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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
4:42 PM
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, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Reps. Greene, Markkanen.
Excused: Reps. Greene, Markkanen.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 395 and SB 396 before the committee:
SB 395
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
1230b, 1249, 1249a, 1249b, and 1280f (MCL
380.1230b, 380.1249, 380.1249a, 380.1249b, and
380.1280f), section 1230b as added by 1996 PA
189, section 1249 as amended by 2019 PA 6,
section 1249a as amended by 2015 PA 173,
section 1249b as amended by 2019 PA 5, and
section 1280f as amended by 2023 PA 7; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 396
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled "An
act relative to continuing tenure of office of
certificated teachers in public educational
institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to
regulate discharges or demotions; to provide for
resignations and leaves of absence; to create a
state tenure commission and to prescribe the
powers and duties thereof; and to prescribe
penalties for violation of the provisions of this
act," by amending section 4 of article I, sections
2a and 3b of article II, and section 3 of article III
(MCL 38.74, 38.82a, 38.83b, and 38.93), section 4
of article I as amended by 2011 PA 100 and
sections 2a and 3b of article II as added and
section 3 of article III as amended by 2011 PA
101.
The Chair introduced a (H-1) substitute for SB 395.
Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 395. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Edwards, Wegela,
Paquette, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Senators Polehanki and McDonald-Rivet testified in support of SBs 395 and 396. Questions
and discussion followed.
Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association, and Leah Porter,
representing the Holt Education Association, testified in support of SB 395 and 396.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 395, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 395 and SB 396, but did not wish to
speak:
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals
Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Jenell Mansfield, representing the AFT-Michigan.
Lindsey Miller, representing the Dearborn Federation- Teachers.
Tiffany Thomas, representing the Dearborn Federation of School Employees.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 395 and SB 396, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Katherine Bussard, representing the Great Lakes Justice Center.
Jeff Cobb, representing the Education Trust Midwest.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
West Michigan Policy Forum.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Greene and Markkanen from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 5:40 PM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
9:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. Neeley, Greene.
Excused: Reps. Neeley, Greene.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5216, HB 5218, HB 5219, HB 5220 and HB 5221 before the committee:
HB 5216
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 6u and 10p (MCL 460.6u and
460.10p), section 6u as added and section 10p as
amended by 2016 PA 341.
HB 5218
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to require certain reports be submitted to the
Michigan public service commission; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 5219
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 10p and 10t (MCL 460.10p and
460.10t), as amended by 2016 PA 341.
HB 5220
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 6y.
HB 5221
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state; to
provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide
for licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a public
service commission and to prescribe and define its
powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public
utilities commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
to provide for the continuance, transfer, and
completion of certain matters and proceedings; to
abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and hearing;
to qualify residential energy conservation
programs permitted under state law for certain
federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage
the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of
energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to
provide appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 9d, 9q, and 9r (MCL 460.9d,
460.9q, and 460.9r), section 9d as added by 2010
PA 128, section 9q as amended by 2011 PA 274,
and section 9r as added by 2009 PA 174.
Chair Scott introduced the bill package and made a statement regarding the background of
how the the bills came to be.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, Rep. Coleman called the committee back to order.
Chair Helena Scott testified in support of HB 5216. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 5219 and HB 5220. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5218.
At 9:21 AM, Rep. Coleman laid the committee at ease.
At 9:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5219, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5216, HB 5218, HB
5219, HB 5220 and HB 5221, but did not wish to speak:
Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power.
The Chair laid SB 277 before the committee:
SB 277
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 36101 and 36104a (MCL
324.36101 and 324.36104a), section 36101 as
amended by 2016 PA 265 and section 36104a as
added by 1996 PA 233, and by adding sections
36104c and 36104e.
Senator McDonald Rivet testified in support of SB 277.
Ed Rivet representing the Michigan Conservative Enrgy Forum testified in support of SB
277. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 277, but did not wish to
speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 277, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Kathleen Angerer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Develoment.
Jim Murray, representing the Lightstar Renewables.
Jim Murray, representing the Summit Ridge Energy.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan EIBC.
Mike alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Courtney Bourgoin, representing the Evergreen Action.
Amanda Stallings, representing the National Grid Renewables.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 277 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-4-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Prestin.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Schmaltz.
Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representatives Neeley and Greene from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:45 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 1,
2023


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
10:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5175, HB 5176 and HB 5177 before the committee:
HB 5175
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 248, entitled "Children of
veterans tuition grant act," by amending sections 2
and 4 (MCL 390.1342 and 390.1344).
HB 5176
(Rep. Wilson)
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 2 and 4 (MCL
390.972 and 390.974), section 4 as amended by
2021 PA 40.
HB 5177
(Rep. Hope)
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 sections 2 and 3 (MCL 390.992 and
390.993), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 41.
Representative O'Neal and Representative Wilson testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and
5177. Questions and discussion followed
Colby Spencer Cesaro, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities,
testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed.
Todd Cioffi, PhD., Director of the Calvin Prison Initiative, and Mike Duthler, Calvin Prison
Initiative Graduate, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177.
Mike Vroman and Jim Gornick, representing Siena Heights University, testified in support of
HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed.
Meghan Lechner, representing Eastern Michigan University, testified in support of HBs 5175,
5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of
HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed.
Jessica Henry, representing Nation Outside, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Rich Ray, representing the Hope-Western Prison Education Program, testified in support
of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5175, HB 5176 and HB 5177, but
did not wish to speak:
Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University.
Frank Foster, representing Grand Valley State University.
Steven Betz, representing Lake Superior State University.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
De'Shondria Bedenfield, representing the Center for Employment Opportunity.
Tony Grant, representing Nation Outside.
Jeremy Hendges, representing the Michigan Adult Center for College Success.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5176 and HB 5177, but did not wish
to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:41 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4863 and HB 4864 before the committee:
HB 4863
(Rep. Haadsma)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 224, entitled "Powers of
appointment act of 1967," by amending sections
5a and 14 (MCL 556.115a and 556.124), section
5a as added and section 14 as amended by 2012
PA 485.
HB 4864
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled "Uniform
statutory rule against perpetuities," by amending
sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73 and 554.75),
section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4863 and HB 4864, but
due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4863 and HB 4864, but did not wish
to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4863 and HB 4864, but
did not wish to speak:
Julie Bratten, representing herself.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4863 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4864 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB
5214 and HB 5215 before the committee:
HB 5207
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to establish and allow for the use of assisted
reproduction, including surrogacy; to provide for a
child conceived, gestated, and born through the
use of assisted reproduction, including through
surrogacy; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state officers and entities; to provide
remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5208
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2822, 2824,
2831, 2832, and 2891 (MCL 333.2822, 333.2824,
333.2831, 333.2832, and 333.2891), section 2822
as amended by 2017 PA 142, sections 2824, 2831,
and 2832 as amended by 1996 PA 307, and section
2891 as amended by 2020 PA 209.
HB 5209
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 15g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by
2017 PA 259.
HB 5210
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending section
2114 (MCL 700.2114), as amended by 2012 PA
160.
HB 5211
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The
paternity act," by amending sections 1, 4, 4b, and
7 (MCL 722.711, 722.714, 722.714b, and
722.717), section 1 as amended by 2000 PA 31,
section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 367, section 4b
as added by 1994 PA 388, and section 7 as
amended by 2014 PA 364, and by adding section
4c.
HB 5212
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 159, entitled "Revocation
of paternity act," by amending the title and
sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 (MCL
722.1431, 722.1433, 722.1435, 722.1437,
722.1439, 722.1441, 722.1443, and 722.1445),
sections 3 and 5 as amended by 2014 PA 376,
section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 368, and
sections 13 and 15 as amended by 2016 PA 178.
HB 5213
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 366, entitled "Summary
support and paternity act," by amending section 3
(MCL 722.1493).
HB 5214
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 305, entitled
"Acknowledgment of parentage act," by amending
sections 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 722.1002,
722.1003, 722.1004, 722.1006, and 722.1007),
section 3 as amended by 2014 PA 409, section 6 as
amended by 2006 PA 105, and section 7 as
amended by 2012 PA 161.
HB 5215
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 365, entitled "Genetic
parentage act," by amending the title and section 5
(MCL 722.1465).
Representative Steckloff and Representative Hoskins, testified in support of HB 5207, HB
5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions
and discussion followed.
Stephanie Jones, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance, testified in support of HB
5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215.
Questions and discussion followed.
Polly Crozier, representing GLAD, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB
5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jane Bassett, Attorney, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB
5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and
discussion followed.
Nkenge Browner, representing Mothering Justice and the Michigan Fertility Alliance,
testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213,
HB 5214 and HB 5215.
Katie Christian, representing Colage, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209,
HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210,
HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215, but due to the time constraints were
unable to speak:
Rachael Lang, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance.
Alexandra Kamer, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance.
Aubrey Gojcaj, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5210, but due to the
time constraints was unable to speak:
Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210,
HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215, but did not wish to speak:
Ginanne Brownell, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB
5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215, but did not wish to speak:
Hennessey Bevins, representing the Advocates for Better Care.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5207, but did not wish to speak:
Naomi Goldberg, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5210, but did not wish
to speak:
Julie Bratten, representing herself.
The Chair laid SB 410 before the committee:
SB 410
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2946
(MCL 600.2946), as amended by 1995 PA 249.
Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 410. Questions and discussion followed.
Ashley Steffen and David Tanay, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney
General, testified in support of SB 410.
Cary Silverman, representing Shook Hardy & Bacon testified in opposition to SB 410.
Questions and discussion followed.
Hank Greenspan, representing himself, testified in support of SB 410.
Tiffany Ellis, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in support of SB
410. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 410, but did not wish to speak:
Bruce Timmons.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Todd Tennis, representing the Negligence Law Section, State Bar of Michigan.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 410, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association.
Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Product Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:50 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5109 before the committee:
HB 5109
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled
"Condominium act," by amending section 47
(MCL 559.147), as amended by 1987 PA 31.
Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 5109. Questions and discussion followed.
Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 5109.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5109 , but did not wish to speak:
Cory Bullis, representing FLO EV Charging.
The following person submitted a card in support in concept of HB 5109, but did not wish to
speak:
Justin Carpenter, representing Michigan EIBC.
The Chair laid HB 4312 and HB 4313 before the committee:
HB 4312
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled "Nonprofit
corporation act," by amending section 123 (MCL
450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
HB 4313
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled "An act to
provide for the formation of corporations for the
purpose of owning, maintaining, and improving
lands and other property kept for the purposes of
summer resorts or for ornament, recreation, or
amusement; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 455.1
to 455.24) by adding section 19.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4312 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4313 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4977 and HB 4978 before the committee:
HB 4977
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1889 PA 39, entitled "An act to
authorize the formation of corporations for the
purchase and improvement of grounds to be
occupied for summer homes, for camp-meetings,
for meetings of assemblies or associations and
societies organized for intellectual and scientific
culture and for the promotion of the cause of
religion and morality, or for any or all of such
purposes; and to impose certain duties on the
department of commerce," (MCL 455.51 to
455.72) by adding section 12a.
HB 4978
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled "Nonprofit
corporation act," by amending section 123 (MCL
450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4977 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4978 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 337 before the committee:
SB 337
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1970 PA 132, entitled "An act to
provide for the filing of surveys in the office of the
register of deeds relative to land divisions; and to
prescribe the conditions of the survey," by
amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 54.211,
54.212, and 54.213), sections 1 and 3 as amended
by 2018 PA 193 and section 2 as amended by 1988
PA 24.
Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 337 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4866 before the committee:
HB 4866
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter
township act," by amending section 34 (MCL
42.34), as amended by 2003 PA 300.
Representative Kolezar testified in support of HB 4866. Questions and discussion followed.
Shannon Price, representing Northville Township, testified in support of HB 4866. Questions
and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB
4866.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in opposition to HB
4866. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4866, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:43 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 493 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 613 (Sen. Moss), SB 614 (Sen. Singh), SB 615 (Sen. Huizenga) and SB 616
(Sen. McBroom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 493:
Sen. Santana – Support
Keith Barber, Michigan Legislative Corrections Ombudman – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 493:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Lois Pullano, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support
Danielle Dunn, Resident – Support
Jen Szenay, Resident – Support
Paula Kensu, Resident – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 493. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 493 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 613, SB 614, SB 615 and SB
616:
Sens. Jeremy Moss, Ed McBroom, and Mark Huizenga – Support
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 613 and SB 614:
Nicholas Pigeon, Michigan Campaign Finance Network – Neutral
Rep. David LaGrand – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/31/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
FAX: (517) 373-5669
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 25, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 579 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 580 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 581 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 559 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 560 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 561 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 562 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 569 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet,
Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 579. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and
Webber.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 579 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 580. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, and Victory.
Nays: Sen.(s) Webber.
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 580 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 581. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and
Webber.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 581 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
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 579(S-1), SB 580(S-1), SB 581(S-1):
Bree Anderson, MEDC – Support
Haleigh Krombeen, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 559(S-2), SB 560, SB 561, SB
562(S-1) and SB 569:
Joseph Cella, Michigan China Economic and Security Review Group – Opposition
MoReno Taylor II, Executive Director, Fund MI Future – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 559(S-
2), SB 560, SB 561, SB 562(S-1) and SB 569:
Amy Malmer, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Kate Skaggs, Economic Development Leaders for MI – Support
Marcia Hune, Ann Arbor SPARKS – Support
Meghann Keit, MI Rail – Support
Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Assoc. of Michigan – Support
Bree Anderson, MEDC – Neutral
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey amendment #1 to SB 559(S-2). The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
Nays: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, and Moss.
Pass: Sen.(s) Cherry.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey amendment #2 to SB 559(S-2). The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
Nays: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey amendment #3 to SB 559(S-2). The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber.
Nays: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 559. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and
Webber.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-2) version of SB 559 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 562. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and
Webber.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 562 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 560 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 561 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 569 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2023
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25,
2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 271 (S-2) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 273 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 502 (S-4) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Singh offered (S-2) versions of SB 271 and SB 273.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize the (S-2) versions of SB 271 and SB 273.
Sen. Shink offered an (S-4) version of SB 502.
The Chair invited Sen. Shink to summarize the (S-4) version of SB 502.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
271, SB 273, and SB 502:
Courtney Bourgoin, Evergreen Action – Support
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Derrell Slaughter, NRDC – Support
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The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
271 and SB 273:
Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – Neutral
Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – Neutral
John Freeman, Great Lakes Energy Association – Support
Justin Carpenter, Michigan EIBC – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
271 and SB 502:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
271:
Gary Melow, Michigan Biomass – Oppose
Melville Nickerson, NRG – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
273:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
502:
Jim Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Oppose
Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – Oppose
Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 271. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-2) version of SB 271 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 273. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-2) version of SB 273 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
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Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 502. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-4) version of SB 502 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Pass: Sen. Singh
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
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
October 25, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 570 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 590 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 591 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 594 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 594 (Sen. Moss), HB 4569 (Rep. Coffia), HB 4570 (Rep. Rogers), HB 4983
(Rep. Tsernoglou), HB 4984 (Rep. Skaggs), HB 4985 (Rep. Dievendorf) and HB 4986 (Rep. Wilson).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment #1 to SB 570. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
Nays: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 570 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Cavanagh to explain S-2 to SB 590 and S-2 to SB 591.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 590 (S-2), SB 591(S-2):
Lata Nott, Campaign Legal – Support
Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 590 (S-
2), SB 591(S-2):
Campaign Legal Center – Support
Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support
Secure Democracy, Secure Democracy – Support
Kevin Johnson, Election Reformers Network – Support
Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 590. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 590 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 591. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 591 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 594, HB 4569, HB 4570, HB
4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986:
Alex Birkel, Office of State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou – Support
Neal Ubriani, Policy and Research Director at the Institute for Responsive Government – Support
Chris Swope, City of Lansing Clerk – Support
Melanie Macey and Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support
Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594, HB
4569, HB 4570, HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986:
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Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan – Support
Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594:
Michelle Kanfer Cohen, Fair Elections Center and Its Campus Vote Project – Support
Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569
and HB 4570:
Michelle Kanfer Cohen, Fair Elections Center and Its Campus Vote Project – Support
Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local Action MIchigan – Support
Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983:
Bill Zaagman, GCSI/MI Assn. of County Clerks – Support
John Lindback, National Vote at Home Institute – Support
Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support
Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local Action Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 594 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom.
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 4:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: November 1, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 26, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Brenda Carter joined the committee remotely.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4728 before the committee:
HB 4728
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL
333.9123), as amended by 2021 PA 128.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4728, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4728 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5166 before the committee:
HB 5166
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 9130.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5166, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5166 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee:
HB 4213
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 105h (MCL
400.105h), as added by 2020 PA 101.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4213, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4213. The motion prevailed 11-
0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4213 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 4580 before the committee:
HB 4580
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 105h (MCL
400.105h), as added by 2020 PA 101.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4580 was previously adopted on October 5, 2023.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4580, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4580, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4580 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 4579 before the committee:
HB 4579
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3476 (MCL 500.3476), as amended by 2020 PA
97.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4579, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4579, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4579 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 4131 before the committee:
HB 4131
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3476 (MCL 500.3476), as amended by 2020 PA
97.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4131 was previously adopted on October 5, 2023.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4131, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4131, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4131. The motion prevailed
11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4131 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee:
HB 5114
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b
as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as
amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added
by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended
by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463
as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429,
and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections
430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA
290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5114 to the Health Policy
Subcommittee on Behavioral Health.
The Chair laid SB 227 before the committee:
SB 227
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 1, 2b, and 2c (MCL 722.111,
722.112b, and 722.112c), section 1 as amended by
2022 PA 208, section 2b as amended by 2007 PA
217, and section 2c as amended by 2017 PA 257.
Josh Skrzypczak, from Senator Dan Lauwers Office, testified in support of SB 227.
Elizabeth Hertel, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
testified in support of SB 227. Questions and discussion followed.
Debra Johnson, representing the St. Clair County Community Mental Health, testified in
support of SB 227.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 227, but did not wish to speak:
Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies.
D.A. Blodgett / St. John's Home.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The Chair laid HB 5169, HB 5170 and HB 5171 before the committee:
HB 5169
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 9137.
HB 5170
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 5171
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL
400.109), as amended by 2022 PA 98.
Representative Hood and Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5169, HB 5170 and
HB 5171. Questions and discussion followed.
Carrie Kolehouse, representing MomsBloom, testified in support of HB 5169, HB 5170 and
HB 5171.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5169, HB 5170 and HB 5171, but
did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 5173 before the committee:
HB 5173
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20165 (MCL
333.20165), as amended by 2008 PA 39, and by
adding section 21537.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5173, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5173. The motion prevailed
12-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald,
Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Representative Hope testified in support of HB 5173. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:14 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 26, 2023
9:00 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 Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 169 before the committee:
SB 169
(Sen. Cherry)
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," (MCL 423.201 to 423.217) by
adding section 11a.
Representative Kunse introduced and explained his package of amendments to SB 169.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to SB 169:
1. Amend page 3, following line 9, by inserting:
"(4) A representative that receives a public employee's employment and contact
information under subsection (1) shall not use the information to do either of the
following:
(a) Persuade the public employee to become a member of the representative.
(b) Request dues or service fees from the public employee if the public employee
is not a member of the representative.".
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 169. The motion did not prevail
3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendments to SB 169:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "11" by inserting "if the public employee elects to
provide the public employee's information under subsection (4)".
2. Amend page 2, line 3, after "representative" by inserting "who elect to provide
the information under subsection (4)".
3. Amend page 3, following line 9, by inserting:
"(4) A public employee may, by submitting a written request to the public
employee's public employer, elect to provide the public employee's employment and
contact information to a representative as provided for under subsection (1).".
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendments to SB 169. The motion did not prevail
3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to SB 169:
1. Amend page 2, line 11, by striking out the balance of the subsection.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 169. The motion did not prevail
3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to SB 169:
1. Amend page 3, following line 9, by inserting:
"(4) Every 90 days, a bargaining representative shall provide to each public
employee in the bargaining unit that the bargaining representative represents the
following statement in writing: "Under the United States Supreme Court decision Janus
v AFSCME, Council 31, ___US___; 138 S Ct 2448 (2018), it is a violation of a public
employee's First Amendment free speech rights for a public-sector bargaining
representative to extract agency fees or union security fees from the public employee
unless the public employee consents.".".
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 169. The motion did not prevail
3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Pass: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 169 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.
The Chair laid HB 4729 before the committee:
HB 4729
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2021
PA 129.
Representative Snyder, and David Glotzbach, representing the Michigan Association of Fire
Chiefs, testified in support of HB 4729.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB
4729. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4729, but did not wish to speak:
Leo Allaire, representing the Delhi Township Fire Department.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4729, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Art Miller, representing the Accident Fund.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 9:14 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 26, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5088, HB 5089, HB 5090, HB 5091, HB 5092 and HB 5093 before the
committee:
HB 5088
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
sections 14n, 14o, 14p, 14q, 14r, 14s, and 14u.
HB 5089
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 14t.
HB 5090
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
providers of retail water service in this state; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
officers and entities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of retail water service; and
to provide for remedies and penalties for certain
violations of this act.
HB 5091
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"
(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1d.
HB 5092
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending the title and
sections 282 and 383a (MCL 750.282 and
750.383a), the title as amended by 2010 PA 107,
section 282 as amended by 1987 PA 32, and
section 383a as amended by 2008 PA 413.
HB 5093
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16o
and 16s of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o and
777.16s), section 16o as amended by 2012 PA 169
and section 16s as amended by 2008 PA 414.
Representatives Aiyash, McFall and McKinney and Senator Change testified in support of
HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 441 before the committee:
SB 441
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 44508, 44524, 47325, 47327,
and 47333 (MCL 324.44508, 324.44524,
324.47325, 324.47327, and 324.47333), sections
44508, 47325, and 47333 as added by 1995 PA 57,
section 44524 as amended by 2012 PA 249, and
section 47327 as amended by 2020 PA 385.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to SB 441:
1. Amend page 1, following line 3, by inserting:
"(2) The department shall form a catch activity committee that is composed of 2 individuals
from the department and 2 representatives from the Michigan charter boat association. The
catch activity committee shall do all of the following:
(a) Develop a monthly catch activity report form that pertains to the number, type, and
location of fish taken from charter boats in this state.
(b) Plan and prioritize research concerning the information gathered pursuant to this section."
and renumbering the remaining subsections.
2. Amend page 2, line 14, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).".
3. Amend page 2, line 18, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).".
4. Amend page 2, line 20, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).".
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 441. The motion did not prevail
3-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 441:
1. Amend page 8, following line 22, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5108 of
the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 441. The motion did not prevail
3-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 441 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: Reps. Arbit, Martin, Prestin.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 441, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natrual Resources.
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
The Chair laid HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826 before the committee:
HB 4824
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 20120a (MCL 324.20120a), as
amended by 2018 PA 581.
HB 4825
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," by amending
section 66 (MCL 38.1666), as added by 2018 PA
674.
HB 4826
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 33, 39a, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, and
48 (MCL 24.233, 24.239a, 24.241, 24.242,
24.243, 24.244, 24.247, and 24.248), as amended
by 2018 PA 267; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826, but
did not wish to speak:
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Penninsula Environmental Coalition.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826, but
did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4825 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Shannon moved to report out HB 4826 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
The committee returned to the consideration of HBs 5088-5093.
Sylvia Orduno, representing People's Water Board, and Cyndi Roper, representing Natural
Resources Defense Council, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Willie Brake, an impacted Michigan resident, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Mary Sheffield, representing the Detroit City Council, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Debra Taylor and Monica Lewis-Patrick, both representing We the People of Detroit, and
Cecily McClellan, an impacted Michigan resident, testified with a neutral stance on HBs
5088-5093.
Roslyn Walker, an impacted Michigan resident, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Louis Piszker, representing the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, testified in support
of HBs 5088-5093.
Michelle LaJoie, representing Community Action Alger-Marquette, testified in support of
HBs 5088-5093.
At 11:54 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Cathy Lombardo, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan, testified
in opposition of HB 5091. Questions and discussion followed.
Bonnifer Ballard, representing the Michigan Section of the American Water Works
Association, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed.
Sean McBreaty, representing Clean Water Action, Christy McGillivray and Erma Leaphart,
both representing the Sierra Club of Michigan, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Melissa Mays, representing Water You Fighting For, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Nayyirah Shariff, representing Flint Rising, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Gary Brown and Debbie Popiech, both representing the Detroit Water and Sewage
Department, and Jim Nash and Kelsey Cooke, both representing the Oakland County Office
of the Water Resources Commissioner, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and
discussion followed.
Nkenge Browner, representing Mothering Justice, testified with a neutral position on HBs
5088-5093.
Kristy Meyer, representing the Water Equal Rights Coalition, testified with a neutral position
on HBs 5088-5093.
Gwen Howard, representing Redeem Detroit, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093.
Mary Alice Adams, Benton Harbor City Commissioner, testified with a neutral position on
HBs 5088-5093.
Ann Baughman, representing Freshwater Future, testified with a neutral position on HBs
5088-5093.
Reverend Paul Perez, representing the Central United Methodist Church Detroit, testified in
support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Ellen Howard, representing the Peoples Water Board Commission, testified in support
of HBs 5088-5093.
Theresa Landrum, an impacted Michigan resident, testified with a neutral position on HBs
5088-5093.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5091, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5090, HB 5091, HB 5092 and HB
5093, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5088, HB 5089, HB 5090, HB 5091,
HB 5092 and HB 5093, but did not wish to speak:
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Council.
Allie Zeff, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice.
Solomon Medintz, representing the Detroit Jews for Jusice.
Eleanor Gamalski, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice.
Diane Weckerle, representing the Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation.
Lou Novak, representing the Detroit Greens and People's Water Board Coalition.
Rondi Brower, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice.
Elizabeth Kirkwood, representing the For Love of Water.
Paul Jackson, representing the East Michigan Environmental Action Council.
Rabbi David Polsky, representing the Detroit Jews for Justic.
Dr. Paul von Oeyen MD, representing the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice
Committee.
Reverend Edward Pinkney, representing the Benton Harbor Community Water Council.
Nicole Hill, representing the People's Water Board Coalition.
Rich Bowman, representing the The Nature Conservancy.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association.
Alton McIntyre, representing the People's Water Board Coaltion.
Fred Vitale, representing the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization.
Marian Kramer, representing the Highland Park Human Rights Coalition.
Carolyn Baker, representing the General Baker Institute.
Val Baker, representing the General Baker Institute.
Valerie Jean Blakely.
Gwen Gaines, representing the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization.
Amanda Klein, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Thomas Visco, representing the Michigan Community Action.
Maureen Taylor, representing the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Wanda Kennedy.
Barry Rubin, representing the People's Water Board Coalition.
Mel Chudnof, representing the People's Water Board Coalition.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Saunteel Jenkins, representing the The Heat and Warmth Fund.
Alice Jennings, representing the People's Water Board Coalition.
Mustapha Elturk, representing the Islamic Organization of North America.
Randy Block, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalists Social Justice Network.
Edwin Rowe, representing the Michigan Methodist Federation.
Gracie Wooten, representing the Highland Park Human Rights Coalition.
Victor Arbulu.
Reverend Kenita Harris, representing the Detroit Bible Tabernacle.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 1:55 PM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 9,
2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 26, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: Reps. Arbit, Hoadley.
Excused: Reps. Arbit, Hoadley.
Representatives Edwards and Thompson joined the committee remotely.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2023.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5077 and HB 5078 before the committee:
HB 5077
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL
15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by
2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106.
HB 5078
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17744b (MCL
333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.
Representative VanderWall, Representative Rheingans and Ken Heuvelman, representing the
Flint Odyssey House, testified in support of HB 5077 and HB 5078. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5077 and HB 5078, but did not wish
to speak:
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics.
The Chair laid HB 5178 and HB 5179 before the committee:
HB 5178
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7401, 7403,
7404, 7453, and 7457 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7403,
333.7404, 333.7453, and 333.7457), section 7401
as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as
amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7404 as
amended by 2016 PA 308, section 7453 as added
by 1988 PA 139, and section 7457 as amended by
2006 PA 458, and by adding section 5137.
HB 5179
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7451 (MCL
333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and
discussion followed.
Steve Alsum and Pam Lynch, representing The Michigan Overdose Prevention Coalition,
testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed.
Kim Gannon, PhD Candidate in Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public
Health, testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed.
Cara Anne Poland, MD, MEd representing the Opioid Advisory Commission Chair, testified
in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed.
Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics, testified in support of HB 5178 and
HB 5179.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Lewis, representing himself.
Desirae Simmons, representing the City of Ypsilanti Council Ward 3.
Ryan McGavock, representing the Ypsi Bike Co-op.
Cynthia Bodewes, representing WeRoc.
Teresa Rouster, representing A Servant's Heart.
Sheri Wander, representing the Ypsilanti Peace House.
Halie Pratt, representing herself.
Kim Matheny, representing the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County.
Alexandra Zurkan, representing herself.
Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV / AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Jane DeBoer-Rowse, representing the Oakland County Harm Reduction Program.
Paula Nelson, representing the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center.
Dani Meier, representing the Mid-State Health Network.
Steve Alsum, representing the Grand Rapids Red Project.
Pam Lynch, representing Harm Reduction Michigan.
Alex Cooper, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Roopa Gorur, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Sarah Small, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Shelby Anderson, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Pallavi Avasarala, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Maxwell Kuehn, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Nikita Sanghavi, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Ana Taylor, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Zoe Boudart, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Dominique Fahmy, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Isabella Johnson, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Michelle Pan, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Zuzanna Lutrzykowska, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Hannah Slater, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Alex Soos, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Matthew Benson, representing Wolverine Street Medicine.
Christopher Becker, representing the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association Legislative
Committee.
Strategies to Overcome Obstacles and Avoid Recidivism (SOOAR).
Lydia Meyers, representing the Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG).
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Matt Bourland, representing himself.
Jen Erskine, representing Oakland County Health Division.
Corn Williams, representing the Collegiate Recovery Program, Students for Sensible
Drug Policy, and Decriminalize Nature Michigan.
Yashica Ellis, representing Wellness Services.
Jessica Kowalski, representing ACCESS Community Health and Research Center.
Jesse Spencer, representing herself.
Ashley Shukait, representing herself.
The Southeast Michigan Drug Users Union.
Derek Frasure, representing himself.
Thomas Johnstone, representing himself.
Laura Eichenhorn, representing herself.
Nicole Adelman, representing herself.
Matt Strang, representing himself.
Andrew Galbraith, representing himself.
The Michigan Drug Users Health Alliance.
Aaron Shukait, representing himself.
Tina Kissella, representing herself.
Jeremy Hogaboom, representing himself.
Karla Winger Rondon, representing herself.
Alice Lesemann-Elliott, representing herself.
Emily Nolan, representing herself.
Charlotte Jackson, representing herself.
Danielle DuPuis, representing herself.
Victoria Garrow, representing The Lookout Project.
Dani Meier, representing Mid-State Health Network.
Karen Jacobson, representing the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor and Pet Pals Mutual Aid of
Washtenaw County.
Gina Dahlem, representing herself.
Allison Jane Wolff, representing herself.
Emily Vogt, representing herself.
Shannon Clare, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5178 and HB 5179, but did not
wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Karen Thomas, representing herself.
Vickie Wellman, representing herself.
Molly Welch-Marahar, representing herself.
Representative MacDonell moved to excuse Representatives Filler and Hoadley from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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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
October 26, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, at
9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 393 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 394 (S-2) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4717 (Rep. Kristian Grant) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 394. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 393 and
394 (S-2):
Emily Smith, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Paul Jordan, Self – Opposed
Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 393 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
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Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 394 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Representative Grant to summarize HB 4717.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4717:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
The Chair red the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4717:
Liz Balck, ACLU of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report HB 4717 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.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: January 24, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 26, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4082 (Rep. Witwer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4082:
Joci McMichael, The office of Rep. Witwer – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 11/02/23
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