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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee:
HB 4970
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1179c.
Representative O'Malley, and Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Seth Devries, representing the Epilepsy Foundation Professional Board, testified in
support of HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed.
Carly Jahn, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, Parent Advocate, testified in
support of HB 4970.
Jenn and Aubrey Brown, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, Student and Parent, testified
in support of HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5556 and HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5556
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled
"Community college act of 1966," by amending
section 121 (MCL 389.121), as amended by 2012
PA 495.
HB 5557
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled
"Community college act of 1966," by amending
section 105 (MCL 389.105), as amended by 2012
PA 495.
Representative Roth, Representative Damoose, Gabe Schneider, representing Munson
Healthcare, and Dr. Bethany Corner, representing MidMichigan Colleges and MidMichigan
Health, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557. Questions and discussion followed.
Dean Judy Didion, the Dean of Nursing at Oakland University, testified in opposition to HB
5556 and HB 5557.
Dr. David Roland Finley and Holly Russell, both representing North Central Michigan
College, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557.
Jim Sawyer, representing Macomb Community College, testified in support of HB 5556 and
HB 5557.
Tim Hood, the President of MidMichigan College, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB
5557.
Dr. Tammy Anderson, representing Wayne County Community College, testified in support
of HB 5556 and HB 5557.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Yvette McElvoy Anderson, representing Wayne County Community College.
Andrea Shaw, representing Macomb Community College.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Dr. Judy McKenna, representing Madonna University.
Robert LeFevre, representing Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.
Dan Hurley and Bob Murphy, representing the Michigan Association of State
Universities.
Barb Wieszcieuski, representing MidMichigan College, submitted a card on HB 5556 and HB
5557, but did not wish to speak.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish
to speak:
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Northern Hospital.
Liz Fluty, the Director of Nursing at Kellogg Community College.
Dan Phelan, the President of Jackson College.
Pete Lacey and Kristin Copenhaver, representing St. Clair County Community College.
Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, representing Lake Michigan College.
Joe Odenwald, representing Southwestern Michigan College.
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities
Council.
Mike Hansen, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
Henry Wolf, representing Traverse Connect.
Dr. Mike Gavin, representing Delta College.
Tony DesChenes, representing Leading Age.
Jeremy Frew, representing Jackson College.
Heather Ruttkofsky, representing Jackson College.
Dr. Dale Nesbary, representing Muskegon Community College.
Dr. Nick Nissley, representing Northwestern Michigan College.
Christine Hammond, representing Glen Oaks.
Sara Birch, representing Glen Oaks Community College.
Glen Cerny, representing Schoolcraft College.
Laura Coleman, representing Bay de Noc Community College.
Stacy Young, representing Montcalm Community College.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not
wish to speak:
Megan Morris, representing Central Michigan University.
Mia McNeil, representing University of Michigan Flint.
Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University.
Steven Betz, representing Lake Superior State University.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing Wayne State University.
John Kaczynuk, representing Saginaw Valley State University.
Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:30 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by the Chair Filler.
The clerk read a resignation letter from Representative Wozniak.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Berman, Yancey and Bolden joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5272 before the committee:
HB 5272
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL
257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382, and by
adding sections 2c and 627c.
Representative Eisen, testified in support of HB 5272. Questions and discussion followed.
Jonathan Byrd, representing Michigan LiUNA, testified in support of HB 5272. Questions and
discussion followed.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 5272.
Questions and discussion followed.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee and Trooper Travis Fletcher, both representing the Michigan State
Police, testified with a neutral position on HB 5272. Questions and discussion followed.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
(MITA), testified in support of HB 5272.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Rachel Morcero and John Clore, both representing US Against the Media.
Anson Lah, representing himself.
Adam de Angeli, representing Rescue Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5272, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Tim Schmig, representing himself.
David Dudenhoefer, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5272, but did not wish to speak:
Matthew Brady, representing Motorola Solutions Inc.
Jeff McAlvey, representing Conduent Traffic Solutions.
Jeff McAlvey, representing Michigan Paving and Materials.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM).
The Chair laid HB 5541 before the committee:
HB 5541
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 931,
934, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.934, and 600.946),
section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86 and section
934 as amended by 2020 PA 369, and by adding
section 935.
Representative Fink; Cami Pendell, General Counsel, representing the Michigan Supreme Court;
and Maribeth Graff, representing the Board of Law Examiners, testified together in support of
HB 5541. Questions and discussion followed.
Kellie Early, representing the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), testified in support
of HB 5541.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5541, but did not wish to speak:
Richard Bierschbach, representing the Wayne State University Law School.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:23 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
4:00 PM
Senate Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee.
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Clerk read in the letter of resignation from former Representative Wozniak.
The Clerk read in the letter appointing Representative Yaroch to the committee on Oversight.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation of Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report,
Establishing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Insurance Agency,
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, November 2020, #186-0319-21A before
the committee.
Bryan Weiler, Chief Investigator, and Chad Monger, Audit Supervisor, both representing the
Michigan Department of the Auditor General, gave an overview of their findings. Questions
and discussion followed.
Director Julia Dale, of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and Todd Cook,
Director Of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity, testified on the Auditor General report. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 6:45 PM.
The Senate Oversight Committee adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 405 before the committee:
SB 405
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending the title
and sections 8, 9, and 18 (MCL 446.208, 446.209,
and 446.218), the title and section 9 as amended
by 2018 PA 345 and section 8 as amended by 2002
PA 469.
Kim Wadaga, representing Senator MacDonald, testified in support of SB 405. Questions and
discussion followed.
Mark Aubrey, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association, testified in support of SB
405.
The Chair laid HB 5429, HB 5430, HB 5431 and HB 5432 before the committee:
HB 5429
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 2009 PA 229, entitled "Guaranteed
asset protection waiver act," by amending the title
and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (MCL 492.21,
492.23, 492.25, 492.27, 492.29, and 492.31), by
adding sections 3a, 4, and 9a and parts 5 and 9,
and by designating section 1 as part 1, section 3 as
part 2, section 3a as part 3, sections 4, 5, 7, 9, and
9a as part 4, and section 11 as part 6; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 5430
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled "Retail
installment sales act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.853), as amended by 2009 PA 232.
HB 5431
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
section 13 (MCL 492.113), as amended by 2009
PA 231.
HB 5432
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 127
(MCL 500.127), as added by 2009 PA 230.
Representative Beeler testified in support of HB 5429, HB 5430, HB 5431 and HB 5432.
Aaron Lunt, representing the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance, testified in support of HB
5429, HB 5430, HB 5431 and HB 5432.
The Chair laid HR 158 before the committee:
HR 158
(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.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HR 158 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5449 before the committee:
HB 5449
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 30i
(MCL 125.2330i), as amended by 2005 PA 162,
and by adding section 30j.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5449 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5449, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:46 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5286 before the committee:
HB 5286
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL
257.627), as amended by 2019 PA 31.
The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 5286.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5286. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5286 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5286, but did not wish to
speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5286, but did not wish to speak:
Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid SB 674 before the committee:
SB 674
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel
tax act," by repealing section 10 (MCL 207.1010).
Representative Griffin moved to report out SB 674 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:39 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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
November 30, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, 2021,
at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 184 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 185 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) VanderWall and Ananich to explain proposed changes to SB 184 and SB 185.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 184 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None.
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 184. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 185 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 185. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 12, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 30, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, November
30, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5447 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5448 (Rep. Hornberger) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:23 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5447 and HB 5448:
Rep. Joe Tate – Support
Rep. Pamela Hornberger – Support
Don Tuski, College for Creative Studies – Support
D'Wayne Edwards, Pensole / Lewis College of Business – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5447
and HB 5448:
Anne Beck, College for Creative Studies – Support
Duane Tarnacki, Clark Hill – Support
Jared Fleisher, Rock Ventures / Rock Family of Companies – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5447 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5448 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 12/7/21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 30, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, November 30,
2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted updated Committee Rules.
2. Presentation from the University of Michigan College of Engineering Michigan Electric Vehicle
Research and Development Center
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
Wozniak, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) LaSata and Bullock were excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the amended committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, Wozniak, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
At 2:04 p.m. Senator Horn entered the meeting. At 2:08 p.m. Senator Nesbitt entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following members of the University of Michigan College of Engineering Electric Vehicle
Research and Development Center for a presentation:
1. Dean Alec Gallimore, Robert J Vlasic Dean of Engineering, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Richard F. and
Eleanor A. Towner Professor of Engineering and Professor of Aerospace Engineering, U of M College of
Engineering.
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2. Greg Less, Batter Lab Technical Director.
3. Jeff Sakamoto, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor of Materials Science and
Engineering and Associate Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, U of M College of
Engineering.
4. Anna Stefanopoulou, William Clay Ford Professor of Technology, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, U of M College of Engineering.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 25, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 30, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for
Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Establishing Pandemic Unemployment
Assistance Eligibility Criteria, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity, November 2021, #186-0319-21A
Chair McBroom called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a
quorum was present.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair S. Johnson requested the House Clerk read in for the record Sen. Wozniak's letter of resignation from the
House Committee on Oversight.
Chair S. Johnson requested the House Clerk read in for the record a letter adding Rep. Yaroch to the House
Committee on Oversight.
Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll. A quorum was present.
Chair S. Johnson moved to adopt the House Committee on Oversight previous meeting minutes. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the new 2021-2022 Committee Rules adding two
members to the committee. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the new 2021-2022 Committee Rules were adopted.
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Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda, gave opening comments and welcomed Sen.(s) Wozniak and
Chang as new members to the committee.
Chair McBroom invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor
General, Performance Audit Report, Establishing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment
Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, November 2020, #186-0319-21A:
Bryan Weiler, Office of the Auditor General Chief Investigator
Chad Monger, Office of the Auditor General6887 Audit Supervisor
Julia Dale, Director, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Todd Cook, Director Of Legislative Affairs, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Member questions and discussion followed each presenter. Additional information was requested by the
committee and will be provided to the Chair's by the presenters.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn the House Committee
on Oversight at 6:44 p.m.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen.
Wozinak to adjourn the Senate Committee on Oversight at 6:45 p.m. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/02/2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 1,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Clerk read in the letter of resignation from former Representative Huizenga.
The Clerk read in the letter appointing Representative Frederick to the committee on
Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: Reps. Bollin, Hammoud, Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Reps. Bollin, Hammoud, Tyrone Carter.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 494 before the committee:
SB 494
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 8705, 8708, 8715, and 8716
(MCL 324.8705, 324.8708, 324.8715, and
324.8716), section 8705 as amended by 2011 PA 2
and sections 8708, 8715, and 8716 as amended by
2015 PA 118.
Senator Daley testified in support of his legislation.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 494, but did not wish to speak:
Chuck Lippstre, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Soybean Association.
Ashley Steffer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Allor moved to report out SB 494 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HCR 14 before the committee:
HCR 14
(Rep. Lightner)
A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road
patrol funds for counties providing road patrol
services to cities and villages.
Representative Lightner and Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association,
testified in support of HCR 14.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, submitted a card in
support of HCR 14, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Brann moved to report out HCR 14 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4188 before the committee:
HB 4188
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending sections 41, 59, and 84b (MCL 38.1341,
38.1359, and 38.1384b), section 41 as amended by
2018 PA 512, section 59 as amended by 2012 PA
359, and section 84b as amended by 2018 PA 169.
Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188. The motion prevailed 26-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, submitted a card in
support of HB 4188, but did not wish to speak.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in
opposition to HB 4188 (H-1), but did not wish to speak.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4188 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5522 before the committee:
HB 5522
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; to provide for certain conditions on
appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure
of the appropriations.
Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted to HB 5522 on November 10, 2021.
Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the proposed substitute (H-
3). Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, submitted a card in support of
HB 5522, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5522. The motion prevailed 26-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 5, line 23, after "equipment" by striking out "25,000,000" and
inserting "30,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 23, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Funds" and inserting "From the
funds".
3. Amend page 23, line 7, after "equipment" by inserting a comma and
"$25,200,000.00".
4. Amend page 23, line 22, after "is" by striking out "$25,000,000.00" and inserting
"$25,200,000.00".
5. Amend page 23, following line 23, by inserting:
"Sec. 411a. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for communication towers and
equipment, $4,800,000.00 shall be awarded to a county with a population of between 70,000
and 70,500 according to the 2010 federal decennial census for public safety communication
towers.".
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yaroch offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 7, following line 11, by inserting:
"Fire gear initiative
10,000,000"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 41, following line 3, by inserting:
"Sec. 456. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for fire gear initiative must be distributed
by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire
departments that are predominately on-call, part-time, or volunteer with purchasing fire gear
for fire fighters. A grant that is provided by utilizing funding appropriated in part 1 must not
exceed $10,000.00.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for fire gear initiative are designated
as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end
of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project
has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management
and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments that are predominately on-
call, part-time, or volunteer with purchasing fire gear for fire fighters.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the
remaining sections.
Representative Yaroch moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting:
"ARP – community crisis response grant program
10,000,000".
2. Amend page 5, line 13, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
3. Amend page 5, line 13, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting
"25,000,000".
4. Amend page 5, following line 21, by inserting:
"Bias and de-escalation training
35,000,000".
5. Amend page 5, line 24, after "Community" by inserting "oriented".
6. Amend page 5, line 24, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting
"25,000,000".
7. Amend page 5, following line 25, by inserting:
"Jail diversion grant program
10,000,000".
8. Amend page 5, following line 28, by inserting:
"Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and
community trust
2,000,000".
9. Amend page 6, following line 7, by inserting:
"Officer misconduct registry
7,500,000".
10. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting
"135,250,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
11. Amend page 15, following line 13, by inserting:
"Sec. 402. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - community crisis response
grant program must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a
competitive grant program, to be used to create a community crisis response grant program.
Grants must be used for establishing or expanding community-based mobile crisis
intervention services. Priority will be given to grant applications that demonstrate a
commitment to best practices.
(2) Each public safety department receiving a grant under this section must provide a
copy of a memorandum of understanding between the involved community agencies and law
enforcement agencies that delineates how behavioral health professionals and law
enforcement officers shall be coordinated.
(3) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards along with the
department of state police must create an application process with selection criteria for grants
and a grant dispersal process and must post the application process, selection criteria, and
grant dispersal process on the department's website.
(4) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must
seek federal authority as outlined under section 9813 of the American rescue plan act of 2021,
Public Law 117-2, to utilize enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds for operating the
programs described in this section as long as that funding is available.
(5) A local public safety department that receives a grant under this section shall
cooperate with an organization, selected by the Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards and the department, to describe and evaluate the activities and results of the local
public safety departments related to the grant. The Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards and the department may use a portion of grant funding appropriated to contract
with an independent organization to fulfill this requirement.
(6) The evaluating organization must determine the specific metrics required in the
report and notify the local public safety departments at the time of the first grant
disbursement. Metrics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Total number of behavioral health crisis calls in the target jurisdiction.
(b) Number of calls to which a community crisis responder clinician or community
crisis responder peer is dispatched according to the requirements of the local public safety
department's grant application.
(c) Number of calls transferred to telehealth with physical response follow-up and the
number of calls transferred to telehealth without physical response follow-up.
(d) Community crisis responder clinician and community crisis responder peer call
time per call.
(e) A survey of clients served by community crisis response.
(f) Number of calls with community crisis response that result in the following:
(i) Jail admission.
(ii) On-location de-escalation.
(iii) Access to crisis stabilization services and other community-based supports and
service.
(iv) Inpatient admission to a behavioral health facility.
(v) Referral for behavioral or mental health services without residential or inpatient
admission.
(vi) Referral to community or social services, including, but not limited to, homeless
shelters, women's shelters, food pantries, or other similar services.
(g) Number of individuals served by community crisis response broken down by age,
gender, race, and ethnicity.
(h) Reduction in frequency of law enforcement interaction with known frequently
served individuals.
(i) Number of follow-up visits, including method and location.
(j) Overall program costs broken down by administration, training, community crisis
responder clinician and community crisis responder peer, and per call costs.
(7) Not later than September 30, 2022, the Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards and the department must compile and submit an annual report to the senate and
house appropriations subcommittees on state police, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the
senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office, and publish a copy of the report
on its internet website. The report must contain all of the following for the immediately
preceding fiscal year:
(a) The name of each local public safety department that received a grant and the total
amount of the grant.
(b) Details about any subgrants disbursed by each local public safety department that
received a grant under this section.
(c) An analysis of the activities undertaken by grant recipients as part of their project,
including alignment with best practices.
(d) An appropriate summary of metrics reported by grant recipients as required.
(e) Recommendations for improvements to grant criteria.
(8) The responsibilities of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards
and the department under this section include all of the following:
(a) Create the community crisis response grant program, review grant applications,
and distribute grants.
(b) Develop a model memorandum of understanding between community agencies
and law enforcement.
(c) Manage external evaluation and ensure that metrics are collected by grant
recipients in order to determine future best practices and criteria for future grants.
(d) Provide technical assistance and coordination and facilitate sharing of best
practices among grant recipients.
(e) Assist with cross-training resources between law enforcement and community
crisis responder clinicians and community crisis responder peers.
(9) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - community crisis response
grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted
funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under
this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section
451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to create a community crisis response grant program.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the
remaining sections accordingly.
12. Amend page 15, line 14, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
13. Amend page 15, line 18, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
14. Amend page 15, line 18, after "programs" by inserting a comma and "to assist
public safety departments with changing practices and redesigning structures and services,
and to implement community violence intervention strategies, which address students' social,
emotional, mental health, and academic development and are important in the context of the
disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved groups of students,
students from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, English
learners, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, migratory
students, and children who are incarcerated".
15. Amend page 15, line 23, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
16. Amend page 15, line 25, after "awards." by inserting:
"Grants provided to local public safety departments should be in an amount of $500,000.00
per award and must be used for purposes in the following areas:
(a) Use of force.
(b) Officer accountability and wellness.
(c) Disparate enforcement and treatment.
(d) Re-imagining public safety.
(e) Truth and reconciliation efforts.
(f) Community outreach and engagement.
(g) Community violence intervention.".
17. Amend page 15, line 27, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
18. Amend page 16, line 5, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
19. Amend page 16, line 8, after "is" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting
"$25,000,000.00".
20. Amend page 16, following line 9, by inserting:
"(3) As used in this section, "local public safety department" means a public safety
department at the county, city, village, or township level.".
21. Amend page 22, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 411. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training must be
used by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to conduct or contract for
research and analysis to identify training gaps and begin to adapt, adopt, or develop
curriculum standards for training in the following areas or other areas the commission
determines to be substantially similar:
(a) De-escalation techniques.
(b) Implicit bias training.
(c) Procedural justice training.
(d) Mental health resources and support available for law enforcement officers.
(2) The curriculum standards for training on de-escalation techniques may include any
of the following:
(a) Employment of verbal and physical tactics to diffuse volatile or potentially violent
situations, including when they are safe and feasible, with an emphasis on using
communication, negotiation, and de-escalation techniques.
(b) Level of force that is an objectively reasonable response to an identified and
articulable threat or resistance that is based on information available at the time of the
incident and that requires constant reevaluation as circumstances dictate and allow.
(c) Training that provides law enforcement officers with awareness and recognition of
indicators of physical and mental disabilities, mental health issues, developmental
disabilities, and substance abuse issues with an emphasis on effective communication and de-
escalation techniques.
(d) As appropriate with the nature and immediacy of the threat to public safety, the
use of distance, cover, and time when approaching and managing critical incidents, in order
to help create a safety zone between the law enforcement officer and subject, to afford the
officer more time to react to the circumstances.
(e) A law enforcement officer's responsibility to intervene in a situation if another law
enforcement officer's actions indicate that officer has lost self-control or use of force is not
objectively reasonable to the level of resistance encountered.
(f) Other evidence-based approaches, found to be appropriate by the commission, that
enhance de-escalation techniques and skills.
(3) An individual seeking to become a law enforcement officer or a person who is
already a licensed law enforcement officer may meet the standards for implicit bias training
by completing an implicit bias training course approved by the commission.
(4) Funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training must be distributed
by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to law enforcement agencies,
through a grant program, for bias and de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. As
a condition of receiving funding, law enforcement agencies must adopt a written policy
stating that each of the law enforcement officers in its employ will utilize de-escalation
techniques in his or her interactions with citizens to the extent that it is reasonable and safe as
possible.
(5) The commission shall make a model written policy meeting the requirements of
subsection (4) available on its website. A law enforcement agency may fulfill its duty under
subsection (4) by adopting the written policy made available under this subsection.
(6) As used in this section:
(a) "Curriculum" means a structure of educational standards that identifies behavioral
objectives and outcomes.
(b) "De-escalation technique" means a method or methods intended to diffuse
potentially volatile or violent situations with the goal of reducing the level of subject control
required to resolve the situation in an objectively reasonable and safe manner.
(c) "Implicit bias training" means an evidence-based training that provides instruction
regarding the bias implicit in all human beings and how to help ensure unconscious bias does
not inhibit fair and impartial law enforcement.
(d) "Procedural justice training" means training based on the principles of treating
people with dignity and respect, giving citizens a voice during encounters, being neutral in
decision making, and conveying trustworthy motives while emphasizing law enforcement's
role in the context of the larger criminal justice system.
(e) "Training gap" means identified behavioral or performance deficiencies caused by
a lack of skill or knowledge.
(7) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training
are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not
lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section
until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is for bias and de-escalation training for law
enforcement officers.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $35,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the
remaining sections accordingly.
22. Amend page 23, line 24 after "community" by inserting "oriented".
23. Amend page 23, line 28, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
24. Amend page 23, line 28, after "programs" by inserting a comma and "to assist
public safety departments with changing practices and redesigning structures and services,
and to implement community violence intervention strategies, which address students' social,
emotional, mental health, and academic development and are important in the context of the
disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved groups of students,
students from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, English
learners, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, migratory
students, and children who are incarcerated".
25. Amend page 24, line 4, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
26. Amend page 24, line 6, after "awards." by inserting:
"Grants provided to local public safety departments should be in an amount of
$500,000.00 per award and must be used for purposes in the following areas:
(a) Use of force.
(b) Officer accountability and wellness.
(c) Disparate enforcement and treatment.
(d) Re-imagining public safety.
(e) Truth and reconciliation efforts.
(f) Community outreach and engagement.
(g) Community violence intervention.".
27. Amend page 24, line 7 after "community" by inserting "oriented".
28. Amend page 24, line 15, after "community" by inserting "oriented".
29. Amend page 24, line 18, after "is" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting
"$25,000,000.00".
30. Amend page 24, following line 19, by inserting:
"(3) As used in this section, "local public safety department" means a public safety
department at the county, city, village, or township level.".
31. Amend page 25, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 416. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for jail diversion grant program must be
distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of
state police, through a grant program, to local units of government to establish or expand
behavioral health jail diversion programs in coordination between community agencies and
law enforcement agencies.
(2) Priority must be given to local units of government in counties without an
urbanized area of at least 50,000 people and to programs that adhere to best practices.
(3) Each local unit of government receiving a grant under this section must provide a
copy of a memorandum of understanding between the involved community agencies and law
enforcement agencies that delineates how the agencies will be coordinated.
(4) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must
create an application process with selection criteria for grants and a grant dispersal process.
The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must post the
application process, selection criteria, and grant dispersal process on the department's
website.
(5) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must
seek federal authority as outlined under section 9813 of the American rescue plan act of 2021,
Public Law 117-2, to utilize enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds for the operation of
eligible programs receiving grants under this section as long as that funding is available.
(6) Each year, a local unit of government that receives a grant under this section must
cooperate with an organization, selected by the department, to describe and evaluate the
activities and results of the local unit of government related to grant dollars disbursed under
this section. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department
may utilize a portion of funding appropriated to the jail diversion fund to contract with an
independent organization to fulfill this requirement.
(7) The evaluating organization must determine the specific metrics required in the
report and notify the local units of government at the time of the first grant disbursement.
(8) Not later than September 30, 2022 the Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards and the department must compile and submit an annual report to the senate and
house appropriations subcommittees on state police, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the
senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office, and publish a copy of the report
on its internet website. The report must contain all of the following for the immediately
preceding fiscal year:
(a) The name of each local unit of government that received a grant and the total
amount of the grant.
(b) Details about any subgrant disbursed by each local unit of government that
received a grant under this section.
(c) An analysis of the activities undertaken by grant recipients as part of their project.
(d) An appropriate summary of metrics reported by grant recipients.
(9) The responsibilities of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards
and the department under this section include all of the following:
(a) Create the jail diversion grant program, review grant applications, and distribute
grants.
(b) Determine appropriate staffing and resource allocation for grant review,
administration, and other duties.
(c) Manage external evaluation and ensure that metrics are collected by grant
recipients in order to determine program results and inform best practices.
(d) Provide technical assistance and coordination and facilitate sharing of best
practices among grant recipients.
(10) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for jail diversion grant program are
designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse
at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the
project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to establish or expand behavioral health jail diversion
programs in coordination between community agencies and law enforcement agencies.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the
remaining sections accordingly.
32. Amend page 27, following line 19, by inserting:
"Sec. 419. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan commission on law
enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust must be used by
the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to support the advocates and leaders
for police and community trust initiative within the department of civil rights.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan commission on law
enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust are designated
as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end
of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project
has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management
and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to support the advocates and leaders for police and
community trust initiative within the department of civil rights.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining
sections accordingly.
33. Amend page 31, following line 26, by inserting:
"Sec. 424. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for officer misconduct registry must be
used to create and maintain an officer misconduct registry, which must contain the name of
any officer terminated for on-the-job misconduct and a description of the nature of the
misconduct. The officer misconduct registry must be accessible to all public safety
departments in this state.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for officer misconduct registry are
designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse
at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the
project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to create and maintain an officer misconduct registry.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $7,500,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining
sections accordingly.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not
prevail 10-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 5, following line 17, by inserting:
"ARP – police officers to combat violent crime
15,000,000".
2. Amend page 5, following line 25, by inserting:
"Homeownership incentives for police officers
10,000,000".
3. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting
"120,250,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
4. Amend page 18, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 406. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – police officers to combat violent
crime must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the
department of state police to local public safety departments, through a competitive grant
program, to be used to hire additional police officers to combat violent crime in areas of the
state that have experienced an increase in gun violence and an increase in violent crime.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - police officers to combat
violent crime are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted
funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under
this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section
451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to hire additional police officers to combat violent
crime in areas of the state that have experienced an increase in gun violence and an increase
in violent crime.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $15,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the
remaining sections accordingly.
5. Amend page 25, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 415. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for homeownership incentives for police
officers must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and
the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a grant program, to
offer down payment assistance grants to police officers pursuing homeownership. Down
payment assistance grants must be capped at 5% of the purchase price of the home, up to a
maximum amount of $10,000.00 per grant.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for homeownership incentives for
police officers are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted
funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under
this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section
451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to offer down payment assistance grants to police
officers pursuing homeownership.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining
sections accordingly.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did
not prevail 10-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 7, following line 6, by inserting:
"ARP – Michigan only license for EMS
5,000,000
ARP – paramedic training grants
60,000,000
Automatic chest compression device grants
25,000,000" .
2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting
"10,000,000".
3. Amend page 7, line 10, after "marketing" by striking out "2,000,000" and inserting
"5,000,000"
4. Amend page 7, following line 13, by inserting:
"Second set of fire gear initiative
75,000,000
Smoke alarm grants
2,500,000".
5. Amend page 7, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting
"70,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
6. Amend page 31, following line 18, by inserting:
"Sec. 452. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan only license for EMS
must be distributed by the department of treasury, through a grant program, to local units to
address the critical shortage of medical first responders in this state by establishing a
Michigan only license option for medical first responders. Grant funding must be used to
create greater access to training and recruitment of medical first responders. Grant funding
must be used to train, certify, and hire potential EMS students for employment in the field.
This program would serve in conjunction with the National Registry program.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan only license for
EMS are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall
not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this
section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section
451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to address the critical shortage of medical first
responders in this state by establishing a Michigan only license option for medical first
responders.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.
Sec. 453. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – paramedic training grants must
be distributed by the department of treasury, through a grant program, to local units to
establish a scholarship program for high school students that want to become paramedics to
address the critical shortage of paramedics in this state. Grant funding must be used to train,
certify, and hire potential paramedic students for employment in the field.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – paramedic training grants
are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not
lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section
until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to establish a scholarship program for high school
students that want to become paramedics to address the critical shortage of paramedics in this
state.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $60,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.
Sec. 454. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for automatic chest compression device
grants must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive
grant process, to assist fire departments with purchasing automatic chest compression
devices.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for automatic chest compression
device grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted
funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under
this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section
451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing automatic
chest compression devices.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $25,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the
remaining sections accordingly.
7. Amend page 41, following line 24, by inserting:
"Sec. 460. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative must
be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant
process, to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so
they can have two sets of gear. The purpose of two sets of gear is to allow fire fighters to
rotate their gear, allowing them to have one set that is always clean and free of harmful
toxins.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative
are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not
lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section
until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing a second
set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $75,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.
Sec. 461. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for smoke alarm grants must be distributed
by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to be used to
assist fire departments with purchasing smoke alarms and ensuring homes in this state are
equipped with smoke alarms.
(2) Funds appropriated in part 1 for smoke alarm grants are designated as a work
project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the
fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been
completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget
act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing smoke
alarms for homes in this state.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not
prevail 10-15-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Glenn,
Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Brabec offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 4, following line 23, by inserting:
"Sec. 105. JUDICIARY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION
$
5,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers
0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION
$
5,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues
0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues
0
Total private revenues
0
Total other state restricted revenues
0
State general fund/general purpose
$
5,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Human trafficking pilot program
5,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION
$
5,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose
$
5,000,000"
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2. Amend page 14, following line 21, by inserting:
"JUDICIARY
Sec. 375. (1) Funding appropriated in part 1 for human trafficking pilot project shall
be used to establish a pilot project in existing drug treatment courts and/or mental health
courts that focuses on providing services for victims of human trafficking. The pilot project
shall be located in courts that are in or near cities with the highest number of human
trafficking cases. Initially, the pilot project must serve Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor,
Kalamazoo, and Mackinac Island.
(2) Funding shall be used to provide comprehensive referral services to victims of
human trafficking. Referral services must be focused on the physical, mental, and economic
needs of victims, and must include, but not be limited to, legal help, crime victim
compensation, medical help, food, shelter, clothing and goods, education services, job
training programs, transportation, and any other assistance needed by victims.
(3) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for human trafficking pilot project
are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not
lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section
until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to establish a pilot project in existing drug treatment
courts and/or mental health courts that focuses on providing services for victims of human
trafficking.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".
Representative Brabec moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did
not prevail 10-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff,
Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Thanedar offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3):
1. Amend page 5, line 12, after "programs" by striking out "3,750,000" and inserting
"7,250,000".
2. Amend page 5, following line 13, by inserting:
"ARP – gun case backlog
2,000,000".
3. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting
"110,750,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
4. Amend page 8, line 20, after "205." by inserting "(1)".
5. Amend page 8, following line 23, by inserting:
"(2) Rules and regulations include, but are not limited to, the following categorical
recipient limitations for funding eligibility:
(a) Individuals who experienced economic harm or negative economic impacts as a
result the COVID-19 pandemic.
(b) Communities that experienced an increase in violence as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic.
(c) Communities that experienced an increase in gun violence as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
(d) Communities that experienced increased difficulty in accessing or providing
services to respond to or mitigate the effects of violence resulting from the COVID-19
pandemic.
(3) Rules and regulations generally limit awards granted from funds appropriated in
part 1 to amounts that are related and reasonably proportional to the extent and type of harm
experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.".
6. Amend page 9, line 29, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent
of the legislature that the funds".
7. Amend page 10, line 1, after "college" by striking "must".
8. Amend page 10, line 4, after "department." by inserting "The civil service
commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer
and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to pay for
up to 15 college credit hours for new and current corrections officers.".
9. Amend page 10, line 20, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the
intent of the legislature that the funds".
10. Amend page 10, line 21, after "bonuses" by striking "must".
11. Amend page 10, line 26, after "months." by inserting "The civil service
commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer
and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to grant
signing bonuses for new corrections officers.".
12. Amend page 12, line 5, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the
intent of the legislature that the funds".
13. Amend page 12, line 6, after "bonuses" by striking "must".
14. Amend page 12, line 8, after "officers." by inserting "The civil service
commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer
and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to grant
retention bonuses for current corrections officers.".
15. Amend page 13, line 17, after "1," by inserting "it is the intent of the legislature
that".
16. Amend page 13, line 18, after "corrections" by striking "must".
17. Amend page 13, line 20, after "2021." by inserting "The civil service commission
must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the
Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to credit 80 hours
of leave time to corrections officers.".
18. Amend page 14, line 28, after "programs." by inserting "From the funds
appropriated, $3,500,000.00 must be allocated to a city with a population between 700,000
and 720,000 according to the 2010 federal decennial census.".
19. Amend page 15, line 12, after "is" by striking out "$3,750,000.00" and inserting
"$7,250,000.00".
20. Amend page 16, following line 9, by inserting:
"Sec. 403. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – gun case backlog must be used
in a county with a population of between 1,815,000 and 1,825,000 according to the 2010
federal decennial census to address that county's backlog of circuit court cases due to delays
in court hearings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding must be used for
prosecutors to handle the cases and for juror selections to be made for felony gun cases
expected to go to jury trials.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – gun case backlog are
designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse
at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the
project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the
management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to address the backlog of circuit court cases due to
delays in court hearings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with
vendors, or local partners.
(c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining
sections accordingly.
Representative Thanedar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yaroch moved to report House Bill No. 5522 as amended, as substitute (H-5).
The motion prevailed 26-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo,
Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation on COVID Early Treatment and Prevention before the
committee.
Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Dr.
Michael McKenna (MD) Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Health System, Ane McNeil,
Chief Human Resources Officer for Trinity Health Michigan, Chad Tuttle, SVP, Hospital and
Post-Acute Operations -- Spectrum Health West Michigan, all testified together on the current
health situation in the state of Michigan.
Richie Farren, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified before the
committee on nursing facility situation before the state of Michigan.
Melissa Siefert, Linda Cunningham, and Lisa Dedden Cooper, all representing the AARP,
testified before the committee on the association proposals to help the older adults in the state
of Michigan.
Bob Stein, representing the Michigan Assisted Living Association, testified before the
committee on the request of the association.
Phillip Bergquist, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, testified before the
committee on the current health situation before the state of Michigan.
Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representatives Bollin, Hammoud and Tyrone
Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at
10:32 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 1,
2021
3:22
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5165 before the committee:
HB 5165
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 818 (MCL
330.1818), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5165.
Chip Johnston and Cassi Lietaert, representing the Centra Wellness Network, testified in
support of HB 5165. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathryn Szewczuk, representing the Lenawee County Mental Health Authority, testified in
support of HB 5165.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5165, but did not wish to speak:
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee:
HB 5558
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690,
and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and
333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA
386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499.
HB 5559
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by
2018 PA 587.
At 3:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:42 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order.
Chair Kahle and Representative Albert testified in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Alan Moy, representing the John Paul II Medical Research Institute, testified in support of
HB 5558 and HB 5559. Questions and discussion followed.
At 4:12 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease.
At 4:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish
to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not
wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Dr. Lauren Owens, representing the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
4:14 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
The Chair laid SB 129 before the committee:
SB 129
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled "An act to
provide for the formation of corporations for the
purpose of owning, maintaining and improving
lands and other property kept for the purposes of
summer resorts or for ornament, recreation or
amusement, and to repeal all laws or parts of laws
in conflict herewith; and to impose certain duties
on the department of commerce," by amending the
title and sections 3, 9, 10, and 23 (MCL 455.3,
455.9, 455.10, and 455.23), the title and section 3
as amended by 1982 PA 117.
Senator Schmidt testified in support of SB 129.
Tom Marriott, representing the Oceana Beach Association, testified in support of SB 129.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 129, but did not wish to
speak:
MacKenzie Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The Chair laid SB 723 before the committee:
SB 723
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2021 PA
70.
Representative Calley read a statement from Senator Horn in support of SB 723.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Slagh moved to report out SB 723 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 723, but did not wish to
speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 5386 before the committee:
HB 5386
(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 Allor testified in support of HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5386, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5386, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative Kuppa moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the
meeting at 12:19 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the minutes from the November 10th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 698 before the committee:
SB 698
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 14a
(MCL 211.14a), as added by 2020 PA 352.
Krista Vincent, representing Senator Runestad's Office, testified in support of SB 698.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturer's Association, testified in support of
SB 698. Questions and discussion followed.
Aaron Vicel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB
698.
David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB
698.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Ellison moved to report out SB 698 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 698, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Manny Lentire, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at
10:52 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Acting Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 1, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Updated Committee Rules.
2. Reported HB 4861 (Rep. O'Malley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4787 (S-1) (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5290 (Rep. O'Malley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers,
Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the updated committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bullock was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4861:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4861 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4861. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4787.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4787:
Jason Wadaga, Michigan Dairy Foods Association – Support
Jason Wadaga, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Andrew Martin, Meijer – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4787. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hollier to report the (S-1) version of HB 4787 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4787 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. O'Malley to summarize HB 5290.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5290:
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Roads Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5290:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5290 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5290. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 9, 2022
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evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana

Excused: Senator MacDonald

The Committee on Oversight reported

Senate Bill No. 728, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2021 PA 31.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Ed McBroom

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Wozniak

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4149 (Rep. Damoose).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4151 (Rep. S. Johnson).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4152 (Rep. Howell).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4242 (Rep. Alexander).
5. Testimony regarding HCR 7 (Rep. Albert).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from June 30, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4149, 4151 and 4152, and invited Rep.(s) S. Johnson and Howell to summarize the
bills. Member questions followed.
The Chair brought up HB 4242, and invited Rep. Alexander to summarize the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4242:
Tom Knutson, Knutson's Recreational Sales – Support. Member questions followed.
James Mackie, Mackie's Bait – Support. Member questions followed.
Benjamin Gollon, Gollon Brothers Wholesale Live Bait, Inc. – Support. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4242:
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Neutral.
The Chair brought up HCR 7, and invited Laurel Cummings, of Rep. Albert's office to summarize the
resolution. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HCR 7:
Brad Deacon, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Support.
Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 12/08/2021