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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1,
2020
11:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Rep. Chirkun.
Excused: Rep. Chirkun.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB 6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008 before the
committee:
HB 6003
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 16
(MCL 125.2316), as amended by 2015 PA 40.
HB 6004
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 5
(MCL 125.2305), as amended by 2006 PA 328.
HB 6005
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 16b.
HB 6006
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending sections 4
and 43 (MCL 125.2304 and 125.2343), as
amended by 2015 PA 40.
HB 6007
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 30j.
HB 6008
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 28d.
Representatives Cherry and Mueller testified in support of HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB
6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008.
Marnie Triemstra and Alesha Gensler, representing Michigan Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB 6006, HB 6007 and HB
6008.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6003, HB 6004, HB
6005, HB 6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin Roby, representing the City of Novi.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB 6006,
HB 6007 and HB 6008, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB
6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Sefcik, Van Buren County Supervisor, Hartford Township.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6007, but did not wish to speak:
Greg Abler, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The Chair laid HB 6267 before the committee:
HB 6267
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
Brett Visser, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in
support of HB 6267. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan Recycling, testified in support of HB 6267.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6267, but did not wish to speak:
Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
Nick Kronsbein, representing Used Beverage Container Recovery LLC.
Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6267, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Department of Treasury.
Representative Filler moved to refer HB 6267 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Farrington.
Pass: None.
Chair Webber returned to HB 6003 – 6008.
Representative Garza moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6003. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Garza moved to refer HB 6003 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6004. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 6004 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6005. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer HB 6005 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cynthia Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6006. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cynthia Neeley moved to refer HB 6006 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6007. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to refer HB 6007 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6008. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 6008 to the Committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid SB 691 before the committee:
SB 691
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 1108
(MCL 339.1108), as amended by 2014 PA 136.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 691. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer SB 691 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 349 before the committee:
SB 349
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
233 (MCL 436.1233).
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 349, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Ian O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 349, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 349. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer SB 349 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 991 before the committee:
SB 991
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful
internet gaming act," by amending sections 3, 5, 7,
and 11 (MCL 432.303, 432.305, 432.307, and
432.311).
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 991.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 991, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Murley, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Matt Sowash, representing Michigan Legislative Consultants.
Shelly Stahl, representing the Greektown Casino.
Representative Berman moved to refer SB 991 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 986 before the committee:
SB 986
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 2401
and 2411 (MCL 339.2401 and 339.2411), section
2401 as amended by 1991 PA 166 and section
2411 as amended by 2010 PA 151.
Eileen McCarthy, representing McCarthy & Smith Construction and Associated General
Contractors, testified in support of SB 986.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 986, but did not wish to speak:
Damian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors.
Representative Filler moved to refer SB 986 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 827 before the committee:
SB 827
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section 807
(MCL 339.5807).
Steven Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 827.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 827 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 82 before the committee:
SB 82
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2018 PA
386.
Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido's office, testified in support of SB 82.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 82, but did not wish to
speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 82, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 82, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Representative Filler moved to refer SB 82 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
The Chair laid HB 6173 before the committee:
HB 6173
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2018 PA 211, and
by adding section 3l.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6173. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to refer HB to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5486 before the committee:
HB 5486
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 502c
(MCL 750.502c), as amended by 2015 PA 144.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5486, but did not wish to speak:
Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer HB 5486 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Chirkun from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 12:36 PM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
11:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent: Rep. Bolden.
Excused: Rep. Bolden
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Bolden from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6179 before the committee:
HB 6179
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 33a.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6179. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6179 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1) .
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6180 and HB 6181 before the committee:
HB 6180
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL
4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412.
HB 6181
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 16
(MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6180. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6180 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6181. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6181 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1) .
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5446 before the committee:
HB 5446
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16605 and
16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section
16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section
16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5446. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to HB 5446 (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, following line 7, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 180 days after the date it is
enacted into law.".
Representative Iden spoke to his amendment.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5446 (H-2). The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendments to HB 5446 (H-2):
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after "dentist"," by striking out ""dentist" and inserting
""dental".
2. Amend page 2, line 2, after "anesthesiologist"," by inserting ""oral medicine
doctor", "public health dentist", "orofacial pain specialist",".
Representative Iden spoke to his amendments.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5446 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 5446 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5446, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association.
Ellen Hyman, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition
The Chair laid HB 5767 before the committee:
HB 5767
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by
adding section 7b.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5767. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5767. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5767 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6171 and HB 6172 before the committee:
HB 6171
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled "An act to
award tuition grants to resident students enrolled
in independent nonprofit institutions of higher
learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,"
by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as
amended by 1980 PA 503.
HB 6172
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled "An act to
grant scholarships to students enrolled in
postsecondary education institutions; and to
provide for the administration of the scholarship
program," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL
390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by
1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986
PA 270.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6171 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6172. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to HB 6172 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 20, after "achievement," by striking out the balance of the line
through "rank," on line 21 and inserting "including, but not limited to, grade point
average, class rank, or other measure of academic success as determined by the
authority,".
Representative Warren spoke to her amendment
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6172. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report House Bill No. 6172 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6171 and HB 6172, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 293 before the committee:
SB 293
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 411
(MCL 339.411), as amended by 2014 PA 265.
Representative Warren moved to report out SB 293 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 293, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 1021 before the committee:
SB 1021
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16186 (MCL
333.16186), as amended by 2006 PA 398.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1021 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1021, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Gehle, representing the Trinity Health.
The Chair laid SB 820 before the committee:
SB 820
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA
472.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 820 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 897 before the committee:
SB 897
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
536 (MCL 436.1536), as amended by 2019 PA
131.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 897. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5204 and HB 5205 before the committee:
HB 5204
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL
257.226), as amended by 2018 PA 342.
HB 5205
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL
257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5204. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5204. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5204 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5205. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5205. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5205 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5408 before the committee:
HB 5408
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109f (MCL
400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5408. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5408 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 293, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid HB 4826 before the committee:
HB 4826
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278
(MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170,
and by adding section 1166b.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4826. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4826. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4826 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5123 before the committee:
HB 5123
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5123. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5123. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5123 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5032
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and
661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661),
sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270
and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and
by adding section 759e.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5032. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5032. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5032 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 6177 and HB 6178 before the committee:
HB 6177
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 510 (MCL
168.510).
HB 6178
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 509bb (MCL
168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6177. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6177 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6178. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6178 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 12:15 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE W. ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at
10:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4035 (Rep. Jim Ellison) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5024 (Rep. Tim Sneller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5025 (Rep. Gary Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:37 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited State Representative Jim Ellison to summarize House Bill 4035:
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4035:
Richard Angelo, Best Friends Animal Society – Support
Vaughn Wagner, Waterford Township Citizen – Oppose
Bob Darden, MI Assoc. for Pure Bred Dogs – Support
Alicia Prygoski, Animal Legal Defense Fund – Support
Multiple Animal Welfare Associations – Support
Lana Mangiapane – Oppose
Marie Monaco – Oppose
Colleen Lynn – Oppose
Jennifer Clark, American Kennel Club – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4035:
Elissa Sullivan, Mayor Pro-Tem of Hazel Park – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane Society – Support
Courtney Protz-Sandorns, Make Michigan Next – Support
Ken Kempkens, Humane Society of Macomb – Support
Deborah Schutt, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance – Support
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Tanya Hildendorf, Human Society of Huron Valley – Support
Jennifer Clark, American Kennel Club – Support
Bob Darden, MI Association of Pure Bred Dogs – Support
Mike Thorman, MI Federation of Hunting Dogs – Support
Jennifer Ridterink, Michigan Municipal League – Neutral
Nathan Kark, MI Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4035 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4035. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited State Representative Tim Sneller and Mike Goschka of the Office of State Representative
Gary Howell to summarize HB 5024 and HB 5025:
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5024 and HB 5025:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 5024 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley and Moss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5024. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 5025 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley and Moss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5025. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Alexander 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 11:31 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 8, 2020
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, December
1, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 41 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Daley and Polehanki, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn,
Runestad and Geiss were excused from the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 41:
Gretchen Ascher, Citizen – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 41. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Daley, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 41 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Daley, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 41. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
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evidence_text:
The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Lucido (C), VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang and Irwin

Excused: Senator Runestad


evidence_text:
The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Lucido (C), VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang and Irwin

Excused: Senator Runestad

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 1219, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 5b and 5 l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425 l ), as amended by 2017 PA 95.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aric Nesbitt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall and Zorn

Nays: Senators Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 4186, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled “Identity theft protection act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 445.64), as added by 2018 PA 649.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aric Nesbitt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to require certain entities to provide notice to certain persons in the event of a breach of security that results in the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally identifying information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aric Nesbitt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 4910, entitled

A bill to regulate the certification of an individual’s need for an emotional support animal by health care providers and requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aric Nesbitt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn and Polehanki

Nays: Senators Moss and Wojno

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 4911, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775), section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775 as added by 1988 PA 336.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aric Nesbitt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn and Polehanki

Nays: Senators Moss and Wojno

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 5770, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 11 (MCL 445.903, 445.905, and 445.911), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 211 and section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 508, and by adding section 3 l .

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aric Nesbitt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5770 (S-1) (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4186 (S-1) (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4187 (S-1) (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 4910 (S-1) (Rep. Hall) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4911 (Rep. Cambensy) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1219 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation.
7. Testimony regarding HB 4213 (Rep. Berman).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:14 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5097:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Opposition
Ryan Larson, LAFCU – Opposition
Rebecca O'Connell, Lake Trust – Opposition
Jenae Thompkins Rutland, CEDAM – Opposition
Kleran Marion and Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Opposition
Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Opposition
John Rabenold, Axcess Financial – Support
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Jessica AcMoody, CEDAM – Opposition
Sandra Pearson, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5097 and HB 5253:
Rep. Brandt Iden – Support
Ron Hicks, Citizen – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5253:
Karen Gyger, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5097
and HB 5253:
Kenneth Cole, Purpose Financial/Advance America – Support
Jabo Covert, Check Into Cash – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Neutral
Rob Griaseon, Checksmart – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5097:
Timothy Rasmussen, Community First FCU – Opposition
Pete Dzuris, Northland Area FCU – Opposition
Jessica Workman, Advantage One CU – Opposition
Karen MacDonald, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Opposition
Eileen Hayes, Michigan Faith in Action – Opposition
Jeremy Zager, Dort FCU – Opposition
Ken Toll, United Way of Jackson County – Opposition
Ruth Johnson, Community Development Advocates of Detroit – Opposition
Ann MacGregor, Habitat for Humanity Hiawathaland – Opposition
Andy Schor, City of Lansing – Opposition
Susan Harding, OLHSA – Opposition
Helen Hicks, Macomb County Habitat for Humanity – Opposition
Talonda Mulgrew, Habitat for Humanity Capitol Region – Opposition
Helen Lehman, New Development Corp. – Opposition
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Stephanie Hoffman, Open Doors Kalamazoo – Opposition
Christine Robere, United Way of the Lakeshore – Opposition
Laurel Burchfield, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Opposition
Jeremy DeRoo, LINC Up – Opposition
Dennis Sturtevant, Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids – Opposition
Wendy Clow, Great Jackson Habitat for Humanity – Opposition
Pat Taylor, Kalamazoo Eastside Neighborhood Association – Opposition
Suzanne VanDam, Friends in Deed/Circle Washtenaw County – Opposition
Monica Schuyler, Pennies from Heaven Foundation – Opposition
Thomas Edmiston, Cinnacre – Opposition
Thomas Hutchinson, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity – Opposition
Galyn Barnum, Housing Resources Inc. – Opposition
Lorinda Marie Roberts, Roscommon Habitat – Opposition
Ernest Werth-Toward, Blue Water Habitat for Humanity – Opposition
Claire Michael, United Way Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region – Opposition
Mandy Martin, Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity – Opposition
Chong-Anna Canfora, Michigan Community Action – Opposition
Karin Gyger, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Opposition
Lora Gilbert, Cinnaire – Opposition
Nick Bourke, Pew Charitable Trusts – No Position
Bridget Hermann, United Way Washtenaw County – Opposition
Robin Coleman, Genesis Hope – Opposition
Kelly Bidelman, Center for Civic Justice – Opposition
Amber Payton, City of Lansing – Opposition
Christine Narayanan, Opportunity Resource Fund – Opposition
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Opposition
Leonard Sanchez, Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan – Opposition
Martin Carter, Astera Credit Union – Opposition
Dave Blaszkiewicz, Invest Detroit – Opposition
Courtney Morrow, Genesis Hope Community Development Corporation – Opposition
Carey Harris, Clare County Habitat for Humanity – Opposition
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Beth Shafer, United Way Jackson County – Opposition
Robert Pallarito, Citizen – Support
Jared Maymard, Citizen – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way Southeast Michigan – Opposition
Rob Macomber, Citizen – Support
Sandy Call, Citizen – Support
Rick Ballard, Citizen – Opposition
Doreen Takalo, Citizen – Support
Jenni Curtin, Citizen – Support
Hank Hubbard, One Detroit CU – Opposition
Ryan Larson, LAFCU – Opposition
Karen Church, ELGA CU – Opposition
Greg Dietrich, Frankenmuth CU – Opposition
Dean Trudeau, Public Service CU – Opposition
Kim Wilson, Muskegon Co-Op FCU – Opposition
Dan Baines, Bloom CU – Opposition
Adam Johnson, Safe Harbor CU – Opposition
Kris Lewis, Allegan CU – Opposition
Kristen Williamson, Members First CU – Opposition
Patty Campbell, Christian Financial CU – Opposition
Catherine Morey, Alliance Catholic CU – Opposition
Chrissy Siders, CP Financial CU – Opposition
Julie Kreinbring, Zeal CU – Opposition
Nick Montie, Wolverine State CU – Opposition
Derek McKerr, CASE CU – Opposition
James Yagley, Fafnir – Opposition
Rex Anderson, Council of the Michigan Consumer Law Section – Opposition
Joni Risner, Capital Area United Way – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4910
and HB 4911:
Karlene Lehman, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
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Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Opposition
Sherry Boyd, ARC Michigan – Opposition
I. Matthew Miller, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Opposition
Kelly Bidelman, Center for Civic Justice – Opposition
Peggy Ellis, Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association – Support
Marianne Huff, Mental Health Association in Michigan – Opposition
Heather Collin, Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan – Support
Pamela Lovell, AMP Residential – Support
Megan Orser, Smart Apartment Solutions – Support
Alice Ehn, Washtenaw Area Apartment Association – Support
Cheryl Zagorski, KMG Prestige – Support
Suzanna Bellon, Central Park Apartments – Support
Duy Vu, Land and Company – Support
Amber Williams, Monarch Investment Group – Support
Joyce Brighton, KMG Prestige – Support
Kevin McKinney, Brain Injury Association of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4910:
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Opposition
Theresa Metzmaker, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Opposition
Robert Kosowski, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4213:
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Opposition
Marsha Benz, Wolverine Wellness – Opposition
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Opposition
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
Ashley Bermeon, Citizen – Opposition
Sean Fletcher, Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan – Opposition
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Donna Sperry, Citizen – Opposition
Dana Nessel, Michigan Office of the Attorney General – Opposition
Mike Tobias, Michigan Alcohol Policy – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4186
and HB 4187:
Mike Tierney, Community Bankers of Michigan – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony before the committee regarding SB 1219:
Sen. Theis – Support
At 3:54 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:56 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5770. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report the (S-1) version of HB 5770 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4186. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 4186 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4187. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 4187 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4910. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 4910 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss and Wojno.
Pass: Sen.(s) VanderWall.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4911 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss and Wojno.
Pass: Sen.(s) VanderWall.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 1219 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
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 5:35 p.m.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1,
2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1222 (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1223 (Sen. Hollier) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1109 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 1110 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:07 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn and Bullock, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair Bizon summarized Senate Bills 1222 and 1223.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1222 and SB 1223:
Marlon Brown, LARA – Support
Mark Sutton, American Legion Department of Michigan – Support
Fred Schaible, Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1222 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report SB 1223 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1109 and SB 1110:
Mark Sutton, American Legion Dept of Michigan – Support
Tim Greimel, AFSCME – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1109. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1110. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report the (S-1) version of SB 1109 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-1) version of SB 1110 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Runestad and
Alexander were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 9, 2020
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1,
2020, at 2:00 p.m., in Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 721 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 791 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 231 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 216 (Chang).
5. Testimony regarding SB 217 (Sen. Theis).
6. Testimony regarding SB 218 (Sen. Johnson).
7. Testimony regarding SB 219 (Sen. Lucido).
8. Testimony regarding SB 220 (Sen. Geiss).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4370 (Rep. Whiteford).
10. Testimony regarding HB 4371 (Rep. Hauck).
11. Testimony regarding HB 4372 (Rep. Glenn).
12. Testimony regarding HB 4373 (Rep. Rendon).
13. Testimony regarding HB 4374 (Rep. Alexander).
14. Testimony regarding HB 4376 (Rep. Griffin).
15. Testimony regarding HB 4377 (Rep. Pagan).
16. Testimony regarding HB 4378 (Rep. Pagan).
17. Testimony regarding HB 4383 (Rep. Cambensey)
18. Testimony regarding HB 5795 (Rep. Filler).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s).VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from November 19, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 721 and the (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 721. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report of SB 721 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 791, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize his amendment to SB 791.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 791:
David Knezak, The Office of the Attorney General - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to SB 791. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report of SB 791, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 231.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report of SB 231 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB's 216 – 220 and invited Sen. Chang to summarize the bill package.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 216 – 220:
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 216-220:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support SB 216
Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB's 216, 219, 220
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Counsel – Support SB's 216-220
The Chair brought up HB's 4370 – 4373, and invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize the bills.
The Chair brought up HB's 4374 and 4383, and invited Rep. Alexander to summarize the bills.
The Chair brought up HB's 4376 – 4377, and HB 4378 invited Rep. Pagen to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4370 – 4374, 4383, 4376-4377,
and 4378:
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support HB's 4376 - 4377
Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support HB's 4372 – 7374
and HB's 4733 - 4378
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support HB's 4370 – 4374, 4376 – 4377, HB 4883.
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – No Position HB 4378
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support HB 4374
Kevin Parker, MI Athletic Trainers Society – Support HB 4376
The Chair brought up HB 5795 and invited Nick Capone, staff of Rep. Filler to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5795:
Howard Collens, Elder Law & Disability Rights Section, State Bar of MI -Oppose
Nathan Piwowarski, Probate & Estate Planning Section, State Bar of MI – Oppose
Chas Rampenthal, LegalZoom.com – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5795:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – No Position
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 12/08/2020


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 10:15 a.m.,
in the 100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony Regarding Absentee Ballot Counting at the TCF Center.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:20 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom welcomed Sen.(s) Santana and Daley and Rep. Alexander to the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido the adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2020,
November 7, 2020 and the November 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments announcing the availability and
location of overflow rooms for attendees, acknowledging the receipt of written testimony and requesting
testifiers limit their comments to first-hand experiences at the TCF Center and 3 minutes to allow everyone
interested in testifying an opportunity.
Chair McBroom brought to the members attention a letter of clarification submitted by Kent County Clerk, Lisa
Posthumus Lyons regarding her testimony during the previous committee hearing.
Chair McBroom invited former Sen. Patrick Colbeck to give the committee a presentation regarding his
observations relative to absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center. Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair recessed the committee from 11:51 a.m. to 11:52 a.m.
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Chair McBroom invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding their experiences during the
absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center:
Marian Sheridan, Self – provided written testimony
Philip O'Halloran, GOP
Patty McMurray, GOP
Rhonda Weber , Self – provided written testimony and photos
Jeffrey C. Stearns, Self
Glen Sitek, Election Integrity Fund – provided written testimony
Lori Levi, Self – provided written testimony
Chris Schornak, Guard the Vote / Election Integrity Fund – provided written testimony
Kelly Esper, Self – provided written testimony
Kristina Karamo, GOP
Monica Palmer, Wayne County Board of Canvassers
Karen Cortis, Self – provide written testimony
Brian Pannebecker, GOP Autoworkers for Trump 2020
Hima Kolanagireddy, MI GOP
Mellissa Carone, Self
James H. Danley, GOP – provided written testimony
Jacqueline Zaplitny, Self – provided written testimony
Lori Ebaugh, Self – provided written testimony
Dr, Michael Dubiel, Self
Braden Gizcobazzi, Self
Andrew J. Miller, Self
Robert Cushman, Guard the Vote – provided written testimony
Kristy Klamer, Self
Shane Trejo, Self
Andrew Sitto, Self
Bill Carzon, Self
Jeffrey Gorman, Self
Grace Norris, Self
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Jennifer Seidl, MI GOP
Jazmine M. Early, Self – provided written testimony
Articia Bomer, Freezing the Fraud in Future Elections
Charles J. Ritchard, Self – provided written testimony
Evan Shock, Self
Adam de Angeli, Self – provided written testimony
Karyn Chopjian, Michigan GOP – provided written testimony
Randy Bishop, Self
Lenore Kurek, Self – provided written testimony
David Clixby, District 11
Linda Sawyer, Self
Holly Spalding, We The People – provided written testimony
Robin Bozenski, Self – provide written testimony
Polly McNichol, Self
Matthew Shepard, US Taxpayers Party
Bill Schmidt, Self
Timothy Parker, Self
Nancy Tiseo, Macomb County
Vickie Koller, Self
The Chair recessed the committee from 12:43 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Continued: Chair McBroom invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding their experiences
during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center:
John McGrath, Self – provided written testimony
Terri Biegas, Self – provided written testimony
Sylvia Halpert, Self
Ronna Ross, Self
Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Self
Eugene Greenstien, Self
Marilyn Fine, Self – provided written testimony
Eddie Kabacinski, Warren City Council District 5
Angelic Johnson, Self
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Gordon Pennington, Self
Michael J Haves, Self
Joe Farkas, Self
Kurt Hausauea, Teamsters Union
Austin T. Kreutz, Allegan Pastors
Linda Brandis, Self
Maria Menzel-Brown, Self – provided written testimony
Member questions and discussion followed the individual testifiers. If written testimony was not submitted
during the meeting, the Chair requested testifiers to send written testimony after the fact.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee at
5:206 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
9:15 a.m.
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati,
Cynthia Johnson.
Absent: Rep. Brenda Carter.
Excused: Rep. Brenda Carter.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 314 before the committee:
HR 314
(Rep. Bollin)
A resolution to affirm the right of patients and
families to direct health care decisions.
Representative Ann Bollin, the resolution sponsor, explained the resolution and introduced
Genevieve Maron from Michigan Right to Life, who testified in support of HR 314.
Questions followed. Copies of their written testimony is attached.
The Chair laid HB 6124 before the committee:
HB 6124
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older
Michiganians act," (MCL 400.581 to 400.594) by
adding section 6l.
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors heard testimony on September 15,
2020 for HB 6124.
The Chair explained the (H-1) substitute for HB 6124.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6124. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cynthia Johnson offered the following amendments to HB 6124 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 19, after "every" by striking out "third".
2. Amend page 2, line 24, after "every" by striking out "third".
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to adopt the amendments to HB 6124. The motion
did not prevail 3-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6124, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Alexis Travis, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Aging and Adult Services Agency;
David LaLumia, representing the Area Agencies on Aging of Michigan;*
Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired People of Michigan;
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association; and
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union.
* Submitted written testimony, which is attached
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 6124 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HR 314 before the committee:
HR 314
(Rep. Bollin)
A resolution to affirm the right of patients and
families to direct health care decisions.
Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HR 314 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia
Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:52 a.m., the Chair went at ease.
At 9:54 a.m., the Chair reconvened.
The Chair laid SB 77 before the committee:
SB 77
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20199, 21702,
and 21703 (MCL 333.20199, 333.21702, and
333.21703), section 21702 as amended by 1994
PA 73 and section 21703 as amended by 2015 PA
155, and by adding sections 21788, 21788a,
21788b, 21788c, 21788d, 21788e, 21788f,
21788g, 21788h, and 21788i.
Krista Vincent, Legislative Director for Senator Runestand, the bill sponsor for SB 77,
explained the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer for Avasure, and Carly Molidar, Strategic
Systems Account Manager for Avasure, testified in support of SB 77. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 77, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired People of Michigan,
and
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 77, but did not wish to speak:
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan;
Renee Beniak, representing the Michigan county Medical Care Facilities;
Todd Tennis, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of
Michigan. *
* Submitted written testimony, which is attached.
The following people submitted a card with support with amendments to SB 77, but did not
wish to speak:
William B. Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, and
Salli Pung, representing the State Long Care Ombudsman.*
* Submitted written testimony, which is attached.
The Chair laid SB 1006 before the committee:
SB 1006
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 10b (MCL
400.10b), as amended by 2017 PA 13, and by
adding section 14m.
Senator Jim Ananich, the bill sponsor, explained SB 1006.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1006, but did not wish to speak:
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice;*
Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law;
Catherine Haley, representing the Birthsafe.org;*
Gabrielle French, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice;
Amanda Klein, representing the United Way for Southeast Michigan;
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services;
Ashley Blake, representing the Center for Employment Opportunities;*
Imani Webb-Smith, representing the Michigan Hungry for Justice;
Thomas Hickson, Jr., representing the Michigan Catholic Conference of Michigan;
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association;
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan; and
Gilda Z. Jacobs, President of Michigan League for Policy.*
* Submitted written testimony, which is attached.
Representative Garrett moved to refer Senate Bill No. 1006 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion did not prevail 4-4-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: Reps. Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Garrett moved to excuse Representative Brenda Carter from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Garrett moved to
adjourn. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bollin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 23, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6292 before the committee:
HB 6292
(Rep. Hernandez)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding sections 273a and 273b.
Vice Chair Miller assumed the gavel, the time being 10:34 a.m.
Chair Hernandez and Pat Patterson, representing Blue Water Recovery Outreach Center
testified on the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair assumed the gavel, the time being 10:54
The Chair laid HB 6322 before the committee:
HB 6322
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2020 PA 29.
The Chair laid HB 4426 before the committee:
HB 4426
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police
officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant
act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL
390.1242 and 390.1243), section 2 as amended by
2016 PA 295 and section 3 as amended by 2012
PA 470.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted cards in support of HB 4426, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Don Bigger, representing the Michigan State Fire Service Instructors Association.
Michael McClieer, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association.
Kyle Sroboda, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society.
Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4426 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Maddock moved to report out HB 6322 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 6292 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Love.
Minority Vice Chair Hoadley gave a farewell speech.
Chair Hernandez gave a farewell speech.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 11:11 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
8:15 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6465 before the committee:
HB 6465
(Rep. Sheppard)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 365, entitled "Small
wireless communications facilities deployment
act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL
460.1303 and 460.1305).
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T Michigan, joined by Melia Carter and Del Chenault, both
representing Verizon, testified in support of HB 6465. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified in opposition to
HB 6465. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6465, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6465, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Coulter, representing Oakland County Executive.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6465, but did not wish to speak:
Dennis Kolar, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6465 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: Rep. Greig.
The Chair laid HB 4992 before the committee:
HB 4992
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
section 260.
Representative Greig moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4992. The motion prevailed 5-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out HB 4992 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 8:56 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov