evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
March 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5207 (Rep. Stechloff) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5208 (Rep. Morse) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5209 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5210 (Rep. Hoskins) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 5211 (Rep. Conlin) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 5212 (Rep. Morgan) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 5213 (Rep. Tsernoglou) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 5214 (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 5215 (Rep. O’Neal) with recommendtion.
10. Testimony regarding HB 4718 (Rep. Pohutsky).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5207-5215.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215:
Katherine Bussard, Self – Oppose
Emily Murray Joseph, Michigan fertility Alliance - Support
Patience Griswold, ThemBeforeUs.com – Oppose
Linda Kingston, Self – Oppose
Polly Crozier, GLAD – Support
The following cards were submitted by those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215:
Laura Musenberg, MFA – Support
Jen Valente, MFA – Support
Randy Block, MI Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support
Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan – Support
Cherish Paska, MFA - Support
Sen. Runestad offered amendments #1, #2 and #3 to HB 5207.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his amendments.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the Runestad amendment #1 to HB 5207. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the Runestad amendment #2 to HB 5207. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the Runestad amendment #3 to HB 5207. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Johnson offered amendments #1 and #2 to HB 5207.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize her amendments.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson amendment #1 to HB 5207. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson amendment #2 to HB 5207. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5207 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5208 to the floor with recommendation that is
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 5209 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5210 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5211 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5212 to the floor with recommendation that is
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 5213 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5214 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5215 to the floor with recommendation that is pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4718, and invited Rep. Pohutsky to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4718:
Angie Martell, LGBTQ Section of the State Bar of Michigan – Support
Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan – Support
Dakota Torolski, Human Rights Campaign – Support
The following cards were submitted by those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4718:
Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/21/2024


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024,
at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 447 (Sen. Singh).
2. Reported SB 504 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize SB 447.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 447:
Amelia DeLuca, Delta Airlines – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
504:
Jeff Stoutenburg, Dow Chemical Co. – Support
Kevin McKinney, Citizens Utility Board-Michigan – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 504 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Lauwers,
Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 447:
John Delmotte and Jim Zook, Michigan Corn Growers Association – Support
Kent Hartwig, Gevo Inc. – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
447:
Jim Grant, Middle M Management – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Chuck Lippstreu, Agribusiness Association – Support
Jonathan Chowansky, UPS – Support
Jane McCurry, Clean Fuels Michigan – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
The American Biogas Council – Support
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Shelby Neal, Darling Ingredients – Support
Garrett Brown, Growth Energy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 5, 2024
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections & Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 20, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

DHHS – Thursday, March 21, 10:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, March 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

PreK-12 – Wednesday, March 20, 11:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3 rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, March 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, March 20, 11:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Health Policy – Wednesday, March 20, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Labor – Wednesday, March 20, 10:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 9:20 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Offender Success Program:
Kyle Kaminski, Department of Corrections – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Goodwill Flip the Script Program:
Daniel Varner and Greg Anderson, Goodwill Flip the Script and Goodwill of Greater Detroit – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
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location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou,
Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Breen.
Excused: Rep. Breen.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560 before the committee:
HB 4556
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 12
and 25 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12 and 769.25),
section 12 as amended by 2012 PA 319 and
section 25 as added by 2014 PA 22, and by adding
sections 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g, and 27h
to chapter IX.
HB 4557
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections
33e and 34 (MCL 791.233e and 791.234), section
33e as amended by 2022 PA 28 and section 34 as
amended by 2019 PA 14, and by adding section
34e.
HB 4558
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and
780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.
HB 4559
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17764 (MCL
333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214.
HB 4560
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 16,
18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 227b, 316,
436, 520b, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18,
750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210,
750.211a, 750.227b, 750.316, 750.436, 750.520b,
and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207,
209, 210, 211a, 436, 520b, and 543f as amended
by 2014 PA 23, section 227b as amended by 2015
PA 26, and section 316 as amended by 2022 PA
149.
Representative Wilson and Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4556, HB 4557,
HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560. Questions and discussion followed.
Ronald Simpson-Bey, representing Just Leadership USA, testified in support of HB 4556, HB
4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Nabil Zebib, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB
4559 and HB 4560.
Mary Lynn Stevens and Lawanda Hollister, testified together in support of HB 4556, HB
4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Alexandra Bailey, representing the Sentencing Project, testified in support of HB 4556, HB
4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Jeffrey Morenoff, representing the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4556,
HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Noah Attal, representing the Ford School, testified in support of HB 4556, HB 4557, HB
4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Anthony Forlini, representing himself as a former State Representative, testified with a
neutral position on HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560. Questions and
discussion followed.
Nazgol Ghandnoosh, representing the Sentencing Project, testified in support of HB 4556,
HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Dr. Robert Kinscherff, representing the Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior, testified in
support of HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of
Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chief Dave Kirk, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in
opposition to HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559
and HB 4560, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Carol A. Siemon, former elected prosecutor.
Paula Kensu, representing Proving Innocence.
Derrick Jackson, Washtenaw County Sheriff.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB
4559 and HB 4560, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Jane O'Shea, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Avacely Hernandez, representing Rolando Hernandez.
Cheryl Burke, representing the United Church of Christ.
Kenan Kabbani, representing the Ford School.
Gry Helen Nygard, representing themself.
Vivian Hunter, representing herself.
LuAnne Finn Szenay, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559
and HB 4560, but did not wish to speak:
Charmie Gholson, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy & Government Relations Director, representing the
Michigan League for Public Policy.
Carol Jacobsen, Professor at The University of Michigan, representing the Penny W.
Stamps School of Art & Design, Women & Gender Studies, Law School.
State Senator Paul Wojno.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Jazmine Wells, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Ronnie Waters, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Jessica Zimbleman, representing the State Appellate Defender Office.
Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside.
Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network.
Audrey Anderson, representing the National Lifers of America.
Jana Mathieu, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Shawanna Vaughn, representing Silent Cry Inc.
Leah Bacon, representing the Center for Employment Opportunities.
Bonnie Zabel, representing the People of Action Coalition and VAAC.
Ricardo Ferrell, representing Justice and Fairness.
Chuck Warpehoshi, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Mass Incarceration.
Pete Martel, representing AFSC.
Allison Hanley, representing AFSC.
Willa and Natalie Holbrook, representing AFSC.
Cozine Welch, representing AFSC.
Ken Tello, representing Nation Outside.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
Liz Black, representing ACLU of Michigan.
Gregory Wines, representing himself.
Cherie Price, representing Michael Edgerton.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4556, HB 4557, HB 4558, HB
4559 and HB 4560, but did not wish to speak:
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Angela M. Povilaitis, J.D., representing the Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence
Prevention & Treatment Board.
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Claudia McLeen, representing herself.
Beverly Combs, representing herself.
Rashida Morgan, representing Cypress Lockett.
Tausha, representing Abdul Alshimary.
Willa Holbrook, representing herself.
Jose Burgos, representing himself.
Alicia Bowers, representing Jason Bowers and Brandon Edwards.
Kristen Austin, representing herself.
Mary Jane Neill, representing herself.
Julia Blok, representing herself.
Kenneth Lowman, representing himself.
Maureen Hilton, representing herself.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representative Breen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:30 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representatives Edwards and Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4089, HB 4092, HB 4095, HB 4096 and HB 5549 before the committee:
HB 4089
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308h.
HB 4092
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 435, entitled "An act to
create the office of school safety and prescribe its
powers and duties; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state entities," (MCL 28.681
to 28.683) by adding section 2.
HB 4095
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308d.
HB 4096
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308c.
HB 5549
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1308c.
Representatives Breen, DeBoer and Meerman and Jake Jelsema, representing the Office of
Representative DeBoer, testified in support of HBs 4089, 4092, 4095, 4096 and 5549.
Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa Kree, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified in
support of HBs 4089, 4092, 4095, 4096 and 5549. Questions and discussion followed.
Jason Russell, representing Secure Environment Consultants, and Karen Dunholter,
representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, testified in support of HBs
4089, 4092, 4095, 4096 and 5549. Questions and discussion followed.
Ashleigh Doop, representing herself, testified in support of HBs 4089, 4092, 4095, 4096 and
5549.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4092, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4089, HB 4095, HB
4096 and HB 5549, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4089, HB 4092, HB 4095 and HB
4096, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4089, HB 4092, HB 4095, HB 4096
and HB 5549, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women in Michigan.
Jenn Garland, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:24 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5550 and HB 5551 before the committee:
HB 5550
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 951a and 952
(MCL 168.951a and 168.952), as amended by
2018 PA 190.
HB 5551
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 22c and 24b
(MCL 168.22c and 168.24b), section 22c as added
by 1995 PA 261.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5550 and HB 5551, but did not
wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections,
Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance, and Mid-Michigan Women for Conservative
Values.
Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendments to HB 5551:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "if" by striking out the balance of the subsection and
inserting a comma and "within the immediately preceding 20 years, the individual was
convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or a breach of the public trust
and the conviction was related to the individual's official capacity while the individual
was holding any elective office or position of employment in local, state, or federal
government.".
2. Amend page 2, line 5, by striking out all of subsection (4).".
3. Amend page 3, line 3, after "if" by striking out the balance of the subsection and
inserting a comma and "within the immediately preceding 20 years, the individual was
convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or a breach of the public trust
and the conviction was related to the individual's official capacity while the individual
was holding any elective office or position of employment in local, state, or federal
government.".
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5551. The motion did not
prevail 2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Pass: None.
Representative Smit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5551. The motion did not prevail
2-4-2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Byrnes.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Churches.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5551 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the presentation from the Board of State Canvassers.
Mary Ellen Gurewitz, Richard Houskamp, Jeannette Bradshaw, and Anthony Daunt,
representing the Board of State Canvassers, presented to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:52 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bezotte joined the committee remotely.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5433 before the committee:
HB 5433
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement
program; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5433. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen,
Martin, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5433 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Martin, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid SB 690 before the committee:
SB 690
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 523, entitled "Michigan
code of military justice of 1980," by amending
sections 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24,
26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65,
66, 67, 121, and 147 (MCL 32.1002, 32.1003,
32.1006, 32.1010, 32.1015, 32.1016, 32.1017,
32.1018, 32.1019, 32.1020, 32.1023, 32.1024,
32.1026, 32.1027, 32.1029, 32.1032, 32.1034,
32.1036, 32.1043, 32.1048, 32.1052, 32.1054,
32.1058, 32.1061, 32.1065, 32.1066, 32.1067,
32.1121, and 32.1147), sections 2, 3, 15, 16, 26,
27, and 29 as amended and section 121 as added
by 2005 PA 186, and by adding sections 6a, 30a,
38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a,
121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a,
134a, 134b, 134c, and 134d; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Lieutenant Colonel Jason Evans, Military Judge for the Michigan National Guard, testified in
support of SB 690. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 690 and HB 5433, but did not wish
to speak:
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran
Affairs.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:25 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 285 (S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 744 (S-1) (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:53 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 285:
Patti Sailor – Opposition
Shannon Kemp – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285:
Brenden Boudreau – Opposition
Stephen Kloosterman – Opposition
Laura Christophel – Opposition
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 285. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 285 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet.
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose.
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-1) version of SB 744 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/16/24
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19,
2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 716 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 706 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 799 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4183 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4132 (S-1) (Rep. Snyder) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4133 (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 716 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Klinefelt offered an (S-1) version of SB 706.
The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 706.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
706:
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Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 706. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 706 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize SB 799.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
799:
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 799 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report HB 4183 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 9:40 a.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 9:44 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4132.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4132 and HB
4133:
Bruce Timmons, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4132:
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
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The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4132 and HB 4133:
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Sergeant Kristina Droste, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Judge Mike Carpenter, Michigan District Judges Association – Oppose
Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4132. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom and Bumstead
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of HB 4132 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, and Bellino
Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom and Bumstead
Pass: Sen. Victory
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 4133 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, and Bellino
Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom and Bumstead
Pass: Sen. Victory
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 9, 2024
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 4360 (Rep. Brabac) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4360.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4360 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Moss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Wojno 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 9:04 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/30/2024


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 571 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 571. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 571:
Jayshona Hicks and Sean Egan, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 571:
Joe Henri, Dimension Energy – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
Jim Murray, Summit Ridge Energy – Support
Stephanie Johnson, UWUA - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-2) version of SB 571 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 05/16/24
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at
11:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 603 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 604 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and
McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 603 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 604 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 603 and
SB 604:
Sheri Ritchie, PIME, Stand Up MI, Women for Conservating Values, Freedom Alliance – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:12 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/01/2024
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh and Albert

Excused: Senators McDonald Rivet and Theis


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C) and Theis

Absent: Senators Shink, Singh and Bumstead


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 279 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and
Huizenga, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Cherry and
Runestad were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB 279.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279:
Patrick Crane and Nancy George, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Dean Leigh Small, Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing – Support
Associate Dean Ann Sheehan, Michigan State University NP Clinic – Support
Michael Hunter, Team Wellness Center – Support
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
Larissa Miller, Michigan Nursing Action Coalition – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
Dunya Barash, Families Against Narcotics – Support
Ashley Shew, American Association of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Dr. Kathryn Redinger and Dr. Nicholas Fletcher, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
George Olson and Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Dr. Emily Hurst, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Oppose
Dr. Beena Nagappala and Rachel Klamo, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
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Dr. Leah Davis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Dr. Michelle Petropoulos and Ron Stavale, Michigan Academy of Physicians Assistants – Neutral
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 279:
Dr. Yvette Cobb, Citizen – No Position
Tham Doan, MI of NPs – Support
Dr. Angela Roman, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Julie Thomas-Beckett, MSU Family Health – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 279:
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Evie Sweeney, ANA-MI – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Brendan Hostler, United Health Group – Support
Jamie Zamlewski, Oak Street Health – Support
Lee Roosevelt, Michigan Affiliate of the American Colleges of Nurse Midwives – Support
Susan Rosas, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Cathy Lewis, Michigan Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists – Support
Melissa Holmquist, Upper Peninsula Health Plan – Support
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Brittany Tayler, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Physicians – Oppose
Christy Snitgen, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Marcia Hune, Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose
Dr. James Mitchiner, Washtenaw County Medical Society – Oppose
Robert Kosowski, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
Matthew Sardelli, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
Patricia Daltor, Kent County Medical Society – Oppose
Dr. Bradley Goodwin, Grand Traverse-Benzie-Leelanau County Medical Society – Oppose
Dr. Daniel Ryan, Macomb County Medical Society – Oppose
Laruen Groshanfmanis, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
Dr. Rachel Young, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians - Oppose
Dr. Eli Eisman, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Arrile Bryant, Citizen – Oppose
Amanda Roath, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Sarah Koslakiewicz, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim, Citizen – Oppose
George Wescott, Michigan Society of Radiographic Technologists – Oppose
Ashley Erwin, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Patricia Scheuerman, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Andrewa Smith, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Sumauya Islam, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Amanda Alabawi, Citizen – Oppose
Katanya Alaga, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Mikayla Barea, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Kyle Rhind, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Mark Zawisa, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Benjamin Gilbert, Citizen – Oppose
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Dr. Andrew Chambers, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Eleisha Bell, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Dominique Johnson, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Taylor Totterdale, Citizen – Oppose
Nicole Frey, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Jennifer Kowalkowski, Citizen – Oppose
Lauren Gaston-Hawkins, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Symone Martin, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Julie Ngo, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Manpreet Mahal, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Jehann Abdallah, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Amanda Alabawi, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Cassandra Lamarche, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Angelina Palacios, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Rachel Lee, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Michelle Stone – Oppose
Dr. Eliisa Bojanic, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Aubrey Chartier, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Elizabeth Jones, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Tasneem Ali, Citizen – Oppose
Dr. Katelyn de Lara, Citizen – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 17, 2024
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
At 12:03 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Cherry, Sen. Theis, a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding venison donation, wildlife
management, and the work of Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger.
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Sportsmen Against Hunger
program budget needs. Also discussed costs associated with meat processing and testing.
Dean Hall, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding potential solutions to find meat
processors. Discussed an overabundance of deer population, antlerless deer in particular, in the Lower
Peninsula.
Dan Ulfig, National Deer Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding investments in Michigan's wetland
program. Discussed the phosphorous reduction pilot program, urban wetlands program, and wetlands
conservation program.
Kali Rush and Kyle Rorah, Ducks Unlimited – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Ducks Unlimited and Michigan's
wetlands program. Discussed wetland biodiversity and the benefits that can be gained through connecting
hydrology. Addressed general fund investment and matching funds from other partners to collaborate on
wetland conservation projects.
Steve Chadwick, Great Lakes Wetland Advisor, DNR – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Theis, to
adjourn the committee at 12:46 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20,
2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh and Albert, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Polehanki, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet and Theis were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 11:02 a.m., Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet entered the meeting.
At 11:05 a.m., Sen. Lana Theis entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony
Caitlin Donnelly and Trey Baughman, Michigan teachers
Jeff Cobb, Director of Government Affairs, Education Trust Midwest
Jametta Lilly, CEO, Detroit Parent Network
Jose Orozco, Executive Director, Voces
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Polehanki,
to adjourn the committee at 11:56 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
March 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 599 (Sen. Geiss).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4948 Rep. Grant).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m. A quorum was not present.
The Chair brought up SB 599, and invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 599:
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support
At 12:14 p.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang,
Sen.(s) Irwin, Santana and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair continued testimony regarding SB 599:
Jazmine Wells, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Dr. Joy Obayemi, MD – Support
Justin Counts, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Maria Goellner, FAMM - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 599:
Kimberly Starr, Self – Support
Natalie Holbrook – Combs, American Friends Service Committee – Support
Harvey Santana, Alliance for Safety and Justice – Support
Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support
Kay Perry, MI – CURE – Support
Carol Jacobsen, Professor, University of Michigan – Support
Joe Haveman, Hope Network – Support
Larry Smith, Self – Support
Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support
The Chair brought up HB’s 4948 and 4960, and invited Rep. Grand and Jason Collela from Rep. Snyder’s office
to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4948 and 4960:
William Lawrence, Nation Outside – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4948 and 4960:
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support
Liz Black, ACLU Michigan – Support
Erica Edwards, Self – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4948
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support HB 4948
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County – Support HB 4948
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support HB 4948
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufactures Assoc – Oppose HB 4960
Leah Bacon, Center for Employment Opportunities – Support HB 4960
Dave Worthams, Michigan Department of Civil Rights – Support HB 4960
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and
Runestad were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/18/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, April 9,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 682 (S-3) (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4928 (Rep. Shannon).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4929 (Rep. Carter).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4930 (Rep. Carter).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Bumstead offered an (S-3) version to SB 682.
The Chair invited Sen. Damoose to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 682.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 682. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-3) version of SB 682 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino and McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair invited Rep. Tyrone Carter to summarize HB 4928 to HB 4930.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930:
Steve Randazzo, BusPatrol – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose
Bruce Timmons, Citizen – Neutral
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4928, HB 4929, and HB 4930:
Olivia Ponte, Michigan Department of Education – Oppose
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Judge Mike Carpenter, Michigan District Judges Association – Oppose
Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 4, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024,
at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4331 (Rep. Whitsett).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4332 (Rep. Whitsett).
3. Presentation regarding Supportive Housing.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Whitsett to summarize HB 4331 and HB 4332.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4331 and HB 4332:
Hassan Beydoun, Mayor's Office of the City of Detroit – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4331:
Joseph Sullivan, DIFS – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4332:
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
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The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4331 and HB 4332:
Barb Farrah, Mayor Mike Duggan of the City of Detroit – Support
The Chair invited Catherine Distelrath, Director of CSH Corporation for Supportive Housing, and Molly Smith,
from Avalon Housing, to give a presentation regarding supportive housing.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, April 9,
2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 645 (Sen. Shink).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair Shink testified to SB 645. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 645:
Belita Cowan, President of the Lymphoma Foundation of America – Support
Cheryl Rubble, MD Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action – Support
Geoff Horsfield, Enfironmental Working Group – Support
Terrence Stovall, Landscape Professionals – Opposition
Austin Douglas, Ditch the Itch – Opposition
Thomas Bergschwenger, Natural Approach Lawn and Tree Care – Opposition
Steve Martinko, Michigan Green Industry Association – Opposition
Bill Welsch, Michigan Pest Management – Opposition
Amy Upton, MI Nursery and Landscape Assoc. – Opposition
Jerry Grossi, Arbor Lawn, Inc. – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 645:
Jami Des Chenes, MI Chemistry Council – Opposition
Michael Alaimo, MI Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Max Sano, Beyond Pesticides – Support
Samantha Pickering, MI Environmental Council – Support
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Rusty Merchant, Responsible Industry for a Sounds Environment – Opposition
Stephanie Szymas, MI Agri-Business Association – Opposition
Dan Pappineau, True Green – Opposition
Ben Tirell, MI Farm Bureau – Opposition
Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 12, 2024
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location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McDonald Rivet (C), Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga and Hauck

Excused: Senator Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, April 17, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections & Judiciary – Thursday, April 18, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

EGLE – Thursday, April 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, April 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy – Wednesday, April 17, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Law Revision Commission – Wednesday, April 17, 12:00 noon, Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-0212

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:30 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at
8:30 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer,
Outman, Huizenga and Hauck, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Bridgitt McGaughey, Families and Children Together (FACT)
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Kaitlynn Lamie, Michigan Association of United Ways
Jennie Pollak, Exec. Director Michigan 2-1-1
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the DHHS
budget:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Matt DAmbrosia, Vital Data Technology
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Catherine Distelrath, Corporation for Supportive Housing
At 8:51 a.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Jeff Baden, Mid-Michigan Youth Outreach
Al Williams, Mid-Michigan Youth Outreach
At 8:57 a.m., Sen. Mary Cavanagh entered the meeting.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Kate Dahlstrom, Parent Advocate for Mental Health Beds
Carrie Johns, Parent Advocate for Mental Health Beds
Dave Sears, Parent Advocate for Mental Health Beds
Dave Sears, Parent Advocate for Mental Health Beds
Scott Tompkins, Parent Advocate for Mental Health Beds
Amanda Strang, Parent Advocate for Mental Health Beds
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Maggie Varney, Maggies Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Sabrina Luvene, Maternal Infant Health Provider
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dr. Dan Gowdy, President & CEO of Wedgwood Christian Services
Rachel Sykes, Samaritas
At 9:27 a.m., Sen.(s) Rick Outman and Mark Huizenga left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Chris Stawasz, American Medical Response
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Marianne Huff, Mental Health Association of Michigan
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council
Debra Pospiech, Detroit Water and Sewage Department
Sylvia Orduno, People's Water Board Coalition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Judith Fisher, Wolverine Human Services
Phil Cavanaugh, Wayne County - Juvenile Justice Division
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Angana Shah, MEMJ
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Nicole White, Birth Detroit/Birth Justice
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DHHS budget:
Lindsay Huddleston, Michigan's Children
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Bayer, to excuse absent members
from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cherry, to
adjourn the committee at 9:59 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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21ST DISTRICT
SENSANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 10, 2024
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the State Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 817 (S-1) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer,
Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose,
Huizenga, and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from March 6,
2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry and Johan Houtz of the Senate Fiscal Agency to give the committee an overview
of SB 817.
The Chari read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 817
Nichole Fisher, mParks – Supprot
Taylor Ridderbasch, DNR – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Assn. – Support
Chris Bunch, Six River Land Conservancy – Support
The Chair recognized Sen. Damoose to summarize his amendment, amendment #1 to SB 817.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt amendment #1 to SB 817.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.
The Chair summarized her amendment, amendment #2 to SB 817.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt amendment #2 to SB 817.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 817, as amended, as a
clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it be passed. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 817 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting.
Without Objection, Sen. Theis was excused from the meeting
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh,
supported by the Sen. Albert, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 2:10 p.m. Without objection,
the committee was adjourned.
Approved: 4-24-2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16,
2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4331 (S-1) (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4332 (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:44 a.m.
At 9:45 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
After Senate Session, at 11:48 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin,
Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4331.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4331:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4331. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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At 11:50 a.m., Sen. Cavanagh entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of HB 4331 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4332 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
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 11:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 30, 2024
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 741 (Sen. Camilleri), SB 742 (Sen. Camilleri) and SB 743 (Sen. Bayer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 741, SB 742 and SB 743:
Sens. Darrin Camilleri and Rosemary Bayer – Support
Kathy Lester, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support
Amy O'Brien – Support
Jessica Rios – Support
Morgan Vandenberg – Support
Carrie Betts, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support
Joy Lyman – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741, SB
742 and SB 743:
Laura Gabrion, Wayne RESA – Support
Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association – Support
Mark Smith, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning – Support
Darlene Johnson-Bignotti, Michigan Academic Library Association – Support
Jennifer Tuskal, Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools – Support
Andy Schoenborn, Michigan Reading Association – Support
Steven Bowers, Library Cooperatives of Michigan – Support
Leah Van Belle, 313 Reads – Support
Carrie Mattern, Michigan Council of Teachers of English – Support
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Sue Schwartz, REMC Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741 and
SB 742:
Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741:
Jenn Garland, Michigan PTA – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:34 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/30/24
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, April 18, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

EGLE – Thursday, April 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, April 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:46 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 764 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as
substituted (S-1).
2. Referred SB 765 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as
substituted (S-2).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 764. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 764 to the Committee
on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB
765. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 765 to the Committee
on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-2). The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to
adjourn the committee at 1:39 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 16, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024,
at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald
Rivet, Theis and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair laid SB 751 before the committee:
SB 751
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11
and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section
11 as amended by 2023 PA 320 and section 17b as
amended by 2007 PA 137.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 751:
Senator Camilleri, MI Senate – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 751:
John McNamara, MI Restaurant & Lodging Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
751. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, and Theis.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, and McDonald Rivet.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
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Pass: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald
Rivet, to adjourn the committee at 12:14 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 17,
2024
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson,
Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: Reps. Morgan, DeBoer.
Excused: Reps. Morgan, DeBoer.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative O'Neal moved to excuse Representatives Morgan and DeBoer from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Michigan Tuition Grant before the committee.
President Rick Pappas, and undergraduate student Dena Kuhns-Zandarski, representing
Davenport University, testified on the Michigan Tuition Grant.
President Don Tuski, and student Davon Travier, representing the College for Creative Studies in
Detroit, testified on the Michigan Tuition Grant. Questions and discussion followed.
President Alicia Cordoba, and student Daphne Weber, representing Aquinas College, testified on
the Michigan Tuition Grant. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Michigan Achievement Scholarship before the committee.
CEO Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified on the
Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:59 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Rep. Steckloff.
Excused: Rep. Steckloff.
Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a series of presentations before the committee on energy assistance.
Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission, gave a
presentation on energy assistance programs.
Angie Sterner, representing the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm, Dr. Darienne Driver
Hudson, representing the United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Saunteel Jenkins,
representing The Heat and Warmth Fund, and Tonya Swenor, representing the Superior
Watershed Partnership, gave a presentation on energy assistance.
Sitara Govender, representing the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, Marissa
Boerman, representing True North Community Services, and Wende Randall, representing
the Kent County Essential Needs Task Force, gave a presentation on energy assistance.
Brian Lewis, representing Consumers Energy, gave a presentation on energy assistance.
Representative Neeley moved to excuse Representative Steckloff from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
10:01 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Legan Rose
Acting Committee Clerk
lrose@house.mi.gov