evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 12:00
noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 868 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 906 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 907 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 908 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 930 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 807 (Sen. McCann).
7. Presentation from Tobacco Free Kids.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to explain S-1 to SB 868. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 868 (S-1):
Rob Elhenicky, Kelley Cawthorne Diageo – Opposition
Nate Love, MI Wine Producers Assoc. – Opposition
Scott Graham, Michigan Bewers Guild – Opposition
Brendan Ringlever, MI Spirits Assoc. – Opposition
Andy Deloney, Distilled Spirits Council of the US – Opposition
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 868. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 868 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Lauwers.
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 906:
Jared Rodriguez, Childcare Providers Assoc. of Michigan – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 906 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report SB 907 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 908 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 930 and
(S-1):
Amanda West, MI Dept of Treasury – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 930. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report the (S-1) version of SB 930 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. McCann to explain SB 807. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 807:
Robin Schneider, MI Cannabis Industry Assoc. – Support
Devin Weyenberg, Lake Effect, Inc. – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 807:
Manny Lentine, Common Citizen – Support
Leah Robinson, MI Chamber of Commerce – Support
Derek Sova, CRA – Neutral
The Chair invited representatives from Tobacco Free Kids for a presentation on the current landscape and
challenges facing youth and tobacco use. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 18, 2024
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meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
June 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5182 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 5183 (Rep. Farhat) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4917 (S-1) (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4818 (S-1) (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4924 (S-1) (Rep. Dievendorf) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 5429 (S-1) (Rep. Morse) with recommendation.
7. Testimony regarding SB 861 (Sen. Irwin).
8. Testimony regarding SB 862 (Rep. Victory).
9. Testimony regarding SB 863 (Sen. Geiss).
10. Testimony regarding SB 864 (Sen. McBroom).
11. Testimony regarding HB 4909 (S-1) (Rep. Breen).
12. Testimony regarding HB 4910 (S-1) (Rep. Tsernoglou).
13. Testimony regarding HB 4911 (S-1) (Rep. Filler).
14. Testimony regarding HB 4912 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson).
15. Reported SB 656 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5182-5183 and invited Rep.(s) Mentzer and Farhat to summarize the bills
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5182-5183:
Chief Issa Shahin, Dearborn Police - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5182-5183:
Karen Johnston, Toyota – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Craig Sepich, National Insurance Crime Bureau – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5182 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Shink and Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5183 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Shink and Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4917-4918.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4917-4918:
Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4917. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4917 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4918. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4918 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4924.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4924:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4924. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4924 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5429 (S-1), and reminded the members the (S-1) version of HB 5429 was adopted
during the June 13, 2024 committee hearing.
The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his amendment to HB 5429 (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion to adopt the Runestad amendment #1 to HB 5429 (S-1). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5429 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 861-864 and invited Sen.(s) Irwin, Geiss, Victory and McBroom to summarize the
bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864:
Ally Alfonsetti, Prison Fellowship – Support
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support
Helen Weston, American Conservation Union – Support
Sara Knoester, Mixed Staffing – Support
Priscilla Bordayo, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice – Support
Victoria Marshall, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice – Support
Elissa Swihart, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Bruce Timmons, Citizen – Neutral
Jane O’Shea, Citizen – Oppose
Tanesha Ash-Shakoor, Voices of Color – Oppose
Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor, PAAM President – Oppose
Gary Mohr, Citizen – Support
Reverend Duckworth, Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit & Vicinity – Support
The following cards were submitted regarding SB 861-864:
Karen Jackson, Citizen – Oppose
Elizabeth Pollard, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose
Heath B. Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose
Jacqueline Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Jacqueline Dolce, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support
Charmie Cholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose
Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
Donna Engelbert, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support
Reva Misch, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support
Melissa Dobson, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support
Michael Reynolds, CSSJ – Support
Ruth Harder, CSSJ – Support
Stephanie Magewick, CSSJ – Support
Denise Knuth, CSSJ – Support
Jill Lyn, CSSJ – Support
Julie Kubica, CSSJ – Support
Stacey Sweet, CSSJ – Support
Mikal Akhtab, CSSJ – Support
Jennifer Parks, CSSJ – Support
Priscilla Bordayo, CSSJ – Support
Linda Baker, CSSJ – Support
Vickie Hartman, CSSJ – Support
Fred Rizzo, Citizen – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Leah Bacon, center for Employment Opportunities - Support
The Chair brought up HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656:
Kate Lynwood, Probate & Estates Planning Section State Bar of Michigan – Oppose
Diana Mataya, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose
Georgia Callis, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose
Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Chandra Drayton, Self – Support
Tina Lindsay, Self – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912
and SB 656:
Genevieve Marron, Right to Life of MI – Neutral HB’s 4909-4910
Cynthia Mifsud, Self – Support
Roslund Harris, Self – Support
Tom Howe, Self – Neutral
Gretchen Rachel Hammond, Self – Support
Christine Abood, Self – Support
Charleen Musselman, Self – Support
Kafi Franklin, Self – Support
Noah Cox, Self – Support
Randy Robinson, Self – Support
Brandee Ritsema, Self – Support
Emelia Reyes, Self – Support
Jody White, Victims in Probate – Neutral
Shannon Tanis, Self – Support
Kayle Micheii, Self – Support
Holly Delph, Victims in Probate - Oppose
The following cards were submitted regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656:
Michigan Guardianship Association – Support SB 656
Julie Bratten, Self – Support
Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Rick Black, Center for Estate Administration Reform – Support
David LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging Association – Support
Salli Pung, MI Long Term Care Ombudsman Program – Support
Lori Luoma, Self – Support
Ruthann Jaquette, Mid-Michigan Guardianship – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 656 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 07/30/2024


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno (C), Bayer, McMorrow, Theis, and Runestad

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Thursday, June 27, 11:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Conference Committees –

House Bill No. 5507 – Thursday, June 27, 12:05 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-8080

Senate Bill No. 747 – Thursday, June 27, 12:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:50 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:30 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 5507 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:05 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri, Anthony and Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 747 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann and Bumstead

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:57 a.m.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 30, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
July 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School, 471
W. Palmer Ave., Detroit Michigan.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4909 (S-1) (Rep. Breen).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4910 (S-1) (Rep. Tsernoglou).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4911 (S-1) (Rep. Filler).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4912 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:09 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) versions of HB’s 4909-4912.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present oral and / or written testimony regarding the (S-1)
versions of HB’s 4909-4912:
Christine Abood, Self – Neutral
Randy Asplund, Self – No Position
Gretchen Racel Hammond, Self – Support
Genevieve Marron, Right to Life MI – Support
Cynthia Mifsud, Self – Support
Noah Cox, Self – No Position
Brandee Ritsema, Self – Support
Jody White, Self – Neutral
Tom Howe, Self – Oppose
Vernell C. Allen, Self – Support
Tina Lindsay, Clarence Franklin – Support
Jeff White, CEAR – Oppose
Ananda Wind, Self – No Position
Gary Kaufman, Self – No Position
Rick Black, Self – No Position
Randy Robinson, Self – Support
Tonja Brummitt Cottman, Self – No Position
Lori Cooley, Self – Neutral
Penny Vanover, Self – Neutral
Juliana Cantier, Self – Neutral
Joseph Fresard, Self – Support
Roslund Harris, Self – Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Santana and Runestad
were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/18/2024


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 11, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 834 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair requested the committee participate in a moment of silence to honor of those lost in the 9/11 tragedy.
The Chair brought up SB 834 and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 834:
Monty Nye, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 834:
Matt Sowash, Police Officers Association of Michigan – Support
Mike Sauger, President Fraternal Order of Police – Support
Tim Bourgeois, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards – Support
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support
Nate Johnson, Michigan State Trooper Command Officers Association – Support
Nate Johnson, Michigan Association of Police Organizations – Support
Nate Johnson, Michigan State Police Trooper Association – Support
Travis Fletcher, Michigan State Police – Support
Tom Gehart, Detroit Firefighters Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 834 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/18/2024


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON SENATE FISCAL AGENCY
GOVERNING BOARD
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board was scheduled for Tuesday,
September 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) Brinks, McCann, Nesbitt and Bumstead, a quorum
was present.
The Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency described the documents in front of the members.
A motion was made by Sen Bumstead, supported by Sen Brinks, to adopt the SFA salary schedule for fiscal year
2024-25; all members were in favor.
A motion was made by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to approve contracts over $5,000; all members
were in favor.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Brinks, to
adjourn the committee at 8:36 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5393 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 922 (Sen. Klinefelt).
3. Testimony regarding SB 923 (Sen. Anthony).
4. Testimony regarding SB 924 (Sen. Hertel).
5. Testimony regarding SB 925 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from July 30, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5393, and invited Rep. Hope to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5393:
Rhonda Ihm, MI Association for Family Court Administration - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5393:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrators Office – Support
Charmie Gholson, Citizen for Prison Reform/Open MI Door Campaign – Support
Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5393 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 922-925, and invited Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Anthony, Hertel and Irwin to summarize the
bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 922-925:
Megan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support SB 922
Emily Jackson Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project – Support SB 922
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 922-925:
Matt Miner, Oakland County Bar Association – Oppose SB 922
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Johanna Kononen, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support SB 922
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs Association – Support SB 922-925
Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Imitative – Support
Charmie Gholson, Citizen for Prison Reform/Open MI Door Campaign – Support
Robert Kennedy, MI Guardianship Association – Neutral SB 922 and SB 925
Robert Kennedy, MI Guardianship Association – Support SB 923 and SB 924
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Sen. Runestad 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 11:50 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/26/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 18, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 977 (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 978 (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 5127 (Rep. McFall) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5434 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:17 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from September 11, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 977 and invited Sen.(s) Bellino and Lindsey to summarize the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report SB 977 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 978 and invited Sen. Bellino to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 978:
Troy Goodnough, Monroe County Sheriff - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 978 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5127 and invited Nick Andary of Rep. McFall’s office to summarize the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 5127 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 5434.
The Chair recessed the committee from 10:29 a.m. to 10:37 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5434 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair recessed the committee from 10:38 a.m. to 10:43 a.m.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:43 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 11/13/24


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024,
at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 807 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 982 (Sen. Singh), SB 983 (Sen. Lauwers) and SB 984 (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator McCann to explain SB 807 and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 807:
Manny Lentine, Common Citizen – Support
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
Leah Robinson, MI Chamber of Commerce, MI Chamber of Commerce – Support
Ricki Phillips, Self – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 807. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 807 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair invited Sen(s). Singh and Lauwers to explain Senate Bills 982, 983, 984.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 982, SB 983 and SB 984:
David Lewis, President AT&T Michigan, AT&T – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 26, 2024
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 25,
2024
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-10 before the committee.
Jeff Stoutenburg, Paul Barbeau, and Shannon Huber, representing Dow, joined by Christin
Armstrong and Michelle Grinnell, representing the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, provided a presentation on Legislative Transfer Request 2024-10. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tony Stamas, representing the Midland Business Alliance, testified in support of Legislative
Transfer Request 2024-10.
The following people submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-10, but
did not wish to speak:
Jim Reaume, representing Bay Future.
Joann Crary, representing Saginaw Future.
Brian Shoaf, representing Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Eugene Seals, representing Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Magen Samyn, representing Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 4938 and HB 5913 before the committee:
HB 4938
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
convey state-owned real property in Kent County;
to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to
provide for powers and duties of state departments
regarding the property; and to provide for
disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.
HB 5913
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
convey state-owned property in Eaton County; to
prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to
provide for powers and duties of state
departments, agencies, and officers in regard to
the property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance.
Neil DeSouza, representing the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, testified in
support of HB 4938 and HB 5913. Questions and discussion followed.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4938 was previously adopted on February 21st, 2024.
Representative Morgan moved to report out HB 4938 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-1-11:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Steele.
Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette.
Representative Brabec moved to report out HB 5913 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 926, SB 931, SB 933 and SB 934 before the committee:
SB 926
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-
Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by
amending section 41 (MCL 432.41), as amended
by 2009 PA 25.
SB 931
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1997 PA 70, entitled "Compulsive
gaming prevention act," by amending section 3
(MCL 432.253), as amended by 2008 PA 282.
SB 933
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful
sports betting act," by amending section 16 (MCL
432.416).
SB 934
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful
internet gaming act," by amending section 16
(MCL 432.316), as amended by 2022 PA 269.
Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, provided testimony on SB 926, SB 931,
SB 933, and SB 934.
Representative Morse moved to report out SB 926 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Green, DeBoer.
Representative Martus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 931. The motion prevailed 28-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette.
Nays: Rep. Steele.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood moved to report out SB 931 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 17-2-10:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Slagh, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette.
Representative Puri moved to report out SB 933 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-
10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Green, DeBoer.
Representative Price moved to report out SB 934 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Green, DeBoer.
The Chair laid SB 928, SB 929, SB 932 and SB 935 before the committee:
SB 928
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The
paternity act," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.712), as amended by 2009 PA 235.
SB 929
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 264, entitled "Health and
safety fund act," by amending section 5 (MCL
141.475), as amended by 2009 PA 60.
SB 932
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending sections 57e, 57g, 57p,
and 57r (MCL 400.57e, 400.57g, 400.57p, and
400.57r), sections 57e, 57p, and 57r as amended
by 2011 PA 131 and section 57g as amended by
2014 PA 375.
SB 935
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by repealing section 117i (MCL
400.117i).
Kent Dell and Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, provided testimony on
SB 928, SB 929, SB 932 and SB 935. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 928 and SB 932, but did not wish to
speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out SB 928 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-10-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Rep. DeBoer.
Representative Snyder moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 929. The motion prevailed 24-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson,
Borton, Fink, Cavitt.
Nays: Reps. Green, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Rep. DeBoer.
Representative McKinney moved to report out SB 929 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Green, DeBoer.
Representative Brixie moved to report out SB 932 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
Representative Steckloff moved to report out SB 935 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-11:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Slagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette,
Steele.
The Chair laid SB 790 and SB 791 before the committee:
SB 790
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to create the home help caregiver council
and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities.
SB 791
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending sections 1 and 14
(MCL 423.201 and 423.214), section 1 as
amended by 2023 PA 237 and section 14 as
amended by 2012 PA 349.
Representative McKinney moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 790. The motion prevailed 17-
12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
Representative Wilson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 791. The motion prevailed 17-12-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
Senator Hertel, joined by Ravina Turner and Carmen Echevarria, representing SEIU Michigan,
testified in support of SB 790 and SB 791. Questions and discussion followed.
Patrick Wright, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to SB
790 and SB 791. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 790 and SB 791, but did not wish to
speak:
Alison Herschel, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative.
Lisa Hill, representing the Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative.
Rhonda Hall.
Callie Bruley, representing the Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative.
Kathy Mendes, representing Caring Across Generations.
Kaci Pellar, representing Detroit Disability Power.
Laura Hall, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Vernette Mahone, representing the SEIU Michigan.
Jennifer Root, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Cortez C. Driskell Jr, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Kimberly Evon, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Dorene Martin, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Neal Bisno, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Nicole Hodges.
Ashley Dwive, representing Service Employees International Michigan.
Norma Morfin-Bains, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
John Grove, representing Michigan Homer Care Workers United.
Vivian Glenn-Evans, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Maria Ruacho, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Lillie Cleeton, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Dr. Juanita Lyons (PhD), representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Nickie Johnson, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Sharon Martin, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Platnium Washington, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Mary Crenshaw, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Linda J. Johnson, representing Service Employees International Union.
Sharon Fulks, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Mindy Katz, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Ray Scholtz, representing Michigan Corrections Organization.
Cortesu Melton, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Hasham Almawiri, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Crystal Epps, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Kelvin Williams, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Duanye Wilson, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Tina Wilson, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Barbara Tinnan, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Robert Goodlett, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Mune Hmawiri, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
AMichiganna Almawiri, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Hadeel Mawiri, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Ravina Turnel, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Ricky Johnson, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Aubrey Brow, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Telisha Fails.
Tyrone Barnes.
Cysandra Johnson McGee, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Hope Ware, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Carolyn Brock, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Teresa L. Anthony-Johnson, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Alice Zarzycki, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Bonnie Cloud, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Muriel James, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
April Barnes, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Erika LaFountain, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Lisa Clark representing, Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Bridget Bevele.
Trevor Malone Sr.
Kiki Lee.
Nina Myers, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Elham Essjaee, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Ameer Shojaa, representing Michigan Home Care Workers.
Corina Lodesme, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Magdalek Taitano, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Roseanne Dimenco, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Vicki O. representing, Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Derek Yates representing, Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Cynthia Pride-Glamore representing, Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Phyllis Pride, representing Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Bernadine L. Martin, representing Michigan Home Care Workers United.
Tameem Sujaa representing, Michigan Homecare Workers United.
Eyad Sujaa representing, Michigan Homecare Workers United.
Michiganshi Kotnp representing, Michigan Homecare Workers United.
Suriyan Mussa representing, Michigan Homecare Workers United.
Bruce Spence representing, Michigan Homecare Workers United.
Frances Dye representing, Michigan Homecare Workers United.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 790 and SB 791, but did not wish to
speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 790, but did not wish to speak:
Sara Ismail, representing ACCESS.
Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to SB 790 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 16, after "participant" by inserting "and who is not the family member of a
participant".
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to SB 790 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-7-10:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Hood, Steckloff, Weiss, McKinney, Price, Skaggs, Wilson.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Martus, Mentzer, Morgan, Snyder.
Representative Bollin offered the following amendment to SB 790 (H-1):
1. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting:
"(19) The department and each bargaining representative of a bargaining unit composed of
individual home help caregivers, in a pre-service orientation or training session applicable to the
individual home help caregivers, shall ensure that information concerning the individual home
help caregiver's rights pursuant to Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, 585 US ____; 138 S Ct 2448
(2018) is provided to the individual home help caregiver. ".
Representative Bollin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 790 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Pass: None.
Representative Skaggs moved to report out SB 790 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to SB 791 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 21, by striking out subparagraph (ii).
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to SB 791 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Pass: None.
Representative Puri moved to report out SB 791 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
10:12 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 567 and SB 568 before the committee:
SB 567
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1280f
(MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2023 PA 224.
SB 568
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1531e.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 567, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish to
speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
Sara Ismail, representing the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
Matt Gillard, representing Michigan's Children.
Marsha Chance, representing the Michigan Dyslexia Institute.
Susan Schmidt, representing the International Dyslexia Association- Michigan Branch.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish
to speak:
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 567. The motion prevailed
13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Glanville offered the following amendments to SB 567:
1. Amend page 18, line 1, by striking out "Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, by June
30" and inserting "By July 31".
2. Amend page 18, line 5, after "assessment" by striking out "and the district identified
end-of-year screening assessment data".
3. Amend page 18, line 9, after "assessment" by striking out "and the district identified
end-of-year screening assessment data." and inserting a period.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the amendments to SB 567. The motion prevailed
13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Conlin moved to report SB 567 as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion
prevailed 12-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong,
Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: Rep. Wegela.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 568. The motion prevailed 13-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative Weiss moved to report out SB 568 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong, Greene,
Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: Rep. Wegela.
Pass: Reps. Churches, Markkanen.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:43 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12:15 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5600 before the committee:
HB 5600
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to create the office of the tribal legislative
liaison; and to prescribe the powers and duties of
the office, the liaison, and the legislative council.
Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 5600. Questions and discussion
followed.
Austin Lowes, President of United Tribes of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5600.
Frank Ettawageshik, Executive Director of United Tribes of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 5600. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5600, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin Leonard Ph. D, representing the Native American Institute- Michigan State
University.
Travis Schugler, representing the North American Indian Association of Detroit.
Carolan Sonderegger, representing the For Love of Water.
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Dorie Rios, Nancy Smit and Robyn Elkins, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi.
Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 5600 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HCR 6 before the committee:
HCR 6
(Rep. Wilson)
A concurrent resolution to approve the State
Officers Compensation Commission
determinations.
Leaha Dotson, representing of the Office of Representative Wilson, testified in support of
HCR 6.
Justice Brian Zahra and Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office,
testified in support of HCR 6.
Representative McFall moved to report out HCR 6 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:41 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 13,
2024


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
11:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5461 before the committee:
HB 5461
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to create the secure retirement savings
program to provide retirement savings options for
certain employees; to create the secure retirement
savings board and prescribe its powers and duties;
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
governmental officers and entities; to require
participation in the program by certain employers;
to create the secure retirement savings program
fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury
consisting of employee retirement accounts; to
establish the Michigan secure retirement
administrative fund to pay program administrative
expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require
the promulgation of rules.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5461. The motion prevailed
6-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Kunse.
Pass: Reps. Churches, Wozniak, Mueller.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5461, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 5461 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 6-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: Rep. Churches.
The Chair laid SB 740 before the committee:
SB 740
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section 1117
(MCL 339.6117) and by adding section 1117a.
Tyler Morawa, chief of staff for Senator Camillari, testified in support of SB 740.
Paul Gonzales, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association, testified in support of SB
740. Questions and discussion followed.
Justin Friesorger, representing Local 333, testified in support of SB 740. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kevin Gaby, representing the Plumbers Local 370, testified in support of SB 740. Questions
and discussion followed.
Jason Brown, representing Local 333 testified in support of SB 740.
Justin McManaway, representing the Monroe Plumbers and Pipefitters, testified in support of
SB 740. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 740, but did not wish to speak:
Zachary Desrochers, representing UA Local 370.
Larry Krisniski, representing UA Local 636.
Dan Gaudet, representing UA Local 370.
Bob Gulbranson, representing UA Local 357.
Carlo Castligione, representing Local 98.
Ryan Charney, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Randall Whitaker, representing Local 190.
Joe Troutt, representing UA Local 704.
Mike Jewell, representing UA Local 671.
Greg Herman, representing UA Local 704.
Price Doberwick, representing UA Special Rep.
Sean Flora, representing UA Local 357.
Nicholas Asher, representing UA 333.
Joe Michillizzi, representing UA Local 333.
Justin Pommerville, representing Local 85.
Dean Gutzman, representing Local 111.
Chris Keck, representing UA Local 333.
Rob Moses, representing UA Local 98.
Johnny Ortiz, representing UA Local 174.
Trevor Hughes, representing UA Local 190.
Dave Mull, representing UA Local 333.
Emerson Jacob Elevry, representing UA Local 111.
Gary Glaser, representing Local 98.
Matt Miller, representing UA Local 357.
Ben Ranger Jr, representing UA Local 370.
Ryan Bennet, representing UA Local 174.
Jeff Peake, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades.
Dustin Howard, representing Local 333.
Gino Venditti, representing Local 190.
Greg Terry, representing LocaL 333.
Val Pod, representing UA Local 636.
Jason Finch, representing the Labor Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades.
Vincent Fenech, representing the UA Local 671 Plumbers.
Brandon Snyder, representing UA Local 333.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 740, but did not wish to speak:
Al Pscholka, representing Lake Michigan College.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Shane Hernandez, representing ABC of Michigan.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 740 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 11:42 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Acting Committee Clerk
mwinrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 5503 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri, Anthony and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, September 26, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Health Policy – Thursday, September 26, 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, September 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:14 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Wojno (C), Bayer, McMorrow, Theis, Runestad


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 25, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 25, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 882 (Sen. Singh).
2. Testimony regarding SB 803 (Sen. Cherry).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize SB 882.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 882:
James Lee of James Lee's Bees and President of the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of MI – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 882:
Private Individuals, Beekeepers and Honey Producers in Support of SB 882 – Support
Dawn Drake, MI Agricultural Cooperative Assoc. – Support
Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Support
Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Support
Amanda Shreve, MI Farmers Market Assoc. – Support
The Chair invited Senator Cherry to summarize SB 803.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 803:
Chris Semrinec, DNR – Support
Justin Tomei, MI United Conservation Clubs – Support
Jack Ammerman, MI Pheasant Hunting Initiative – Support
Jim Ballard, MI Hunting Dog Federation – Support
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Carl Griffin, Safari Club International - Flint Chapter – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:56 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 1, 2024
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evidence_text:
21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 25, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding Legislative Transfer Request 2024-10
2. Testimony regarding SB 440 (Sen. Shink).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1000 – SB 1002 (Sen. Bayer)
4. Testimony regarding HB 5522 (Rep. Glanville).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Bayer, Santana, Shink,
Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and
Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals forward to summarize and answer any questions regarding
Legislative Transfer Request 2024-10.
Shannon Huber, Lead Site Manufacturing Director DOW
Paul Barbeau, Senior Global Director of Corporate Facilities DOW
Jeff Stoutenburg, Director of State Government Affairs DOW
Christin Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Business Development Programs and Execution/Associate
General Council
The following cards were submitted regarding Legislative Transfer Request 2024-10.
Tony Stamas, Midland Business Alliance – Support
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Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Matt Felan, Great Lakes Bay Regional Chamber – Support
Eugene Seals, Saginaw County Chamber – Support
JoAnn Craig, Saginaw Future – Support
Mason Samyn, Bay Area Chamber – Support
Jim Reaume, Bay Future – Support
Next, The Chair invited Sen. Shink to summarize SB 440 for the committee.
The following individuals helped answer questions regarding SB 440:
Neil DeSouza, DTMB – Support
Heather Feuerstan, DMVA
Steve Ward, MDOC
Kyle Kamanski, MDOC
Next, the Chair invited Sen. Bayer to summarize SB 1000 – SB 1002 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to help answer questions regarding SB 1000 – SB 1002:
Amanda West, Dept of Treasury – Support
Diane Brewer, Dept of Treasury – Support
Scott de Varona, MiABLE Program Director Treasury
The following cards were turned int regarding SB 1000 – SB 1002:
Sherri Boyd, The Arc MI – Support (SB 1000)
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan (SB 1000)
Todd Culver, Incompass Michigan – Support
Next, the Chair invited Stephen Martian from Rep. Glanville's office to summarize HB 5522 for the committee.
The following individual to present testimony regarding HB 5522:
Rob Mass, MiLEAP – Support
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Next, the Chair took a moment of silence for former House member Tim Sneller.
Next, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to excuse Sen. Cherry from the committee meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the committee at 2:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 16, 2024
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location: the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 25,
2024
8:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Aiyash, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Aiyash moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the Quarterly Report dated September 25, 2024 before the committee.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated September 25, 2024. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lightner moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated September 25, 2024. The
motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Aiyash, Lightner, Posthumus.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
8:09 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Excused: Senator Wojno


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 26, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
September 26, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 813 (Sen. Cherry).
2. Testimony regarding SB 870 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 813:
Elizabeth Pollard Hines, MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 870:
Paige Fults, LARA – Support
Paul Ecklund, Self – Support
Peter De Filippis, Self – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:02 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 2, 2024
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 26, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 973 (Sen. Cavanagh).
2. Testimony regarding SB 974 (Sen. Irwin).
3. Testimony regarding SB 987 (Sen. McMorrow).
4. Testimony regarding SB 988 (Sen. McMorrow).
5. Testimony regarding SB 1006 (Sen. McMorrow).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
At 1:31 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:32 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Irwin to summarize SB 973 and SB 974.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 973 and SB 974:
Dr. Sarah Wallet, Planned Parenthood – Support
Harsna Chahal, Citizen – Support
Nupur Huria, Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health – Support
Robyn Elliott, Free the Pill – Support
Stephanie Williams, Mothers of Hope – Support
The Chair invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize SB 987, SB 988, and SB 1006.
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The Chair invited Dr. Jordan Fletcher, Dr. Shira Fishbach, and Dr. Suha Syed, from the Michigan Chapter of the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to further summarize SB 987, SB 988, and SB 1006.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 987, SB 988, and SB 1006:
Dr. Sarah Wallet, Planned Parenthood – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973 and
SB 974:
Kris Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973:
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 987:
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 987, SB
988, and SB 1006:
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1006:
Kim Ross, Michigan Medicine – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973, SB
974, SB 987, SB 988, and SB 1006:
Erica Shekell, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan – Support
Ashlea Phenice, Planned Parenthood – Support
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives – Support
Susan Rosas, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
Amy Belfer, Michigan Voices – Support
Amy Belfer, Michigan Youth Reproductive Justice Coalition – Support
Ashya Smith, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: October 2, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, October
1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 882 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 803 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 860 (Sen. Cherry).
4. Reported SB 860 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 882:
Sam Olsen, MI Food Processors Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 882 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 803:
Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 803 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Victory.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
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Pass: Sen.(s) Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Cherry to explain SB 860 and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 860. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 860 and (S-1):
Justin Tomei, MUCC – Support
Glen Blackwood, Rugged Grouse Society – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 860 and
the (S-1) substitute:
Chris Semrinec, MI Department of Natural Resources – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 860 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, and Victory.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Daley 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 2:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 3, 2024
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, October 1,
2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5030 (Rep. Coffia).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5031 (Rep. Puri).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5032 (Rep. Snyder).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lindsey was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep. Coffia to summarize HB 5030 to HB 5032.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5030, HB 5031, and HB 5032:
Mark Garcia and Tonya Coon, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
Dan Grzywacz, Michigan Mortgage Lenders – Support
Kent Wood, Housing North – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5030,
HB 5031 and HB 5032:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support
Traverse Connect – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5032:
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: October 8, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 896 (Sen. Hertel).
2.
Testimony regarding HB 5557 (Rep. Grant).
3.
Testimony regarding HB 5598 (Rep. Liberati).
4.
Testimony regarding HB 5599 (Rep. Liberati).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Bayer, Shink and Hoitenga, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 896, and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 896:
Denice Gerstenberg, Algonac City Manager – Support
The Chair brought up HB 5557, and invited Rep. Grant to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5557:
Andrea Brown, Michigan Association of Planning – Support
Brian Connolly Michigan Association of Planning – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Jen Eyer, City of Ann Arbor - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5557:
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Rebecca O’Connell, Lake Trust Credit Union – Support
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Jessica AcMoody, CEDAM – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association – Support
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support
Yarrow Brown, Housing North - Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Support
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
The Chair brought up HB’s 5598 and 5599, and invited Ashley Cecil of Rep. Libarati’s office to summarize the
bill.
The Char invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB’s 5598 and 5599:
Bernard Youngblood, MI Association of Register of Deeds – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5598 and 5599:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Support
Madeline Fata, MI Association of Counties – Support
Leslie Lewis, Real Property Law Section - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss and Daley were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/08/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 2, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 870 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 922 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 923 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 824 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 825 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 997 (Sen. Chang).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1014 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 870.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 870:
Teri Langley Disability Network MI – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 870:
Dana Paglia-King, MI Association of Social Workers – Support
Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirees Association – Support
Katie Witkowski, MI Community College Association – Support
Sherri Boyd, ARC Michigan – Support
Sen. Johnson offered amendment #1 to SB 870 (S-1) and summarized the amendment.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to SB 870 (S-1). The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 870. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 870 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 922 (S-1) and SB’s 923-925, and invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the (S-1)
version of SB 922.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 922 (S-1) and SB’s 923-925:
Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 922 (S-1) and SB’s
923-925:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff’s Association – Support
Roslund Harris, Self – Support SB’s 923-924
Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirees Association – Support
Teri Langley, Disability Network Michigan – Support
Sherri Boyd, ARC Michigan – Support SB 922
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 922. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 922 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 923 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 924 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 925 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 997, and summarized the bill.
The Chair brought up SB 1014, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 977 and SB 1014:
Jessa Webber, Innocence Project – Support
Robyn Frankel, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Amanda Wallwin, Innocence Project – Support
Jessica Zimbelman, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Marla Mitchell-Cichon, Cooley Law Innocence Clinic – Support
Ken Nixon, Self – Support
Roderic Pippen, Self – Support
Peter Ruddell, MI Law Revision Commission – Support SB 977
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 977 and SB 1014:
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Samantha Gibson, MI Association of Counties – Oppose
Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU Michigan – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Eric Anderson, Organization of Exonerees – Support
Brandon Lanyon Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MI – Oppose SB 1014
Mitch Albers, MI Association for Justice – Support SB 997
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:49 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/17/2024


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 2, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 542 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 668 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 542:
Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff's Office – Support
Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 542 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 668.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 668. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and
Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair summarized SB 668 and the changes in the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 668:
Brian Gilbert, American Physical Therapy Association Michigan – Support
Michael Shoemaker, American Physical Therapy Association Michigan – Support
Dr. Mark Pinto, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 668:
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Dr. William Baer, Exponential Health – Support
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Society – Support
Sara Arena, Oakland University Physical Therapy Program – Support
Todd Sander, Grand Valley University Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training – Support
Dave Greco, Wayne State University – Support
Kelli Pierce, Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 9, 2024
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