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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
February 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 13,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5028 (Rep. Puri).
2. Testimony regarding SB 498 (Sen. Irwin).
3. Reported HB 4676 (S-1) (Rep. Young) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4677 (Rep. Young) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4678 (Rep. Edwards) with recommendation.
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 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. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Puri to summarize HB 5028.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5028:
Grace Michienzi, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support
Todd Skowronski, Michigan Community Associations Institute Legislative Action Committee – Oppose
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5028:
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Matt Sowash, Solar Energy Industries Association – Support
Carlee Knott, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Jane McCurry, Clean Fuels Michigan – Support
Aaron Viles, Electrification Coalition – Support
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Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support
Charles Griffeth, The Ecology Center – Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
Emily Kelly, ChargePoint – Support
John Delurey, Vote Solar – Support
Courtney Welch, Sun Power – Support
Samarth Medakkar, Advanced Energy United – Support
Amanda Godward, Ecotelligent Homes – Support
Mark Cryderman, Citizen – Support
Scott Ringlein, Energy Alliance Group – Support
Tina Maharath, FLO – Support
Mike Berkowitz, Elevate – Support
Joe Kopp, Sun Store Energy – Support
Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chair summarized SB 498.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 498:
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community – Support
Mike McCoy, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678:
Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4676.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4676. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of HB 4676 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, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4677 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, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
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Pass: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4678 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, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Lindsey
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 12:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 20, 2024
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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
February 13, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 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 567 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 568 (Sen. Polehanki).
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 February 6, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 567 and SB 568:
Drs. Sue Carnell, Jen Saylor, and Kim St. Martin, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, MSU College of Education – No Position
Caroline Stout, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support
John Severson and Mike Yocom, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators –
Opposition
Dr. Nick Ceglarek, Northwest Education Services – No Position
Dr. Holly Windram, Michigan Education Corps – No Position
Rebecca Irby, New Detroit – Support
Dr. Leah Van Belle, 313 Reads – Support
Carrie Miculka, Owosso Schools – Support
Scott Koziol, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD – No Position
Susan Ward-Schmidt, Ann Arbor Public Schools – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567 and
SB 568:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Teri Langley, Disability Network Michigan – Support
Casey Stratton, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Support
Michele Maleszyk – Support
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Janet Brown – Support
Nicole Clayton – Support
Jennifer Garland – Support
Billie Schultz – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567:
Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/20/24
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 14,
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,
Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson,
Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: Rep. McKinney.
Excused: Rep. McKinney.
Representative O'Neal moved to excuse Representative McKinney from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Brabec moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Martus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Witwer offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony
may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written
testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
The Committee discussed the proposed rules.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 17-
5-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Green, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink.
The Chair laid the presentation from the House Fiscal Agency before the Committee.
Director Mary Ann Cleary and Deputy Director Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal
Agency, provided a presentation on Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Recommendations.
Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
The Chair laid HB 4842 before the committee:
HB 4842
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled "An act
creating the state building authority with power to
acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve,
enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities
for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act
as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a
condominium project for the use of the state or
any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of
leases pertaining to those facilities by the building
authority with the state or any of its agencies; to
authorize the payment of true rentals by the state;
to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations
by the building authority to be paid from the true
rentals to be paid by the state and other resources
and security provided for and pledged by the
building authority; to authorize the creation of
funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the
state or any of its agencies for the purposes
authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment
of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies
for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for
other powers and duties of the authority; and to
provide for other matters in relation to the
authority and its obligations," by amending section
8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2012 PA 519.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4842, but did not wish to speak:
Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Price moved to report out HB 4842 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
18-8-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Slagh, DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Beson, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Green, Borton.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
9:48 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Absent: Rep. Johnsen.
Excused: Rep. Johnsen.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Breen offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
The Committee discussed the proposed rules.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303 before the committee:
HB 5300
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 1 and 3 of
chapter XI (MCL 711.1 and 711.3), section 1 as
amended by 2020 PA 40 and section 3 as added by
2000 PA 111.
HB 5301
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 307 and 812
(MCL 257.307 and 257.812), section 307 as
amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 812 as
amended by 2005 PA 142.
HB 5302
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL
28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021
PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73.
HB 5303
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2831 and 2872
(MCL 333.2831 and 333.2872), section 2831 as
amended by 1996 PA 307.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5300, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5300 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5301. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5302 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5303. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5303 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5387 and HB 5388 before the committee:
HB 5387
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business
corporation act," (MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098) by
adding chapter 9A.
HB 5388
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business
corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106,
131, 202, 211, and 911 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106,
450.1131, 450.1202, 450.1211, and 450.1911),
sections 105, 106, 211, and 911 as amended by
2012 PA 569 and sections 131 and 202 as
amended by 2018 PA 85.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5387. The motion
prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5387 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5388. The motion prevailed 8-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5388 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.
The Chair laid HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before the committee:
HB 5384
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in
renting act," by amending section 2 (MCL
554.632).
HB 5385
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by
amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended
by 1995 PA 79.
HB 5386
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5714
(MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223.
At 10:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen and Representative Roth testified together in support of HB 5384, HB 5385 and
HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:58 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Becky Berke and Gail Anderson, representing Realtors, testified in support of HB 5384, HB
5385 and HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Johnsen from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:03 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4979 (Rep. Jenn Hill) with recommendation.
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 Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis
and Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4979:
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4979 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Joseph Sullivan, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – No Position
KJ Miller and Joseph Erhardt, Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:54 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/28/24
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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
February 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at
12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4608 (Rep. Pohutsky).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Pohutsky to summarize HB 4608.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4608:
Dr. Jodi Wright, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Miranda Moore-Stepnitz, The American Nutrition Association – Oppose
Jena Salisbury, Innate Clinical Nutrition – Oppose
Emily Miller, The American Nutrition Association – Oppose
Todd McPherson-Gray, The American Nutrition Association – Oppose
Nick Crofot, Citizen – Oppose
Mark Thiesmeyer-Hook, Better Living Fitness – Support
Heather Dover, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4608:
Chairman Jamie Stuck, Huron Band of Potawatomi – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Thye Fischman, Michigan Medicine – Support
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health – Support
Clair Hammer, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
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Tina Guajardo, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Bethany Thayer, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Support
Susanne Consiglio, Nutrition Balance, LLC – Support
Autumn Outman, Trinity Health Michigan – Support
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Sara Harmon, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Support
Kare Giles-Smith, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Support
Michele Nikolai, Registered Dietitian – Support
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2024
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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
February 14, 2024
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 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. Adopted the revised committee rules.
2. Overview of Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2024 and 2025 budget recommendations by Kathryn
Summers, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00pm. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s), McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink,
Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from November 8,
2023 and February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the revised committee
rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the updated rules were adopted.
At 2:05pm, Sen.(s) McCann and Cavanagh entered the meeting.
The Chair invited Kathryn Summers of the Senate Fiscal Agency to give the committee an overview of
Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2024 and 2025 budget recommendations.
David Zinn, Ryan Bergan, John Maxwell, Michael Siracuse, Corey Savino and Bobby Canell, helped answer
questions regarding the proposed budget.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported
by the Sen. Cavanagh, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:00p.m. Without objection, the
committee was adjourned.
Approved: 2-21-24
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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 Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Absent: Senator Cherry

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LARA/DIFS – Tuesday, February 20, 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

MDE – Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Military, Veterans, State Police and House Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police Appropriations, Joint – Tuesdays, February 20, 9:00 a.m. (CANCELLED) and February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

PreK-12 – Tuesday, February 20, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Housing and Human Services – Tuesday, February 20, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Natural Resources and Agriculture – Tuesday, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

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.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 14, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Wednesday, February 14,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building.
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 Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer, Outman,
Huizenga, and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:31 p.m., Sen. Roger Hauck entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Elizabeth Hertel, Director and Amy Epkey, Senior Deputy Director-Financial Operations, Department of
Health and Human Services
At 3:55 p.m., Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to
adjourn the committee at 4:20 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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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
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 602 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 544 (Sen. Klinefelt) and SB 545 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 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. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 602 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Klinefelt to explain SB 544 and SB 545. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 544. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 544 and SB 545:
Mack Jones, LARA – Support
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Jared Rozycki, MI Funeral Directors Assoc. – Support
Paul Gittler, Heritage Services, LLC – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 29, 2024
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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
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
February 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5148 (Rep. Grant).
1. Testimony regarding HB 5149 (Rep. Outman).
2. Reported HB 4522 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4523 (S-1) (Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4525 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 657 (Sen. Polehanki).
7. Testimony regarding SB 658 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 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 and Runestad, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5148 and 5149, and invited Rep.(s) Grand and Outman to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149:
Gregory D. Luce, Adoptee Rights Law Center – Support
Ned Andree, NED – Support
Brooke Van Prooyen, Blodgett – St. John’s Program Manager – Support
Tiana Hawver, Filmmaker “Reconnecting the Dots” – Support
Johanna Kononen & Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose
Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Oppose
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of MI – Oppose
David Bellamy & Stephanie Busch, Catholic Charities West MI - Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and
5149:
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose
The following testimony cards were submitted regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149:
Sara Easterly, Adoptee Voices Org. - Support
Lisa Johnston, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
The Adoptive Family Support Network – Support
Jillian Blair, MI Adoptee Collaborative – Support
Honorable Roberta B Beavers, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Monica Sparks, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Pamela Lynn, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Jessica Tyson, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Dr. Liz DeBetta, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Dr. Emily Helder, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
American Academy of Adoption – Support
Michelle Kuffer, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Arbor Circle, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Teresa Weatherall Neal, 616 Educational Consultant – Support
Noorain Khan, MI Adoptee Rights – Support
Capitol Coalition for Adoptee Rights – Support
Kim Gates, Kent County Democratic Party – Support
Richard Hill, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Hands Across the Water Adoption Professionals – Support
Concerned United Birthparents Inc. – Support
Bastard Nation; The Adoptee Rights Organization – Support
David Otzman, Self – Support
Saving Our Sisters – Support
Adoption & Foster Family Coalition of New York – Support
Adoptee Rights Law Center – Minneapolis MN – Support
Detroit Historical Society – Support
Adoptee Advocates of Michigan – Support
Elana Rugh, Detroit Historical Society – Support
Nicole Taylor, Self – Support
Daryl Royal, Self – Support
Louisiana Coalition for Adoption Reform – Support
Catholic Mothers for Truth & Transparency – Support
New York Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Texas Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Katie Bozek, Transitions Therapy – Support
New England Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support
Mothers for Open Records Everywhere – Suport
National Center on Adoption & Permanency – Support
Tree Town Therapy – Support
Sarah Williams, Self – Support
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose
Rebecca Mastee, MI Catholic Conference – Oppose
Valerie Lemieux, Adoptee Advocates of MI – Support
Erica VanEe, Michigan Adoptee Collaborative – Support
The Chair brought up HB’s 4522 – 4525, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the (S-1) versions of HB’s 4523
and 4525.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525:
Kate Hude, MI Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support
The following testimony cards were submitted regarding HB’s 4522 – 4525:
Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4522
Heath B. Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support HB’s 4523 & 4525
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral HB’s 4523 & 4525
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office, MI Supreme Court - Support
Sen. Runestad offered an (S-1) to HB 4522, and summarized the (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4522. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen. Runestad
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4522 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4523. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4523 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4524 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4525. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report HB 4525 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 657 and 658, and invited Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno to summarize the bills.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 657 and
658:
Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane – Support
Belinda Fitzpatrick, Self – Oppose
The following testimony cards were submitted regarding SB’s 657 and 658:
Linda Levalley West, Friends of Berrien County Animal Control – Support
Cory Kelley, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit – Support
Amanda Tillotson, Humane Animal Treatment Society – Support
Elise Ramsey, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society – Support
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Blake Goodman, Humane Society of the U. S. – Support
Chief Jeff Randazz, Macomb County Animal Control – Support
Lydia Sattler, Jackson County Animal Shelter - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Johnson was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:32 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 02/29/24


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, February 15,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 366 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 225 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 226 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4185 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4186 (S-1) (Rep. McKinney) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 4188 (S-1) (Rep. Aiyash) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4190 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation.
8. Testimony regarding SB 398 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:42 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 February 1, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Reka Holley Voelker, from the Michigan Public Service Commission, to answer questions
regarding SB 366.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
366:
Reka Holley Voelker, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 366 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered, and summarized, (S-1) versions of SB 225 and SB 226.
Sen. Outman offered an (S-1) version of HB 4186.
The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 4186.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-1) version of HB 4188.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 4188.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4188:
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 225. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 225 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, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 226. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 226 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, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4185 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, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4186. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of HB 4186 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, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4188. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-1) version of HB 4188 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, Chang,
Polehanki, and Outman
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4190 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, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 1:50 p.m., Sen. Bellino left the committee and did not return.
The Chair summarized SB 398.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 398.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 398. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Hauck
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 398:
Dr. Douglas McLaughlin, Kalamazoo River Watershed – Support
Sydney Hart and Jerrod Sanders, EGLE – Support
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The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
398:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Evan Zimmerman, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support
Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 22, 2024
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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
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 571 (Sen. Cherry).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 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 made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 571:
Aaron Pangborn and Todd Tennis, IBEW State Conference – Support
Michael LaFaive, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 571:
Eli Isagurri, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support
Jeremy Garza, Michigan Pipe Trades – Support
Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Opposition
Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support
Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Sonny Koch, Americans for Prosperity Michigan – Opposition
Sarah Anderson, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposition
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/20/24
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Bumstead


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, McCann and Camilleri

Excused: Senators Damoose and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Wednesday, February 21, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

EGLE – Thursday, February 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

MDE – Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Military, Veterans, State Police and House Appropriations on Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police, Joint – Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, February 21, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, February 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Environment – Thursday, February 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, February 21, 9:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:09 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, February 15,
2024, at 2:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:34 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and Outman, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from
April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Phillip Roos, Director, Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Hauck, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bumstead was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to
adjourn the committee at 3:33 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Thursday, February
15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann and Camilleri, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Brad Wieferich, MDOT – No Position
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Damoose and
Bumstead 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 3:31 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
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
February 15, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
February 15, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Revised Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 481 (Sen. Klinefelt).
3. Presentation by Hilary Doe, MI Chief Growth Officer.
The Chair called the meeting to order. 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, Lindsey
and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, and Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Klinefelt to summarize SB 481.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 481:
Jasmine McKenney, East Michigan APEX Accelerator Program Director – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
Bree Anderson, MEDC – Support
At 12:38 p.m. Senator McDonald-Rivet entered the meeting.
The Chair invited Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, for a presentation. Member questions followed.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Victory 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 1:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 29, 2024
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location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 24, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Tyrone Carter offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may
accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Meuller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4603 before the committee:
HB 4603
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to
promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by regulating
the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling
of, and the installation of certain security devices
at, certain public or private school buildings or
additions to those buildings and by regulating the
construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of,
and the installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school purposes;
to define the class of buildings affected by this act;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for
the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2
(MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1
as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as
amended by 2002 PA 627.
Representative Liberati explained the changes in the proposed substitute (H-2) of HB 4603.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4603. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4603, but did not wish
to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4603, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4603, but did not wish to speak:
Damian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4603 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 328 before the committee:
SB 328
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to require certain standards for certain
smoke alarm devices; to prohibit certain conduct
and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 328. Questions and
discussion followed.
Erika Scheffer, representing Kidde, a Carrier company, testified in support of SB 328.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 328, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the State Fire Marshall.
Derek Dalling, representing The Home Depot.
Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 10:44 PM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins,
Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Shannon offered the following proposed Committee rules:
1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at
which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral
testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept
written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.
2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5151 before the committee:
HB 5151
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 30c.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order.
Representative Shannon, joined by Sergeant Lamar Kashat, representing the Sterling Heights
Police Department, testified in support of HB 5151. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:48 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order.
Sherry Carnell, family of Officer Leroy Imus, testified in support of HB 5151. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 10:55 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell laid the committee at ease.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5151 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5378 and HB 5379 before the committee:
HB 5378
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL
207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178.
HB 5379
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to
create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to
prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; to allow certain
reciprocal compacts, agreements, and
arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts
of acts," by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as
amended by 2022 PA 25.
Representative Hill, joined by Cameron Bruno, representing Representative Prestin's office,
and Henry Schienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association,
testified in support of HB 5378 and HB 5379. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5378 and HB 5379, but did not wish
to speak:
Justin Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen.
Peter Mormon, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting
at 11:05 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 20,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 498 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5028 (Rep. Puri) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 486 (Sen. Cherry).
4. Testimony regarding SB 487 (Sen. Camilleri).
5. Testimony regarding SB 488 (Sen. Chang).
6. Testimony regarding SB 489 (Sen. Bayer).
7. Testimony regarding SB 490 (Sen. Cavanagh).
Due to Senate Session, the committee was delayed.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:22 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 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 498.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 498. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-1) version of SB 498 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5028:
Jane McCurry, Clean Fuels Michigan – Support
Courtney Bourgoin, Evergreen Action – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report HB 5028 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize SB 486 to SB 490.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 486, SB 487, SB 488, SB 489,
and SB 490:
Blaer Roberts, MHAction Leader from Landmark Estates – Support
Kerry Baughman, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency – Support
Holly Hook, Mobile Home Resident Apart of MHAction – Support
Kristina Steele-Friske, Mobile Home Resident Apart of MHAction – Support
John Lindley, Marge Burns, Jason Hanselman, and Steve Francis, Michigan Manufactured Housing
Association – Oppose
Dr. Esther Sullivan, Professor of Sociology at University of Colorado Denver and Author – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 486, SB 487, and SB 489:
Marnie Triemstra and Alesha Grensler, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs –
Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 486, SB 487,
SB 488, SB 489, and SB 490:
Angela Rogensues, City of Warren City Council – Support
Theo Gantos, Citizen – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Greg Abler, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 486, SB 487,
and SB 489:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 487, SB 488, SB 489, and SB 490:
Melissa Seifert, AARP Michigan – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 486, SB 487, SB 488, SB 489, and SB 490:
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
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Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County – Oppose
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Brenda Stumbi, Ypsilanti Township – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Artemisa Guillory, MHAction – Support
William Stennett, Avon on the Lake Senior Community – Support
The following cards were turned in of Citizens not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 486,
SB 487, SB 488, SB 489, and SB 490:
Russell Conley – Support
Charles Poale – Support
Joe Thompson – Support
Jennifer Lynn Gieszer – Support
Heather Burdett – Support
Mary Spradling – Support
Wanda Sue Holmes – Support
Richard Holmes – Support
Tonya Hamann – Support
Michael Hamann – Support
Bonnie Eely – Support
Marry Ann Valade – Support
William Valade – Support
Jacqueline Baker – Support
Mark Baker – Support
Mary Dauis – Support
Debra Robu – Support
Angela Baker – Support
John Meulendyk – Support
Larry Melkus – Support
Kristopher Crawley – Support
Lauren Christensen-Gauthier – Support
Peri Christensen – Support
Eric Williams – Support
Debra Christensen – Support
John Phelan – Support
Jeanne Kelly – Support
Joan Quinn – Support
Erik Crawley – Support
Virginia Kuhr – Support
Dawn Wellington – Support
Margaret Heinreich – Support
Arron Kinkle – Support
Carol Oliver – Support
Katina Snow – Support
Carolyn Margaret George – Support
David Richard Buscher – Support
Patti George Buscher – Support
Ewa Fratczak – Support
Deborah Tierney – Support
David Shirley – Support
Laura Cumberworth – Support
Anna Plonikiewicz – Support
Ann Marie Moran – Support
Jack Darrah Buchanan – Support
Pamela McCray – Support
Joale Sonenfeld – Support
James Moran – Support
Deborah Burrows – Support
Constance Soltis – Support
Przemyslaw Fratczak – Support
Carl Groth – Support
Robin Shreve – Support
Chayanne Chapman – Support
Molly Nate – Support
Daryl Collins – Support
Adrian Wallace – Support
Amy Chapman – Support
Debra Harris – Support
Sandy Merrill – Support
Patricia Smith, Berrin Springs – Support
Richard Reeves – Support
Gary McKean – Support
Dixie Detgen – Support
Rebecca Chaffee – Support
Gary Cooper – Support
Kent Stroud – Support
Carl Groth – Support
Diane Groth – Support
Rhonda Wilson-Strasser – Support
Merissa Hushower – Support
Adam Hushower – Support
Rebecca Cooper – Support
Michele Spencer – Support
Austin Johnson – Support
William Clark – Support
Caroline Geuthier – Support
Thomas Wehtje – Support
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Brenda Gravitt – Support
Lonna Johnson – Support
Jennifer Lemon – Support
Arobi Hall – Support
Paul Gravitt – Support
Suzanne Clevenger – Support
Shannon Reeves – Support
Luanne Reeves – Support
Edmund Chaffee – Support
Mary Anne Claywell – Support
Roger Johnson – Support
Christine Iler – Support
Scott Bormann – Support
Jason Chapman – Support
Kew Cronin – Support
Janice Cronin – Support
Ashleigh Strunk – Support
Melissa Dospoy – Support
Vesna Markovic – Support
Simon Hoffmann – Support
Dale Rudlaff – Support
Barbara Borst – Support
Karen Cook – Support
Terry Spada – Support
Doug Lakin – Support
Jerry Eising – Support
Darlene Lakin – Support
Danielle Schwerin – Support
Jill Lewis – Support
Donald Lewis – Support
Donald Eldred – Support
Margaret Wisniewski – Support
Kendra Murphy – Support
Bonita Turner – Support
Tor Costin – Support
Christian Alvarado – Support
Lisa Hogan – Support
Leaha Dotson – Support
Jessica Crotts – Support
Susan Decess – Support
Eric Cederwall – Support
Rebecca Conley – Support
Deborah Campbell – Support
Amanda Cates – Support
Tina Bunn – Support
Judith Burke – Support
Sheri Wengren – Support
Michele Ferullo – Support
Melissa Dotimas – Support
Hilary Flexer – Support
Cheryl Fecteau – Support
Chelsea Geddes – Support
Virginia Fitch – Support
Lolo Gray – Support
Penny Garrard – Support
Dawn Hall – Support
Pul Giessner – Support
Daniel Kalchik – Support
Samantha Gray – Support
Lisa Kalchik – Support
Murphy Kendra – Support
Melissa Hernandez – Support
Kristina Kotila – Support
Marilyn Langley – Support
Vernon Layher – Support
Lisa Legg – Support
Quentin Lewis – Support
Brenda Long – Support
Lauren Lowler – Support
Renona Matteson – Support
Radha Baddeosug – Support
Linda Elliott – Support
Jeanette Jesse – Support
Bryan Bixby – Support
Daniel Russell – Support
Gail Russell – Support
Karin Thompson – Support
E. Baumgartner – Support
Chris Hinderwiter – Support
Pamela Sanchez – Support
Alan Richardson – Support
Nora Rodriguez – Support
Kimberly Layton – Support
Angela Nelson – Support
Angela Deboer – Support
Ann Premo – Support
Ashlee Schermerhorn – Support
Amy McIntyre – Support
Bernard Martin – Support
Anthony Fonti – Support
Calvin Baber – Support
Barbara Nemitz – Support
Charles Lemarbree – Support
Beth Howes – Support
Chet Grant – Support
Carla Kinsey – Support
Christine Fair – Support
Cherilynn Roberts – Support
Dale Vass – Support
Christine Thompson – Support
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Deborah Straub – Support
Christine Hill – Support
Debra Edison – Support
Darlene Lakin – Support
Denise Smith – Support
Deborah Bis – Support
Elisabeth Larsen – Support
Denise Murray – Support
Gail Rinehart – Support
Donna Ribant – Support
Glenn Wickersham – Support
Fred Grunert – Support
James Grant – Support
Ginger Petrucha – Support
Janna Keawe – Support
Hanna Kita – Support
Jeremy Wilmot – Support
Jana Copenhaver – Support
Josh Karp – Support
Jason Swanson – Support
Kaci Pellar – Support
Joan Webster – Support
Karen Balch – Support
Judith Engram – Support
Kathy Shepherd – Support
Karen Howell – Support
Kelly Alkema – Support
Kathleen Semenuk – Support
Linda Kerr – Support
Kellie Garlinghouse – Support
Lisa McCoy – Support
Kimberly Woods – Support
Luann Reynders – Support
Lindsey Flygare – Support
Mark Couwlier – Support
Louise Hll – Support
Martha Baylor – Support
Martin Ramirez – Support
Madalyn Beckett – Support
Mary Grunert – Support
Michael Pallas – Support
Michael Ferranti – Support
Michelle Gallo – Support
Michelle Tolles – Support
Misty Kincaid – Support
Tina Peters – Support
April Peters – Support
Leah Reeves – Support
Gail Kietkeek – Support
Dine Hall – Support
Robin Flowers – Support
Ron Hayward – Support
Traionna Rohm – Support
Anthony Rohm – Support
Jerry Porter – Support
Lisa Rohm – Support
Robin Benner – Support
Shari Sherk – Support
Candace Strouse – Support
Tony Dardon – Support
Michael Gardiner – Support
Haijet Singh – Support
Sandra Hayward – Support
Valerie Gardiner – Support
Robert Kingsbury – Support
Teresa Barone – Support
Steve Foss – Support
Arnold Musser – Support
Gordon Hoffman – Support
Suge Hall – Support
Breasha Jackson – Support
Dennis McKinley – Support
Justin Riste – Support
Erica Miller – Support
Keegan Killian – Support
David Cowles – Support
Nicole Blair – Support
Karen Snyder – Support
Pamela Thomas – Support
John Gaiski – Support
Nialla Abbott – Support
Kathlene Rowley – Support
Shirley Warner – Support
Paul France – Support
Tiffany Tsatsos – Support
Carla France – Support
Steven Abbott – Support
Kevin Wofford – Support
Patricia Gaiski – Support
Geraldine Scobey – Support
Stephanie Baker – Support
Harold Baker – Support
Christopher Newburn – Support
David Hinkby – Support
Tim Feist – Support
Judy Kirkby – Support
Carter Feldbauer – Support
Joseph OConnell – Support
James Scott – Support
Ron Hensley – Support
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Trai Rohm – Support
Lois Rider – Support
Jackie Davis – Support
Trey Marks – Support
Brenda Notchoom – Support
Mary Carlson – Support
Gayla Kienutske – Support
Joyce Werner – Support
Nancy Haga – Support
Slade Campbell – Support
Jaqueline Franz – Support
Teresa Gachter – Support
Jeanne Vanneste – Support
Jean Barker – Support
David Thomas – Support
Barbara Ehlert – Support
Kathleen Cook – Support
Doris Hanulcik – Support
Kristen Hanulcik – Support
Linda Ross – Support
Thomas Ross – Support
Charlene Gorby – Support
Sharlyn Vogel – Support
Kenneth Cole – Support
Richard Valentine – Support
Kristin Valentine – Support
Shasta Cole – Support
Christine Valentine – Support
Christian Harder – Support
Natalie Graham – Support
Sharon Cusack – Support
Clifford Graham – Support
Julianne Burns – Support
Amber Marchese – Support
Carol Marchese – Support
Jeb Baker – Support
Larry Climer – Support
Mark Kapper – Support
Kathy Climer – Support
Mildred Bartholomew – Support
Paul Zander – Support
Norvie Cottingham – Support
Helena Zander – Support
Mary Booth – Support
Chuck Booth – Support
Mary Montgomery – Support
Sara Bowers – Support
Teresa Leslie – Support
Linda Renucci – Support
James Owens – Support
Patricia Owens – Support
Shirley Renucci – Support
Pauline Kasper – Support
Kevin Kasper – Support
Laura Schoenmehl – Support
Marion Kasper – Support
Jo Lynn Cole – Support
Kathryn Cole – Support
Jane Kanter – Support
Alan Kanter – Support
Elizabeth Paffel – Support
Christy Rhanor – Support
John Rhanor – Support
Nancy Kaminske – Support
Dennis Odle – Support
Ashley Przybylowicz – Support
Alex McGee – Support
Christine Odle – Support
Anne Parks – Support
John Bryngelson – Support
Shanna Gibson – Support
Kellie Hawkins – Support
Beverly Lang – Support
Molly Quinlan – Support
Thomas Barnes – Support
Justine Tear – Support
Candice Riggs – Support
Henry Turner – Support
Patricia Moore – Support
Brianne Bradley – Support
Misty Gibson – Support
Kathy Wix – Support
Abbigail Robinson – Support
Tammy Cardenas – Support
Leah Lindsey – Support
Ashlee Sundman – Support
Gabriel Sanchez – Support
Larry Robinson – Support
Donald Dennis – Support
Cynthia Robinson – Support
Brenda Ketsel – Support
David Christians – Support
Janice Mason – Support
Ralph Mason – Support
Pamela Meldrim – Support
Arnold Friske – Support
Noranna George – Support
Gregory George – Support
Arnold Friske Jr. – Support
Debra Steele – Support
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Melva Lopez – Support
William Pope – Support
Mallory Felmet – Support
Darlene Brackney – Support
Jennifer Mirukaj – Support
Meagan Chrysler – Support
Stephen Illes – Support
James Worthington – Support
Andrea O'Keefe – Support
Lori Illes – Support
Nancy Melvin – Support
George Hass – Support
Linda Hass – Support
James Melvin – Support
Stephen Tooman – Support
Michael Tooman – Support
Nancy Swierz – Support
Denise Rabidoux – Support
Dale Reichert – Support
Lynne Reichert – Support
Reginald Nizal – Support
Jeffry Zlonkevicz – Support
Denise Zlonkevicz – Support
Rick Benedict – Support
Robin Hall – Support
Barry Connell – Support
Diandrea Connell – Support
Anne O'Sullivan – Support
Sara O'Sullivan – Support
Timothy O'Sullivan – Support
Mark O'Grady – Support
Lenka Loras – Support
Marr O'Grady – Support
Karen Nizol – Support
Anthony Jagodzinski – Support
Jenny Jagodzinsk – Support
MJ Klmo Keawe – Support
Nancy Trevino-Tomassini – Support
Norma Astourian – Support
Nelia Pacheco – Support
Pat Kloha – Support
Pamela Cowell – Support
Randy Wiebenga – Support
Pete Darr – Support
Robert Hill – Support
Randy Lee – Support
Ruth Propes – Support
Ron Collins – Support
Sophia Lupini – Support
Sally Crawford – Support
Tanya Passage – Support
Stephanie Outman - Support
Tom Ohse – Support
Theodore Gantos – Support
Tracey Kemp – Support
Torinna Daugherty – Support
Wendy Gantos – Support
Violet Grima – Support
Laurie McMann- Support
Kathleen Meyers – Support
Sally Miller – Support
Tim Moore – Support
Korey Morris – Support
Benjamin Orjada – Support
Jeannette Osburn – Support
Cathy Pequeno – Support
Beverly Pickle – Support
Janice Ransom – Support
Leah Reeves – Support
Robert Richards – Support
Kimberly Riley – Support
Stacy Ritzenhein – Support
Karen Saunders – Support
Leah Shaneour – Support
David Silman – Support
Anthony Slepsky – Support
Ronna Smerkonich – Support
Tiffany Smith – Support
Peggy Stobbe – Support
Stephen Swart – Support
Gary Swinehart – Support
Candice Trawick – Support
Judith Unruh – Support
Adam Van Ee – Support
Melissa Wing – Support
Sue Zant – Support
Lori Bray – Support
Terri Brooks – Support
Tabitha Banks – Support
Devin Belote – Support
Mary Abke – Support
Toni Applegate – Support
Kenneth Grandell – Support
Rene Ehause – Support
Deborah A. Jolly – Support
Steven Ballard – Support
Nancy Tomassini – Support
Craig M Dust – Support
Aldona M. Sterbis – Support
Krystin VanWagoner – Support
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Dawn Oldenbury – Support
Joyce Copeland – Support
Katelyn Hubbard – Support
Miranda Carlock – Support
Bruce H. Clevenger – Support
Debra Hampton – Support
Sarah Mielve – Support
Sara Brown – Support
Jean Stroud – Support
Robin Rudlaff – Support
Annette Boudreau – Support
Tina M. Proctor – Support
Andrea Kiggins – Support
Travis Hines – Support
April Fedone – Support
Michael J. Wall – Support
Jennifer Hardin – Support
Nicolas Logenden – Support
Brenda Weinman – Support
Rich Ambrose – Support
Mark Rosentreter – Support
Jacklyn Ludwing – Support
Rebecca Price – Support
Karen Grubb – Support
Candy Ambrose – Support
Joseph Thompson Sr. – Support
Donald W. Gdayam – Support
LaVonne Hirsch – Support
Hattie Seats – Support
Diane Williams – Support
Robin Wilson – Support
Jody Jensen – Support
Bryan J. Roush – Support
Eric Penno – Support
Ashley Jensen – Support
Arturo Rodriguez – Support
Bonnie Godfrey – Support
Keith Roger LaFond – Support
William Stroud – Support
Georgia Bellio – Support
Paul Waller – Support
Jeanette Cooke – Support
James Jesse – Support
Brandon Khanos – Support
Sandra Baker – Support
Russell Yakovitch – Support
Janice Elswick – Support
Joann Monteleone – Support
Erin Thompson – Support
Randolph Kincaid – Support
Julia Weisgerber – Support
Brenda McGowan – Support
Deborah Kretsoh – Support
Mary Stevens – Support
Barbara Myhal – Support
Susan Beard – Support
Marge Hodgus – Support
Ruby Banks – Support
Kathy Shepherd – Support
Sonia Wallace – Support
Timothy Faughnan – Support
Debra Gath – Support
Patricia Romen – Support
Carla Kinsey – Support
Janna Keame – Support
Susan Lowler – Support
Patrick Weatherly – Support
Floyd Butler – Support
Sandra Clements – Support
Edwin Fisher – Support
Linda Darr – Support
Kimo Keane – Support
Harlan Davis – Support
Keith Vannort – Support
Geary Terral – Support
Sharon Taylor – Support
Susan Prentice – Support
Caitlin Salaske – Support
Merrillynn Tanner – Support
Candice Vannort – Support
Kelly Brook – Support
Veronica Shepard – Support
Norbert Darr – Support
Janet Butler – Support
Mary Hayes – Support
Jana Copenhaver – Support
Stella Lentz – Support
Priscilla Wright – Support
Charlotte Mankowski – Support
Sandra and Joseph Hennessey – Support
Morgan Seagram – Support
Jason Seagram – Support
Jessie Roberts – Support
Colin Onlowski – Support
Ronald Kohen – Support
Collette Tack – Support
Gregory Tomajko – Support
Donna Ribant – Support
Sandra Orlowski – Support
Mark Grzadzinski – Support
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Ronald Dobrzynski – Support
Misty Kincaid – Support
John Oplinns – Support
Denece Oplinns – Support
Earl Rinehart – Support
Lynn McIntyre – Support
Joseph Licavoli – Support
Psylocke Fox – Support
Kenneth Miller – Support
Jeanpierre Oplinus – Support
Anthony Fonti – Support
Dianna Dobrzynski – Support
Gina Spurling – Support
Patricia Miller – Support
Telma Dulanes – Support
Art Gordonas – Support
Israel Acklin – Support
Ruth Valdez – Support
Henry DeRidder – Support
Douglas Henry – Support
Kenneth Bareman – Support
Angeles Rosales – Support
Connie DeRidder – Support
Ernie Schierbeek – Support
Dale Vass – Support
Mike DeRidder – Support
Nora Cole – Support
Charles Kole – Support
Dan Bargus – Support
Melissa Johnson – Support
Debbi Johnson – Support
Jacob Timmer – Support
Sheila Driesenge – Support
Cristina Hernandez – Support
Lynn Johnson – Support
Rodney Perkins – Support
Christina Walters – Support
Katie Cooper – Support
Josh Trevino – Support
Nelson Serrano – Support
Susan Rienstrce – Support
Ian DeBacker – Support
Brenda Essink – Support
Abel Garcia – Support
James Kramer – Support
Luis Castanela – Support
Robert DeVries – Support
Helen Fulton – Support
Daniel Gasser – Support
Deborah Craig – Support
Angela Quinn – Support
Ken Smith – Support
Keith Stumbo – Support
Robert Remelts – Support
Donna Teasdale – Support
Jonathan Hastings – Support
Jessica Shelby – Support
Kimberly Hastings – Support
Bruce Long – Support
Logan Tanner – Support
Carol Hogan – Support
Kevin Allers – Support
Harry North – Support
Portia North – Support
Ernest Morritt – Support
Sandra Merritt – Support
Susan and Richard Remelts – Support
Valorie Shele – Support
Ronald Sheafer – Support
Jacob Applebee – Support
Jenny Applebee – Support
Robin Applebee – Support
Jennie Long – Support
Kacey Ryther – Support
Ginger Dowdle – Support
Alec Racer – Support
Mike Dunham – Support
Lisa Dunham – Support
Patricia Bender – Support
Kevin Bender – Support
Melodie Bolt – Support
Kayla Langmaia – Support
Martha Allard – Support
Deborah Andrews – Support
Stephanie Simon – Support
Heather Locker – Support
Josephine Mayville – Support
Sean Anah – Support
Jessica Andrews – Support
Cheryl Taubitz – Support
Jeffrey Welock – Support
Alexa Sundquist – Support
Josephine Rouleau – Support
Beverly Wu – Support
Patricia Reeves – Support
Russ Conley – 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 1:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2024
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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
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.,
in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 567 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 568 (S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:39 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 February 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 567 and
SB 568:
Cameron Smith – No Position
Heather Eckner, Michigan Parent Advocate and Attorney Coalition – Support
Heather Eckner, Autism Alliance of Michigan – Support
Sen. Johnson offered, and summarized, a Johnson Amendment #1, to the (S-2) version of SB 567.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson Amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB
567. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Nays: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet.
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 567. 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 (S-2) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 568. 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.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 567 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Johnson.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 568 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Johnson.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose.
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 1:50 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/12/24
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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
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 662 (S-2) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 4857 (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 721 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
4.
Testimony regarding SB 705 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 662 (S-2), and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the (S-2).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 662:
Bob Frye, Michigan Waterfront Alliance – Oppose
Higgins Lake Property Owners Association – Oppose
Eric Ostergren, Citizens for Higgins Lake Legal Level – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 662. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 662 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4857.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4857:
Peter D’Arienzo, John Ball Zoo - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4857 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Sen. Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 721 and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 721:
Emily D’Agostini Kunath, D’Agostini Companies – Support
Ed Eickhoff, Agree Reality – Support
David Pierson, Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan - Support
The committee went at ease from 1:55 p.m. to 1:56 p.m.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 721:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
Sam Olson, Community Associations Institute of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 705, and invited Sen. Wojno to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 705:
Alan Fox, Ingham County Treasurer – Oppose
Peter MacGregor, Kent County Treasurer – Oppose
Beth Wanless, Zillow – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 705:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counites - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/05/2024


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
February 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, February
20, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4012 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding HB 5103 (Rep. McKinney).
3. Testimony regarding SB 706 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:34 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. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
4012:
Page Sikes, Resident of Leland – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4012 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 Rep. McKinney to summarize HB 5103.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5103:
Erin Schor and Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support
Honorable Judge Derek Meinecke, 44th District Court – Support
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The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5103:
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Judge Mike Carpenter, Michigan District Judges Association – Support
Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Liz Balck, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize SB 706.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 706:
Melissa Horste and Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
706:
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Judge Mike Carpenter, Michigan District Judges Association – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support
Liz Balck, 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 4:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2024
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 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