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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SCR 22 (Sen. Stamas) to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted.
2. Reported SB 716 (Sen. Victory) to the floor with recommendation.
3. Presentation by U.S. General Services Administration on Budgeting Practices for Software
Initiatives.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann,
and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the
committee meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman summarized SCR 22 for the committee.
The Chairman invited Brian Calley, of the Small Business Association of Michigan, to present testimony in
support of SCR 22.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SCR 22:
Mark Polsdofer, MDOT – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report SCR 22 to
the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The resolution was reported.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 716 for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 716.
Mark Polsdofer, MDOT – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 716 to the
floor with recommendation that it be passed. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman to recommend immediate
effect for SB 716. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Waldo Jaquith, from 18F Technology Transformation Services - U.S. General
Services Administration, to give a presentation on Budgeting Practices for Software Initiatives.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Victory, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3-4-20
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meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 3:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported the appointment of Mr. George K. Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission
unfavorably.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 20, 2020 meeting.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. George K.
Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission:
Rep. Matt Hall, 63rd House District – Oppose
Bill Wood, West Michigan Environmental Action Council – Support
Tim Minotes, Sierra Club – Support
Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Lauren Saper, Humane Society of Huron Valley – Support
Bryan Burroughs, Trout Unlimited – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
The Chair acknowledged written testimony was submitted by the following individuals:
Mark Bartholomew, Citizen – Oppose
Jim Felgenauer, Citizen – Oppose
James Shiflett, Citizen – Oppose
Sally VandenBrand, Citizen – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, seconded by Sen. Nesbitt, to report the appointment of Mr. George K.
Heartwell III to the Natural Resource Commission unfavorably. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom
Nays: Sen. Hertel
The motion prevailed the appointment was reported unfavorably.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the
committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Department of Insurance and Financial Services Overview of the Fraud Unit
2. Michigan State Police Overview of Involvement with the Fraud Unit
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock
and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services to present
testimony regarding the Fraud Unit
Karin Gyger and Randy Gregg, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Lt. Tim Fitzgerald and Captain Phil Menna, Michigan State Police Fraud Investigation Unit – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 11, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Victory, Bumstead and Irwin


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The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Outman, Runestad, Bizon, Schmidt, Santana and McCann

Excused: Senators Zorn and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 5, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesdays, March 4, March 11 and March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC - Tuesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges - Thursdays, March 5 and March 12, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Energy and Technology - Tuesday, March 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Oversight - Tuesday, March 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building; Secondary Location: Escanaba Location, Michigan Works!, 2950 College Avenue, Escanaba (517) 373-5312

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:05 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 26, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Victory, Bumstead and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:33 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:35 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Doug Ringler - Auditor General and Laura Hirst - Deputy Auditor General, Legislative Auditor General –
Provided details and background on the FY 2020-21 budget. Questions were asked by Senators Stamas
and Irwin.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:50 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 27, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 426, State Capitol Building, Lansing
MI
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5550 before the committee:
HB 5550
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 387,
entitled "Regional transit authority act," by amending
sections 6 and 10 (MCL 124.546 and 124.550), section 6 as
amended by 2014 PA 246, and by adding section 7a.
Representative Farrington testified in support of HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, Jared Fleischer, representing
Quickin Loans, and Renza Hoeksema, representing DTE Energy, all testified in support of HB
5550. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Liedel, representing the Regional Transit Authority as their attorney, and Representative
Farrington came forward to answer questions from the committee members.
Megan Owens, representing Transportation Riders United, testified in support of HB 5550.
Representative Reilly testified in opposition to HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed.
Cari Neubeck, representing Independence Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Supervisor Kathy Thurman, representing Brandon Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Dianne Scheib-Snider, the Rose Township Supervisor, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Rachel Loughrin, representing Independence Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Patrick Kittle, representing Independence Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Questions and discussion followed.
David Swift, the Commerce Township Supervisor, testified in opposition to HB 5550.
Former Representative Rocky Rachzkowki and Former Senator Mike Kowall, both representing
Oakland County Residents, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Questions and discussion
followed.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with no position on HB
5550.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5550, but did not wish to speak:
Gabby Bruno, representing the Ford Motor Company.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Dave Coulter, representing Oakland County Executives.
Robert O'Meara, representing ITC Holdings.
Mike McLauchlan, representing Ilitch Holdings.
Kyle Dutuc, representing the United Way of Southeast Michigan.
Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center.
Mayor Mike Duggan, representing the City of Detroit.
Khalil Rahal, representing Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans.
Jason Morgan, representing the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.
Christine Estereicher, representing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Megan Petzko-Sweet, representing Beaumont Health.
Paul Hillegonds, representing the Regional Transit Authority.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Donna Squalls, the Royal Oak Township Supervisor.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5550, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Representative Schroader.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 10:26 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 27, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Calley, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Ellison,
Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Garrett,
Clemente.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Alexander, Hornberger, Lower,
Whiteford, Afendoulis, Garrett and Clemente from the meeting. There being no objection the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416 before the committee:
HB 5412
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3476 (MCL
500.3476), as amended by 2017 PA 223.
HB 5413
(Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The
nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending
section 401k (MCL 550.1401k), as added by 2012 PA 214.
HB 5414
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled
"Mental health code," by amending sections 100c and 100d
(MCL 330.1100c and 330.1100d), section 100c as amended
by 2016 PA 320 and section 100d as amended by 2015 PA
59.
HB 5415
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 105g.
HB 5416
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280,
entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 105g.
Chairman Vaupel turned the gavel over to Majority Vice Chairman Frederick, the time being
10:39AM.
Chairman Vaupel, Representative Liberati and Representative Green testified in support of HB
5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416.
Chairman Vaupel returned to the gavel, the time being 10:42AM.
Sam Champagne, Courtney Stevens, Dr. Jen Burgess and Dr. Doree Ann Espiritu, representing
Henry Ford Health System, testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and
HB 5416. Questions and discussion followed.
David Newman, representing Michigan Primary Care Association, testified in support of HB
5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416.
Linda Atkins, representing the Western Wayne Family Health Centers, testified in support of HB
5416.
Ed Larkins, representing the Family Medical Center, testified in support of HB 5415 and HB
5416.
Brian Bookmeier and Craig Novosat, both representing the HNC Virtual Solutions, testified
together in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5414, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and
HB 5416, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP.
Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing the Trinity Health Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415, but did
not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Chairman Vaupel laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services. Sarah Esty, Senior Deputy of Policy and Planning, representing the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:48 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAI
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11:00 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4171 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 725 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 726 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding voluntary disclosure agreements.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:20 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020, and
February 24, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4171.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4171 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4171. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 725 – 726 and offered an (S-1) version of each bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 725 - 726:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Brandon Betz, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 725. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 725 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 725. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 726. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 726 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 726. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Jennifer Woodard, City of Grand Rapids Income Tax Administrator, and Chris Hackbarth of
the Michigan Municipal League to provide testimony regarding voluntary disclosure agreements.
The Chair invited Catherine McClary, Washtenaw County Treasurer, representing the Michigan Association of
County Treasurers to present testimony in support of SB's 725-726.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/04/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 417 (Sen. Lucido).
2. Testimony regarding SB 418 (Sen. MacDonald).
3. Reported HB 4516 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4517 (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding Coronavirus.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 418:
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 417 and
SB 418:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report HB 4516 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4516. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report HB 4517 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4517. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to give a
presentation regarding Coronavirus.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin and Santana

Excused: Senator Barrett


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 27,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen(s). VanderWall, Barrett and Chang a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad
and Irwin was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan Indigent Defense
Commission:
Loren Khogail, Executive Director, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Dr. Jonah Siegel, Research Director, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Marlon Brown, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Jonathan Sacks, Director, State Appellate Defender Office
Marilena David-Martin, Deputy Director, State Appellate Defender Office
Bradley R. Hall, MAACS Administrator, State Appellate Defender Office
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/05/2020


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C) and Santana

Excused: Senator MacDonald


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on the 2019
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Legislative Report
2. Presentation from Michigan Farm Bureau on March is Reading Month
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 Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich and Polehanki, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from January 16, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited James Johnson and Joe Kaplinsky with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development to testify on the 2019 Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
Legislative Report.
The Chair Invited Rebecca Park from Michigan Farm Bureau to present on March is Reading Month
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 12, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin

Excused: Senator Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Appropriations - Wednesday, March 4, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 5, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Capital Outlay - Wednesday, March 4, 3:30 p.m., Room 519, House Office Building (517) 373-2115

Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesdays, March 4, March 11 and March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, and Thursday, March 12 and March 26, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges - Thursdays, March 5 and March 12, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, March 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Finance - Wednesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 4, 8:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building and Michigan Works!, 2950 College Avenue, Escanaba (517) 373-5312

Transportation and Infrastructure - Wednesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:15 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair MacGregor, Sen.(s) Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin
and Santana, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Joneigh S. Khaldun and Dawn M Shanafelt, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services –
Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Amy Zaaghan, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – No Position
Amy Zaaghan, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Kathleen Strader, Healthy Families America – No Position
Kathleen Strader, Healthy Families America – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Lisa Foehner, Parents as Teachers – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Amanda Lick, Kristin Arnold, Celeste Danson, Nurse Family Partnership – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Bizon, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to
adjourn the committee at 9:43 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 4, 2020
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) was scheduled for Thursday, February 27,
2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen. Santana, a quorum was present.
At 8:32 a.m., Sen. Sylvia Santana left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Orlene Hawks, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
9:06 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled
for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair LaSata, Sen.(s) Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 20, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding workforce development efforts at
Macomb Community College.
Mike Hansen, President, Michigan Community Colleges Association
Dr. Jim Sawyer, President, Macomb Community College
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding inter-college collaboration on high-
demand, low-enrollment programs.
Margie Clark, Dean of Health and Human Services, Lansing Community College
Dr. Amy Lee, Director of Collaborative Programs, Michigan Community Colleges Association
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding progress on the transfer initiative.
Dr. Erica Orians, Executive Director of the Center for Student Success, Michigan Community Colleges
Association
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Horn, to
adjourn the committee at 4:00 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5470 before the committee:
HB 5470
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1220 (MCL
380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 5470 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5357 before the committee:
HB 5357
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The
public school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018
PA 482.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5357 to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5357, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate
School Districts.
The Chair laid SB 171 before the committee:
SB 171
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL
380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
Representative Camilleri spoke regarding the proposed substitute (H-1) to SB 171.
Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 171. The motion did not prevail
6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative Vaupel moved to refer Senate Bill No. 171 to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 171, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School District.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid HB 4483 before the committee:
HB 4483
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
section 1164c.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4483 was adopted previously at the meeting on February 25, 2020.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4483 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4483, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:10 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Absent: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5479 before the committee:
HB 5479
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled "An
act to prohibit local units of government from imposing
certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase,
sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols, other
firearms, or pneumatic guns, ammunition for pistols or other
firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms," by
amending section 2 (MCL 123.1102), as amended by 2015
PA 29.
Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 5479. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5479, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Jones, representing the National Rifle Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5479, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
City Manager James Freed and Chief Joseph Platzer, representing the City of Port Huron.
Carol Stone, representing the City of Midland.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Frank Foster, representing the Everytown for Gun Safety.
Frank Foster, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to HB 5479:
1. Amend page 2, following line 12, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4283 of
the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5479. The motion did not prevail
4-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5479 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5286 before the committee:
HB 5286
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in
this state from imposing certain restrictions on the
transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase,
gift, devise, licensing, registration, manufacturing, or use of
knives or components of knives.
Representative S. Johnson testified in support of HB 5286. Questions and discussion followed.
Todd Rathner, representing Knife Rights, testified in support of HB 5286. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5286, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5286, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Foster, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HR 151 before the committee:
HR 151
(Rep. Yaroch)
A resolution to urge the Congress of the
United States to clarify its position on the legality of
marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HR 151.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HR 151 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder,
Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid HB 4598 and HB 4599 before the committee:
HB 4598
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16t of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2018 PA 528.
HB 4599
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 411a (MCL
750.411a), as amended by 2012 PA 330.
Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4598 and HB 4599.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing Michigan State Police, testified with no position on HB
4598 and HB 4599. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4598 and HB 4599, but did not wish to
speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4598 and HB 4599, but did not wish
to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4599, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 4910 and HB 4911 before the committee:
HB 4910
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to regulate the prescription of
emotional support animals by health care providers and
requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional
support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 4911
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775),
section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775
as added by 1988 PA 336.
Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to
speak:
Darlene Kauffman, representing KMG Prestige.
Duy Vu, representing Land and Company.
Amber Williams, representing the Monarch Investment Group.
Suzanna Bellon, representing Central Park Apartments.
Cheryl Zagorski, representing KMG Prestige.
Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid Michigan.
Karlene Lehman, representing Princeton Enterprises.
Megan Orser, representing Smart Apartment Solutions.
Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association.
Pamela Lovell, representing AMP Residential.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish
to speak:
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Bob Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Stacey Hettiger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4910 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 9-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Guerra,
Elder.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, LaGrand.
Pass: Rep. Bolden.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaFave, Bolden.
The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee:
HB 4454
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by
2014 PA 549.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4454. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4454 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee:
HB 4332
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL
324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as
amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016
PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and
by adding section 40111d.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4332. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4332 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4587 before the committee:
HB 4587
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5741
and 5750 (MCL 600.5741 and 600.5750).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4587, but did not wish to speak:
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Pamela Lovell, representing AMP Residential.
Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association.
Megan Orser, representing Smart Apartment Solutions.
Karlene Lehman, representing Princeton Enterprises.
Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid Michigan.
Cheryl Zagorski, representing KMG Prestige.
Suzanna Bellon, representing Central Park Apartments.
Darlene Kauffman, representing KMG Prestige.
Duy Vu, representing Land and Company.
Amber Williams, representing Monarch Investment Group.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4587, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Kelly Bidelman and Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 4587:
1. Amend page 2, line 15, after "(b)" by striking out the balance of the line through "than" on
line 16 and inserting "If the lease expressly provides for a fee for late payment of rent, add a fee
as specified in the lease. However, the amount added may not exceed".
2. Amend page 3, line 15, after "possession." by striking out the balance of the line through
"than" on line 17 and inserting "If the lease expressly provides for a fee for late payment of rent,
the damages may include a fee as specified in the lease. However, the amount included may not
exceed".
Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4587. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4587 with recommendation, as amended,
as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 10:04 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Marino, Jones, Tyrone Carter.
The Chair laid SB 125 before the committee:
SB 125
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled
"Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 18
(MCL 567.238), as amended by 2010 PA 197.
The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 125, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion.
Jordan Kingdom and Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 125. The motion prevailed 5-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer Senate Bill No. 125 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun, Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representatives Marino, Jones and Tyrone Carter
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:03 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the February 25th, 2020 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5496 before the committee:
HB 5496
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11503 and 11504 (MCL 324.11503 and
324.11504), as amended by 2018 PA 640.
Chairman Howell handed the gavel over to Vice Chair Wakeman at 12:04 pm.
Representative Howell testified in support of HB 5496.
Vice Chair Wakeman handed the gavel back to Chairman Howell at 12:05 pm.
Robert Lee, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 5496.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5496, but did not wish to
speak:
James Clift & Margie Ring, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes & Energy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5496, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 5104 and HB 5105 before the committee:
HB 5104
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled "Safe
drinking water act," by amending the title and section 2
(MCL 325.1002), as amended by 1998 PA 56, and by adding
sections 7a, 7b, 7c, and 7d.
HB 5105
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116,
entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children
through the licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards
of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and
duties of certain departments of this state and adoption
facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 722.111),
the title as amended by 1997 PA 165 and section 1 as
amended by 2018 PA 431, and by adding sections 3i, 3j, and
3k.
Representative Love testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Afendoulis testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Questions and
discussion followed.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB
5104 and HB 5105.
Cyndi Roper, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of HB
5104 and HB 5105.
Mara Herman, representing The Ecology Center, testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105.
Abigail Dumes testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105.
Elin Betanzo testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105, but did not wish to
speak:
Kindra Weid, representing the Michigan Air Michigan Health.
Rhonda Canner-Warren.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Jennie Gies, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the American Heart Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Howell adjourned the meeting
at 1:00 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5437 before the committee:
HB 5437
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA
472.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5437, but did not wish to
speak:
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 5437 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee:
HB 5407
(Rep. Mueller) A bill to require certain standards for smoke
alarm and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain
conduct.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5407. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5407; Ronald Farr, representing the Michigan
Fire Inspectors Society; Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association; and
Jon Ichesco, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, testified in support of HB 5407.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5407, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5407, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Docherty, President of the Michigan Professional FireFighters Union.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 10:48 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee:
HB 4970
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets,
and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to
247.675) by adding section 12d.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4970. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 4970, as substitute (H-1). Questions and
discussion followed.
Ryan Mitchell, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4970.
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4970.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4970, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 5274 before the committee:
HB 4600
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections
710d, 710e, and 907 (MCL 257.710d, 257.710e, and
257.907), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57, section
710e as amended by 2016 PA 460, and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
HB 5274
(Rep. Clemente)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907
(MCL 257.907), as amended by 2015 PA 126.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4600 was previously adopted on December 12, 2019.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4600. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4600, as substitute (H-2). Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4600 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5274 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in a support of HB 4600 and HB 5274, but did not wish to
speak:
Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA of Michigan.
Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4600, but did not wish to speak:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The Chair laid HB 5267 before the committee:
HB 5267
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2084) by adding section 1050.
Representative Berman testified in support of HB 5267.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5267 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5267, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Clemente moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:50 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5502 and HB 5503 before the committee:
HB 5502
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207,
entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22
(MCL 29.22), as amended by 1980 PA 247.
HB 5503
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230,
entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended
by 2018 PA 307.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5502 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5503 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5502 and HB 5503, but did not wish to
speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County Intermediate School District's.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid SB 711 before the committee:
SB 711
(Sen. Bumstead)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending
section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409,
and by adding section 504.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 711 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5443 and HB 5444 before the committee:
HB 5443
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to create the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the membership of the council;
to prescribe the powers and duties of the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state departments and agencies; to allow for
appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act; and to
promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this act.
HB 5444
(Rep. Liberati) A bill to create the kinship caregiver
navigator program; to provide for resources and services for
kinship caregivers; to make appropriations for the kinship
caregiver navigator program; and to prescribe the powers
and duties for certain state departments and agencies.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5443. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5443 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 5444 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5443 and HB 5444, but did not wish to
speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health Human Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:39 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 245 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 246 (S-1) (Sen. Hollier) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were
adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 245 and SB 246 (Sen. Hollier) which received testimony during the April 19, 2019
committee hearing; and summarized the (S-1) version of each bill.
There were no questions from the members.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 245. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 246. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
Testifying remotely from Escanaba, Michigan, the Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony
regarding SB’s 245 and 246:

Rory Mattson, Delta County Conservation District Forester – support.

Bob Baron, Citizen – support.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 245 and SB 246:

Charles Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – support. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report SB 245 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald
Nays: Senator Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 245. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 246 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald
Nays: Senator Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 246. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn
the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/10/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 665 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 781 (Sen. Ananich), SB 782 (Sen. Bullock), SB 783 (Sen. Runestad), SB 784
(Sen. Theis), SB 785 (Sen. Zorn) and SB 786 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 665:
Julie Wendt, Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 665. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 665 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 665 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784,
SB 785 and SB 786:
Paul Weisberger, Wild Bill's Tobacco – Support
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Oppose
Ken Fletcher, American Lung Association – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 783, SB 785 and SB 786:
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 784:
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 781:
Paul Connors and Sal Gaglio, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony:
Korey Zelda, Michigan Youth – Neutral
Julian Warren, Michigan Youth – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony:
Ronald L. Pease II, Mister E-Liquid LLC – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 781, SB
782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786:
Juan Escareno, MIRA – No Position
Paul Stemer, Tobacco Free Michigan – Oppose
Bridget Melinn, American Heart Association – Oppose
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health MI – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

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

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


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

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

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacDonald, MacGregor, Hollier and Bayer.

Excused: Senator Zorn


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett), SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598:
Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position
Holdane Davies, Consumer Energy Alliance – Oppose
Ben Schimpf and Laura Sherman, Peninsula Solar - Support
James Shaw, IBEW Local 17 – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB
597 and SB 598:
Dave Leahy, Citizen – Support
Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support
Thomas Reinke, GLREA – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2020
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

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

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursdays, March 5 and March 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesdays, March 11 and March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 5, 1:15 p.m., Room 1200, and Thursdays, March 12 and March 26, 1:00 pm., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) - Thursday, March 5, 8:45 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges - Thursdays, March 5 and March 12, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, March 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Technology - Tuesday, March 10, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, March 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Regulatory Reform - Tuesday, March 10, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:41 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC was
scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) Schmidt and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding state
matching fund requirements for Federal dollars in the State Historic Preservation Office
Mark Rodman, Michigan Historic Preservation Network – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Disability Services
Sara Grivetti, Disability Network of Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding appropriations to Graduation
Alliance
Greg Harp, Graduation Alliance – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Pure Michigan
Amy Grossi, Barvarian Inn – Support
Trevor Tkach, Traverse City Tourism – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Bruce Dieterle, Michigan Wheel – Support
Ben Charlick, Michigan Wheel – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Center for Employment
Opportunity
Ashley Blake, Center for Employment Opportunity – Support
Pamela Lachman, Center for Employment Opportunity – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro and Michigan Works!
Bill Raymond, Michigan Works Upper Peninsula – Support
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Bridget Kennedy, Michigan Works Upper Peninsula – Support
Greg Pitoniak, SEMCA Michigan Works – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan Council for Arts and
Cultural Affairs
Tony Sertich, Cultural Advocacy Network – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to
adjourn the committee at 4:15 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Minority Vice Chair
Hollier, Bayer. Without objection, Senator Zorn was excused.
Motion by Senator MacGregor, seconded by Senator MacDonald, to approve the minutes of the meeting on
February 25, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
The Chair invited Monica Ackerson Ware of the Michigan Road Preservation Association to present testimony
regarding Michigan's state and local roadways and capitol preventative maintenance techniques.
Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5248 and HB 5249 before the committee:
HB 5248
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled "The
children's ombudsman act," by amending section 9 (MCL
722.929), as amended by 2013 PA 38.
HB 5249
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204,
entitled "The children's ombudsman act," by amending
sections 2 and 6 (MCL 722.922 and 722.926), as amended
by 2014 PA 455.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5248. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrea Schroder, the bill sponsor for HB 5248, submitted written testimony,
which is attached.
Rep. Matt Hall explained HB 5248 (H-1) and HB 5249. Questions followed. A copy of his
submitted written testimony is attached.
Lisa McGraw, Public Affairs Manager for the Michigan Press Association, submitted a testimony
card in support of HB 5248 and HB 5249, but did not wish to speak.
Ryan Speidel, Acting Director for the Office of Children's Ombudsman, responded to questions
from committee members on HB 5248 and HB 5249.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Michigan's Runaway and Homeless Youth
Programs.
Angela Parth, Director of The Connection Youth Services within Livingston County Family
Center, testified on her county's runaway and youth program, and introduced Isabel Rodriguez,
provided testimony on her experiences as a runaway using Livingston County Family Center's
youth program. Questions followed. Copy of the Michigan network for Youth and Families
handouts are attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Liberati moved to adjourn
the committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The
Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the minutes from the February 5th, 2020 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 117 and SB 297 before the committee:
SB 117
(Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section 759a (MCL
168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523.
SB 297
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 18a.
Secretary Jocelyn Benson, the Michigan Secretary of State, testified in support of SB 117 (H-2)
and SB 297. Questions and discussion followed.
Liz Snell testified in support of SB 117 (H-2) and SB 297.
Tripp Adams, representing Military Members & Frontline Civilians, testified in support of SB
117 (H-2) and SB 297. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 117 (H-2) and SB 297, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Clark & Justin Roebuck, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks,
the Michigan Association of County Clerks, and the Council of Election Officials.
Representative Bollin.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 117. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 117. The motion did not prevail 2-
5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Guerra, Hope.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 117 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 297 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4678 before the committee:
HB 4678
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section 683 (MCL
168.683), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4678 (H-2). Questions and discussion followed.
Justin Roebuck & Joe Rozell, representing Ottawa County Clerk & Oakland County Elections
Director, testified in opposition to HB 4678 (H-2).
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4678 (H-2), but did not wish to
speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4678. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5543 before the committee:
HB 5543
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 5543. Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Clark & Justin Roebuck, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, the
Michigan Association of County Clerks, and the Council of Election Officials, testified in
support of HB 5543. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5543, but did not wish to speak:
Representative Bollin.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
11:25 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov