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
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
April 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 66 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 67 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 68 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 69 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
5.
Reported SB 70 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
6.
Reported SB 71 (Sen. Hauck) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 72 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 73 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
9.
Reported SB 236 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
10.
Testimony regarding SB 119 (Sen. Irwin).
11.
Testimony regarding SB 120 (Sen. Shink).
12.
Testimony regarding SB 121 (Sen. Cavanagh).
13.
Testimony regarding SB 122 (Sen. Geiss).
14.
Testimony regarding SB 123 (Sen. Santana).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.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 April 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 66 – 73 and SB 236.
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The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards submitted of those individuals not wishing to present testimony
regarding SB’s 66-73 and SB 236:
Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB’s 66-68 and 73
Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral SB 236
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support SB 66
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 66 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 67 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 68 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 69 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 70 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 71 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 72 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 73 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. Irwin offered amendment #1 to SB 236 and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to SB 236. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 236, as amended, as a clean substitute to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 119-123, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 119-123:
Ronnie and Felecia Waters – Support
The Honorable Judge Jeffery O’Hara, retired Wayne Co. Circuit Court – Support
Jessica Zimbelman, SADO and CDAM – Support
Jose Burgos, Incarcerated Children’s Advocacy Network – Support
Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo Co. Prosecuting Attorney, PAAM – Oppose
Deborah LaBelle, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals where unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 119-123:
Nadia El Anani, the Adolescent Redemptive & Restorative Program – Support
John Hubbard, The Hubbard Family – Oppose
Leon Douglas, Self – Support
Bonnie Zabee, Nation Outside – Support
The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding
SB’s 119-123:
Theresa Engstrom, Self – Support
Mary Cusack, Self – Support
Claire Ward, State Appellate Defender Office – Support
Sally Webb, Self – Support
Alicia Bowers, Self – Support
Jessica A Newton, Self and State Appellate Defender – Support
Anne Kuhnen, MI League for Public Policy, Kids Count – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
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Lynette LaBrine, Self – Support
Gabrielle Dresher, ACLU of Michigan - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/26/2023
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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
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at
1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 14 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 26 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:36 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, 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 April 13, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 1:38 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:46 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 14:
Kevin Kendell, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Ryan Knight, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Office – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 14 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, and Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 1:48 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:53 p.m., Sen. Chang arrived at the meeting.
At 1:53 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 26:
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 26.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 26:
Andrew Bashi, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center – Support
Tim Minotas and Rhonda Anderson, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Support
Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 18, 2023
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
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
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Amendment #1 to SB 180 (Sen. Hauck)
2. Testimony regarding SB 179 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 180 (Sen. Hauck).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Hauck and Annie Somerville with Senator Irwin's office to explain SB 179 and SB
180 and amendment #1 to SB 180. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt Amendment #1 to SB 10. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Bellino.
Nays: Sen. Lauwers
The motion prevailed and the amendment #1 to SB 180 was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 179 and SB 180:
Derek Sova, Cannabis Regulatory Agency – Support
Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 179 and
180:
Kevin McKinney – Support
Manny Lentine, Citizen – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/27/2023
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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@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 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:30
a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
1) Adopt Remaining Portion of Legislative Transfer 2023-1.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:38 a.m. She 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,
Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the April
12, 2023 meeting. Without objection, the meeting minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Corey Savino and Michael Syracuse to summarize the remaining portion of Legislative
Transfer Request 2023-1.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Legislative Transfer 2023-1:
Jerrylynn Strong, Chair, Mecosta County Commission - Support
Jim Chapman, Green Township Supervisor – Support
Joseph Cella, Michigan-China Economic & Security Review Group – Oppose
Russ Jennings, Jackson County – Oppose
Chuck Thelen, North American Vice President of Gotion – Support
Kyle Luce, Barton Township – Oppose
Cheryl Videto, Self – Oppose
Shirley Schaefer, Self – Oppose
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Lori Skibo, Michigan Republican Party – Oppose
Kristina Karamo, Self – Oppose
Hannah Sauz, Big Rapids Township – Oppose
Marjorie Steele, Self – Oppose
Larry L. Finkbeiner, Green Township – Oppose
The following individuals submitted testimony cards not wishing to present testimony regarding Legislative
Transfer 2023-1:
Joan Nelson, Self – no position listed
Holly Spalding, Milford Township – Oppose
Debbie Ross, MI 9th DC for MRGOP – Oppose
John Cuore, Self – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, adopt the remaining
portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-#1. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Shink, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bayer, Santana, Irwin, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis.
The motion prevailed and the remaining portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-#1 was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported
by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 12:26 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Approved: 4-26-23
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
April 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss,
Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023 and April
13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair Invited Todd Cook, LEO Legislative Director; Sarah Sczurpicki, Director of Sixty by 30 Program
with LEO for a presentation. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Cherry was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/27/23
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, April 26, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Capital Outlay, Joint – Wednesday, April 26, 4:00 p.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, April 26, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Thursday, April 27, 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

PreK-12 – Wednesday, April 26, 11:00 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation – Thursday, April 27, 3:00 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety and Health Policy, Joint – Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 p.m., State Room South, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 or (517) 373-5323

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Environment – Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for
Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis, a quorum was
present.
The chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh to refer the SB 188-1 substitute to the Committee on
Appropriations.
Without objection, the substitute was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Shink, to
adjourn the committee at 11:48 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m.. She 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 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Motion by Senator Santana supported by Senator Irwin to adopt SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote. Senators Shink,
Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 191. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB
191 is adopted by the Subcommittee.
Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink,
Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of reporting SB 191 (S-1) to the full Appropriations Committee. Senator
Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 191 is reported to the full committee.
Motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Santana to adopt SB 192 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink,
Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 192. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB
192 is adopted by the subcommittee.
Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 192 (S-1) to the full appropriations
committee. Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-
1) of SB 192 is reported to the full appropriations committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to
adjourn the committee at 2:11 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**APPROVED**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m.. She 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 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Motion by Senator Santana supported by Senator Irwin to adopt SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote. Senators Shink,
Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 191. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB
191 is adopted by the Subcommittee.
Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink,
Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of reporting SB 191 (S-1) to the full Appropriations Committee. Senator
Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 191 is reported to the full committee.
Motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Santana to adopt SB 192 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink,
Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 192. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB
192 is adopted by the subcommittee.
Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 192 (S-1) to the full appropriations
committee. Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-
1) of SB 192 is reported to the full appropriations committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to
adjourn the committee at 2:11 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 199 ( Irwin) to the Committee on Appropriations.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
At 3:02 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman, a quorum
was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 199:
Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the McDonald Rivet
amendment #1 to SB 199. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the Bayer amendment #2 to
SB 199. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to refer SB 199 to the Committee on Appropriations. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to
adjourn the committee at 3:14 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Thursday, April 20,
2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 195 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations.
2. Referred SB 196 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 195 to the Committee on Appropriations. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 196 to the Committee on Appropriations. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana.
Nays: 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 4:14 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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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 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4166 (Rep. Matt Koleszar) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 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 April 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Damoose amendment #1 to the (H-1) version of
HB 4166. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
Nays: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4166:
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4166 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 and 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 1:37 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/06/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
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 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, April 25,
2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 124 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 125 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 100 (Sen. Geiss).
4. Testimony regarding SB 139 (Sen. Geiss).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 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, Camilleri, 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 April 11, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Ben Stupka, Supervising Planner for the Regional Transit Authority, to give a presentation
regarding the Authority.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 124 and SB 125:
Mac Dashney, Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 124 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom,
Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Sen. McBroom offered a McBroom amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 125.
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The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize the McBroom amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 125.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment to the (S-1) version of SB
125. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and McCann
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 125 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom,
Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 100 and SB 139:
Eric Stanger, SMART Union – Support
John Rickeff and Mike Stickel, Lake State Railway – Oppose
Larry Mann, Citizen – Support
Steve Vagnozzi, Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers – Support
Mike Hnatiuk, West Michigan Railroad Company – Oppose
Jared Cassity, SMART Union – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 139:
Angela Ayers and Paul Roosen, Ford Motor Company – Oppose
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 139:
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose
Chuck Lippstreu, Michigan Agri-Business Association – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 100:
Jocelyn Hill, Conrail – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 100 and SB 139:
Kyle Hnatuik, Zeeland Farm Services – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 16, 2023
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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 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Camilleri


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

LEO/MEDC – Thursday, April 27, 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

MDE – Thursday, April 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation – Thursday, April 27, 3:00 p.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Environment – Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323 (CANCELLED)

Michigan State Capitol Commission – Friday, April 28, 10:00 a.m., Room H-352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0184

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, April 27, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:53 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 27, 2023, 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 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at
8:30 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred SB 190 ( Santana) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted
(S-1).
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, Hauck and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt the meeting minutes from
April 11, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to provide an overview of SB 190 (S-1):
Ellyn Ackerman, Humphrey Akujobi, and John Maxwell, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
190. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, and Bayer.
Nays: Sen.(s) Outman, Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to refer SB 190 to the Committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, and Bayer.
Nays: Sen.(s) Outman, Huizenga, Hauck, and Theis.
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh,
to adjourn the committee at 8:48 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police was scheduled for
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Theis, a quorum was present.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to
adjourn the committee at <<TIMESTAMP>>. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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