.
(3) The racing commissioner shall not issue a race meeting license to an organization
organized for a charitable purpose or organized for the purpose of distributing its profits or
income to charitable organizations.
(4) Except as provided in section 12(4), (5), and (6), if after the issuance of a race meeting
license the racing commissioner determines on further investigation that the holder of a race
meeting license has not met, or will be unable to meet, the requirements of the license, the racing
commissioner may impose a fine or suspend or revoke the race meeting license, or both, for all
or part of the remainder of the time period for which the license was granted. Before making the
required determination to impose a fine or suspend or revoke a race meeting license under this
subsection, the racing commissioner shall consider whether the race meeting licensee's inability
or failure to meet the requirements of its license is due to a cause beyond the control of the race
meeting licensee.
(5) Any action taken by the racing commissioner under subsection (4) becomes effective 10
days after the holder of the race meeting license receives written notice unless the commissioner
finds that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action and immediate effect of
the commissioner's order.
(6) A denial of a race meeting license under subsection (3) may be appealed to the circuit
court for judicial review under section 631 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236,
MCL 600.631. A suspension or revocation of a race meeting license may be appealed under the
administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(7) Each applicant issued a race meeting license shall maintain an interest bearing account
used exclusively to deposit all money due to horsemen's purse pools under this act. All money
due to this account must be deposited within a reasonable time after receipt by the race meeting
licensee. The name of the depository and the identification number of the account must be
designated in each race meeting license application and all interest earned by the account must
be credited to the purse pool and deposited in the account.
Sec. 19. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a race meeting licensee shall pay an amount equal to
not less than 25% and not more than 40% of the net commission generated at the licensee's race
meeting to a site-specific horsemen's purse account. Money paid into a horsemen's purse account
under this act must be deposited in a depository designated by the participating certified
horsemen's organizations and distributed by their designated agent as follows:
(a) For purses for live horse races at a licensed race meeting in this state.
(b) Each year, all certified horsemen's organizations that participate in a live race meeting
may receive an amount approved by order of the racing commissioner to use for general
expenses. Beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year, the certified
horsemen's organization is entitled to not less than 5% of the site-specific horsemen's purse
account as ordered by the racing commissioner.
(2) A race meeting licensee shall pay the net commission generated from wagering on live
and simulcast racing through the race meeting licensee's third-party facilitator to the pari-mutuel
horse racing disbursement account. On the first day of each month after the effective date of the
amendatory act that added this subsection, Beginning January 1, 2020, and on the first day of
each month after that date, money paid into the pari-mutuel horse racing disbursement account
must be distributed as follows:
(a) Fifty percent to be divided equally to each certified horsemen's organization.
(b) Fifty percent to be divided equally to each track race meeting licensee.".
Representative Farrington moved to adopt the amendment to SB 661 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Garza offered the following amendment to SB 661 (H-2):
1. Amend page 5, following line 20, by inserting:
"Sec. 17. (1) The pari-mutuel system of wagering on the results of horse races as permitted
by this act is not unlawful. All forms of pari-mutuel wagering must be conducted under a race
meeting license preapproved by the racing commissioner by rule or written order of the
commissioner. The racing commissioner shall not allow a holder of a race meeting license to
conduct pari-mutuel wagering on the outcome of a live horse race run in the past at a
licensed racetrack unless the legislative body for the local unit of government in which the
licensed racetrack is located has adopted an ordinance authorizing the activities
surrounding the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering on the outcome of a live horse race run
in the past at the licensed racetrack.
(2) If pari-mutuel wagering is used at a race meeting, a totalisator or other device that is
equal in accuracy and clearness to a totalisator and approved by the racing commissioner must be
used. The odds display of the totalisator or other device must be placed in full view of the
patrons.
(3) Subject to section 18(3), each holder of a race meeting license shall retain as his or her
commission on all forms of straight wagering 17% of all money wagered involving straight
wagering on the results of live and simulcast horse races conducted at the licensee's race
meetings. Subject to section 18(3), each holder of a race meeting license shall retain as his or her
commission on all forms of multiple wagering without the written permission of the racing
commissioner not more than 28% and with the written permission of the racing commissioner
not more than 35% of all money wagered involving any form of multiple wagering on the results
of live and simulcast horse races conducted at the licensee's race meeting. Except as otherwise
provided by contract, 50% of all commissions from wagering on the results of live racing at the
racetrack where the live racing was conducted must be paid to the horsemen's purse pool at the
racetrack where the live racing was conducted. As used in this subsection:
(a) "Straight wagering" means a wager made on the finishing position of a single specified
horse in a single specified race.
(b) "Multiple wagering" means a wager made on the finishing positions of more than 1 horse
in a specified race or the finishing positions of 1 or more horses in more than 1 specified race.
(4) All breaks must be retained by the race meeting licensee and paid directly to the city or
township in which the racetrack is located as a fee for services provided under section 21.
(5) Payoff prices of tickets of a higher denomination must be calculated as even multiples of
the payoff price for a $1.00 wager. Each holder of a race meeting license shall distribute to the
persons holding winning tickets, as a minimum, a sum not less than $1.10 calculated on the basis
of each $1.00 deposited in a pool, except that each race meeting licensee may distribute a sum of
not less than $1.05 to persons holding winning tickets for each $1.00 deposited in a minus pool.
As used in this subsection, "minus pool" means any win, place, or show pool in which the payout
would exceed the total value of the pool.
(6) A holder of a race meeting license shall not knowingly permit a person less than 18 years
of age to be a patron of the pari-mutuel wagering conducted or supervised by the holder.
(7) Any act or transaction relative to pari-mutuel wagering on the results of live or simulcast
horse races may be conducted by a race meeting licensee under this act for the race meeting
licensee to must comply with the auditing requirements of section 23. A person shall not provide
messenger service for the placing of a bet for another person who is not a patron. However, this
subsection does not prevent simulcasting or intertrack or interstate common pool wagering inside
or outside this state as permitted by this act or the rules promulgated under this act.
(8) Any form of pari-mutuel wagering on the results of live or simulcast horse races must
only be conducted or operated by a race meeting licensee, which may use its contracted licensed
third-party facilitators, as determined and approved by the racing commissioner. The race
meeting licensee is responsible for all conduct of its third-party facilitators. All wagers must be
placed by persons within this state and may be placed only in person at a licensed race meeting
or electronically through a licensed third-party facilitator. A race meeting licensee or licensed
third-party facilitator shall not solicit, offer, accept, or process wagers on or in connection with
other gaming or gambling products, including, but not limited to, slot machines and casino table
games.
(9) A person that does not hold a race meeting license or a third-party facilitator license that
solicits or accepts wagers on the results of live or simulcast horse races from individuals in this
state is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not
more than $10,000.00, or both. Each act of solicitation or wager that is accepted in violation of
this section is a separate offense.
(10) Only a race meeting licensee or its contracted licensed third-party facilitator may
process, accept, offer, or solicit wagers on the results of live or simulcast horse races as
determined and approved by the racing commissioner.
(11) As used in this section, "act or transaction relative to pari-mutuel wagering on the
results of live or simulcast horse races" means those steps taken by a race meeting licensee to
accept a wager and process it within the ordinary course of its business and in accordance with
this act.".
Representative Garza moved to adopt the amendment to SB 661 (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Hall offered the following amendment to SB 661 (H-2):
1. Amend page 5, following line 20, by inserting:
"Sec. 17. (1) The pari-mutuel system of wagering on the results of horse races as permitted
by this act is not unlawful. All forms of pari-mutuel wagering must be conducted under a race
meeting license preapproved by the racing commissioner by rule or written order of the
commissioner.
(2) If pari-mutuel wagering is used at a race meeting, a totalisator or other device that is
equal in accuracy and clearness to a totalisator and approved by the racing commissioner must be
used. The odds display of the totalisator or other device must be placed in full view of the
patrons.
(3) Subject to section 18(3), each holder of a race meeting license shall retain as his or her
commission on all forms of straight wagering 17% of all money wagered involving straight
wagering on the results of live and simulcast horse races conducted at the licensee's race
meetings. Subject to section 18(3), each holder of a race meeting license shall retain as his or her
commission on all forms of multiple wagering without the written permission of the racing
commissioner not more than 28% and with the written permission of the racing commissioner
not more than 35% of all money wagered involving any form of multiple wagering on the results
of live and simulcast horse races conducted at the licensee's race meeting. Except as otherwise
provided by contract, 50% of all commissions from wagering on the results of live racing at the
racetrack where the live racing was conducted must be paid to the horsemen's purse pool at the
racetrack where the live racing was conducted. As used in this subsection:
(a) "Straight wagering" means a wager made on the finishing position of a single specified
horse in a single specified race.
(b) "Multiple wagering" means a wager made on the finishing positions of more than 1 horse
in a specified race or the finishing positions of 1 or more horses in more than 1 specified race.
(4) All breaks must be retained by the race meeting licensee and paid directly to the city or
township in which the racetrack is located as a fee for services provided under section 21.
(5) Payoff prices of tickets of a higher denomination must be calculated as even multiples of
the payoff price for a $1.00 wager. Each holder of a race meeting license shall distribute to the
persons holding winning tickets, as a minimum, a sum not less than $1.10 calculated on the basis
of each $1.00 deposited in a pool, except that each race meeting licensee may distribute a sum of
not less than $1.05 to persons holding winning tickets for each $1.00 deposited in a minus pool.
As used in this subsection, "minus pool" means any win, place, or show pool in which the payout
would exceed the total value of the pool.
(6) A holder of a race meeting license shall not knowingly permit a person less than 18 years
of age to be a patron of the pari-mutuel wagering conducted or supervised by the holder.
(7) Any act or transaction relative to pari-mutuel wagering on the results of live or simulcast
horse races may be conducted by a race meeting licensee under this act for the race meeting
licensee to comply with the auditing requirements of section 23. A person shall not provide
messenger service for the placing of a bet for another person who is not a patron. However, this
subsection does not prevent simulcasting or intertrack or interstate common pool wagering inside
or outside this state as permitted by this act or the rules promulgated under this act.
(8) Any form of pari-mutuel wagering on the results of live or simulcast horse races must
only be conducted or operated by a race meeting licensee, which may use its contracted licensed
third-party facilitators, as determined and approved by the racing commissioner. The race
meeting licensee is responsible for all conduct of its third-party facilitators. All wagers must be
placed by persons within this state and may be placed only in person at a licensed race meeting
or electronically through a licensed third-party facilitator. A race meeting licensee or licensed
third-party facilitator shall not solicit, offer, accept, or process wagers on or in connection with
other gaming or gambling products, including, but not limited to, slot machines and casino table
games.
(9) A person that does not hold a race meeting license or a third-party facilitator license that
solicits or accepts wagers on the results of live or simulcast horse races from individuals in this
state is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not
more than $10,000.00, or both. Each act of solicitation or wager that is accepted in violation of
this section is a separate offense.
(10) Only a race meeting licensee or its contracted licensed third-party facilitator may
process, accept, offer, or solicit wagers on the results of live or simulcast horse races as
determined and approved by the racing commissioner.
(11) This act does not authorize a licensee or operator under this act to do either of the
following:
(a) Operate an internet gaming platform as that term is defined in section 3 of the
lawful internet gaming act, 2019 PA 152, MCL 432.303.
(b) Offer or accept any type of pari-mutuel wagering on the outcome of a live horse race
run in the past via a mobile application or through any account wagering system,
facilitator, or other mechanism using the internet.
(12) (11) As used in this section, "act or transaction relative to pari-mutuel wagering on the
results of live or simulcast horse races" means those steps taken by a race meeting licensee to
accept a wager and process it within the ordinary course of its business and in accordance with
this act.".
Representative Hall moved to adopt the amendment to SB 661 (H-2). The motion did not prevail
7-4-3:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Hall, Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Robinson.
Pass: Reps. Chirkun, Jones, Garza.
Representative Hall offered the following amendment to SB 661 (H-2):
1. Amend page 17, following line 12, by inserting:
"Enacting section 2. The legislature shall annually appropriate sufficient funds from the state
general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state
constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any expenditures from the state school aid fund
resulting from the enactment of this amendatory act.".
Representative Hall moved to adopt the amendment to SB 661 (H-2). The motion did not prevail
6-7-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Hall, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones.
Nays: Reps. Berman, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun, Robinson.
Pass: Rep. Garza.
Representative Hall offered the following amendment to SB 661 (H-2):
1. Amend page 17, following line 12, by inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act must be submitted as provided by the Michigan
election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992, to the qualified electors of this state at the
next general election held after the effective date of this amendatory act. This amendatory act
does not take effect unless it is approved by both of the following at that election:
(a) A majority of the electors of this state voting on the question.
(b) A majority of the electors voting on the question in the township or city where gambling
as authorized under this amendatory act will take place.
Enacting section 3. If approved by the electors under enacting section 2, this amendatory act
takes effect 10 days after the date of the official declaration of the vote.".
Representative Hall moved to adopt the amendment to SB 661 (H-2). The motion did not prevail
4-7-3:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Hall, Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun, Garza, Robinson.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Cambensy, Jones.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer SB 661 to the Committee on Ways and Means as
amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Berman, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Hall, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5502 and HB 5503.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5502 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer HB 5503 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:03 AM, Majority Vice Chair Berman called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5339 and HB 5340 before the committee:
HB 5339
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled
"Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 36a
(MCL 567.256a), as added by 2016 PA 312.
HB 5340
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled
"Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 36
(MCL 567.256), as amended by 2016 PA 312.
Representative Webber testified in support of HB 5339 and HB 5340.
At 11:07 AM, Majority Vice Chair Berman laid the committee at ease.
At 11:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Paul Connors and Terry Stanton, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified
with no position on HB 5339 and HB 5340. Questions and discussion followed.
Randy Hotz, representing Choice Plus LLC, testified in support of HB 5339 and HB 5340.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Berman moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:47
AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Byrd.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5401, HB 5402 and HB 5463 before the committee:
HB 5401
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80146 (MCL 324.80146), as amended by
2007 PA 8.
HB 5402
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 113,
8701, and 8703 (MCL 600.113, 600.8701, and 600.8703),
section 113 as amended by 1996 PA 79, section 8701 as
added by 1994 PA 12, and section 8703 as amended by 1996
PA 388.
HB 5463
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 80110 and 80112 (MCL 324.80110 and
324.80112), as amended by 2006 PA 237, and by adding
section 80112a.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5401. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5401. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5401 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5402. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5402. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5402 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5463. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5463. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5463 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5401, HB 5402 and HB
5463, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5401, HB 5402 and HB 5463, but did
not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5401 and HB 5463, but did not wish to
speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5333 before the committee:
HB 5333
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection
act," by amending sections 50501, 50502, 50507, and 53503
(MCL 324.50501, 324.50502, 324.50507, and 324.53503),
sections 50501 and 50502 as amended by 2004 PA 124 and
section 50507 as amended and section 53503 as added by
2018 PA 116.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5333. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5333 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5333, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Chair laid HB 5289 before the committee:
HB 5289
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2882 and
2891 (MCL 333.2882 and 333.2891), section 2882 as
amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 2891 as amended by
2013 PA 136.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5289. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5289 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5289, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Chair laid HB 4030 before the committee:
HB 4030
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled "An
act authorizing township boards to provide for the
maintenance and improvement of private roads by contract
and to provide payments by special assessment districts; and
to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section
2 (MCL 247.392).
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4030. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4030 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Byrd from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:42 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February
25, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 657 ( Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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 Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss,
a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 657:
Chad Wing, Eastern MI University College of Education – Oppose
Sherri Boyd, ARC of Michigan – Oppose
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support
Abby Cyper, Michigan Assoc. of Administrators of Special Education – Support
Beth DeShone, Great Lakes Education Project – Support
Alicia Urbair, MAPSA – Support
James Rooks, Calvin University – Oppose
Peg Albert, Siena Heights University – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 657 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 657. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Page 1 of 2
The Chair acknowledged Senator Polehanki for the purposes of no vote explanation on the bill.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Victory and Hollier


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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
February 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020,
at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy regarding
Michigan's Superfund Sites.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 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. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair recessed the committee from 1:02 p.m. until 1:06 p.m.
The Chair invited Deputy Director James Clift and Mike Neller, Director of the Remediation and
Redevelopment Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, to give a
presentation regarding Michigan's superfund sites.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 6, 2020
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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. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020,
at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett), SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598:
Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – Oppose
Renze Hoeksema, DTE Energy – Oppose
Due to the time constraints, the following individuals were unable to testify on SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center – Oppose
John Freeman, GLREA – Support
Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power – Support
John Schleicher, Michigan Interfaith Power and Light – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB
597 and SB 598:
Jonathan Miner, WMEAC – Support
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Stephanie Johnson, Utility Workers – Oppose
Paul Lukkari, Solar King, LLC – Support
Don King, Solar King, LLC – Support
John and Kathie Gourlay, GLREA – Support
Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw 350 – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 3, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Hollier


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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 781 (Sen. Ananich).
2.
Testimony regarding SB 782 (Sen. Bullock).
3.
Testimony regarding SB 783 (Sen. Runestad).
4.
Testimony regarding SB 784 (Sen. Theis).
5.
Testimony regarding SB 785 (Sen. Zorn).
6.
Testimony regarding SB 786 (Sen. Wojno).
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, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki
and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Ananich to summarize SB's 781-786.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 781-786:
Shannon Quinby, Tobacco21.org – Neutral
Jodi L. Radke, Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids – No Position
Ashlie Kuehn, JUUL – Support
Dr. Sharon Swindell, Michigan Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics – Oppose
Dr. Akshay Khandelwal, Michigan Chapter – American College of Cardiology, Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 781-786:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Michael Ames, Joost Vapor – Support
Ronald L. Pease II, Mister-E-Liquid LLC – Support
Bridget Melinn, American Heart Association- Oppose
Due to time constrains the following individuals were unable to provide testimony regarding SB's 781-786:
Paul Weisberger, Wild Bill's Tobacco – Support
Tylise Ivey, PAVE, Parents Against Vaping – No Position
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Oppose
Ken Fletcher, American Lung Association - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC was
scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) Schmidt and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan Strategic Fund and
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Jeff Mason, Michigan Strategic Fund – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority
Gary Heidal, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding The State Land Bank Authority
Jeff Huntingon, Michigan Land Bank – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to
adjourn the committee at 3:55 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 03, 2020
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, February
25, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn and Bayer, a quorum
was present. Without objection, absent members were excused.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding FY 2020-21 Governor's Budget
Recommendations.
Ed Noyola & Denise Donohue, County Road Association of Michigan – No Position
John LaMacchia II, Michigan Municipal League – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5085 before the committee:
HB 5085
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 18817.
Representative Markkanen explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5085.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5085. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to refer House Bill No. 5085 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza,
Cynthia Johnson, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5085 (H-1), but did not
wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak:
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Cynthia Johnson and Representative Love gave remarks regarding the History
and State of Black Farmers in Michigan.
Kimberly N. Carr, PhD, MPH, provided a presentation on Food Sovereignty, Racial Equity and
the State of Black Farmers in Michigan and reviewed the following topics: Food Sovereignty and
Racial Equity; Narrative Frame; Farms and Farmers in Michigan; and Michigan Black Farmers:
Areas of Support. Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on the Michigan
Farm Bureau Agriculture Accurate Children's Book.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:02 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Pagan.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 12, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Information Technology before the committee.
Director Foster, of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, and
Director Gordon, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a
presentation on Information Technology. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5053, HB 5492, HB 5493, HB 5494 and HB 5495 before the committee:
HB 5053
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431,
entitled "The management and budget act," by amending
section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2017 PA 21.
HB 5492
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431,
entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 385.
HB 5493
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431,
entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 490.
HB 5494
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by
adding section 261e.
HB 5495
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by
adding section 261f.
Representative Huizenga explained HB 5053. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hammoud explained HB 5492.
Representative Whiteford explained HB 5493.
Representative Glenn explained HB 5494. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sabo explained HB 5495.
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 5053.
Representative Huizenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5053. The motion prevailed 27-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Huizenga moved to report out HB 5053 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 27-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hammoud moved to report out HB 5492 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5493 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glenn moved to report out HB 5494 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo moved to report out HB 5495 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Pagan from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 10:21 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Kuppa, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Haadsma, Shannon.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation from Michigan Biomass. Gary
Melow, Director, Michigan Biomass; Thomas Vine, Manager, Viking Energy of McBain; Edward
Going, Manager, Grayling Generating Station; and Aaron Hess, Manager, Mid-Michigan
Recycling gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Haadsma and Shannon from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:07 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Garrett, Cynthia Johnson.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5443 and HB 5444 before the committee:
HB 5443
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to create the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the membership of the council;
to prescribe the powers and duties of the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state departments and agencies; to allow for
appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act; and to
promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this act.
HB 5444
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to create the kinship caregiver
navigator program; to provide for resources and services for
kinship caregivers; to make appropriations for the kinship
caregiver navigator program; and to prescribe the powers
and duties for certain state departments and agencies.
The Chair offered and explained the (H-1) substitute to HB5443.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5443. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to refer HB 5443 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer HB 5444 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Age-Friendly Health Systems in
Michigan.
Adam Carlson, Senior Director of Government and Political Affairs at Michigan Health and
Hospital Association, introduced Ewa Panetta, Manager of the Age-Friendly Health Systems for
the Michigan Health and Hospital Association-Keystone Center, who did a PowerPoint
presentation on creating Age-Friendly Health Systems in Michigan. Questions and discussion
followed. A copy of the PowerPoint and her handout is attached.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Garrett and Cynthia Johnson
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rendon moved to adjourn
the committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The
Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 415 before the committee:
SB 415
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 379, entitled "An
act to define and regulate certain credit card transactions,
agreements, charges, and disclosures; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the financial institutions bureau and certain
state agencies; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and
to provide for fines and penalties," by amending the title and
section 1 (MCL 493.101).
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 415, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 415 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5131 before the committee:
HB 5131
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled
"Uniform securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to
451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA
355, and by adding article 5A.
Representative Witwer discussed the proposed substitute.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5131. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg,
Clemente, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer, Mark Start and Chuck May, both representing the National Association
of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of HB 5131. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5131, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP.
Marin Gibson, representing the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
The Chair laid HB 5481 before the committee:
HB 5481
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299,
entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 2661,
2663, 2665, 2667, 2673, and 2677 (MCL 339.2661,
339.2663, 339.2665, 339.2667, 339.2673, and 339.2677), as
added by 2012 PA 505, and by adding section 2670.
Chairwoman Farrington testified in support of HB 5481.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5481. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente,
Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
David Worthmans, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, and Brad Ward, representing
the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of HB 5481.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5481, but did not wish to speak:
Haleigh Krombreen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Amrock.
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association.
Tabitha Zimney, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo 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, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:28 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4035 before the committee:
HB 4035
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to prohibit a local unit of government
from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution,
or rule that regulates a dog based upon the breed or
perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain local governmental entities.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4035, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted on February 19, 2020.
Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 4035 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Eisen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: Reps. Howell, Markkanen.
Pass: Rep. Garza.
The Chair laid SB 762 and HB 5434 before the committee:
SB 762
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act
to provide police and fire protection for townships and for
certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and
certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police
protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police
equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the
equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the
equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment
districts and the levying and collecting of special
assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment
bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments
and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such
bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances
by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of
fees for certain emergency services in townships and other
municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative
boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide
for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their
powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2004 PA
463.
HB 5434
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act
to provide police and fire protection for townships and for
certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and
certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police
protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police
equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the
equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the
equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment
districts and the levying and collecting of special
assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment
bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments
and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such
bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances
by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of
fees for certain emergency services in townships and other
municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative
boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide
for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their
powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2004 PA
463.
Representative Guerra; Melanie Rhine, representing Senator Horn; Tim Morales, representing
the City of Saginaw; and Rob Mass, from Representative Guerra's office, testified in support of
SB 762 and HB 5434.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 762 and HB 5434, but did not wish to
speak:
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Madison Clements, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer SB 762 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:13 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:14 PM, Minority Vice Chair Ellison called the committee back to order.
The Minority Vice Chair laid HB 5504 before the committee:
HB 5504
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The
drain code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434
(MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as amended by
2008 PA 509 and section 434 as amended by 2002 PA 406.
Representative Lower and Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County
Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5504. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:22 PM, Minority Vice Chair Ellison laid the committee at ease.
At 12:23 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5504, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Joe Bush, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.
The Chair laid HB 5126 before the committee:
HB 5126
(Rep. S. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled
"The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154
(MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as amended by
2017 PA 62 and section 154 as amended by 2018 PA 646.
Representative Steve Johnson and Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of
County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5126.
Joe Bush, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in
support of HB 5126.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5126, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Representative Eisen moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lower adjourned the meeting at
12:36 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5134 before the committee:
HB 5134
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225,
entitled "Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966," by
amending section 10 (MCL 408.660), as amended by 2014
PA 163.
Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 5134.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5134, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Scheffer, representing the International Association of Amusement Parks and
Attractions.
The Chair laid HB 4042 before the committee:
HB 4042
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17201
(MCL 333.17201), as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by
adding sections 16190, 17225, and 17225a.
Deb Drick, representing Representative Whiteford's office, testified in support of HB 4042.
Carole Stacey, representing the American Nurses Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4042.
The Chair returned to HB 5134:
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5134. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5134 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4042:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4042.
Jennie Gies, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in opposition to HB 4042.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4042, but did not wish to speak:
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan.
Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health.
Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Rebecca Fotsch, representing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Katie Lavery, representing the Michigan American College of Nurse Midwives.
Judy Didion, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4042, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4042. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4042 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:22 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5002 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5003 (Rep. Brixie) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 789 (Sen. VanderWall).
4. Testimony regarding SB 779 (Sen. McBroom).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from October 16,
2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Reps. Howell and Brixie to summarize HB's 5002 – 5003 for the committee. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5002 - 5003:

Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan Untied Conservation Clubs – support. Member questions followed.

John Hesse, Fishin' Michigan – support. Member questions followed.

Mark Stephens, Citizen – support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5002-5003:

Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – support.

Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – neutral.

Dan Kimmel, Michigan BASS Nation – support.

Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – support.

Capt. Denny Grinold, Michigan Charter Boat Association – support.

Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association – support.

Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – support.

Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council - support
The Chair invited Craig Brunet of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to speak and explain the
Department's neutral position on HB's 5002-5003. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 5002 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5002. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 5003 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5003. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 789. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 789:

Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – oppose. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 789:

Roger Thorman, Michigan State Fox Hunters Association – oppose.

Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – oppose.

Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance – oppose.

Joe Hudson, Upper Peninsula Bear Houndsmen Association – oppose.

John Paige, Ruffed Grouse Society – oppose.

Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – support.

Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan Untied Conservation Clubs – support.
The Chair summarized SB 779 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 779:

Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – oppose. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:19 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/04/2020